JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant,Citrique, has launched a Chef Spotlight series which will highlight the heritage, flavours and ingredients of regions around the world.
The series kicks off with a ‘My Sri Lanka Spice Trail ‘available from now until the end of April. Designed by renowned Sri Lankan-Australian Chef Peter Kuruvita in collaboration with Executive Chef Paul Smart and the award-winning culinary team at Citrique, the menu will take guests on a flavour-filled journey of spices and stories exploring the deep connections between local ingredients, traditional recipes and family stories, passed down through generations.
"Last year we launched the Producer Spotlight series, which celebrated unique ingredients from leading suppliers around the country. Following the success of the series, we wanted to continue connecting Citrique diners to experimentative ingredients and flavours in a refreshing format. We’ve now partnered with Australia’s best culinary talent for a Chef Spotlight series which draws on their multicultural culinary backgrounds to bring a taste of the world to Citrique,” Paul explains.
Peter Kuruvita is celebrated for his expertise in taking traditional Sri Lankan flavours that draw on his background and family recipes and blending them with contemporary culinary techniques to create delicious dishes that are deeply rooted in the rich, vibrant food culture of Sri Lanka. His mastery of the vibrant, aromatic cuisine transports diners to Sri Lanka, offering a sensory experience with each bite.
Citrique’s famous weekend buffet - which features a variety of locally sourced seafood, meat and international favourites - will be complemented by an additional array of bold dishes like spiced roasted chicken, prawn tamarind glazed barramundi, Lankan black pork tacos, Masala potato dumplings, dhal soup and bibikan coconut cake.
During the week, diners will be able to enjoy the rich flavours of Sri Lanka as part of the a la carte menu through dishes like Goroka-glazed beef short rib with crispy chickpeas, roasted tamarind glazed toothfish with sugar snap peas and egg curry, along with butter poached King prawns with string hoppers and pol sambal.
A cocktail menu by Dilmah Watte Tea will complement the weekend buffet and a la carte menu, featuring the likes of black tea and Ceylon tea in innovative, refreshing blends that infuse each drink with the aromas of Sri Lanka’s finest tea and spices.
‘My Sri Lanka Spice Trail’ is available until April 27, 2025, following which the next iteration of Citrique’s Chef Spotlight series will take diners to exotic new locations through food.
Citrique’s Weekend Buffet is available on Friday and Saturday from 5.30 pm ($129 per adult/$65 per child aged 5-12 years) and Sunday from 12 pm ($99 per adult/$49 per child aged 5-12 years).
Citrique’s a la carte menu is available Monday to Thursday from 6 pm. Gold Coast and Brisbane locals can use the code LOCAL when booking weekday a la carte dining at citriquerestaurant.com to receive 15% off the total bill and complimentary self-parking.
Reservations are essential via citriquerestaurant.com.
