The Star Gold Coast has food, music, sport and everything in between!
The Star Gold Coast has food, music, sport and everything in between!
Ok so it’s officially freezing and we need something to lift our moods, inspire an outfit change out of tracky daks teamed with at least 3 jumpers, and snap us out of hibernation mode. Who can we rely on to help us achieve all of the above, and surely we all know the answer to this by now because it’s kinda #obvs. We’re looking to our social life saviours over at The Star Gold Coast because they never fail us, and this July, August and September are certainly no exception.
With a super charged 3 months of fun, we don’t know where to look first with more awesome sports events, delicious dining deals and special events than you can ‘poker’ a stick at (ba-dum tisch).
Dal Zotto Prosecco Long Lunch
The immensely popular bi-monthly Dal Zotto Prosecco Long Lunch at Cucina Vivo is back on Saturday 23rd July. Not for the faint-hearted, this two-and-a-half-hour degustation transports you to the back streets of Southern Italy with an assortment of share-style meals and of course, the hero of the lunch Dal Zotto’s Pucina Prosecco. Tickets are $95 per person and here’s a free hot tip: wear your stretchy pants.
State of Origin Game 3 – The Decider
Ok let’s talk Wednesday 13th July’s decider coz #MaroonIsOurFaveColour. Whether you’re keen on a Sports Bar vibe…perhaps even with your own private booth, or some lawn sesh feels at Garden Kitchen & Bar, The Star has footy feed specials, guest MC’s, prizes, giveaways, and live entertainment galore. Entry is free but bookings are required to secure a booth or a picnic table.
Fire Pits on The Lawn
Nothing says winter hangs like an exclusive fire pit, available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 30th September. Visualise a toasty crackling fire, live entertainment, cheeseboards, mouth-watering bites from Container Kitchen and delectable beverages and ahhh, instant happy place. Fire pits are $195 to hire, including a $100 food and beverage credit.
Discovery (DJ Set)
Daft Punk fans head for Live on The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar on Saturday 9th July for ‘Discovery’, Australia’s tribute to the French electro house legends. Complete with authentic signature gold and silver helmets, you don’t need to go “Around The World” to experience Daft Punk d-floor goodness. Entry is FREE. Insert happy face, fist pump and dance emojis!
Sunday Roast
The fact that we would ditch dinner with Tom Cruise for a Sunday Roast, especially a Sunday roast at Garden Kitchen & Bar says something about our priorities. Perfectly paired with beverages, warm your tummy every Sunday from July to September with this crowd-pleasing classic for just $55 per person. Another night we suggest you don’t wear a belt… Bookings are highly recommended.
Billecart-Salmon Champagne Dinner
For those who have a taste for the finer things in life, this ‘one night only’ affair hosted by Nineteen at The Star is unmissable. Clear your calendar on Thursday 28th of July for a world-class culinary experience with 5-courses expertly paired with Billecart-Salmon Champagne selections. The evening is $300 per person and bookings are essential.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
From 16th July – 7th August at The Theatre, check out Priscilla Queen of the Desert based on the Oscar-winning film, PRISCILLA. With over 300 dazzling costumes, an all-star cast including Australian pop diva Paulini and entertainment icon Carlotta, and a nonstop parade of dancefloor classics, you’ll really “love the (winter) nightlife”! Tickets are from $75 per person.
For bookings and more information on any of these dining events or entertainment, check out The Star’s website https://www.star.com.au/goldcoast/whats-on.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Various activations throughout July, August and September
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.
Ah May, the month when we’re officially on the downhill slide into winter and the scantily clad poolside hangs are temporarily switched out for fully clothed and cozy catch ups. Living in this beautiful part of the world, we only have cooler weather for a blink-and-you-miss-it snippet of time, so seize the moment coz it’s seriously just that – a moment! Treat yo’self to a cute new jacket, enjoy your makeup actually staying on your face, and lock in some fun at places which embrace the change of season. The Star Gold Coast is your one stop shop for winter-friendly entertainment and trust us – it’s all that and some!
