Rivers Group Newsletter

Season's Greetings
From all the team at Rivers have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. The head office will be closed during public holidays.

Christmas Day Lunch 25 Dec 2005
Rives Christmas Day lunch cruise has sold out. However, there are still a few seats left at BlueFire Churrascaria Grill (Ph: 9670 8008) & Steakhouse (Ph: 9646 0606).
Book Now: www.bluefiregrill.com.au

Valentine's Day Dinner

Valentine's Dinner - 14 Feb 06. Online Bookings are now open!
This event sold out in 2005 - so get in early to avoid disappointment.
Melbourne Locations
• Rivers Valentines Day Dinner Cruise. Price: $149 - $350 pp. <More info>
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill. Price: $169 pp. <More info>
• Steakhouse BlueFire. Price: $149 pp. <More info>
• Fish Seafood Grill & Restaurant. Price: $149 pp. <More info>
Gold Coast Locations
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill. Price: $169 pp. <More info>
• BlueFire Cruises. Price: $149 - $350 pp. <More info>

Melbourne December Events

• New Years Eve: Rivers NYE Dinner Cruise Ph: 9686 8668

• Rural Christmas Market 5-23 Dec 05. Information Victoria, 356 Collins Street, Melbourne. Ph: 03 9603 9949

• International Circus Spectacular. From 9th Dec 05
Waterfront City, Dudley Street, Docklands. Ph: 03 9658 9658
From incredible illusions to breathtaking aerial acts, the Waterfront City International Circus Spectacular is a stunning spectacle staged daily (except Mondays) in the fabulous Waterfront City Pavilion.

• Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight 23-24 Dec 05 <Web>
A line up of top entertainers will perform a mix of the season's contemporary and traditional favourites. Bookings through Ticketmaster.

• Christmas Tree Light Show Until 6 Jan 06
Federation Square Stage, Federation Street, Melbourne. Ph: 03 9658 9658

• Ballet under the Stars 9-10 Dec 05
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Botanical Gardens, Melbourne. The Australian Ballet School will perform Act III from the dazzling Don Quixote. Bookings through Ticketmaster.

New Years Eve Events 05/06
	With Christmas and New Years Eve so close together, new year celebrations often get done at the last minute. Due to popular demand, Rivers have put together some great NYE options for you in Melbourne and the Gold Coast - all you have to do is decide which event to attend.
Melbourne New Years Eve Events • Rivers NYE Dinner Cruise Includes 3 courses served to your table, pre dinner drink, and entertainment. Prime view of Docklands spectacular fireworks display. Departing on the grand Voyager at 8.00 pm. Boat will return to the pier at 12.30 am and guests can remain onboard until 1 am. Price: $149 pp Bookings: (03) 9686 8668 • BlueFire Churrascaria Grill Waterfront Restaurant at Docklands. Includes an "all you can eat" Churrascaria dinner carved at your table, entree, sides, dessert, pre dinner drink and entertainment. Prime location to view Docklands spectacular fireworks display. Date: 31st Dec 05. Time: 7.30 pm - 1 am. Price: $149 pp Bookings: (03) 9670 8008 Gold Coast New Years Eve Events • BlueFire Cruise Price is all inclusive of an "all you can eat" Churrascaria dinner carved at your table, entree, sides, dessert and a pre dinner drink. Travel along Gold Coast's waterways then view the spectacular fireworks display. Date: Dec 31st 2005. Cruise time: Boarding 7.30 pm. Departing from Marina Mirage Gold Coast 8.00 pm. Concludes approx 1 am. Price: $149 pp Bookings: 5557 8899 • BlueFire Churrascaria Grill Waterfront Restaurant at Marina Mirage. Includes an "all you can eat" Churrascaria dinner carved at your table, entree, sides, dessert, pre dinner drink and entertainment. Prime view of Gold Coast's fireworks display. Date: 31st Dec 05. Time: 7.30 pm - 1 am. Price: $149 pp Bookings: 5557 8877 *All New Years events are at a set price and must be pre paid

Opening Soon...

The 'Rivers Group' will be adding a few more restaurants to their already impressive list of quality restaurants and venues. The following restaurants will be opening in the next couple of months:
Fish Seafood Grill & Restaurant at Waterfront City, Docklands <web>
BlueFire at Melbourne Central (Level 3) and and Waterfront City, Docklands <web>
Hot Chocolate - Coffee & Chocolate Bar at Melbourne Central (Level 3) and Waterfront City, Docklands <web>
Stay tuned to the Rivers Newsletter for opening dates and specials.

Recipe: Plum Pudding

Ingredients:

Serves 8

500g butter
500g soft dark brown sugar
9 eggs, well beaten
150ml brandy
Pinch salt
500g currants
500g sultanas
250g raisins
250g citrus peel, finely chopped
110g almonds, chopped
250g fresh white breadcrumbs
250g plain flour
1 level teaspoon carbonate of soda
½ nutmeg, grated
1 level dessertspoon mixed spice
150ml brandy, to flame

Method

• Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.

• Cream the butter and sugar, gradually adding the eggs and brandy. Stir in the currents, sultanas, raisins, citrus peel and almonds. Add the breadcrumbs, sifted flour, soda, grated nutmeg and spice. Mix well.

• Soak a pudding cloth in water. Squeeze out the excess water and spread the cloth on the bench. Sprinkle liberally with flour. Put the pudding mixture in the centre of the cloth, draw up the sides and tie tightly. Make sure it is well sealed.

• Place the pudding in the boiling water and cook for six hours on the day it is made. Remove from the water and hang in a cool, dry place for three hours.

• On the day of serving, boil for three hours. Hang for 15-30 minutes, then remove the cloth and place the pudding on a serving platter.

• To flame the pudding, gently warm the brandy in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and light carefully with a match. Pour the flaming brandy over the pudding.

Christmas Jokes

Q: What's happens if you eat the Christmas decorations ?
A: You get tinsel-itus!

Q: Why is Christmas just like a day at the office ?
A: You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit.

Q: What nationality is Santa Claus?
A: North Polish.

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