Inside Portside - February Edition 2012

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PORTSIDE FEBRUARY 2012

What’sOn?

WHERE TO GO THIS VALENTINE’S DAY + FREE MOVIE TICKETS PAGE04

Lifestyle IGA CATERS FOR MORE THAN YOU THINK, JETTS, ELLA BACHE, THE LOVE BOAT & STEWARTS WINE

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bargain sales LEAF & ILY +TRACEY MATHERS PAGE08

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CRUISERS CAFE BAR & GRILL NOW OPEN PAGE06

THE PLACE TO DINE, SHOP AND LIVE

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PORTSIDE WHARF Summer is nearly over, New Year’s resolutions are being broken and 2011 is merely a memory... February is here again and with it comes reason to celebrate: Valentine’s Day. Yes, it’s the month of love at Portside Wharf and we have all you need to make this February 14th (put it in your diaries gentlemen) your best ever.

While flowers, chocolates, cards and gifts are the essentials, make sure you take advantage of the array of romantic, indulgent and tantalising specials available this month at Portside Wharf to spice it up a little. Get in early to ensure the quintessential Valentine’s meal is one to

remember; romantic atmosphere, rich flavours, tantalising wines and mouth-watering desserts.

As well as the culinary delights on offer this month, there are gym deals at Jett’s, boat cruises at Cruising Down Under, couples massages at Ella Bache, new movies at Dendy and a whole lot more bound to make your special day sizzle. Love is in the air so don’t miss out on the passion at Portside Wharf this February. Spend quality time with your loved one, find a last minute date or indulge in some well deserved ‘self-love’!

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What’sON? FRESH N WILD FISH

They say oysters and romance go hand in hand. Head to Fresh n Wild Fish to enjoy the delicacy this Valentine’s Day. There are two special options on the menu. Try the HOT platter for two, including Kilpatrick oysters, fish strips, prawn cutlets, sea scallops, calamari, beer battered chips, salad, sauces and lemon for $46.90 or the COLD option, with fresh large lobster, Mooloolaba or tiger prawns, pacific or coffin bay oysters, salad, sauces and lemon at $65.90.

DENDY PORTSIDE WHARF WIN TICKETS TO ‘THIS MEANS WAR’ COMING TO THE MOVIES THIS VALENTINE’S

For a flick that both the girls and the boys will enjoy, grab tickets to This Means War featuring Reece Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Harding. The world’s deadliest CIA operatives are inseparable partners and best friends until they fall for the same woman. Having once helped bring down entire enemy nations, they are now employing their incomparable skills and an endless array of high-tech gadgetry against their greatest nemesis ever - each other. This movie has a bit of rom-com for the ladies, mixed with action for the gents and humour to satisfy you both. Be the first to see this action-packed comedy romance when it hits cinemas on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

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For your chance to WIN one of 5 in-season double passes to This Means War, simply LIKE the Portside Wharf Facebook page or LIKE the post pertaining to this competition by February 13. Winners will be announced on Facebook on February 14.

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BYBLOS Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Lebanese way – share your dinner and taste an array of Mediterranean and Lebanese inspired dishes including Seayadeyeh and Kebbi. For $75 per person you’ll receive dips, salad, five tasting plates, two desserts and a drink on arrival. Choose between a lychee and rose mojito, violet martini or any beer or wine by the glass.

GUSTO DA GIANNI No one does romance like the Italians so what could be more romantic than a four-course Italian dinner at Gusto Da Gianni? Ignite the passion with this alfresco dining experience - the perfect setting to ‘woo’ your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Gusto Da Gianni is serving a dazzling menu of authentic fresh Italian delicacies including seafood lasagnetta and duck confit a’ l’orange.

Including premium beverages, this delight is $145 per person

SONO PORTSIDE For a unique dining experience this Valentine’s Day, let your lover be entertained by the Teppanyaki tricksters at Sono Japanese Restaurant.

Choose from a five-course set menu or Teppanyaki set menu, each at $95 per person or $145 per person including matching wines. This exquisite riverside dining experience will be offered in two sessions, from 6pm to 8pm and 8.15pm to close.

MANX There’s no better way to show you love that special someone than by spoiling them. Manx is offering a gourmet three course menu that is sure to tantalise the tastebuds and set the romantic mood. This luxurious feast is $75 per person.

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CRUISERS Bar & Grill WELCOME TO PORTSIDE WHARF’S NEWEST DINING VENUE Cruisers Café, Bar and Grill! The restaurant is owned and managed by Michael and Diana Borowicz and replaces their previous eatery at Portside Wharf, Mahjongg Café, which closed for refurbishment in late 2011.

Despite its new look and new name, Cruisers Café, Bar and Grill encapsulates much of what made Mahjongg Café so popular – the same great food, service and value. There are some new additions to the relaxed modern Australian menu, including char-grilled steaks. Come in and try one!

