Billy Elliot sashays into The Star Gold Coast.
Billy Elliot sashays into The Star Gold Coast.
If you’re a fan of changing up your eats to suit the season, step this way. The Star Gold Coast is pulling out all the stops to please your chops and oh how we love ourselves some quality winter fare. But it’s not just about the food, coz the mind-blowing Billy Elliot The Musical, Time Magazine’s pick for ‘Best Musical of the Decade’, is also coming to The Theatre at The Star. So prep your palette, practice those pirouettes, and prepare for perfection in both edible and entertainment form this June and July at the Gold Coast’s five-star fun-parlour!
Garden Kitchen & Bar
Garden Kitchen & Bar is the gift that keeps on giving and right now, they’re literally offering Gifts from The Garden special offers. Buy four or more main meals from the tantalising menu and receive a complimentary bottle of 750ml Whispering Angel Rosé. Got a bigger crew? No probs, coz buy eight or more main meals and score a whopping 1.5L Magnum Whispering Angel Rosé on the house. Available for lunch on Friday and Sunday, and for dinner on Sunday, Monday and Thursday, it would be just plain rude not rosé all day (and/or night)!
Also not to be missed is Garden Kitchen & Bar’s Winter Warmer 3-Course Menu. Start proceedings with Parsnip and Leek Soup with flaked smoked salmon, herb oil, and toasted sourdough, before moving into a hearty serve of Slow-cooked Beef Cheeks with fried garlic chats, broccolini, roasted baby carrots, gremolata crumb, and red wine jus. This tastes as amazing as it sounds, but the ice cream on the sticky date pud is, well, Sticky Date Pudding with pineapple, caramel and vanilla ice cream #CheatDayIncoming.
Plus, The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar are putting on a fab footy feast with their Footy Finals Burger & Beer Combos for State of Origin Games 2 (Wednesday 21 June) and 3 (Wednesday 12 July). Tuck into a SCRUMptious Chargrilled Angus Beef Burger with a XXXX Gold Schooner for just $22! We’re talking 100% Angus beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelised onion, BBQ sauce, in a milk bun. Or, if you want a RUCKload of food, level up to the Chargrilled Angus Beef Burger & Beer Battered Onion Rings with a XXXX Gold Schooner combo for $27. Touch down!
Cucina Vivo
Nothing offsets the winter blues like a satisfying Chicken Cacciatore which is basically a warm hearty hug on a plate. Thankfully Cucina Vivo, our numero uno local Italian haunt, heard our cries and made this crowd classic their monthly special! Serving up slow cooked chicken Maryland, San Marzano tomato, winter vegetables, and white polenta, it’s a tried and tested winner winner chicken dinner!
Uncle Su
Our fave uncle is at it again, this time with limited edition Yum Cha lunch specials in June. Think Coral Trout Congee, Sliced Coral Trout with enoki mushrooms, Pork and Prawn Chilli Dumplings, Quail Egg Chicken Shu Mai, Shredded Coconut Bun, and Chinese Doughnut and no word of a lie, nobody does does doughnuts better than this award-winning Chinese showstopper.
Billy Elliot The Musical
When you look up ‘inspiring’ in the dictionary, we’re pretty sure it says ‘Billy Elliot’. If you loved the early naughties juggernaut flick, watching the stage adaptation is like going from George Clooney in his ER era (v impressive) to silver fox George (#ded). Presented by Matt Ward Entertainment, expect lols, tears and all the feels as you follow Billy’s journey from boxing to ballet where he discovers a passion for dance that changes his life forever. Elton John fans (aka everyone) you’re in for a treat as he composed the incredibly emotive musical score, and this alone is incentive enough for us to snap up some tix. Performances kick off on Saturday 1 July and conclude on Sunday 30 July and trust us, the show is on pointe!
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Various activations throughout June and July
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be aged 18 years or over to enter Atrium Bar and the casino. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT.
Gold Coasters—winter is here! Or at least our version of it, which means we can crack out our knits and knee-high boots (or if you’re really brave – and tall – the thigh-highs). It’s the best time of the year to be out and about, flaunting fabulous hair free from the humidity’s tyranny, and where better to enjoy the cooler season than Garden Kitchen & Bar at The Star Gold Coast?
As always, they’ve lined up some stellar winter noms to keep you warm and well-fed, plus every Friday and Saturday night there’ll be a DJ on deck, inviting you to break out your best moves…without breaking a sweat.
Fire Pit Package
I mean, what’s winter without a fire pit? Picture you and up to five of your closest pals gathered around a crackling fire, toasting to good times with a bottle of Pepperjack Shiraz, and snacking on a specially crafted charcuterie box. And, Garden Kitchen & Bar are even including chocolates in the hamper package, because they don’t go straight to your thighs in winter (that’s our story and we’re sticking to it). It’s the ultimate way to experience a cozy winter evening without having to set up camp in your pokey backyard. This two-hour session of pure winter bliss will set you back $99 for the package for up to 6 people. Bookings are recommended.
Winter Delights
As the temperature dips, Garden Kitchen & Bar transforms into the ultimate winter retreat for your tastebuds with a special addition to its mind-blowing menu.
Indulge in an un-brrrrr-lievbly good three-course feast, starting with Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup. Elegantly paired with poached bay lobster salad and a lightly smoked chili oil, it’s simply winterful! Then it’s time for the main event and trust us – it’ll be love at frost sight…or bite! We’re talking Braised Lamb Shoulder, served with smoked eggplant puree, pickled red onion, coriander, and mint. To top it all off, dive (figuratively, pls not literally) into the Dark Chocolate Fondant and don’t even try and steal a mouthful of ours because if looks could chill…! The ultimate winter wonderland for your palate, devour its decadent salted caramel sauce, caramel gelato, and chocolate crumble. For $65 per person, it would be rude not to.
Gifts from The Garden
If you need an excuse to round up your crew, complimentary Whispering Angel Rose should do the trick. Order four or more main meals at Garden Kitchen & Bar and receive a 750ml bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé – on the house! Have a bigger posse to entertain? Go big (or go home) with eight or more mains entitling your group to a 1.5L Magnum Whispering Angel Rosé. Cheers to that!
So, grab your friends, your appetite, and your love for all things cozy and head to Garden Kitchen & Bar at The Star Gold Coast. Winter, we’re ready for you!
For bookings and more information, go here.
When: Various activations happening all winter long. Subject to availability, change and cancellation.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
Words by Bianca Trathen
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be aged 18 years or over to enter the casino. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT.
