MEDIA KIT CONTENTS 3 THE STAR 7 EVENT CENTRE 12 THE DARLING 15 SIGNATURE RESTAURANTS 21 MARQUEE NIGHTCLUB 23 BARS 26 LUXURY RETAIL COLLECTION 28 STAR GAZING
2 THE STAR, SYDNEY
The Star is located in Sydney, Australia and is the only casino in the city. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and is a cosmopolitan, vibrant and The Star is located on the edge of Sydney Harbour and Sydney’s CBD multicultural hub, made up of a series of precincts each with its own and is just moments from Sydney’s most iconic attractions including the unique character and appeal to both national and international visitors. Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Tourists enjoy Sydney for some of world's best beaches, beautiful weather, incredible shopping, exciting entertainment options and range of restaurants and world renowned dining experiences.
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3 THE STAR – SYDNEY’S PREMIUM ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION
The Star is one of the most important tourist destinations in Australia attracting In early 2013, The Star opened its new $100 million Event Centre. Since opening over 10 million visitors to the property every year. After an $870 million The Star Event Centre has hosted a range of domestic and international redevelopment in 2011, The Star has been transformed into Sydney’s multi-award conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions and award functions including the ARIA winning entertainment destination. The Star offers award winning chefs and Awards, The AACTA Awards, The NSW Caravan and Camping Association restaurant’s, five-star accommodation across three hotel towers including the Conference, Thomas Kelly Youth Foundation Dinner as well as entertainers from luxuriously boutique hotel, The Darling Hotel, indulgent experiences at around the world including Ricky Martin, Alicia Keys, Seal, Jessica Mauboy The Darling Spa, a luxury retail collection and a world class casino. and comedian Chris Tucker. The state-of-the-art multi use venue fills a void in the Sydney conference, convention and banquet market. Furthermore, internationally acclaimed nightclub operator, Tao Group, brought monumental change to Sydney’s nightlife landscape with the opening of Marquee nightclub at The Star in March 2012. Marquee occupies the entire top tier of The Star's Pirrama Road harbour-side entrance, boasting expansive views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.
5 THE STAR – AWARDS
Since its opening in September 2011, in addition to its construction and Sokyo – Two Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year 2015 Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards 2015 design awards, The Star has received over 30 awards for its restaurants, hotels Sokyo – Sokyo – Certificate of Excellence – TripAdvisor 2015 and spa, including: Sokyo – Two Glasses – TripAdvisor 2015 Sokyo – Two Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2014 & 2013 RESTAURANTS AND BARS Sokyo – Two Glasses – Australian’s Wine List of the Year Awards 2014 Sokyo – Best Bar Food: Sokyo Lounge – Australian’s Wine List of the Year Awards 2014 Momofuku – Best Fine Dining Restaurant – AHA NSW Awards for Excellence 2015 Momofuku – Best Restaurant Bar – SMH Good Food Guide 2015 HOTELS AND SPA Momofuku – Three Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2015 The Darling – Luxury Design Hotel Australasia & Oceania – World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015 & 2013 Momofuku – Three Chef’s Hats – SMH Good Food Guide 2015, 2014 & 2013 The Darling – Best International New Hotel for Construction & Design – Momofuku – Restaurant of the Year – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2014 International Hotel Awards 2013 & 2012 Momofuku – Gault & Millau Sydney Restaurant Guide 2014: 5 Hats The Darling – Best New Hotel Construction & Design, Australia – International Hotel Awards 2013 & 2012 Momofuku – Best New Restaurant – SMH Good Food Guide 2013 The Darling – Best New Hotel Construction & Design, Asia Pacific – International Hotel Awards 2013 & 2012 Momofuku – Restaurant of the Year – Time Out Awards 2013 CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN Momofuku – Best New Restaurant – Gourmet Traveller Awards 2013 Momofuku – Two Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2013 Osteria Balla Manfredi – Winner – Interior Fitouts $300,001 – $5,000,000 – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK by ezard – Bar of the Year NSW – Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence 2015 BLACK by ezard – Winner – Interior Fitouts $500,001-$10,000,001 – BLACK by ezard – Certificate of Excellence –TripAdvisor 2015 MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK by ezard – Three Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2015 Sovereign Lakes – Winner – Best Interior Fitout $5,000,000 – $10,000,000 – BLACK by ezard – One Chefs Hat – SMH Good Food Guide 2015, 2014 & 2013 MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK by ezard – Three Stars – World's best Wine List, The World of Fine Wine 2014 The Darling Suites – Winner – Best Interior Fitout $10,000,001 – $15,000,000 - BLACK by ezard – Three Chef’s Hats, Gault&Millau Sydney Restaurant Guide 2014 MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK by ezard – Best of Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards 2014, 2013 & 2012 Main Gaming Floor Suites – Winner – Best club/entertainment Refurbishment $20,000,000 – BLACK by ezard – Hot Talent – Michael Chiem – Time Out Sydney Bar Awards 2013 $120,000,000 – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK by ezard – Three Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2013 & 2012 The Darling – Winner – Best Hospitality Buildings – Construction – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 Osteria Balla Manfredi – Two Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2015 The Star – Winner – Best club/Entertainment Refurbishment – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 Osteria Balla Manfredi – One Chefs Hat – SMH Good Food Guide 2015 Cherry – Winner – Construction for interior fitout – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2011 Osteria Balla Manfredi – Two Chef’s Hats, Gault&Millau Sydney Restaurant Guide 2014 The Star – Winner for Commercial Large Project Category – NSW – NECA Excellence Awards 2011 Osteria Balla Manfredi – Three Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2012, 2013 & 2014 The Star – Construction Excellence Award 2011 – ANCR (Australian National Construction Review) Osteria Balla Manfredi – One Glass – Award of Excellence Wine Spectator 2014 OVERALL AWARDS Osteria Balla Manfredi – Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator's Restaurant Wine List Awards 2014 The Star – Australasia's Leading Casino Resort – World Travel Awards 2012 Sokyo – Chef of the Year: Chase Kojima – Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence (NSW) 2015 MARQUEE Sokyo – Chef of the Year: Chase Kojima – Australian Hotel Association National Awards for Excellence 2015 Sokyo – One Chef Hat – SMH Good Food Guide 2016, 2015 & 2014 Marquee – Nightclub of the Year – Best in Sydney Awards, Alternative Media Group 2013 & 2012 Sokyo – Australia Top 100 Restaurants – Australian Financial Review 2015 Marquee – Nightclub of the Year – Australian Bartender Magazine Awards 2013 & 2012
6 THE STAR EVENT CENTRE
7 THE STAR EVENT CENTRE
Built on the rooftop of The Star with views over Sydney Harbour and the city SKY TERRACE skyline, the $100 million Star Event Centre has hosted many exciting and Sitting alongside The Star Event Centre, Sky Terrace takes advantage of elaborate A-list events including the AACTA Awards, the X-Factor auditions, expansive water views with Sydney city as the background. Expert bartenders the World War-Z premiere and the ARIA Awards. are on hand to serve your favourite drinks, offering a range of cocktails, Multi-use in every sense, The Star Event Centre has varying capacities for each wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. function type including up to 980 for banquets, 2,000 for cocktail receptions Sky Terrace is available for hire providing a unique and impressive space for and 3,000 for theatre style events which can be broken down into two sides functions, private parties and celebrations. each with a capacity of approximately 600. The plenary space offers flexible solutions and can hold 700 for theatre style set ups with quick access to the main floor of the Event Centre for seated dinner or exhibition. The 1,077 square metre column-free space also offers pre-function lobby space for up to 800 guests. The banquet area is the largest space located in a hotel in Sydney, ideal for gala dinners and award ceremonies.
8 THE STAR EVENT CENTRE – HOME TO THE STARS
The Star Event Centre is Sydney’s destination to A-list entertainers from around the world including Ricky Martin, Jess Mauboy, One Republic, Alicia Keys, 5 Seconds of Summer, One Direction, The Veronicas and Katy Perry just to name a few.
Since opening in January 2013, The Star Event Centre has excelled in delivering conferences, gala dinners, product launches, charity events and some of Australia’s most exciting red carpet events.
The Star hosts the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA’s) Awards since 2013. Adding to the enviable line-up of star-studded events, The Star Event Centre also played host to the ARIA’s and ASTRA Awards for the last two years running. Leading sporting codes have also chosen The Star Sydney to host their gala events and award ceremonies, including the popular Sydney Swans Club Champion Dinner, the renowned NSW Rugby League Brad Fittler Medal and the NRL Dally M Awards.
