The ALBA X Short Grain Long Lunch, Presented by Minuty

The ALBA X Short Grain long lunch

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Set in ALBA’s stunning private garden, this Pan-Asian al fresco feast is a melting pot of Thai and Sri Lankan Coastal cuisine and the share-style menu will encourage guests to experience as many dishes as possible.

This collaborative, share style menu is sure to please, with each dish masterfully curated by ALBA’s Peter Kuruvita and Martin Boetz of newly opened Short Grain, in Brisbane.

Transport yourself to Saint-Tropez as this long lunch will be featuring France’s #1 premium rosè: Minuty, a uniquely Provençal style that is both exquisitely fresh and exceptionally aromatic.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday May 31, 2024
  • Welcome Drinks: From 12:00pm
  • Guests seated: 12:45pm
  • Inclusions: Three course share style lunch with canapes on arrival. All beverages, including paired wines by Minuty and Cloudy Bay New Zealand and a selection of brews from local partners.

Ticket Information

  • All tickets are now SOLD OUT
  • Tickets: $225 per person + booking fees (limited to 150 tickets only).
  • Tickets are strictly limited to six (6) tickets per purchase - large group bookings are not available for this event.
  • This is a licensed event and all ticketholders must be 18+.
  • Public Tickets: From 12:00pm AEST November 10th
  • Please refer to the Ticketing Terms & Conditions for information regarding refunds, transfers and general conditions of entry.  Every ticket purchaser must read and agree to these before completing their purchase.

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The Menu

This collaborative, share style menu is sure to please, with each dish masterfully curated by ALBA’s Peter Kuruvita and Martin Boetz of newly opened Short Grain, in Brisbane.

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CANAPE

Mooloolaba prawn Vadai, Noosa reds and lime pickle - PK

Chicken cracker, smoked fish, peanut relish, green mango - MB

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TO START

Sri Lankan Spanner crab cakes, local cuttlefish, black pepper, lemon - PK

Hot & sour, grilled beef, cucumber, mint, roasted rice - MB

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MAIN

Venison kofta, caramelized shallot, eggplant, smoked yogurt, goroka glaze - PK

Gold band snapper, green curry paste, pea eggplants, wrapped in banana leaf, pickled mustard green relish - MB

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TO FINISH

Baked coconut custard, candied cashew, roasted rice ice cream - PK

Vanilla, young coconut, tapioca, pineapple, passionfruit sorbet - MB

About ALBA

ALBA by Kuruvita is a restaurant, event venue & cooking school by renowned local chef, Peter Kuruvita.

Tucked away in Noosa Heads, ALBA by Kuruvita is a hub of food and beverage offerings with Sunshine Coast produce and the local community at its heart.

The beautifully designed space combines a providore, pizzeria, cocktail bar, function venue and linen-set restaurant.

The venue also hosts ALBA Chef’s Kitchen, a creative space that hosts cooking classes, private chefs’ tables, and a kitchen studio.

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