The midday sun shone on the stone bricks in front of the council chamber. The air was filled with the scent of a mixture of sea breeze and city. I walked into a Portuguese-style tea restaurant. The interior was simple, with the wooden tables and chairs polished to a shine. On the walls were several yellowed old photos, documenting the changes here over the past twenty years.
Portuguese-style egg tarts are one of the iconic desserts in Macau. The crust is crispy and layered clearly. The egg filling is golden yellow, with a rich milk flavor and a sweet caramel taste. When freshly baked, the egg filling still quivers slightly, and the aroma is overwhelming. Pairing it with a chilled drink can further enhance its flavor.
I saw the uncle at the neighboring table order the Macau beer and the stir-fried beef noodles. Occasionally, he would look out of the window and enjoy the street scene. He had a satisfied smile on his face. The uncle told me that when he first came to Macau, the Macau beer had just been launched on the market. Up to now, it has been 30 years without him even realizing it. It’s amazing how time flies.

過量飲酒危害健康
CONSUMIR BEBIDAS ALCOÓLICAS EM EXCESSO PREJUDICA A SAÚDE
EXCESSIVE DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS HARMFUL TO HEALTH
禁止向未滿十八歲人士銷售或提供酒精飲料
A VENDA OU DISPONIBILIZAÇÃO DE BEBIDAS ALCOÓLICAS A MENORES DE 18 ANOS É PROIBIDA
THE SALE OR SUPPLY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS PROHIBITED