9 THE STAR EVENT CENTRE – TECHNOLOGY
Winner of the 2014 Meeting & Events Australia (MEA) Award for Best Specialty The Star Event Centre is a one-stop-shop for event companies and clients. Event Venue and the State Award for Best In-house Audio Visual, The Star Event The world class LED screen comprising 220 panels of 5mm LED, with each panel Centre brings state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology and capability. comprising 50cm x 50cm, offers state-of-the-art vision capability. With many high profile events using LED as the main source of their vision package The Star With a purpose-built kitchen for The Star Event Centre working in conjunction with Event Centre can offer clients pre-rigged and pre-configured LED screens in The Star chefs and the pastry and commissary kitchens, The Star has created the many differing ratios. perfect environment for world class chefs to develop unique dishes. In addition, the venue boasts outside broadcast capability not available at any With a dedicated entertainment department comprising a complete production other venue in Australia and with high speed fibre links on-site, it’s possible to team who have an extensive background in entertainment technology, show broadcast live to anywhere in the world. production and event design, every event is able to make the best use of the state-of-the-art technology that’s on offer.
Technology ranges from the latest in lighting, projection and sound systems through to over 1000 high speed wired and wireless internet connections, webcasting and video conferencing along with an on-site digital signage solution.
10 THE STAR EVENT CENTRE – A GASTRONIMIC DELIGHT
The Star has the largest hotel culinary operation in Sydney and Sydney’s largest Kitchen features include Combi intuitive ovens which are capable of delivering a wine list with access to the finest local and international wines and beverages consistency in cooking never before seen in commercial cookery. Menus can be including a house specialty created exclusively for The Star. customised to any event theme in keeping with the exceptional quality The Star is famous for. With a brand new purpose-built kitchen for The Star Event Centre working in conjunction with The Star chefs and the pastry and commissary kitchens, Plus, food and beverage service fixtures and details including plates, glasses and The Star has created the perfect environment for world class chefs to develop cutlery have been sourced from the best providers around Australia and the world. unique dishes.
The Star Event Centre challenges the pre-conceived idea of pre-prepared event cuisine and every meal that leaves The Star Event Centre kitchen is of restaurant quality, using the freshest ingredients from around Australia.
11 THE DARLING
12 THE DARLING – SYDNEY’S MOST LOVINGLY DETAILED HOTEL
The Darling, located on the edge of Sydney Harbour, achieved as one of AWARDS the first hotels in the world the global mark of excellence in luxury hotels, The International Five Star Hotel Standard. LUXURY DESIGN HOTEL AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015, 2013 The Darling has been designed as a stand-alone hotel, with its own arrival experience, amenities and alluring personality. From the 400 thread Egyptian BEST INTERNATIONAL NEW HOTEL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN International Hotel Awards 2013, 2012 cotton sheets and hand picked pillow menu, to the textured wallpapers and bespoke furniture, The Darling is a vision of perfection. BEST NEW HOTEL CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN AUSTRALIA International Hotel Awards 2013, 2012 The Darling won world-wide acclaim after it was named the Best International New Hotel for Construction and Design at the prestigious International Hotel BEST NEW HOTEL CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN ASIA PACIFIC Awards and was included on the coveted annual list of the best new hotels in International Hotel Awards 2013, 2012 the world by Conde Nast Traveller. BEST HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION The Darling is two-part in its design. Having a distinctive inverted glass tower MBA Excellence Awards NSW 2012 resting on a sandstone podium it features 171 stylish and spacious rooms, THE DARLING SUITES - BEST INTERIOR FITOUT suites and penthouses, an infinity pool, gym and 13 room luxury spa. The MBA Excellence Awards NSW 2012 rooms and suites appeal to the most discerning business and leisure travellers who are looking for a unique world-class five-star experience. The Darling is BEST TECH HOTEL also home to Sokyo, a contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar. Hotel Management Awards 2012
The Darling brings the total rooms and suites at The Star to over 650 across TOP 60 BEST NEW HOTELS IN THE WORLD three towers. Condé Nast Traveller 2012
13 THE DARLING SPA
The Darling Spa is one of Sydney’s most luxurious spas which takes pampering to all new levels. Unique treatments only offered at selected spas worldwide and access to the stunning rooftop pool ensures an all-encompassing experience for both The Darling hotel guests and others who appreciate five-star facilities.
The mosaic aromatherapy heated steam room with salt water Jacuzzi, 13 treatment rooms, including two couple’s treatment rooms and Moroccan Hammam chamber with heated marble bed brings sensory experience and a unique offering in Sydney.
