Rivers Newsletter

Aus Open Ticket Giveaway

To celebrate the start of the Australian Open 14 - 27 January, patrons who dine on Friday 11 January 2008 at Hot Chocolate, Fish Seafood Grill, Yum Cha Dragon, Flying Fish or Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria will receive a free ground pass* to Australian Open 2008, valued at $29, courtesy of Tennis Australia and the City of Melbourne.

Your ground pass won't just get you a big day of tennis, you'll also get a big serve of live entertainment too. You can also upgrade your Ground Pass on the day to get into Vodafone Arena from just $8. *Minimum spend $20 per person, one ticket per person (while stocks last). If two people are dining and the spend increases to $40 then two tickets will be allocated.

COOL OFF 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 ice rink will be at Waterfront City Docklands until June 08. Visit waterfrontcity.com.au or call 8628 6000

New Restaurant in Mordialloc

Windows on the Bay, a new beachside restaurant will be opening soon at Mordialloc
Enjoy a leisurely meal overlooking the water from the Modern Australian menu or simply relax in the bar with friends over a few drinks.
Visit www.windowsonthebay.net.au for more information.

Valentine's Day Dinner

Valentines Day is on Thursday 14th February 2008
Spoil your loved one this Valentines Day with a romantic dinner at one of Melbourne's premier cruises or waterfront restaurants; select from restaurants at Docklands, Port Melbourne or Mordialloc.
Visit www.rivers.net.au for a list of restaurants offering a special Valentines Day Dinner package.

MELBOURNE EVENTS - JANUARY 08

• Offers for Australian Open Ticket Holders
Present your Australian Open ticket to any of the restaurants below to take advantage of your exclusive dining offer.
Bellissimo $40 for a 2 course lunch or dinner, ph 9326 6636
Fish Seafood Grill $30 lunch, ph 9640 0686
Flying Fish $15 light meal, ph 9640 0696
Conditions apply. Valid 14-27 Jan 2008.

• Australian Open
14 - 27 January 2008
Tickets on sale now for the popular Australian Open held in Melbourne - The Grand Slam of Asia / Pacific. www.australianopen.com

• Live Music at Steakhouse
Enjoy live music at Steakhouse Pier 35, Port Melbourne on Sunday afternoons
www.steakhouse.net.au ph 9646 0606
13th JAN 08 : Joey Dee
20th & 27th JAN 08: Alex Kyle, acoustic guitar set

• Suzuki Night Market
28 NOV - 27 FEB @ 5.30 PM - 10 PM
Queen Victoria Market, Victoria Street, Melbourne
Enjoyed by thousands every Wednesday night, its about quirky wares, world food, bars, world bands and great fun! Now in its 10th year - it really is where the weird and wonderful come out at night! http://www.qvm.com.au Ph 9320 5822

• Super Tuesday at Saganaki
Save 50% off your food bill on Tuesdays at Saganaki Greek Restaurant at Docklands. Bookings are essential, conditions apply. Ph 9606 0008 or visit www.saganaki.com.au

January Recipe: Chargrilled Swordfish with Panzanella

Ingredients:
6 (200g) fillets of sword fish (mid cut)
2 red roasted capsicum (peeled) julienne
2 roasted green capsicum (peeled) julienne
Red wine vinaigrette
6 tomatoes (petals)
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 chilli (finely chopped)
1 cup basil leaves
½ cup kalamata olives
1 tablespoon capers (well rinsed)
6 anchovy fillets (whole)
½ loaf ciabatta (large dice)
Recipe by
Alex Houghton
Fish Seafood Grill & Rotisserie

Method

• In a large bowl, combine capsicum, tomato, onion, chilli, basil, olives, anchovies and capers and mix lightly
• Season
• Add diced bread and enough vinaigrette to moisten
• Chargrill swordfish until medium rare
• To serve - Place a small amount of salad in a mound off centre of plate
• Add swordfish
• Garnish with lemon cheek and a little vinaigrette

Private Dining Rooms at Yum Cha Dragon

If you have a small group but want the privacy of your own room, the private dining rooms at Yum Cha Dragon are ideal.
This Chinese restaurant has 2 private rooms for up to 8 guests each. With glass walls you can still take advantage of Docklands water views. Advance bookings are essential. Ph 9329 6868 www.yumcha.net.au

Restaurant Reviewer December Draw

The winner of this month's draw - a $100 voucher at BlueFire Churrascaria Grill is "Jim Peterman" who dined at Fish Seafood Grill. 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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