Noosa's Longest Lunch Dining A La Jazz

Last year the Noosa Jazz event, Tastings on Hastings Street luncheon was such a huge success event organizers have decided to keep the culinary delight as a permanent fixture.

Tastings on Hastings provides the unique opportunity to wine and dine literally on Hastings Street, while being entertained by the Festival's performers on roaming stages on Friday 3rd September from 11am.

Rod Lockwood, Director of the Noosa Jazz Festival, says the response to the lunch last year was astounding and although we anticipated a keen interest we were still surprised at the numbers that turned out.

"This year we will be catering for an expected 800 guests, seated down the middle of Hastings Street from a wide range of restaurants offering sumptuous menus. What better way to enjoy an alfresco style gourmet lunch, sipping on fine wines and listening to the sultry sounds of Jazz on a Noosa Spring day," said Mr Lockwood.

After an opening jam session on Thursday night, the first full day of the Noosa Jazz Festival kicks off with the traditional New Orleans style parade down Hastings Street, behind the King and Queen of the Festival.

"The Hastings Street Parade is a real crowd-pleaser, great value, full of colour and entertainment. Last year's road closure saw the crowd three-deep all the way down this iconic tourist street to catch the procession of bands and street entertainers," added Mr Lockwood.

Tastings on Hastings will highlight a morning of all that's Jazz on Hastings Street, so why not make a day of it and soak up all that is on offer. As a special treat, The event will be presenting two of Australia's iconic and young dynamic Chefs, Matt Golinski Celebrity Chef on Channel 10's Ready Steady Cook and Matt McKenzie, Jamie Oliver's protg from fifteen restaurant in Melbourne and Celebrity Chef of Outback Matty. Both will be showcasing some of their signature dishes that have won them world wide acclaim.

Your ticket includes a sumptuous 2 courses that will be complimented by a selection of wines and icy cold Crown Lagers.

Simply book a seat from any of the below Hastings Street restaurants and indulge in their culinary delights.
Menu's can be viewed on the website.
Catos, Berado's On The Beach, Ma mensa, Season, Rococo, Noosa Heads Life Saving Club, Zachary's, La Vida, Aromas, Lindoni's.

Restaurant bookings can be made by calling 1300 797 723. or online www.noosajazz.com.au

Hastings Street road closures will be in place from 9am -- 3.30pm, with the West bound lane open to selected traffic.

Entertainment Schedule

11.30am-12pm Street Parade
Arena 1
12.00pm-12.20pm Fem Belling & Joe Ruberto Trio
12.40pm-1.15pm Dorian Mode
1.30pm-2.15pm Art of Conversation

Arena 2
12.00pm-12.20pm Lauren Lucille Duo
12.40pm-1.15pm Jan Preston (RS)
1.30pm-2.15pm Rachel Dunham & Arron Bool

Arena 3
12.00pm-1.00pm Out of Abingdon
1.35pm-1.55pm Fem Belling & Joe Ruberto Trio (RS)
1.15pm-1.35pm Michael McQuaids Late Hour Boys
1.50pm-2.15pm Jazz Factory

Arena 4
12.00pm-1.00pm South Side Willy
1.15pm-1.35pm Pugsley Buzzard
1.45pm-2.10pm Geoff Bull Quintet

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Publish Date: 19 Aug 10

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