ONE of the best places to watch the race that stops the nation this Tuesday is Sirocco. Enjoy riverside dining while watching the Melbourne Cup on the big screen and indulging in a four-course lunch.
Kick off the celebrations with a glass of bubbles on arrival plus a selection of canapes. Then move onto local spanner crab croquette with watercress and citrus salad with sumac creme and then a choice of either confit duck or ocean trout nicoise for mains. Finish off the day with a strawberries and cream pannacotta all for $79 per person.
Reservations are essential. Phone 5455 6688. Sirocco is located at 2/257 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.
