Stroll past a bright red telephone box and an impressive double of Big Ben, both unmistakable symbols of Britain, and you’ll find a pub. This isn’t just any pub; it’s the Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, brought over to The Londoner Macao by one of the world’s most famous chefs, with a string of Michelin stars, TV shows and a global restaurant empire to his name. Gordon Ramsay, synonymous with intense kitchen showdowns and an unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, has landed in Macau—and he’s bringing more than just his f-words.
“These parties are always fun,” Ramsay remarks during a call between meetings. We caught up with him in January after a jam-packed schedule of photo shoots, a media masterclass, an opening party and a Q&A session with students from the Macau Institute for Tourism Studies. “On the back of a crazy day, it’s actually quite nice to see the kind of support we’ve got here in Macau,” he adds, thankful for the warm welcome he’s received.
Despite the relentless ticktock of a demanding timetable, the Scottish-born