Kick back at the iconic Longest Lunch, sip beers with a local brewer and work your way through the food laneway at Temple of Fire at Port Douglas Carnivale on 22-24 May.
The feasting festivities officially kick off on Friday 22 May with The Longest Lunch at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas serving up a showcase of local produce and award-winning cuisine along the resort’s iconic palm-lined entryway for the second year in a row.
The Resort’s Culinary Director Belinda Tuckwell said the Longest Lunch menu celebrated dining together with everyone’s favourite Tropical North Queensland ingredients.
“Queensland prawns, fresh reef fish, delicious pumpkins and heaps of seasonal produce will be served under the palms after a cocktail and caviar on arrival,” she said.
“It doesn’t get much better. We know this will be an afternoon to remember and look forward to welcoming visitors and locals alike.”
If you can’t wait until then, warm up your tastebuds on Friday 15 May with an Italian Feast Under the Stars at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas.
Celebrating the region’s Italian cane farming heritage, the event includes a four-course feasting menu paired with fine Italian wines and live Italian opera performance.
The Sheraton’s Café del Mar Sunset Sessions return on Saturday 16 May with Sydney resident DJ Frankie Romano, pop-up food and drink bars and roaming acrobats entertaining while you groove on the Main Beach sand or cool off with sips in the stunning lagoon pool.
Hemingway’s Head Brewer Lee Drummond and Devil’s Thumb Head Distiller Gabriele Pegoraro host Brewed & Distilled: The Local Pour at Hemingway’s Brewery on Saturday 23 May at 2-5pm allowing you to sample locally crafted beers and spirits.
Global flavours are celebrated at Temple of Fire on Saturday 23 May at the Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort with a food laneway dishing up Asian cuisine, Mediterranean bites, smoky perfection at the live BBQ station and decadent sweet treats alongside a curated selection of premium beverages and live entertainment.
On Sunday afternoon 24 May, Pullman Port Douglas introduces Temple Feast, a long lunch with sharing dishes showcasing bold seasonal flavours served on the Lagoon View Terrace.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the region’s tropical produce was an essential ingredient for Port Douglas Carnivale bringing locals and visitors together to enjoy a meal.
“In addition to the food and drink events, there is an array of local food to be sampled at the Port Douglas Markets each Sunday and our restaurants and cafes will be treating diners to their exceptional dishes from breakfast through to dinner,” she said.
Tickets for all events are now available. For more information on Port Douglas Carnivale and to download the program visit the website www.carnivale.com.au.
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For more Port Douglas Carnivale events, please visit www.carnivale.com.au
