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Rivers Newsletter Issue: December 2006

Season's Greetings!

From all the team at Rivers have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Season's Greetings!

December Cruises

If you STILL haven't organised your Christmas Party for 2006 get on board a Rivers Restaurant Cruise. There are only 3 cruise dates remaining in December, so book now to avoid missing out.

All these cruises on the grand Voyager include 3 courses, scenic cruise, DJ and a spacious dance floor.

Friday 15th Dec 06 - Lunch Cruise - $79 pp
Sunday 17th Dec 06 - Lunch Cruise - $79 pp
Saturday 23rd Dec 06 - Dinner Cruise - $79 pp
BOOKINGS 9686 8668
www.rivers.net.au

Christmas Day Lunch - 25 Dec 06
Have a stress free Christmas Day Lunch this year at one of these waterfront restaurants. Adults $94, Children 4-12 $69 (Children 3 & under free)

BlueFire Churrascaria Grill

BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
Address: Waterfront City, Docklands
Includes: Appetizer plate to share, Churrascaria (meats and seafood carved to your table), Dessert & Sides

Bookings: Ph 9670 8008 or visit www.bluefiregrill.com.au

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
Melbourne's only waterfront Greek restaurant
Address: NewQuay Promenade, Docklands
Includes: Entree, Main, Dessert, Sides
Bookings: Ph 9606 0008 or visit www.saganaki.com.au

Steakhouse

Steakhouse
Choose from two great waterfront locations
Includes: Entree, Main, Dessert, Sides
Bookings: Port Melbourne Ph: 9646 0606
Docklands Ph: 9640 0808 or visit www.steakhouse.net.au


CELEBRATE "NYE" BY THE WATER

Celebrate the New Year in style at one of these waterfront restaurants at Docklands

Cost: $149 per person. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, 9606 0008, www.saganaki.com.au
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill, 9670 8008, www.bluefiregrill.com.au
• Steakhouse, 9640 0808, www.steakhouse.net.au
• Fish Seafood Grill & Restaurant, 9640 0808, www.fishrestaurant.com.au

CELEBRATE "NYE" BY THE WATER

New Cabaret Cruise Dates

2007 Cabaret Cruise Shows are now on sale!
Shows include:
• The Elvis on My Mind - 17th Feb
• Dean Martin and Bobby Darin - 3rd March
• The Tom Jones Show - 17th March
• Johnny O'Keefe Rock n Roll 60's Show - 7th April
• The Beatles Show
- 5th May
Visit www.rivers.net.au to view the full list of show dates. Bookings now open!


Melbourne December 06 Events

Short & Sweet Festival
27 November to 17 December 2006
The Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio, www.theartscentre.net.au
Any performance of Short & Sweet is an experience - you see ten plays that can range from outrageous comedy to political satire to melodrama, absurd, seriously intellectual and kitchen-sink. There will be ten plays at every performance.

Eyes, Lies and Illusions
ACMI, Federation Square, Until 2 Feb 06
Journey to a dark and mysterious world where nothing seen is what it seems. Combining spectacular new illusions with four centuries of rare optical toys and puzzles, discover how the moving image captivated us before cinema was even invented. Exhibition Open Daily 10 am - 6 pm. Tickets: $12 / $8.

Earth From Above
Until 12 Dec 06,
River Terrace, Federation Square, Free event.
A stunning outdoor photography exhibition featuring 120 spectacular large-scale photographs depicting landscapes and people from an aerial perspective. Admired by more than 50 million people in over 40 countries.

La Clique at Spiegeltent
13 Oct - 17 Dec 06, Spiegeltent, The Arts Centre, www.theartscentre.net.au
Direct from New York City after eight sell out seasons around the globe, La Clique returns to Melbourne to take up residence on the Arts Centre Forecourt. Tickets: $42.50-$49.50.

Waterfront City Movies on the Waterfront
Until 30 December, Free Event
Waterfront City is inviting people down to its public Piazza to enjoy free feature length films under the stars throughout December. Movies will be screened on Waterfront City’s two state of the art LED screens, two of the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere, every Friday and Saturday night from dusk.
Cnr Docklands Drive & Dopel Way, Docklands. Ph 8628 6000 waterfrontcity.com.au

New Year's Eve 2006 Celebrations
Welcome 2007 at the City’s largest free New Year’s Eve party! The City once again hosts a massive celebration with festivities taking place along the Yarra River from Swan Street Bridge to Waterfront City, Docklands. Enjoy a great night of free celebrations from live bands, DJs, dancing, roving performers, family entertainment and children’s activities across six City venues. Ph 9658 9658, thatsmelbourne.com.au

The Suzuki Night Market
29 NOV - 28 FEB @ 5.30 PM - 10 PM
Queen Victoria Market, Cnr Queen & Therry Street, Melbourne
Enjoyed by thousands every Wednesday night, the Suzuki Night Market is about quirky wares, world food, bars, bands and great fun! 30 food traders with an exciting range of street food from around the world to tempt everyone’s tastes. Over 150 traders stocking the unusual and unique. www.qvm.com.au


Hot Chocolate on Postcards

Hot Chocolate Coffee & Chocolate Bar will be mentioned on Postcards Christmas in the City Special. Livinia Nixon and the Postcards team discover some exciting attractions and events in the city that the whole family can enjoy.
The program will air on Channel Nine Melbourne at 6:30 pm, 10 Dec 06


GIFT IDEAS - RESTAURANT VOUCHERS

Looking for Last Minute gift ideas this Christmas?

Call Rivers on 9686 8668 to purchase a gift card for any one of the Rivers Group of restaurants; inc. BlueFire, Steakhouse, Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill or Fish Seafood Grill & Restaurant.

Gift cards can be purchased for any amount you desire (minimum of $50) and are valid for 6 months from date of purchase. The cards are printed on a silver plastic card - much like a credit card - and can be personalised with the recipient's name. There is also an area for you to write a personal message.

To order a gift card please call (03) 9686 8668 or use the online form below. Payment can be made over the phone with your credit card. We also accept direct deposit, cash and cheque.

ORDER NOW TO ENSURE DELIVERY FOR CHRISTMAS - PH 9686 8668


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.


Rivers Platinum Club

Members of the Rivers Platinum Club enjoy 10% off their total bill at a fantastic range of restaurants across Melbourne. Including Steakhouse at Pier 35 Marina in Port Melbourne, and Rivers Restaurant Cruises; departing from Waterfront City Docklands.

It's free to join, so apply online and start saving. Visit www.rivers.net.au


Last Laugh

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.

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