High Life

品 40 #8 2017 年 5 月 HIGH LIFE #8 May 2017 41 D ining at Riquexó is not about the gourmet experience, but something far more luxurious. While you are delighting in a Minchi, a Portuguese Chicken or a good curry, you are partaking in the history of Macau. The condiments that spice-up the dishes came from a world away; the recipes were brought in by the many sailors who arrived at the city’s docks from all corners of the earth. The exotic desserts at the end of the meal cannot be savored anywhere else in the world and the charm of the local people cannot be mimicked either. At the center of it is the keeper of all secrets, Aida de Jesus – a ladywho has seen over a century pass by. More than cooking, she has been helping spread her unique knowledge and culture to anyone who cares to listen. Dona Aida is a soulful lady who recently celebrated her 102th birthday. She is prim and proper, with her hair exquisitely done and no more or less than the appropriate amount of make-up. We’re guessing she possesses some rebel spirit too due to her wonderful sense of humor. 利 多餐室的主要卖点未必是顶级佳肴，而是更为重要的 元素。顾客在这里享用免治、葡国鸡或咖喱时，品尝 的不仅是食物，更是澳门的历史。 利多餐室使用的香料，不少是来自从前的天涯海角，而食 谱则是由水手们从全球各地引进澳门。这里的餐后甜品绝对只 此一家，而本地居民的热情，同样是独一无二。延续这些美食 传奇的，是目睹澳门变迁102年的东主 Aida de Jesus。除了 经营餐厅，她更向任何有心人分享独特的美食知识和经验。 精神矍铄的 Aida，最近刚刚庆祝了102岁生日。她仪态雍 容，头发经过悉心梳理，妆容恰到好处。她在访谈期间所展现 的幽默，让人猜想其年轻时应该有着某种叛逆的性格。 已有40多年历史的利多餐室，是澳门历史最悠久的澳门土 生菜餐厅之一。Aida 正安坐于她最喜欢的，位于餐室角落位置 的餐桌旁。她微笑着，为我将饮品倒入玻璃杯中。