YOUR GUIDE ON WHERE TO CELEBRATE
Spoil your mum
MOTHER’S Day celebrations will be in full swing on the Gold Coast on Sunday, with fine weather set to make mum’s day. For those who have left plans to the last minute, here’s a taste of what’s on offer to spoil mum.
High tea at Chapter & Verse
Savour pastries, fruit, gourmet sandwiches, freshly baked scones with double cream and homemade jams, a glass of champagne on arrival, freshly brewed coffee and teas. When: Noon-3pm
Where: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise
Cost: $79pp
Long lunch at Citrique
Sit down to a long lunch in the seafood market, including Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, blue swimmer crabs, Moreton Bay bugs, spanner crab, green-lip mussels and Hervey Bay scallops. There’s also antipasto, roasts, Asian dishes, wood-fired pizza, European classics and desserts. When: Noon-3pm
Where: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise
Cost: $99pp or $129pp with a beverage package, $49 child, 4 years and under free
Italian Lunch at Cucina Vivo
Enjoy a three-course share menu including San Danielle Prosicutto, wagyu Bresaola, Casalingo Salami as starters. Stanbroke Scoth Fillet Tagiata, Risotto A Funghi with Byron Bay gourmet mushrooms and Broccolini with capsicum emulsion as ‘Secondi’. For Desert of ‘Dolce’ there is a Sapori D’Italia with assorted variety of small desserts. Mum can also celebrate with a glass of Chandon Rose.
When: Noon-3pm
Where: Cucina Vivo, The Star Gold Coast
Cost: Adult (3-course Set menu) $66pp.
5-course menu at Nineteen At The Star
The venue overlooks the Pacific Ocean on the rooftop. The set menu includes prawn and Oscietra Caniour, Appelation Oysters, Pumpkin Risotto, Fillet Steak, White Chocolate Mandarin Mousse, and Chocolate Meringue Pie. As well as a complimentary box of chocolates.
When: Noon-3pm
Where: Nineteen at The Star, The Darling
Cost: Adult: $150pp and Children: $49pp
Lunch at the Garden Bar
The Garden Bar has a seasonal a la carte menu with two special dishes including a Pan Fried Reef Cod paired with a Woodbrook Chardonnay. When: Noon-2.30pm and 5.30-Midnight
Where: Garden Kitchen and Bar, The Star
Cost: Pan Fried Reef Cod, $39. Wine Pairing $8
Mother’s Day High Tea Cruise with SeaWorld
Enjoy sweat and savoury treats on three-tiered platters. Mum can relax on the open deck with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. When: 3-4.30pm
Where: 58 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
Cost: $79
Hide and Seek Children’s Market
In a strive to support other mother’s businesses Hide and Seek markets displays boutique stalls, live music and food trucks. There is also kids activities available.
When: 8am-Noon
Where: Helensvale State School
Cost: Free entry
Sip and Paint at the Sweet Fine Artist Studio
A three-hour sip and paint session with a BYO option, or receive a grazing box by Graze for Daise with a glass of bubbles on arrival.
When: 1-4pm
Where: 2/3 Karen Ave, Mermaid Beach
Cost: Option one, all inclusive grazing box and bubbles: $175 for two people. Option two
three-hour session and BYO drinks and nibbles: $70pp
If you dine Grand Dynasty, Sofia’s Restaurant & Bar or Beachside Pavilion all mothers will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles.
Where: Oasis Shopping Centre, Victoria Ave, Broadbeach
Free Espresso Martini
Madison’s Cafe and Patisserie will offer every mum with a dinner booking a complimentary Espresso Martini
When: May 2 to May 9.
Where: Ground Floor, Oasis Shopping Centre, 12 Charles Ave, Broadbeach
High Coffee, cakes and conversation at Cove Cafe
Five-star High Coffee with rose wine and three tiers of sweet and savouries.
When: May 9
Where: Cove Cafe, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Cost: $72 per person. Bookings essential
Mother's Day High Tea Panorama Lounge
Selection of sandwiches, pastries and cakes with a complimentary espresso coffe or loose-leaf tea, as well as a glass of sparkling wine.
When: Two sitting times available. 10.30am - 12.30pm, |1.30pm - 3.30pm
Where: Royal Pines Resort Cost: $39 Adults and $19.50 for children.
Morning Tea at Royal Pines.
Mum can enjoy a glass of sparkling on arrival followed with the high tea. Supporting Cancer Council Australia.
When: May 27. 10:30am 12:30pm
Where: Videre - Level 21 Cost: $60
Watercolour and breakfast at Sanctuary Cove.
Intercontinental are holidng a mimosa breakfast with a watercolour painting shop lead by a local artist.
When: May 9
Where: The Botanical Room, Sanctuary Cove Country Club Cost: $120 per person. Bookings essential