Inside Asian Gaming

April 2008 | INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 37 Coming up Ponte16will feature several international dining options, including upmarket Cantonese cuisine at Fortune Inn Restaurant, Hokkaido fare at Edo Japanese Restaurant, Northern Chinese dishes such as hand- pulled noodles and dumplings at Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao, and Italian food at the sprawling rooftop Harlan’s Restaurant. Mr Ma points out that because of the resort’s modest size, “we can control operating costs in the most effective way, and we also have room to expand.” The second phase of the project, set to open in 2009, will include a half a million sq. ft entertainment, dining and retail complex, along with a waterfront promenade featuring alfresco dining and outdoor performance areas.This, along with another shopping arcade being developed down the street, could help transform the Inner Harbour area into one of the city’s hottest shopping destinations. The Sure Win in Asian Gaming Log onto www.asgam.com for the latest industry intelligence and a subscription to our digital edition — all absolutely free. Ponte 16