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Calling all wine, prosecco and tequila enthusiasts

Your palate is guaranteed a good time at The Star Gold Coast.

April 4, 2022

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Cucina Vivo (image supplied)

There are certain things in life that never grow old. A wine and cheese evening is obvs one, coz some things are just better together. Another is a long lunch…especially an Italian one, coz there is no such thing as too many arancini balls (although our jeans beg to differ). And finally, a Mexican feast fuelled with tequila coz, margaritas. What if we told you one place was celebrating all of the above and relax, April Fools has been and gone. Folks, welcome to the coming months at our home of foody and liquid goodness, The Star Gold Coast.

Italian Long Lunch, Cucina Vivo (image supplied)

Dal Zotto Prosecco Long Lunch
At Cucina Vivo, Italy is prosecco-nd to none! On Saturday 28th May, round up your faves, perch yourselves on the Terrazza, and indulge in a 3-course Italian lunch with 2.5 hours of free-flowing prosecco. Enjoy Antipasti with caprese salami, San Danielle prosciutto, mortadella with house made pesto, olives, buffalo mozzarella, lemon scented goats curd, and toasted ciabatta. Then move on to tantalising share plates like Semolina Dusted Loligo Squid with dill aioli and lemon cheek, and Mushroom and Truffle Arancini with Parmigiano Reggiano. Finally, top it all off with Handmade Cannoli with whipped ricotta, citrus and pistachio. All this for $95 per person, you’ll be leaving a pizza your heart in Italy!

Cinco De Mayo at Veladora (image supplied)

Cinco De Mayo
I hate Mexican – said ‘no juan’ ever! For $125 per person, head to Garden and Kitchen Bar on Thursday 5th May and treat yourself to a Herradura Tequila Dinner. Graze your way through a selection of Mexican inspired canapes paired with a Classic Margarita, and an entrée of Corn Tostada with prawn, tomatillo, peppers, basil and queso fresca on spiced mole sauce, paired with the Grapefruit Paloma. Then feast on a main of Honey and Chipotle Glazed Salmon with sweetcorn, black beans, and oregano, paired with a Jalapeno de la Casa. And if that’s not enough, end on a sweet note with a Mexican Chocolate Pave topped with berries and cinnamon ice-cream, paired with the Mayan Chocolate. And if that’s STILL not enough, go all out and upgrade to the premium package for $175 per person and enjoy an exclusive pre-dinner Herradura Tequila tasting with a Herradura Brand Ambassador in Veladora. It’ll be a Mex-cellent night out.

The rest of The Star is also getting in on the Cinco De Mayo action too, with extended operating hours, live entertainment, a specially curated beverage menu at Veladora, and special Herradura cocktail menus at Garden Kitchen and Bar and Atrium Bar. We are about this!

Cocktails at Veladora (image supplied)

Wine and Cheese Evening
Wine not indulge at this mozzare-hella good offering from the Garden and Kitchen Bar for $120 per person. For one-night-only on Thursday 2nd June, you’re invited to journey through an array of stalls showcasing the best new drops from international and boutique wineries, as well as locally made and imported cheese, charcuterie offerings and acoustic live entertainment.

Sip on the likes of Cloudy Bay sav, a crisp rosé from Chateau de Minuty and sparking, pinot grigio and chardy from Josef Chromy. Soak up the vinos with a selection of cheeses, served with quince paste, falwasser, lavosh, fresh and dried fruit, and Charcuterie with San Danielle prosciutto and tartufo salami individually served with pickled figs, giardiniera and artisan bread, cured meats, pickled vegetables, and olives with grana Padano. For something more substantial, why not tuck into Milly hill lamb cutlets wrapped in vine leaves served with cumin spiced yogurt, or perhaps the Truffled mac n cheese will tickle your fancy. It doesn’t get any fetta than this.