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Rivers Newsletter Issue Apr 04
Rivers Newsletter Issue April 04
BlueFire - Update. Sample Menu Released!

An eagerly anticipated Sample Menu has been released on the newly re-designed BlueFire web site. (www.bluefiregrill.com.au)

The Sample menu provides an insight on the type of cuisine you can expect at this exciting new restaurant. The menu also features a glossary which explains some of the menu terms. Simply click on any underlined term for it's definition.

Keep an eye out for more updates on BlueFire - Opening Soon @ Docklands

Special Offer - Discounted Dinner Cruise - Sat 17th April

Lastminute Offer - Special Price dinner cruise on our largest vessel Voyager.
$65.00 pp - inclusive of 3 course meal and standard drinks
Offer applies to one date only: Sat 17th April 04.
Limited places. Book now: 9686 8668 (Please mention offer when booking)
Visit the rivers web site to view the menu.

Customer Comments

We apprecate your feedback and comments. Here are few we have recently received...

(Re: Tides Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar)

What can I say about Tides? Well on the drive there, I though where on earth are my friends taking me, but after having experienced such a wonderful dining experience I can honestly say that it was well worth the effort and detour away from the CBD to get there.

The atmosphere was perfect, subdued light and right on the River, the meal was beautifully arranged and service was bar none. But the highlight of the evening was the prawns. I’m telling you, you've never had prawns like this before. I actually dreamt about the prawns that night, that’s how delicious they were. But of course if prawns are not your fancy there were a host of other amazing things to choose from.

I strongly recommend an evening (or afternoon) at Tides - it’s not just a restaurant, it’s a dining and culinary experience.

My only regret was that the weather wasn’t a little warmer so we could enjoy the outside balcony.

Ms Katherine Linzner
1st time Tides diner (…but not the last)

(Re: Rivers Restaurant Cruise)

Dear Narelle!
I just wanted to say thankyou for your help in organising our function on Saturday night! We all had a fantastic time, the food was great and so was the band, we really enjoyed ourselves!
please thank your team.
Regards
Sonia :)

Recipe: Seared Tuna on a bed of honey and port shallots with char-grilled asparagus and a red wine reduction.

4 Portions

4 120g portions of Tuna
12 spears of asparagus
200ml red wine
pinch of sugar
4 shallots, finely diced
4 kipfler potatoes, cooked and peeled
100ml extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch of chives, finely chopped
2 tablespoon of honey
200ml Port

For more recipes visit the recipe page on the Rivers
or Tides web site

Method - Step 1
Reduce the red wine and sugar by three quarters and allow to cool
Step 2
Crush the kipfler potatoes with a fork, add the chopped chives and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 3
Rub the asparagus in a little oil, season with salt and pepper and char-grill until cooked.
Step 4
Season the Tuna on both sides and seal in a hot pan for 30 seconds on both sides.
Step 5
Slowly cook the chopped shallots in a little oil, add the honey and port and increase the heat slightly. Reduce the port until the shallots become sticky.

To Assemble - Step 1 Arrange the crushed kipfler potatoes on the plate, spoon the honey / port shallots over the potatoes. Lay 3 pieces of asparagus over the shallots and sit the tuna on top.
Step 2 Drizzle the red wine reduction around the plate and finish with a little olive oil.

Mothers Day Lunch Cruise with Rivers - Take the Kids for FREE

Show Mum just how loved she is this Mothers Day with a special 3 hour Lunch Cruise along the Yarra with Rivers. Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch featuring delectable Seafood on our grandest vessel 'Voyager'. Click here for a menu.

Mother's Day is a family event - Rivers are allowing 2 children per family on the cruise for FREE. That's a saving of up to $60 per Family.

Cost: $75.00 per person. Children under 12 -$30 per child (2 children per family are free). Alcohol is on consumption.
Date: 9th May 2004. Boarding time 12pm, depart at 12.30, return at 3.30pm
Departure Point: 9 Harbour Esplanade, Victoria Harbour, Docklands, Vic 3008 Opposite Telstra Dome. MelRef.2E/G5
Bookings: Call Rivers on 03 9686 8668

Reserve your table now to avoid disappointment (ph: 9686 8668)


Platinum Club - FREE Application!

Club members are given a standard 10% discount across all Rivers venues.
The Rivers Platinum Club Card can be used at:
Tides Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar (Port Melbourne)
Wharf 8 - Function Venue (Southbank)
Rivers Reception Centres (Southbank)
Rivers Restaurant Cruises (Departing from Docklands)
BlueFire Grill (NewQuay @ Docklands)

Apply online at www.rivers.net.au/platinumclub.htm.

Mothers Day Lunch at Tides - Children Dine FREE

Spoil mum this mothers day at Melbourne's Best Seafood restaurant - Tides. Our Chef has put together a delicious seafood focused menu for this special day.

Special Offer: Mother's Day is a family event - Tides are allowing 2 children per family to dine for FREE. That's a saving of up to $40 per Family.

Cost: $75.00 per person. First 2 children (12 and under) are FREE with 2 paying adults.
Additional children -$20 per child. Alcohol is on consumption.
Date: 9th May 2004. Bookings: Call Tides on 9645 6433
Visit the Tides site to view the special mothers day menu

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