Sanctuary Cove’s signature dishes are here to warm you up this winter
As winter hits in South East Queensland and the temperature drops below the usual 24 degrees that we are accustomed to, many a Gold Coast local will reach for sweaters and scarves to warm up. While plush clothing can help protect you from the elements, the best way to heat up your body, soul and stomach is by eating warm, nourishing nosh. Our cravings will change with the seasons, meaning it’s time for you to ditch the salads and smoothies and whet your appetite with something a little more hearty. Thankfully, Sanctuary Cove is ahead of the game and has hustled the restaurants in the popular precinct to offer an extensive range of signature winter dining options. Not only that, but Sanctuary Cove is sweetening the deal and giving away five $200 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant gift cards.
Whether your taste buds are craving a perfectly cooked steak, or a taco board filled with a bounty of flavourful bites, the restaurants at Sanctuary Cove are ready to warm you up with winter dining flavours from around the world. In the mood for some Asian cuisine? Look no further than Dragon Cove Chinese Restaurant’s warm Beijing beef julienne with oriental sauce and a glass of red. If you’re after something a little lighter for lunch, why not swing past Bistro 19 and treat your stomach to their Asian salad packed with grilled prawns, Asian greens, fresh chilli, coriander, red onion, cashew nuts and home-made nuoc cham dressing. This firey little number will definitely leave your tastebuds tingling. Last but not least, Chim Thai Cove is serving up a succulently fragrant Thai style prawn curry with scenic marina views to boot.
If Italian is your ultimate winter warmer, be sure to book a table at Ioesco Cucina. Here you will be transported to the picturesque Italian coast while indulging in a seasonal menu with contemporary interpretations of Napoli cuisine. We recommend sampling the steak primavera with a glass of Side Step shiraz for the ultimate winter indulgence. Swap Amalfi for Baja and bite into authentic Mexican flavours and specialty margaritas from Pablito’s Mexican Restaurant and Tequilaria. This Sanctuary Cove newcomer is dishing out colourful taco boards to share (or savour on your own, there is no limit when it comes to tacos). Finally, you can always rely on the hearty flavours of modern Australian cuisine to give you a warm hug from the inside. In particular, Red Steakhouse, known for its quality cuts of meat, is serving a melt-in-your-mouth beef wagyu wellington with mushroom pate duxelles, spinach, prosciutto, puff pastry and red wine jus. If that won’t dent your almighty winter appetite, then The Fireplace at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove is plating up a one kilogram, 150-day grain-fed tomahawk steak from Toowoomba with an entire Moreton Bay bug on the side. All of your favourite Sanctuary Cove restaurants will be slinging these dishes and more throughout winter, acting as the perfect solace of warmth and comfort away from those chilly evenings.
While you’re dining, don’t forget to enter the competition to win one of five $200 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant gift cards! Entry is simple and can be completed at any time via the Sanctuary Cove website.
This article was created in partnership with our friends at Sanctuary Cove.
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