Step into an enchanting realm of fanciful fun and whimsical artworks as Brisbane Quarter, the home of international cuisine and indulgent experiences, hosts the new Nearly Midnight installation by acclaimed local artist Rachel Burke from 16 January to 27 March 2024.
With a nod to the ‘Fairy Tales’ exhibition on display at GOMA until 28 April 2024, Brisbane Quarter visitors will feel like Cinderella amid Rachel Burke’s eye-catching, largescale works and themed drinks and bites inspired by the timeless tale offered by the Brisbane Quarter restaurants including Persone, Phat Boy, Phoenix, Tenya and W Brisbane’s Living Room Bar.
Nearly Midnight will transform 300 George Street into an enchanted forest of shimmering blue and silver tinsel with a larger-than-life, two-metre-high sparkly slipper as the exhibit’s bedazzled mirrorball focal point on Podium 1.
Bedecked with more than one million miniature glass tiles, the Nearly Midnight slipper offers an engaging fantasy encounter, reimagining an ordinary day in The City into an extraordinary one.
A fantastical light-up tinsel and tulle dress exhibit made by a ‘fairy godmother’ using upcycled garment bases on Podium 2 will infuse even more magic.
Pairing with the playful theme, Brisbane Quarter invites visitors to dine, stay and play amid the tinsel canopy with special dishes and beverages to treat your taste buds and captivate your senses at select restaurants and retailers:
Persone: Immerse yourself in the frothy ‘Nuvola’ cocktail creation of Chambord and Cointreau infused with ginger syrup and lemon juice and topped with icy blue fairy floss for $25.
Brisbane Phoenix: Transport yourself to a faraway land with the ‘Blue Sand’ cocktail with Vodka, cognac, orange liqueur, lemon and Sprite, priced at $28. Then treat your tastebuds to the delicious Midnight M9 Wagyu with Scampi Caviar for $128.
Phat Boy: Not just for princesses, will you or won’t you try the ‘Will You Marry Me?’ cocktail, a fruity pink concoction of raspberry vodka, rosewater, pink grapefruit and pomegranate juice for $18.
Tenya: Sip on the ‘Niffler’ cocktail, a citrusy burst of Japanese yuzu and bergamot liqueur expertly underpinned by gin and sake, priced at $25.
Living Room Bar, W Brisbane: Let your heart lead the way with the ‘Love is Blind’ cocktail of Absolut Vanilla Vodka, activated charcoal, mango lassi, lemon juice and aquafaba for $25.
Meet Tea & Coffee: Delight in the charm of the oh-so-kawaii ‘Happy Emoji’ egg-shaped waffles filled with your delectable choice of cheese, chocolate or sweet red bean paste for $15 for a carton of 1 flavour and $18 for two flavours.
Pop this fairytale exhibition inspired by ‘Fairy Tales’ at GOMA into your calendar now to embark on an enchanting experience that celebrates the cherished folk story of Cinderella at Brisbane Quarter for a limited time.