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Rivers Newsletter Issue: August 2007
Fathers Day Lunch - Sun 2 Sept 07

Don't forget DAD this Father's Day! Treat him to an unforgettable lunch at one of these sensational restaurants below. Dad will love the delicious food, water views and attentive service. Enjoy 3 courses for $79. Special prices for children (0-12)
BONUS - FREE BEER FOR DAD ON ARRIVAL

ITALIAN
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
Ph: 9326 6636, www.bellissimo.net.au, Docklands
Rustic Italian Cuisine, Water Views
CHINESE Yum Cha Dragon
Ph: 9326 6636, www.yumcha.net.au, Docklands
Spoil Dad with an "all you can eat" Yum Cha lunch

SEAFOOD

Fish Seafood Grill & Rotisserie
Ph: 9640 0686, www.fishrestaurant.com.au, Docklands
Fresh seafood and stylish surroundings by the water

GREEK

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
Ph 9606 0008, www.saganaki.com.au, Docklands
Sensational Modern Greek cuisine plus water views

STEAKS

Steakhouse
Pier 35 Marina Ph 9646 0606 Docklands Ph 9640 0808
Prime Australian Beef flame grilled right before your eyes

BRAZILIAN

BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
CBD Ph 9663 3266 Docklands Ph 9670 8008, bluefiregrill.com.au
Meat & seafood carved at your table until you say "no more!"

LUNCH
CRUISE
Rivers Restaurant Cruise
Ph 9285 0000, www.rivers.net.au, Departs from Docklands
Cruise Melbourne's waterways on the grand "Voyager" while enjoying a Gourmet BBQ buffet with all the trimmings.
One lucky Dad will win a massive Fathers Day hamper

Slow Sundays at Docklands

Slow down and savour the indulgent sights, smells and flavours of winter at Docklands.
Slow Sundays presents an opportunity to experience a tantalizing range of dishes prepared by the precinct’s leading chefs for a fraction of the normal cost - $15, includes a glass of wine.

Slow Sundays Docklands

Each Sunday in August (12pm to 5pm), diners can let their taste buds take them on a tour of one award-winning restaurant after the other and also enjoy a delicious assortment of beautifully matched wines for only $15 per person.
Participating Venues include:Flying Fish n Fries and Hot Chocolate
To view a complete list of venues visit waterfrontcity.com.au or newquay.com.au

RESTAURANT REVEWIER - JULY 07 WINNER

Thank you everyone who took on the role of 'restaurant reviewer' during July. The winner for this month's prize - a $100.00 voucher at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria is "Mr. B Crouch" who dined at BlueFire Melbourne Central. Congratulations!

For your chance to win a restaurant voucher simply complete the 'restaurant reviewer' form at any of the following restaurants; Yum Cha Dragon, Bellissimo, Fish, BlueFire, Saganaki, Steakhouse, Rivers Cruises.


Recipe: Bruschetta Mix Bean Gremolata

Bruschetta Mix bean Gremolata, Bellissimo

Try this Recipe by Bellissimo's Head Chef "Nicholas Filsell".
Bruschetta Mix Bean Gremolata; with three bean varieties in this recipe not only is it bursting with flavour - it's good for you too.

Visit Bellissimo.net.au to view the recipe


Home Show Cooking Demos
RACV Home Show & Garden Expo just keeps getting bigger every year.
25th Aug to 2nd Sept 07 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
The popular cooking stage returns with Melbourne’s most popular restaurants and chefs are invited to show off their culinary skills. View cooking demonstrations from:
Italian on Wed 29 Aug, 3pm; Chef Nicholas Filsell from Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
South American on Sat 1 Sept, 4pm; Chef Joideep Dutt from BlueFire
Asian on Sun 2 Sept, 4pm; James Tan from Yum Cha Dragon
For more information visit racvhomeshow.com.au

MELBOURNE EVENTS - AUGUST

The Amazing Human Body exhibition
Until 1 OCT 07, Docklands
A unique and visually-informative perspective on the inner working of the human body by viewing real human specimens, preserved through a method called ‘plastination’. For further information visit www.amazinghumanbody.com.au

Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now
Until - 17 OCT 07 @ 10 AM - 5 PM
NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Melbourne

Iconic artworks since 1940 from the worldwide collections of the famous Guggenheim Museum. From Abstract Expressionism to Minimalism, Pop Art to Video Art, the show takes you on a journey through the major movements in postwar and contemporary art.
Ph 03 8620 2222 www.ngv.vic.gov.au

Win a $5000 Wine Cellar!
Dine at Docklands venues inc. Yum Cha Dragon, Fish Seafood Grill or Bellissimo in AUGUST for your chance to Win a $5,000 Wine Cellar. www.newquay.com.au

Melbourne International Film Festival
25 JUL - 12 AUG 07, The Forum Theatre
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) presents a diverse range of contemporary cinema and engages the biggest cinema-going audience. Over 300 films from Australia and around the world. Ph (03) 9662 3722, www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au


Park FREE at Docklands

Free Parking

Docklands is a great place for Lunch; a great range of restaurants plus FREE PARKING at Docklands 'NewQuay' and 'Waterfront City' car parks
Free Parking Times: 12 noon to 3pm - Monday to Friday and
7pm to midnight - Monday to Thursday. Until 28th Sept 2007
VISIT DOCKLANDS MELBOURNE FOR MORE INFORMATION


Have You Tried...?

Have you wrapped your lips around a Hot Chocolate Shot..?
If not, you don't know what you are missing out on! Take pure warm melted chocolate and add your favourite liqueur.
It's rich and delicious. Try the Chocolate Donut: Chambord with white chocolate or the Hot Mint: Mint liqueur with milk chocolate

Hotchocolate.net.au
Level 3 Melbourne Central Docklands

Hot Chocolate Shot, Melbourne

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