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If you can't make it to Flemington, join our annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon on Tuesday 1st November from 12.00-3.00pm.
The Legends Ballroom will be alive with a magnificent Seafood Buffet, live race coverage on giant screens, prizes, Calcutta, sweepstakes and beverages are included. Tickets are $80 per person or $75 per person for groups of 8 or more. Call Trudi or Julie on (07) 5588 7878 to make your booking. |
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After much anticipation Q1 – The World’s Tallest Residential Tower - will finally open its doors. The iconic 80-level Q1 Resort & Spa opens at the end of October and will offer a range of spacious designer one, two and three bedroom apartments. Facilities include two lagoon swimming pools, indoor pool, fitness venue, conference facilities, Beach Club café, in-house cinema and the Q1 Spa. But the highlight of Q1 is Australia’s only beachside observation deck, opening in December, with unbelievable views from surf to hinterland and beyond. Packages start from $230 per apartment per night. For bookings call 1300 792 008 or visit www.Q1.com.au.
Find your earplugs and get ready to battle the crowds because one of the world’s premier motor racing events, the Lexmark Indy 300, is back in town. Held from 20-23 October, the streets of Surfers Paradise and Main Beach will host races for major events such as the Champ Car World Series and V8 Supercar Championship Series. An entertainment packed ‘off-track’ program will ensure an epidemic of Mondayitis. www.indy.com.au
If you've just moved into your new home or are renovating the current one, head over to the Summer Home Show and Technology Living Expo at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre on 28-30 October. Check out the new products on offer and get ideas and solutions from those in the know. www.showtimeevents.com.au |
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Been working hard? Spoil yourself and your partner with a night in one of our luxurious spa suites. For the month of October, ask to be upgraded to a spa suite and only pay an additional $75.00 * on the price quoted at time of booking. For an extra treat, book a Suite Indulgence Package at $370.00 * which includes: Seafood Platter delivered to your room, bottle of Australian sparkling wine, strawberries, luxury bath products, and full buffet breakfast for two.
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If you haven’t experienced our Seafood Buffet we hope to see you soon in Fables Restaurant. Our award winning Executive Chef, Johnny, offers you the ultimate in gourmet sampling. He always keeps things interesting but ensures the old favourites still have their place.
For those who prefer more structured dining, our A La Carte menu will not disappoint. Try one of the eye-fillet or sirloin steaks and you will understand why Johnny won his award. |
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Tips from Executive Chef – Johnny Datt
Spiced Blue Swimmer Crab Meat Salsa with Truffle Oil and Saffron
200 grams Crab meat
(or 6 crabs freshly cooked)
2 teaspoon Truffle Oil
2 tablespoon Olive oil (cold pressed)
1 Chilli (chopped)
100 grams Cucumber
(seeded and cut into strips)
½ Red Onion (cut into strips)
1 clove Garlic (crushed)
1 gram Chives (chopped)
1 gram Coriander (chopped)
1 gram Basil leaves (cut into strips)
½ teaspoon Sugar
Sea Salt & Pepper to Taste
2 Roma tomatoes
(peeled & seeded, cut into strips)
1 Lemon juiced
1 teaspoon Fish sauce
1 French stick
1 Head of Cos Lettuce (washed)
100 grams Butter
A touch of Saffron tips
- Take the flesh out of crabs and mix together with all ingredients
- Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes
- Slice the French stick into ½ inch thick pieces and pan fry in butter
- Arrange Cos lettuce leaves around the serving plate and place the chilled salsa in the centre
- Arrange slices of the pan fried bread around salsa
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