Wine & Cheese Evening
If there was ever a match more perfect than Bennifer, this is it. The ultimate first winter warmer event of the season, Garden Kitchen & Bar invites us all to gather at sunset with mulled wine and firepits on Thursday 2nd June for an indulgent food and wine experience on The Lawn – and we accept! This all-inclusive event features wine stalls and tastings from a variety of premium local and international wineries – think rosé, chardonnay, sparkling, gris, pinot noir, shiraz and more, all paired to perfection with a selection of cheeses, charcuterie and roaming canapes. Taste your way through locally and imported cheese, served with quince paste, falwasser, lavosh, and fresh and dried fruit. Feast on San Danielle prosciutto and tartufo salami individually served with pickled figs, giardiniera and artisan bread, plus cured meats, pickled vegetables and olives with grana Padano. And when you’re looking for more lining in that stomach, there’s Milly Hill lamb cutlets wrapped in vine leaves with cumin spiced yogurt, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto with fresh chives, and truffled mac n cheese to soak up the grapes. We. Are. So. There.
There’s even a live performance from ‘Mr Entertainment’ GC himself, Danny Faifai. This legend knows how to get a crowd in dance-mode, playing all your fave high energy hits and flexing his redonkulously impressive vocal range. Tickets to this 2 hour bottomless event are $120pp and can be purchased here.
Azure Spa & Fitness – Absolute Renewal Ritual
Throughout May, get your pamper on with an extra special spa experience! Enjoy 2 hours of pure bliss with their Absolute Renewal Ritual offering which includes an energy restoring massage followed by a customised Skinovage facial. Focussed on obtaining total body harmony, you’re guaranteed to have your tension and tightness totally melted away. The package is just $280pp and strictly available until 31st May. What are you waiting for? Book here!
Mark Vincent and Mirusia – Together In Concert
Huddle up in comfort at The Theatre on Saturday 14th May, and witness two of Australia’s most loved classical crossover artists join forces! Internationally acclaimed sensations Mark Vincent and Andre Rieu’s ’Angel Of Australia’ and Leading Soprano Mirusia will perform songs from your fave hit musicals and their new show ’From London’s West End To Broadway Orchestrated’. Tickets are $89.90pp and can be snapped up here.
Elvis – If I Can Dream
Also in The Theatre, it’s time to get all shook up on Saturday 21st May, with world-class Elvis tribute artist Mark Anthony. Experience the iconic music, the costumes, the emotion and the unmistakable energy! Tickets are $79.90pp and can be purchased here.
Touch Sensitive (DJ Set)
If he’s good enough to collab with Flume and tour with Flight Facilities, we’re sold. Head to The Lawn on Saturday 28th May for this triple threat’s winning combo of 80’s sky-high falsetto, floor-filling disco and the rhythmic dynamism of his frenetic live performances. Entry is free but if you need more reasons to be sold (as if), find more info here.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Various activations throughout May. Wine & Cheese Evening Thursday 2nd June.
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.
There’s only one thing better than a solid Sunday sesh or a State of Origin game, and that’s a solid Sunday sesh and a State of Origin game t.o.g.e.t.h.e.r! Better yet, imagine if this unicorn duo were to join forces at our fave good-times destination and wait, they are, so grab your mates (only the Maroon supporters thanks) and head for The Star Gold Coast. Oh and PS, they do a darn good hump day State of Origin too, with game 3 on Wednesday 13th of July also set to ‘knock on’ with more cheers (as in cheering) and cheers (as in tapping glasses) than anywhere else on the GC!
Sports Bar
Calling all Maroons super fans (the blue ones can lick their wounds elsewhere) at the Coast’s fave sports bar, the, well Sports Bar at The Star! With lovable larrikin Big Trev of Hot Tomato (and Big Brother) fame MC’ing, awesome prize giveaways and a sneaky ex footy legend or two making an appearance, we’re banishing you to the sin bin if you go anywhere else!
It goes without saying that where there’s rugby, there’s beer – and your thirst will be well and truly quenched. To soak up those amber ales, they’re cooking up super special $20 QLD and NSW Burgers and we are all about these. Tuck into the QLD Burger with a buttermilk fried chicken breast and charred pineapple, topped with tomato, red onion, lettuce, cheese and chipotle mayo served on a milk bun with fries. If you do support the blues, the chefs have you covered as the least they could do is whip up a delish burger to help soften the blow of losing…AGAIN. The NSW Burger is an Angus Beef patty with king prawn remoulade, buttercrunch lettuce and chipotle mayo served on a milk bun with fries. We’d almost defect for this. But…not.
Or, just book a booth with your mates so you don’t miss a single kick, pass or tumble. They are $950 and if you have a group of say ten peeps, that’s just $95 each for VIP viewing, a $450 bar tab and two All-Star Platters including 500g chicken wings, salt and pepper calamari, onion rings, chips, and two pizzas of your choice. Score!
