GOLD COAST, Australia,
Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Jupiters Gold
Coast launched its brand new Japanese restaurant and
bar Kiyomi on December
17 with a star-studded celebrity and media cocktail
event.
Celebrity guests included Pamela
Stephenson Connolly, The Veronicas (Lisa & Jess Origliasso), Ricki
Lee Coulter, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Adam Liaw.
The evening was hosted by Managing Director, Queensland,
Geoff Hogg, and internationally renowned Restaurant
Executive Chef Chase Kojima, who
celebrated the event with a traditional sake barrel ceremony,
signifying harmony and good fortune.
Jupiters' Managing Director,
Queensland, Geoff
Hogg, said that the launch
of Kiyomi signified an important step in Jupiters' transformation
into a world-class integrated resort.
"We can now offer our guests and visitors dining to the standard
found at globally-recognized
high-end integrated resorts at Las
Vegas or Macau, while at
the same time providing a unique Gold
Coast experience," said Geoff.
Restaurant Executive Chef Chase
Kojima said he was excited to give celebrities and media a
taste of what visitors could expect from his second Australian
restaurant.
"I've been amazed by the quality of produce here in Queensland and it has inspired me to design a
menu that is not only modern Japanese but with the flavors of the Gold
Coast and Queensland
infused throughout," said Chase.
Guests were treated to a selection of delicious tasting plates
including scallop, yuzu honey, scorched corn and mache; hiramasu
kingfish, miso ceviche, crispy potato and lime; and a "Goma Street" dessert - tempered dark chocolate,
caramelized white chocolate mousse
and black sesame ice cream.
Also unveiled at the launch event was a custom-created
fluorescent UV artwork by Tokyo-based Houxo Que, a Japanese street
artist. The large-scale piece covering an entire wall of the
restaurant was installed at the venue over several days and is
Houxo Que's first exhibited work in Australia.
Kiyomi is the first restaurant to be launched as part of the
property's $345 million
transformation. It follows a new poolside experience which opened
last week featuring private bungalows, cabanas, and a poolside bar.
A new Italian restaurant, Cucina Vivo, will also open this
Summer.
When complete the redevelopment will also include a new six-star
luxury hotel tower and an array of contemporary restaurants and
bars.
For further information please contact:
Rebekah Boyle
Public Relations & Communications Director
Jupiters Hotel & Casino
P: +61-7-5592-8600
E: rebekah.boyle@echoent.com.au
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