The Darling Spa offers a myriad of services from massages and bespoke signature packages through to indulgent facial, ESPA’s holistic treatments and natural products.
The Darling Spa is the only 5-star spa in Sydney that offers La Prairie skincare treatments. The exclusive beauty treatment program is the ultimate in luxury and skincare, specially tailored for the most discerning clientele.
From the moment guests enter the Darling Spa, they experience the warmth and luxury of an urban resort spa through a total sensory experience.
14 SIGNATURE RESTAURANTS
15 BEAUTIFUL FOOD AND WATERFRONT SETTINGS ON THE MENU
OSTERIA BALLA MANFREDI BLACK by ezard Stefano Manfredi redefines the classic osteria Milanese at Osteria Balla BLACK by ezard is a classically inspired, contemporary Australian grill with an Manfredi, named after the futurist poet and painter Giacomo Balla. emphasis on superior ingredients and expert craftsmanship. Osteria Balla Manfredi’s menu features a newly revived and more Founded by one of the Australia’s leading chefs and restauranteurs, Teage Ezard urbane cuisine reflecting the region of Stefano’s birth. Highlights include and lead by Executive Chef Dany Karam, the seasonal menu and features a the selection of fresh seafood, meat and vegetables cooked over the spectrum of delicate and bold flavour combinations. Savour premium cuts of 100 year old seasoned ironbark wood-fired grill. Australian grain, ration and grass-fed beef, lightly smoked over cherry wood ashes The Osteria Balla Manfredi wine list sits perfectly alongside and cooked to order direct from the wood fired grill, alongside signature seafood Manfredi’s menu, offering an all-Italian selection not found anywhere dishes and daily specials. else in Australia. The adjoining award-winning BLACK Bar features a delicious American-style bar Diners are met by a raised Aperitivi Bar, overlooking the 140 seat dining menu, alongside one of Sydney’s largest international wine cellars, housing more room and floor-to-ceiling glass windows which frame views of Sydney's than 850 bins of local and international labels. harbour, city and bridge. The restaurant is also home to a beautiful private The expert house sommelier is on hand to guide you through the extensive wine, dining room which can seat up to 20 guests. cocktail and spirit list, which features rare and one-off bottlings. AWARDS The stylish and refined décor, matched with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour and Two Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2015 the sparkling city skyline makes BLACK by ezard the ultimate steak house experience. One Chefs hat – SMH Good Food Guide 2015, 2014 & 2013 Three Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2014, 2013 & 2012 AWARDS Two Chef’s Hats – Gault&Millau Sydney Restaurant Guide 2014 Bar of the Year NSW – Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence 2015 One Glass – Award of Excellence Wine Spectator 2014 Certificate of Excellence – TripAdvisor 2015 Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator's Restaurant Wine List Awards 2014 Three Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2015 Best New Restaurant of 2012, Hot Tables – Condé Nast Traveller One Chef Hat – The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2015, 2014 & 2013 Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards 2014, 2013 & 2012 Best Hotel Wine List – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2013 Three Stars – World’s Best Wine List, The World of Fine Wine 2014 Three Chef Hats – Gault&Millau Sydney Restaurant Guide 2014
STEFANO MANFREDI TEAGE EZARD
16 BEAUTIFUL FOOD AND WATERFRONT SETTINGS ON THE MENU
MOMOFUKU SEIŌBO SOKYO David Chang is the chef and owner of the Momofuku group of restaurants Sokyo is a taste of Tokyo in the heart of Sydney. Situated on the doorstep of in New York City including Momofuku Noodle Bar, Momofuku Ssam Bar, Ko, The Darling, Sokyo offers sophisticated dining at its best. Diners are invited Má Pêche, and the bakery Milk Bar, with three locations. to absorb Sokyo's unparalleled Japanese-style menu, designed by founder and
One of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2010, Chang brings his Executive Chef, Chase Kojima. Momofuku philosophy from New York to Sydney demonstrating ethnic Start your day with Breakfast by Sokyo, for exciting Japanese-inspired a-la-carte crossovers in his daring and innovative food. dishes and a colourful continental breakfast buffet.
