The Star Gold Coast is our chosen Juan for the ultimate Mexican fiesta!
The Star Gold Coast is our chosen Juan for the ultimate Mexican fiesta!
To us, May = Mexican. Whilst we can always cook up an excuse to eat nachos and sink margis, we don’t need to next month because it’s Cinco de Mayo time hombres! No, this isn’t some spicy Mexican mayonnaise, but a humdinga Mexi partayyyyy #areeba. Falling on the 5th of May, Cinco de Mayo is an annual fiesta to commemorate Mexico’s independence from foreign rulers. So what’s better than a one day celebration….a one month celebration that’s what, lasting from the 1st till the 30th (and yes, we had to recite “30 days hath September…” in our heads).
Always on the same page as us, The Star Gold Coast are putting on a month of fun themed around our fave piñata popping peeps. So just what tomfoolery do our Mexi-loving mates at the GC’s entertainment hub have in store, and we thought you’d never ask.
Firstly, the entire joint is morphing into one big Pueblo and to save you a Google search, this means Village. Summonsing us to indulge in the traditions of Meh-hi-co, guys, we oblige #RubberArmActivated. Tell us more you say and again, we didn’t actually need an invitation.
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a bartender and don’t we all, sign up for a two-hour cocktail making masterclass so you can woo your amigos and amigas at your next dinner party. Salud! Hosted by Queensland Brand Ambassador Carmen Hartwich from Brown-Forman, owners of Herradura Tequila, if anyone knows their way around a tequila-based cocktail, it’s this lady!
Fittingly staged at The Star’s mezcal speakeasy, Veladora on Friday 5th May from 6.30pm until 8pm, it’ll be a night you’ll taco about for many years to come. Enjoy an evening of tequila, including two ‘DIY’ classic tequila-based cocktails, the Margarita and Paloma, Mexican-inspired snacks like a selection of empanadas, guacamole and corn chips, and all-round good times. Viva la Fiesta baby! This is a very limited and exclusive event so if you’re keen as (Dagoma) mustard, drop everything and book. Tickets are $79 per person, excluding Eventbrite booking fees.
And let’s not forget a live Mariachi band will roam the Grand Foyer from 7.30pm on the 6th May. Nothing says it’s time to fiesta like a group of roving sombrero-clad musicians!
Meanwhile, for the entire month of May, everyone’s favourite Japanese eats destination Kiyomi is whipping up a mean margarita and if you think you love a rita, a Japanese inspired rita is life. Or, if you’re a sucker for a frozen margarita, Atrium Bar has you covered and these things are srsly worth the brain freeze.
If a Millionaires Margherita at Cherry Bar tickles your fancy, same, and if our bank account doesn’t reflect millionaire status, at least our beverage can. And finally, if you’re a sucker for a Coconut Chilli Margarita which is us in drink form (sweet, spicy, and often associated with lots of woo-girl behaviour) then grab those bad boys at Garden Kitchen & Bar, along with a couple of supersized waters to mitigate the effects of said ritas #ResponsibleDrinking and #HeadachePrevention101. The Garden Kitchen & Bar also features plenty of other tequila cocktail concoctions and of course it does, coz this place never fails to deliver in the variety department.
Remember, you only live ‘Juance’, so get down to The Star in May for all the Cinco De Mayo revelry! For tickets and more information, go here.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Various activations throughout May
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be aged 18 years or over to enter Atrium Bar, Cherry Bar and the casino. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT.
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
Welcome, April. It’s the month that kicks off with people playing silly pranks on each other, temperatures finally dip (and yay, our makeup stays put), the kids are on school vacay (like, again, and we’re still recovering from the 10000-week Christmas hols), and of course, the Easter bunny bounces into town. It’s also the month our friends at the home of amazing food and entertainment, The Star Gold Coast, pull out all the stops with fun and frivolity for the whole family. Here’s a taste…
EASTER SUNDAY
Garden Kitchen & Bar
We all know the food is *chef’s kiss* at Garden Kitchen & Bar, and Easter Sunday is certainly no different. In fact, they’re embracing the day with eggstra enthusiasm, hosting free face painting, an Easter egg hunt from 1pm to 3pm, and of course a visit from everyone’s fave fluffy friend, the Easter Bunny. Eggcellent!
ENTERTAINMENT
Live on The Lawn – Garden Kitchen & Bar
The good eggs at The Lawn, Garden Kitchen & Bar have you covered this Easter long weekend with live entertainment coming in hop! DJ Chris Bent will be on the decks (next to the deck), as will DJ McGill and DJ Axel, all doing what they do best. For a laid-back Easter Sunday sesh, check out the Buttered Duo from 3pm to 6pm, the perfect way to chillax after an epic Easter lunch. Finally, tell Siri to set reminders for Lisa Hunt playing on Friday 14th and 21st, and Groove City on Saturday 22nd.
Thursday’s a Drag – Atrium Bar
Seeing as we all have this Friday off, there’s no eggs-cuse to say no to “Thursday’s a Drag“, slaying from 6pm (doors open) to 9pm. Always a divalicious night of drag mastery, the queens sure know how to get the party started. The good times don’t stop there though, as crowd fave DJ Brent will be in da house mixing up a storm until 1am.
Bingo Loco – Events Centre
If a game of bingo married a rave party and had a baby, it would be Bingo Loco. Whilst it sounds as mismatched as a bride and groom on MAFS, it’s actually the perfect union complete with bass rumbling rave rounds, petrifying lip-sync battles, dance-offs, confetti cannons and spine-chilling special effects, comedian MCs, dancers, crazy theatrics, and of course epic prizes. Previous loot includes a holiday to Bali, a bathtub, a car, a 3m teddy bear, a bag of rubbish, a lawnmower, and even a boat! Doors open at 6.30pm on Friday 14th and tickets are $49 per adult (plus booking fees).
EAT & DRINK
Harvest Buffet
You know who loves an all-you-cat-eat buffet? Everybunny, especially kids who can eat FREE at Harvest Buffet with each paying adult! From scrumptious breakfast options to perfectly cooked roasts, fresh seafood, and a wide selection of desserts, this means one thing; wear your stretchiest pants.
Easter Cocktails
Umm, we need no further convincing here! Indulge in a little adult Easter fun with delicious Easter themed cocktails at Cucina Vivo, Kiyomi and Cherry Bar. They’re only available for a limited time so hop to it and chick them out.
Food Quarter and M&G Cafe
Calling all sweet tooths to Food Quarter and M&G Cafe! Grab some freshly baked Hot Cross Buns for $3.50 each, premium quality Small Chocolate Bunnies for $19.90 each, and Large Chocolate Bunnies for $29.90 each #TheDietStartsAfterEaster.
For more information on any of The Star’s epic Easter activations, go here.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Various activations throughout April
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.