The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar
The legendary Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar always delivers cool vibes and quality live entertainment, and Origin games two and three are no exception.
Don your party pants and bop along with McKenzie Band for the ultimate Sunday Sesh for game two, ‘kicking off’ from 3pm. If you’re also planning on making an appearance for game 3 on Wednesday 13 July, well done you because DJ Dezaster will be mixing up some epic bangers from 6pm kick off.
You’ll also be able to say hi to local fave radio veteran Paul ‘Galey’ Gale who will be hosting and geeing up the crowd as only he can. Plus, order some insta-licious cocktails and fill up on delectable eats from Container Kitchen. We’re talking Moreton Bay Bug Rolls with butter poached locally caught bug tail and pickled vegetables on a brioche bun just to give you a taste of what’s on offer. And if you really want to do it in style (our kinda jam), reserve a picnic table right in front of the big screen! To book, lay down a $200 pre-payment, which pretty much means your premium viewing rights are free, with that moolah going straight towards an eats and drinks credit for your table. So much yes we can barely deal.
For booth bookings at Sports Bar, picnic table reservations at The Lawn, or more information on all things Origin at The Star, head to The Star’s website. Oh and dress code: strictly maroon!
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Sunday 26 June & Wednesday 13 July
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practices the responsible service of alcohol.
We’re not pasta point of loving everything Italian, especially when it comes to a leisurely long lunch brimming with delightful Italian cuisine. So, when we heard Cucina Vivo at The Star Gold Coast is once again hosting its infamous Italian Long Lunch on Saturday 27th of July, we unanimously declared we’re signing up for a pizza the action!
This two and a half hour, esteemed chef-prepared three course feast is bubbling over with Italian goodness and PS – it’s no accident we used a phrase pertaining to bubbles. These delectable share dishes have been expertly curated to pair perfectly with Dal Zotto’s premium wines which PPS – are also included in the package and yes, you can sip with us. Throw in a hearty serving of mood-lifting live entertainment and #SliceSliceBaby, we’re booking right this very (pro)sec(co).
Brace yourself for an authentic taste adventure that will whisk you away to the charming backstreets of Southern Italy and srsly, this is no impasta. For $99 per person (including Eventbrite booking fees), you’ll be perched in prime position overlooking the pristine pool whilst you experience the ultimate Italian indulgence. Imagine the sun glistening off the water as you tuck into your starter; an array of mouthwatering Antipasti. With calabrese salami, San Danielle prosciutto, and mortadella, each bite delivers a burst of rich, savory flavours that set the stage for the courses to come.
Next up, let’s hear it for some sharesies-style Casarece Bolognese with 30-hour ragu melding flavours to perfection, pomodoro, and pecorino cream. Because we DO make friends with salad, add some refreshing Salad of Rocket with parmigiano Reggiano, pear, and aged balsamic. And it’s just not an Italian nosh-up without a traditional pizza done right and Cucina Vivo’s Capricciosa Pizza is the Leonardo da Vinci in a world full of doodles. With its tomato base, fior de latte, artichokes, mushroom, ham, and olive, it’s a true masterpiece.
But wait, there’s amore! For dessert, treat yourself to a heavenly Pannacotta with macerated strawberries and biscotti that’ll have you saying “more, per favore!”. And who could forget the drinks (certainly not us!) and Dal Zotto has us covered with sips from King Valley Victoria, including Dal Zotto ‘Pucino’ Prosecco, Dal Zotto Pinot Grigio, and Dal Zotto Sangiovese. Not a wine aficionado? No problemo! Also included are also the finest Italian tap beers like Peroni ‘Nastro Azzurro’ Lager and Birra Moretti Lager. Prefer something softer…or have no choice coz you’re the DD? Fear not! Enjoy a variety of soft drinks and juices to keep your palate pleased.
So, grab your amicos and amicas, bring your appetite, and join us for a lunch that’s a-pasta-tively unforgettable! Remember, Cucina Vivo’s Italian Long Lunch is somewhat of an Italian-loving GC-er’s rite of passage, so get booking pronto with a capital P.
Buon appetito!
Where: Cucina Vivo, at The Star Gold Coast, Casino Dr, Broadbeach
When: 12pm – 2.30pm, Saturday 27th 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 the casino. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT.
