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Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

Internet: www.rydges.com/esplanadecairns

MEDIA INFORMATION                             30 September  2009

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND….ESPLANADE’S FAMOUS PASTA BUFFET LUNCH….FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

“Take your taste buds on a culinary journey…to Italy…”

(Francis Luzinier, Rydges Esplanade Resort Executive Chef, September 2009 – )

Back by popular demand….Rydges Esplanade Resort’s famous pasta buffet lunch!

From Friday 2 October, local lovers of Italian food can long no more with the return of Rydges Esplanade Resort’s pasta lunch on the first Friday of every month.

Executive Chef Francis Luzinier is delighted to announce the return of Rydges Esplanade’s popular Friday lunch event which he says is the perfect wind down to a busy week and warm up to the weekend.

“Friday lunch is a great occasion for office workers, friends and family to meet over some great food and a glass of wine.  Our Pasta Lunch has all the ingredients to reclaim its status as the place to be on the first Friday of every month,” he said.

From 12pm to 2pm, Coral Hedge Brasserie takes on an Italian air with the live cooking of pasta on request, pizzas and tasty salads.  From just $19.50 per person this all, you can eat, menu is value-laden to include an icy cold glass of house wine or beer.

Seats are limited and bookings essential.  To reserve a table or seat, telephone: 07 4044 9053 or email: functions_esplanadecairns@rydges.com

The Coral Hedge Brasserie operates throughout the day from breakfast and offers guests a diverse selection of dishes from its all day dining menu as well as its very popular Fire&Ice buffet in the evening.

For bookings, contact Coral Hedge Brasserie on tel: 07 4044 9053

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For further information:

Alistair Tuttle, Food and Beverage Manager, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Tel: 0407 235 302  Email: alistair_tuttle@rydges.com