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Share the love CAN’T PICK A FLAVOUR? MOVENPICK

Can’t pick a flavour? Try a Movenpick Tasting Plate and spoil your loved one for choice this Valentine’s Day. Choose all your favourite flavours or try some new ones with this perfect dessert made to share.

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FASHION Bargain Sales LEAF AND ILY: Grab a bargain at Leaf and Ily Boutiques during their massive summer sale. Buy one item and receive 30% off, buy two items and receive 40% off, buy three items and receive 50% off or buy four items or more and receive a free gift! Get in quick – limited time only.

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TRACEY MATHERS: SUMMER SALE CONTINUES Stock up on summer sandals and killer heels at Tracey Mathers. Save up to 40 per cent on selected items including shoes, jewellery, hats and fascinators at Tracey Mathers with their huge summer sale, for a limited time only!

40% off Summer Sale!

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JETT’S HAMILTON

If you’re left questioning why your month of love is seriously lacking, head to Jett’s fitness to either work out your frustration, impress someone or just get ahead for next year’s V day rush. They are offering the ‘Love yourself’ plan in which singles can save $49 on joining fees, or you can join with a special friend and save $99 each until Valentine’s Day. They are spreading the love further with a $59.95 ‘Jetts pack’ that includes a consultation, program and three training sessions.

Sign up and feel the love at Jett’s this month.

CRUISING DOWN UNDER

This month there are big things happening at Cruising Down Under and Portside Wharf’s Brisbane Cruise Terminal.

The mvDiscovery (formally the Island Princess from the TV series; The Love Boat) will berth at Portside Wharf for the first time as she passes through onto Asia and Europe, on February 12.

Another first; the world’s largest ocean liner Queen Mary 2 calls to Brisbane on February 16, berthing at Fisherman Islands.

Cruising Down Under is offering 65 lucky people the chance to cruise down the Brisbane River on the 6-star super yacht Pure Adrenalin from 6.30pm to view it! A unique Valentine’s present, for $198 per person, you get a three hour trip including a bon voyage champagne and canapés. There are limited spaces so book now to avoid missing this grand opportunity.

STEWARTS WINE CO

Stewarts Wine Co has extended their massive wine clearance sale so you can impress your Valentine with a special bottle, without the usual price tag. With a wide selection of drops now marked down, there’s sure to be the perfect bottle to suit your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Sale ends February 15.

ELLA BACHE

Ella Bache has got you covered for a romantic gift that is sure to both please and impress your partner and you. A candlelit one hour massage for two with champagne on arrival at only $149 (normally $170) is a guaranteed way to make your special day, extra special. Indulge the senses and relax your way into Valentine’s Day. The special is available during the month of February. Book early to secure your preferred date and avoid disappointment.

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Meet Chris and Brenda Dearaugo.

Meet Chris and Brenda Dearaugo. The couple has given the IGA at Portside Wharf a revamp, since taking the helm of the store last May, with a range of convenient options to suit the diverse mix of visitors and residents to Portside Wharf.

“We’ve employed a full time deli manager to reignite the deli and take away food section of the store,” said Mr Dearaugo.

“Given our location, we literally cater for people from all walks of life. Some of the requests we get in here are very unusual for a supermarket – everything from hair straighteners to make-up – and within reason we accommodate.

“We have a new fruit and vegetable supplier on board, which sources all of our fresh produce from the markets, and have introduced a range of gourmet products, such as a variety of cheeses, to suit our regular customers and residents of the precinct.

“The diverse product mix makes us one of the most unique supermarkets around, but we are all about offering convenience to our customers.”

Mr Dearaugo said the business had become a family affair, with the couple’s 21 year old daughter Kirsty-Lee and 18 year old son Joshua working with them part-time while studying at university, and their 11 year old Phoebe also occasionally lending a helping hand.

“The staff we have on board are fantastic,” he said.

“It is a great team environment and I think that’s reflected in the improved service being offered to our customers.”

“given our location, we literally cater for people FROM all walks of life”

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VISIT PROMENADE

Want to take a sneak-peak at the new apartments at Promenade, due for completion mid-year? Stop in and visit one of our two fully furnished display apartments, now open!

Each luxuriously fitted-out by leading Australian interior design house, Coco Republic, the one-plus study and two bedroom displays are located on level five of Promenade. They showcase the spacious floor plans, quality fittings and fixtures, Brisbane River and Hamilton views on offer, and the latest in interior design.

More than 75 per cent of apartments at Promenade have now sold, with a good mix of one and two bedroom options remaining, priced from $510,000.

Buyers who purchase an apartment priced under $600,000 before 30 April 2012, can also now take advantage of the Queensland Government’s $10,000 Building Boost Grant.

You can access the displays by stopping in to the new Portside Wharf Sales & Information Centre, located at 39 Hercules Street, open between 10am and 4pm daily, or for more information call 07 3630 1666 or visit portsidewharf.com.au

STOP IN AND VISIT ONE OF TWO FULLY FURNISHED DISPLAY APARTMENTS, NOW OPEN!

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