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Rivers Newsletter Issue: December 2007

SEASON'S GREETINGS!

From all the team at Rivers we wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Season's Greetings!

GET YOUR SKATES ON
Ice Skating at Docklands Ice-Skating Rink at Docklands
As the temperature soars, swap the shorts, thongs and sunnies for ice skates and head to the Docklands Ice Skating Rink to cool off! The enormous 600 square metre Stars On Ice touring ice rink will be at Waterfront City Docklands from Saturday, 22 December 07 until June 08. Visit visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au or call 8628 6000

New Years Eve 07/08

NYE at Docklands

NYE will go off with a BANG at Docklands
Secure your view of the amazing Docklands NYE fireworks and enjoy a memorable dinner at one of the venues below. Seats are selling fast.
Hot Chocolate; $120pp. Inc. drinks / finger food 9642 1818
Yum Cha Dragon; $99pp. Inc. All you can eat Yum Cha 9329 6868

Fish Seafood Grill; $110pp. Inc. canapés + 3 course seafood focused menu 9640 0686
BlueFire; $149pp. Inc. All you can eat 'churrascaria' / appetizer / dessert 9670 8008
Saganaki; $110pp. Inc. canapés + 3 course Greek menu 9606 0008
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Christmas Day Lunch
Limited places are still available for Christmas Day Lunch at the restaurants below.
Fish Seafood Grill; $79pp. Phone 9640 0686
Hot Chocolate; $49pp. Phone 9642 1818
Yum Cha Dragon; $69pp. Phone 9329 6868
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MELBOURNE EVENTS - DECEMBER 07

Docklands Twilight Market
Friday 21 Dec 2007, 4-8 pm.
Waterfront City, Docklands Drive, Docklands ph 8628 6000

NYE in the City
The City of Melbourne will throw the largest free New Year’s Eve party ever! A massive celebration across seven city venues extending from Royal Exhibition Building and right along the Yarra River through to Docklands. Fireworks at Docklands will be on at 9.15pm and midnight. www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Wildlife at Twilight
12 Dec - 24 Jan.
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Ave, South Yarra
Twilight is a magical time to walk in the changing light of the Gardens and observe the evening flights of the birds and the habits of the animals. The Guides share their knowledge of nature’s secrets. Finish at Ornamental Lake with a glass of wine and gourmet treats. Tix: $30/$26. Ph 03 9252 2429 www.rbg.vic.gov.au

Rooftop Cinema
Curtin House, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
Tuesday to Sunday until 30 March. Showing classics like Taxi Driver, Midnight Cowboy and Lost in Translation. Enjoy the night lights, classic cinema and the rooftop bar. www.rooftopcinema.com.au


December 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.


Melbourne News Comp Winners
The following people have won a $50 voucher to use at Yum Cha Dragon or Bellissimo:
Mardi O’Connor, Josephine Cho Ng, Linda Ozolins, Katie Khoo, John Mirabile, Marianne Watt, Cam Johnstone, Ambrose Nitural, Doreen Teoh, Maree Marchese.
Thank you to everyone who entered the Melbourne News Reader Competition

LAST MINUTE SHOPPING
Christmas Gift Vouchers
RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS - GREAT XMAS PRESENT
Personalised gift cards can be used at any of the participating melbourne restaurants; everything from Italian to Chinese, Greek to Seafood.
Ph 9285 0000 Order online at rivers.net.au

Restaurant Reviewer November Draw

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


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