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Rivers Newsletter Issue: April 2008
GREEK EASTER AT SAGANAKI
Greek Easter Lunch Saganaki Melbourne Docklands

Saganaki is putting on a massive feast to celebrate Greek Easter

Get your family & friends together for a special six course degustation menu, inc. glass of wine + traditional Easter egg cracking
. Date: Sunday 27th April 2008, 12-3pm. Bookings Ph 9606 0008. Saganaki Greek Restaurant, Docklands. Visit saganaki.com.au for more information.


Mother's Day Lunch, Sun 11th May 08
Mothers Day Lunch on Voyager

Show MUM just how much you care this MOTHER'S DAY with a BRUNCH or LUNCH at one of these sensational Melbourne locations.
Special offer: Children eat free* and one lucky mum will win a massive mother's day hamper.
*conditions apply
CRUISE: select from a brunch or lunch cruise departing from Docklands
RESTAURANTS: Select from 10 waterfront restaurants each offering a special Mother's Day lunch or Brunch.
Visit www.rivers.net.au for a full list of participating restaurants


Steakhouse Finalist in the "I love food awards" 2007

Steakhouse, Finalist in the I Love Food Awards

Steakhouse - Finalist in the I love food awards 2007
Congratulations for Steakhouse!
Voted as a state finalist in the inaugural I love food awards.
The awards have been established by LifeStyle Food; Australia's only tv channel totally dedicated to food.
Locations: Port Melbourne 9646 0606 + Docklands 9640 0808

Weekday Offer: Steak Lover's Special


See You at RSVP 08
RSVP 08 Melbourne

RSVP Melbourne is so much more than just a show, it’s an event organisers paradise filled with 6,000 square metres of great ideas! 

This year will see over 200 of the best event suppliers Australia has to offer, all under one roof. Date: 14th & 15th of May 2008, Melbourne Exhibtion Centre.

Rivers will be hosting a stand at the event - Located at D37, adjacent to the RSVP lounge. Stop by and say "hi", event co-ordinators will be on hand to answer any queries you may have about holding your next event with Rivers.


MELBOURNE EVENTS - APRIL/MAY 08

Friday Night Dinner Cruise
Fri 9th May 2008, 7.30 - 10.30pm
Cruise departs from Docklands Vic 3008
Enjoy Melbourne's waterways on board a Rivers Restaurant dinner cruise. For a set price ($69) you can experience 3 courses served to your table plus a 3 hour scenic cruise. Ph 9285 0000.
Find out more, rivers.net.au

BBQ Buffet at Hot Choc
Hot Chocolate Cafe Docklands is serving up a massive BBQ by the water every weekend during April & May. DINNER: Friday & Saturday nights, 6-10pm. LUNCH: Sunday lunch, 12-4pm. PRICE: $25 pp. INC: All you can eat BBQ buffet + dessert. Live music Sunday Lunch. Ph 9642 1818.
hotchocolate.net.au

Melbourne Jazz
29 April to 4th May 08
St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Melbourne Jazz 2008 presents international and Australian artists in an action-packed six day program of free and ticketed events. www.melbournejazz.com

The Docklands Farmers Market
Starting Sat 29 March 08 @ Waterfront City, Docklands
1st Saturday of each month. Time: 8am – 1pm
Over 50 stalls of fresh fruit, organic vegetables, homemade condiments, bread, free range eggs, cheese, wines, herbs and spices plus roving entertainment.
www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Ice Skating @ Docklands
Waterfront City, Docklands, Until 15 Aug 08
Tix: $3 Skate Hire, $7 5 years and under, $12 6 – 14 years, $15 15 years and over, $60 Family Pass. p 03 8628 6000 www.waterfrontcity.com.au


Live Music + Rustic Italian Food
Live music Bellissimo Restaurant Melbourne

For a great night out, you can't go past delicious Italian cuisine, water views and live music - and it's all at BELLISSIMO
Experienced musician Alex Barbakh performs classic Italian songs on the Piano-Accordion. Performances: Dinner - Tues, Fri & Sat
Bookings ph 9326 6636 www.bellissimo.net.au


Recipe: Wok Tossed Chicken with Chinjew Sauce

Serves 2

Ingredients

Chicken (diced) 16 pieces (around 400gm) 
Chinese broccoli 250 gm
Chinjew, minced 200 gm
Dark soy sauce 1 tsp
Oyster sauce 1 tbsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Corn flour 2 tsp
Vegetable oil 8 cups

Recipe by John Young
Yum Cha Dragon

 Ph: 9329 6868  
www.yumcha.net.au                 
Waterfront City, Docklands



Method

Preparation
De-bone the chicken and tear the meat into 4cm long pieces.
Mix with the dark soy sauce until the color changes
Heat the wok and add the vegetable oil and cook the chicken for around 2 to 3 minutes until golden color.
In separate pot, bring some water to the boil and drop in the Chinese broccoli. Cook for around 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain.
Garnish: Shred some leaves of the Chinese broccoli and deep fry until crisp.

Cooking
Heat the wok, add the oil and when hot, place the chicken and stir-fry until hot.
Add the Chinese broccoli, Chinjew and the rest of seasonings (dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar) and stir through in the wok.
Add some water to the corn flour to dissolve it. Then add corn the flour solution to the wok until the sauce thickens.

To Serve
Spoon onto a plate and garnish with fried Chinese broccoli
Serve with a side of steamed rice or your favourite noodles


Restaurant Reviewer March Draw

The winner of this month's draw - a $100 voucher at Fish Seafood Grill is "J Pribil" who dined at Windows on the Bay. Congratulations!
For your chance to win a restaurant voucher simply complete the 'restaurant reviewer' form at participating restaurants & dinner cruises (Visit rivers.net.au)

Yum Cha Dragon - Fish Bowl Draw
Winner: F Hutchinson, West Melbourne
Prize: $150 voucher to use at Yum Cha Dragon. Congratulations!


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