From 22 July to 27 August, in celebration of GOMA’s blockbuster exhibition, Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, Brisbane Quarter has engaged final year QUT Fashion Design students to create eight intricate designs inspired by the acclaimed Dutch designer to be on display on Podium 1.
Dine, Stay and Play at Brisbane Quarter by viewing the incredible installation, eating at the delicious range of restaurants just upstairs, who have specially-created Shape of Water themed dishes to try, and stay at W Brisbane to make a culture-packed weekend out of your visit!
Brisbane Phoenix: ‘The Red Sea’: Szechuan Hot Chilli Broth with Fish Fillet $52 (serves 2-3 people)
What’s more comforting than a hot bath on a cold winter’s night? Rich in traditional spice and packed with that addictive Szechuan chilli taste, Brisbane Phoenix’s special fish broth dish is a must-try during the installation period featuring the native Asian delicacy, Black Snakehead, that is cooked to perfection.
Persone: ‘Aqua Dolce’ Cocktail $22
If the ocean were a cocktail, this would be it. Snap a picture of the aesthetic island blue cocktail before sipping on the refreshing flavours of Tequila, Elderflower and Blue Curacao topped with a Caramelised Fresh Lime Juice.
Phat Boy: Tuk Tuk Cocktail $19
Spice up your taste buds with a cocktail that offers uniqueness in every sip. The Chilli Infused Vodka, Tequila, Blue Carucao, Lychee, Pineapple & Orange combination will transport your tastebuds to the beautiful beaches of Ko Samui.
Tenya: ‘Deep Sea Dreaming’: Duo of Mt Fuji Spritz and Tempura Prawn $34
Bringing sea to land, Tenya’s dynamic duo invites visitors to try their signature King Prawn Tempura and signature layered cocktail, the Mt Fuji Spritz, fit with its own dry ice wand to add to the theatrics.
Living Room Bar, W Brisbane: ‘Water and Dreams’ High Tea from $79pp
Indulge in the W Brisbane’s decadent High Tea at Living Room Bar and immerse yourself in an array of Iris van Herpen themed sweet and savoury delights. Pair your experience with the signature ‘Couture Cloud’ cocktail or a glass of champagne, along with an endless flow of tea and coffee.
Meet Tea & Coffee: Sea Salt Oreo Frappe $9.8
Sip on the heavenly combination of sweet, crunchy Oreos and sweet cream cheese foam blended into the Sea Salt Oreo Frappe and savour the delicious flavours with each gratifying sip. Dive deeper into sweetness by adding their classic brown sugar pearls as a topping.
O’Gabee Coffee & Co: Ocean Latte and Sinking Scones Combination from $11.3
Put a colourful twist on your daily iced latte with this beautifully layered ‘Ocean Iced Latte’ accompanied by warm fresh scones at O’Gabee Coffee & Co.
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses at QAGOMA
Fashion, art, design, science and technology collide in the world of endlessly innovative and internationally acclaimed Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen.
Exclusive to Brisbane, this exhibition at GOMA is an immersive sensory exploration of her practice with close to 100 garments in conversation with contemporary artworks, natural history specimens and cultural artefacts from which the designer draws inspiration, running from 29 Jun to 17 Oct 2024.
