| Rivers
Newsletter Issue: April 2006
| Mussel
Mondays New to Melbourne Central |
All
You Can Eat Mussels - $16 per person
Get into BlueFire at Melbourne Central on Mondays for
pure Mussel Mania - All you can eat for $16.00! Starting Monday
10th April 06.
Available
lunch and dinner. Offer applies to special Mussel Menu dishes
only. Not valid with any other discount, offer. Menu above is
subject to change. Not valid for Functions / groups of 15+ |
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Mussel
Mondays Menu
- Large spring bay mussels steamed and served with a tomato garlic
sauce
- South Australian clams and Tasmanian mussels in a chive chardonnay
cream broth
- Clams, east coast pipies and rockling served in ginger lemongrass
chowder
Sides - BlueFire’s garlic & herb pizza
Open
from 9.30 am until late every day. bluefiregrill.com.au
Ph: 9663 3266
Level 3 at Melbourne Central (next to Hoyts), 211 Latrobe
Street, Melbourne. |
Rivers Restaurant Dinner Cruise Special
Date: Friday 7th April on the "Lady Lindeman"
Price: $49 per person Includes: 3
hour cruise, 3 course meal
Departs from Docklands at 7.30 pm
Limited seats left. Book now 9686 8668 or visit www.rivers.net.au
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| Mum's
the word at Rivers |
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Mother's
Day Lunch - Sunday 14th May 2006
Spoil Mum this Mother's Day at one of these fantastic locations
across Melbourne. These events sold out last year - so be sure to
book now to avoid missing out.
KIDS
EAT FREE! Up to 2 children free per booking. Additional
children charged at $29 ea. Applies to ages 0 - 11.
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RIVERS
RESTAURANT MOTHERS DAY LUNCH CRUISE
Cruise Melbourne's waterways this Mother's Day with Rivers. The
grand Voyager departs from the Docklands at 12.30pm for a 3 hour
lunch cruise with a traditional carvery buffet and dessert served
to your table. 1
lucky mum will win a luxurious
mother's day hamper! Ph:
(03) 9686 8668 Web: rivers.net.au
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MOTHER'S
DAY LUNCH AT BLUEFIRE
CHURRASCARIA GRILL
BlueFire's first class service and plush interior is
sure to impress. The menu is both unique and exciting - with a
large selection of seafood & meats carved right at your table
- all you can eat! Time:
Early
Sitting: 11.30 am to 1 pm. Late Sitting from 1 pm Price:
From $49 per person
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MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH AT STEAKHOUSE
2 Waterfront Locations!
Spoil mum this mothers day at Melbourne's Best Steak
restaurant - Steakhouse.
The Chef has put together a delicious menu for this special day.
Time:
Early
Sitting: 11.30 am to 1 pm. Late Sitting from 1 pm Price:
From $49 pp
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| Melbourne
April 06 Events |
•
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. 5-9 April 2006.
This show is entering its 11th year and is now regarded as the
largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern
Hemisphere, rated among the top five flower and garden shows
in the world. Tickets: $17.50/$14.50.
• The
2006 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
12 April to 7 May 2006 at various venues
The 2006 Melbourne International Comedy Festival is
the most fun you'll have in Melbourne all year. Over 200 music,
theatre and stand-up shows as well as films and outdoor events.
Get laughing! www.comedyfestival.com.au
•
Thai Culture and Food Festival
9
April 10 AM - 7.30 PM Web: www.thaifestvic.com
Federation Square, Cnr Flinders & Swanston Streets, Melbourne
Celebrate the Thai New Year and The King of Thailand's Diamond
Jubilee. Thai Buddhist Ceremony at 10am •
Restaurant food and product stalls •
Beer Garden • Entertainment
on stage • Thai fashion show •
Thai massage • Fruit carving
• Thai Kick Boxing •
Thai Dance and film • Thai
Film
•
La
Plaza De Mercado
23
April 06 10 AM to 4 PM
Queen Victoria Market, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
A Spanish and Latin American Market within a market! Experience
a cultural and social encounter within a lively and colourful
marketplace atmosphere of Spain and Latin America through a
range of exotic vivid displays of culturally diverse foods,
arts, crafts, dance, music and pulsating rhythms in the famous
Queen Victoria Market. Free event. Ph 03 9687 0181
•
Waterfront
City Carnival
Until 17th April 06
Waterfront City, Docklands Drive Docklands
Have a blast at this large outdoor Carnival featuring lots of
rides and attractions including a huge Ferris Wheel with spectacular
views of Melbourne and the Docklands precinct, Pirate Ship,
Breakdance, Dodgem Cars, Cha Cha and lots more. Located in the
car park in the Western Precinct
of Waterfront City.
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| Recipe:
Pan fried John Dory with Onion Puree and Green Bean & Shallot
Salad |
Ingredients
Serves 4
4
John Dory fillets (approx 150 grams each, skin off)
2 brown onions
5 whole shallots
200 grams green beans
1 lemon
200 grams butter
Fresh dill
Salt
Pepper
Extra virgin Olive oil
Sea salt
Recipe
by
Anthony Dole
Head Chef at Steakhouse
Pier 35
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Method
• Puree
Dice the onions and cook them slowly in 150 grams butter. Let them
go brown to release all the sugar until caramelised. Using a blender,
puree them and season with salt and pepper.
•
Salad
Clean the green beans and blanch them in boiling water, slice
shallots very fine and mix them with the green beans. Dress them
using extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, season.
•
Fish
Using a non-stick pan, fry the John Dory fillet using 50 grams
of butter and olive oil. When nicely coloured, add lemon juice
to give an extra twist.
To
Serve
• Place onion puree on a plate, then some bean
salad and finely the John Dory, sprinkle some sea salt on top.
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OPENING
SPECIALS at BlueFire Melbourne Central |
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"SUPER
TUESDAY"
We'll
Split Your Bill
Dine at BlueFire Melbourne Central on Tuesday and WE WILL SPLIT
YOUR FOOD BILL IN HALF*. Conditions Apply
Located right next to Hoyts, so it's perfect to meet before or
after the movies.
Valid after 5 pm on Tuesdays
Ph: 9663 3266
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"CORPORATE
LUNCH SPECIAL"
A-la-carte Menu
Two courses for $25.00 pp
or 3 courses for $32.00 pp
Churrascaria
Menu
5 course lunch for $25.00
5 course lunch + dessert $32.00
Valid
Monday to Friday for Lunch
Ph:
9663 3266
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| Tempting
New Desserts at Steakhouse |
Be
sure to bring a BIG appetite to Steakhouse
- if there's room after your steak try one of our new desserts;
"modern panna cotta & berry trifle accompanied by strawberries
and vanilla seed anglaise" or the "Raspberry and Grand
Marnier baked cheese cake with double cream and a trio of fresh
coulis".
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3006
Ph: 9686 8668, Email: info@rivers.net.au, Web: www.rivers.net.au.
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