Rivers Group Newsletter

BlueFire Opens at Melbourne Central
BlueFire has opened the doors of its second Melbourne restaurant - in the heart of the CBD at Melbourne Central. This massive restaurant is home to the famous BlueFire "Churrascaria" - meats and seafood carved at your table until you say No More! This restaurant also has casual dining areas with unique pizza, tasty tapas and killer cocktails.
Open from 9.30 am until late every day. bluefiregrill.com.au Level 3 at Melbourne Central (next to Hoyts), 211 Latrobe Street, Melbourne.

Rivers Restaurant Dinner Cruise Special

Our March 3rd special sold out in only 2 days!
Due to popular demand this special has been extended
Date: Friday 10th March on the grand "Voyager"
Price: $49 per person Includes: 3 hour cruise, 3 course meal, live DJ
This cruise will fill up fast, book now 9686 8668

Chocolate Lover's Paradise Launches

The wait is finally over! Hot Chocolate Coffee and Chocolate Bar is now open at Level 3 Melbourne Central (within BlueFire).
Take a look at the amazing chocolate waterfall - made of pure quality yummy chocolate.
Treat your self to one of Hot Chocolate's REAL Hot Chocolate drinks; made with your choice of milk, white or dark chocolate.
9.30am until late every day. Ph 9663 6466, Web hotchocolate.net.au

Melbourne March 06 Events

• Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2006
Date: 15-26 March 2006. For full information visit www.melbourne2006.com.au

• L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
Date: 26 FEB - 4 MARCH 06. Location:Waterfront City Docklands, Docklands
L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival will once again present an extensive program of fashion, business, exhibitions and social events plus all the glamour and excitement for which the Festival is famous. Bookings through Ticketmaster.

• Moomba Parade 2006
Date: Monday 13 March, 11am to Midday
Full of colour, performance and impressive floats, displays and costumes. Up to 2000 performers are taking place in this year’s Moomba Parade. Commences at Little Bourke Street and will travel down Swanston Street to Princes Bridge.
Web: www.moombawaterfest.com.au

• The Beach at the Arts Centre
Sun, sand... and St Kilda Road?
Grab your thongs and Speedos and head for the newest sunspot in town – a classic Aussie beach oasis smack in the middle of the Arts Centre!
Date: 15 - 26 March. Time: 12:00 noon - 12:00 midnight
Location: The Arts Centre, Outdoor Lawn Stage (between Hamer Hall and Theatres Building), 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Web: www.theartscentre.net.au/thebeach

• Festival Melbourne 2006
Twelve days of non-stop music, dance, circus, street theatre and visual arts.
Visit www.melbourne2006.com.au for full list of events.

Recipe: Soft Centered Chocolate Pudding, Raspberry Sorbet, Whipped Cream

Ingredients

Serves 4

250g Butter
250g Chocolate
5 Eggs
5 Egg yolks
125g Sugar
75g Flour
Raspberry sorbet
200g Cream
Vanilla bean
Icing Sugar

Recipe by
Anthony Dole
Head Chef at Steakhouse Pier 35

Method

• Melt butter with chocolate

• Mix Eggs with Yolks and sugar to form a sabayon, add flour

• Combine both mix and reserve in fridge for 20 minutes

• Fold a mould with silicon paper and fill it with the chocolate mix.

• For the whip cream, cut the vanilla pod in half and take out the inside and put it in a bowl with the cream, and whisk until hard.

• Place the chocolate pudding in the oven for 9 minutes at 180º

• To serve put it in a plate a gently take the silicon paper, finish with raspberry sorbet and whip cream, and sprinkle with icing sugar

Tis the Season
No, not THAT season - we're talking about Wedding Season. If you are after the perfect waterfront or floating venue for your special day, look no further than Rivers. There is over 8 fantastic locations to select from. To speak to an experienced wedding coordinator, call 9686 8668 or visit www.rivers.net.au

OPENING SPECIALS at BlueFire Melbourne Central

"SUPER TUESDAY"

We'll Split Your Bill
Dine at BlueFire Melbourne Central on Tuesday and WE WILL SPLIT YOUR FOOD BILL IN HALF.

Located right next to Hoyts, so it's perfect to meet before or after the movies.
Valid from 5pm until late on Tuesdays.
Ph: 9663 3266 bluefiregrill.com.au

"CORPORATE LUNCH SPECIAL"

A-la-carte Menu
Two courses for $25.00 pp
or 3 courses for $32.00 pp

Churrascaria Menu
5 course lunch for $25.00
5 course lunch + dessert $32.00
Valid Monday to Friday for Lunch
Ph: 9663 3266 bluefiregrill.com.au

Cruise Dates for Comm Games in March
To celebrate the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne during March 2006, Rivers Restaurant Cruises have put on additional Dinner Cruise dates throughout March. A dinner cruise along Melbourne's scenic waterways is the perfect way to finish off a day at the Games. Cruises depart from Docklands, right opposite the Teslstra Dome.
Cruise Dates Include • Friday 10th March 06 • Friday 17th March 06 • Friday 24th March 06 • Saturday 25th March 06	Rivers Restaurant Dinner Cruises include a scrumptious 3 course meal served to your table and a scenic cruise along Melbourne's waterways. Saturday night cruise also has a live DJ. Friday Night Departs 7.30 - Returns 11 pm Saturday Night Departs 7.30 - Returns 11 pm Bookings: Ph: (03) 9686 8668 or rivers.net.au
CRUISE SPECIAL Friday 10th March Only $49 per person

Be Entertained at Steakhouse

Make the most of your Sunday afternoon with a relaxing lunch, fantastic waterfront views and live music.
Anthony Parisella has performed his smooth blend of latin rhythms/popular hits/funk in Egypt, France, and USA - now he's here to perform for you at Steakhouse on Sunday afternoons. Reserve your table now! Ph: 9646 0606 or book online

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Ph: 9686 8668, Email: info@rivers.net.au, Web: www.rivers.net.au