Chang’s Momofuku Seiobo team headed by Executive Chef Paul Carmichael, Slip into Sokyo by night and explore the extensive menu, featuring more than recently from Manhatten where he was Executive Chef of the group's midtown 80 unique, hand-crafted dishes designed to share. Flavours are bold and complex, restaurant Má Pêche, looks first to local sustainable and responsible farmers for while staying true to Chase's traditional Japanese artistry and the integrity of the top quality produce, to create Chang's signature Korean-American flavours. finest local produce. AWARDS The exquisite menu is complimented by an extensive list of wine and seasonal Best Restaurant Bar – SMH Good Food Guide 2015 cocktails and an extraordinary selection of the finest Japanese saké and whisky. Three Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2015 Relax while the house Saké Sommelier selects the perfect accompaniment. Then Three Chef’s Hats – SMH Good Food Guide 2015, 2014 & 2013 Restaurant of the Year – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2014 move into the Sokyo Lounge for a delicate cocktail with a Japanese twist, mixed Gault & Millau Sydney Restaurant Guide 2014 – 5 Hats by one of Sokyo's award-winning bartenders. Best New Restaurant – SMH Good Food Guide 2013 Restaurant of the Year – Time Out Awards 2013 AWARDS Best New Restaurant – Gourmet Traveller Awards 2013 Chef of the Year: Chase Kojima – Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence (NSW) 2015 Two Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2013 Chef of the Year: Chase Kojima – Australian Hotel Association National Awards for Excellence 2015 One Glass – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2012 One Chef Hat – SMH Good Food Guide 2016, 2015 & 2014 The Hottest Restaurant in Australia – The Australian Hot 50 Awards 2012 Australia Top 100 Restaurants – Australian Financial Review 2015 The Hottest Restaurant in NSW – The Australian Hot 50 Awards 2012 Two Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year 2015 The Australian – Hottest Restaurant of the Year 2012 Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards 2015 Certificate of Excellence – TripAdvisor 2015 Two Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2014 & 2013 Two Glasses – Australian’s Wine List of the Year Awards 2014
DAVID CHANG CHASE KOJIMA
17 BEAUTIFUL FOOD AND WATERFRONT SETTINGS ON THE MENU
PIZZAPERTA Following the success of Osteria Balla at The Star, Australia’s Godfather of This passion project by the award-winning chef sees an open-air piazza style Italian cuisine, Stefano Manfredi and restaurateur, Julie Manfredi Hughes added Italianate pizzeria and bar, offering the emerging ‘new wave’ trends of to the enviable line-up of world class cuisine at The Star Sydney in November the humble Italian street food. Italian-infused cocktails and a unique wine list 2014 with the opening of their Italianate pizzeria and bar, Pizzaperta. draws city-dwellers and beyond to Pizzaperta for either lunch or dinner.
Stefano has been joined by Italy’s most respected pizzaioli and good friend of Stefano, Antonio Pappalardo. Originally from Naples, Pappalardo has shared his expertise and understanding of the imported flours that Manfredi and Pizzaperta’s head chef, fellow Neapolitan pizzaiolo, Gianluca Donzelli, use.
Pizzaperta follows the craftsmanship of traditional pizza and quality produce that Manfredi champions, using only artisan and unrefined, stoneground Molino Quaglia ‘Petra’ flours, imported from Italy for the very first time to Australia. Manfredi introduced to Australia a fermentation process that is natural and longer than normal, using a classic biga method, resulting in a more easily digested dough.
18 BEAUTIFUL FOOD AND WATERFRONT SETTINGS ON THE MENU
HARVEST BUFFET FAT NOODLE
The Star Sydney latest casual dining restaurant, Harvest Buffet (formerly Fat Noodle at The Star brings fun, funky and dynamic Asian street food. known as Garden Buffet), is the newly renovated restaurant featuring five Luke Nguyen, one of Australia’s leading celebrity chefs and owner of food stations serving an international array of delicious, seasonal cuisine award-winning Red Lantern restaurant in Sydney, brings a dynamic mix of for breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Vietnamese, sprinkled with Chinese, Thai and Malay menu.
A feast for the senses, Harvest Buffet is spearheaded by The Star’s executive A highlight of the restaurant is Nguyen’s signature dish, a 20-hour beef broth, chef, Uday Huja, supported by speciality Italian, Indian, and Asian chefs who with thinly sliced Angus sirloin and brisket, bean sprouts, fresh Thai basil, have been appointed to oversee each station, along with The Star’s executive fresh chili and rice noodles pastry chef, Buddika Gunawardana and chef de cuisine, Jean Moutou.
