High Life

品 44 #8 2017 年 5 月 HIGH LIFE #8 May 2017 45 Aida goes to the restaurant everyday at lunchtime and at dinner, even on Sundays. “It is always good to come and check on things. I also like to check on the food and talk to people. It gives it a personal touch. Plus, what would I be doing at home?” she says honestly. “Business has been good to us, we have a lot of regulars and first-timers come too. I am truly blessed. "Portuguese tend to like Minchi a lot, Chinese guests like Chinese food better. I try always to have a couple of dishes for everyone and always Bacalhao – salted codfish Portuguese style. Our Portuguese guests also enjoy that one!” Riquexo’s Minchi is probably one of the best in town. This simple local delicacy is truly comfort food. The minced meat – usually part pork, part beef – is stir-fried in onion and a combination of soy sauce and spices. Potatoes cut into squares are also deep fried and poured into the mixture. The dish is served over rice with a sunny-side-up egg on top. At Riquexó, guests will have the honor of being served the real deal as it was done nearly half a century ago. 和一系列香料。马铃薯丁炸熟后，与肉酱混合起来，然后与白 饭和荷包蛋一同上碟。在利多餐室，顾客们品尝到的味道，半 个多世纪以来从未改变。 同坐餐桌上的，还有 Aida 的女儿和一位朋友。她微笑着与 我们交谈起来。 “我到利多餐室用餐，已经有三十多年了。每天午餐时 段，我总会在这里。今天到这里吃晚饭，是因为下午我得留在 氹仔。” Aida 女儿的朋友，是一位满头银发、衣着端庄的女士。她 刚享用完煎牛排，但表示很难选出自己最爱的菜色。 她笑着说，“我喜欢这里所有的菜色，难以选择。”Aida 亦然，不过她偏爱在户外用餐，尤其是享用点心时。 Aida 的女儿说，“我们不只是一间餐厅，更像是一个大家 庭。”笔者环顾四周，正如她所言，其乐融融的场面，真的俨 如一家人欢聚。