Harvest Buffet is an eclectic mix of fresh international dishes, expertly prepared each day to showcase the spectacular produce available in Australia. From Peking duck prepared in the double-sided duck oven, premium cuts of meat and fish cooked over live flames on the Parilla grill to tempting dessert station featuring three large chocolate fountains. On weekends diners can also indulge in unlimited fresh seafood including oysters, prawns, snow crab, spanner crab, mussels and clams.
19 BEAUTIFUL FOOD AND WATERFRONT SETTINGS ON THE MENU
THE CENTURY ADRIANO ZUMBO The Golden Century Group opened the doors to its newest restaurant at The Star Adriano Zumbo is no ordinary patissier. His creations elicit admiration from critics and with it came a new name. Introducing The Century. The Century captures and the public alike and for good reason; they're unique in concept and execution the essence of Golden Century, which has been a popular Sydney institution and quite simply, you won't find anything else quite like it in Australia. the group’s Chinatown flagship restaurant, by serving its favourite classics and Best known country-wide for his croquembouche, macaron tower and V8 cake, signature dishes. Zumbo shot to fame in 2009 with a guest appearance on reality TV program, Showcasing a new interior concept for the venue which has been designed by MasterChef. His unique, sweet creations turned Adriano into a household name. Paring Onions based in Hong Kong, The Century’s new look plays with the Adriano Zumbo Patisserie at The Star is the place to find all of your favourite Zumbo symbolisms of Chinese culinary culture with a refreshing and modern twist. The creations. The decor showcases Adriano's philosophy about food, it should be fun, new name reflects the design concept, and also helps customers differentiate textural, appealing to the eye and above all else taste great. between other venues in the group. A self-confessed sweet tooth and chocolate addict, Adriano Zumbo is Australia's Among the design features, 15 double glazed aquarium tanks line the entrance, best and most popular patissier, aiming to 'caramelise' the nation and at The Star, emphasising the use of the very best, fresh and live seafood, prepared and he is well on his way to doing that. served multiple ways by the award winning chefs. The food is matched by their extensive wine list. The restaurant seats 250 people and houses stylish private and semi-private dining rooms for groups of 6 to 70 people.
Chinese restaurateurs Eric and Linda Wong launched Golden Century back in 1986. Fifteen years later it is still going strong. They currently operate multi- award winning restaurants in China Town and the Entertainment Quarter and several times Golden Century has been awarded The Best Chinese Restaurant by The Sydney Morning Herald.
20 21 MARQUEE
Internationally acclaimed nightclub operator, Tao Group, brought a monumental change to Sydney's nightlife landscape with the opening of Marquee in April 2012.
Marquee is located on the entire top tier of The Star's Pirrama Road harbourside entrance, commanding expansive views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline. With nearly 20,000 square feet of floor space, the venue houses three distinct spaces within the one venue to cater for different tastes and moods.
The Main Room features a 30-foot projection stage with an LED DJ booth and two dance floors. In contrast, a stylish Library style room offers an intimate lounge experience, accentuated by a working fireplace.
Venturing further into the venue, club-goers enter the Boombox, with a separate DJ, state-of-the-art sound system and outdoor patio. There is also a chill-out area with unparalleled views of the Sydney skyline and a unisex Dressing Room. Furnished with dynamic and unique interiors, the venue has a retail store and separate VIP entrance for quick entry from street level.
Internationally acclaimed acts including Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Redfoo, Avicii, will.i.am, Kascade, Peking Duck, Steve Aoki, Will Sparks, Dash Berlin and Tiesto have all hit the decks at the nightclub delighting local and visiting clubbers.
Celebrity guests have also been aplenty with local and international stars including Paris Hilton, Slash, Joe Jonas, Ashlee Simpson, Kellan Lutz, Nick and Vanessa Lachey, Wilmer Valderrama, Minka Kelly, Isabel Lucas, Abbie Cornish, Jermaine Dupri and Brody Jennar all choosing to party at Marquee.
22 BARS
23 A LUXE COCKTAIL BAR OVER AN INTIMATE LIVE MUSIC BAR LOOKING SYDNEY HARBOUR WITH A SOUL
Cherry, an intimate cocktail bar offers guests stunning views across Sydney harbour Rock Lily is a live music bar which showcases the best Australian music acts, and the city in luxurious style. plus features a number of international performers. It also boasts one of the largest selection of tequila in Australia, plus an inviting, warm décor, which Cherry fuses a rich colour palate with sleek tones and modern textures. With a encourages you to ‘come as you are’. capacity for over 200, the welcoming yet semi-formal bar has a mixture of plush lounges, cosy corners, bar stools and elevated lounges. This intimate 300-capacity bar is a welcome addition to the scene for anyone into their live music. It showcases Australia’s hottest talents on the stage weekly, The bar team at Cherry serves up quality beers, a selection of refined wine varieties such as Angela’s Dish, Flux, Ben Salter, Radio Ink, and The Songsmiths to name and if there is a spirit Cherry doesn’t have, it’s not worth drinking. Guests can enjoy a few featuring in the line-up. one of Cherry’s signature cocktails prepared by expert bartenders. The names don’t stop there, Good Charlotte, Art vs Science and Timomatic have Entertainment is also one of the major appeals, with Sydney’s best DJ’s mixing played to a packed audience. Chart-toppers The Potbelleez and Aussie rock outfit tunes from Thursdays to Sundays. Resident DJ’s set the mood, from chilled house Grinspoon have also performed to capacity crowds. beats and funk and soul to pumping house party tunes. Rock Lily features some incredible musicians – but you can’t have rock without whiskey and tequila – so the menu offers 120 of the most sought after tequilas available.
Rock Lily’s whiskey menu is headlined by their very own namesake blend – a customised creation by The Star in collaboration with Woodford Reserve.
Rock Lily features a mixture of new, vintage and wooden interiors with concrete floors and converted Cadillac seat booths, plus a juke box and photobooth.
CHERRY ROCK LILY
24 THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE FOR ALL THINGS SPORTS-RELATED
24/7 Sports Bar offers a great night out showcasing all sporting events.
With 50 LCD TVs and four mega screens, including the 34 square metre LED screen, that is normally reserved for stadium viewing, guests will not miss a minute of the action, no matter what sport they are into.
Celebrating major sporting events such as the Super Bowl, the 24/7 Sports Bar hosts pre and post-game entertainment with live music, cheerleaders, face painting, along with Australia's first paperless TAB right in the middle of the action.
To complete the experience, Fuel Grill inside 24/7 Sports Bar serves hearty pub favourites.
25 LUXURY RETAIL COLLECTION
26 LUXURY SHOPPING AND DINING AT THE STAR
From macaroons and gourmet fish and chips, to Gucci and Calvin Klein, The Star FEATURING: is home to a sophisticated new retail area with a collection of leading international Gucci and Australian brands, plus a relaxed café court. Salvatore Ferragamo SHOPPING Bottega Veneta The retail atrium is a luxury shopping destination, offering a range of fashion and LK Boutique Chanel Fragrance and Beauty Boutique cosmetics to unique gifts. The collection includes Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Moda Emporio Bottega Veneta, G Star, Calvin Klein Jeans and Moda Emporio. Also available Calvin Klein Jeans is luxurious and fashionable lingerie by IM Lingerie and LK Boutique, stockists G Star Raw of Rolex and high end watches and jewellery. IM Lingerie Chanel also adds to the luxury shopping experience at The Star, opening its third Antidote Australian Fragrance and Beauty Boutique. This new Chanel destination offers Flying Fish and Chips visitors an opportunity to visit internationally trained makeup artists and beauty Adriano Zumbo Patissier advisors in all areas of Chanel beauty expertise, such as fragrance, makeup Din Tai Fung and skincare. Ribs & Burgers Dergah Grill CAFÉ COURT Pulse Express In addition to the signature restaurants, visitors can further enjoy a melting pot of Messina Gelato flavour at The Star, in a relaxed yet stylish café court. From sharing everyone’s City Convenience favourite dumplings at Din Tai Fung, sampling ingredients like Tunisian couscous Havanna Specialty Tobacconist or macerated dried fruit and nut salads at Pyrmont favourite Pulse Express, Star Hair & Beauty or enjoying a delicious dessert from Sydney's famous gelataria, Messina Gelato, there is something for everyone.
BOTTEGA 27 MODA EMPORIO SALVATORE FERRAGAMO CHANEL FRAGRANCE AND BEAUTY BOUTIQUE GUCCI VENETTA STAR GAZING
The Sunday Telegraph said it best when it observed “The Star is fast becoming Sydney’s hottest celebrity hotspot.” Through shows, concerts and appearances, The Star has played host to a bevy of international artists.
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