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Rivers Newsletter Issue: May 2008
Congratulations to all our 'Mums'
Mothers Day Hamper Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2008 mother's day hampers

A total of 11 hampers were given away during Mother's Day Lunch. Thank you to all our hamper sponsors; OiOi, Bon Food, Bruno Distributors, Wine Company, Red & White

Click here to view photos of the happy winners

Customer Feedback
"We all had a great time, service was excellent and food was very satisfying…and plenty of it! We would have no hesitation in recommending your company" - Laurie

"The cruise was absolutely beautiful and your staff were fantastic.  We had a fabulous time and enjoyed the time spent with the family" - Pam


CRUISE EVENT: DAY ON THE BAY
Voyager, Day on the Bay

Day on the Bay Food & Wine Event
Cruise the bay on the grand "Voyager" while indulging in a degustation sit down menu complimented by Yarra Valley wines.
Get the full wine experience with a presentation from a wine connoisseur, and listen to swinging tunes from 3 musical artists
Date: Sunday 25th May 2008
Time: departing at 12.30 & arriving back at 4.00
Price: $120 pp
Bookings Ph 1300 737 699 or Click here for more details.


Chandon Supper Club at Livebait
Livebait Chandon Supper Club

Livebait is proud to Camp Quality’s “Chandon Supper Club”
On May 15th Livebait hosted an exclusive dinner for 12 overlooking the water, providing a culinary delight matched with fine wine for Chandon Supper Club guests. 
The Chandon Supper Club helps to raise much needed funds for Camp Quality to support children living with cancer. Photos of the event by Happy medium will be available on the web site soon.


Unlimited Yum Cha

Yum Cha Dragon Unlimited yum cha at docklands

Enjoy unlimited Yum Cha lunch or dinner at Docklands waterfront Chinese restaurant "Yum Cha Dragon"
$39.50 per person Monday to Saturday
$48.00 per person on Sunday
Visit www.yumcha.net.au for more information or call (03) 9329 6868


“Ignite” Fire and Light Spectacular
“Ignite” Fire and Light Spectacular

Come to Docklands to view the Pyro Organ at NewQuay!
Date: 20-29 June 2008
Time: 6.30pm and 8.00pm
The organ will feature as a major part of a two week fire and light spectacular called “Ignite”. Two nightly shows of colour, fire and music. View a Fire Garden - each night, lights will be reflected onto the ground around the Silence sculptures. FREE EVENT
by City of Melbourne


MELBOURNE EVENTS - MAY/JUNE 08

Saturday Night Dinner Cruise
31st May 2008, 7.30 - 10.30pm, inc 3 course meal, departs from Docklands.
Find out more, rivers.net.au

Eat to Support Vision Australia
Order the "Peking Duck Experience" during July 2008 and Yum Cha Dragon will donate $2 to Vision Australia.
Book your table for JULY now! ph 9329 6868

Ice Skating @ Docklands
Waterfront City, Docklands, Until 15 Aug 08
Tix: $3 Skate Hire, $7 5 years and under, $12 6 – 14 years, $15 15 years and over, $60 Family Pass. p 03 8628 6000 www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Melbourne Italian Festival
22 MAY - 8 JUN 08, Lygon Street, Carlton North
The Melbourne Italian Festival is a unique event that embraces all aspects of the performing and figurative arts. Various free and paid events. www.mif.net.au

BBQ Buffet at Hot Choc
Hot Chocolate Cafe Docklands is serving up a massive BBQ by the water every weekend
hotchocolate.net.au

The Docklands Farmers Market
1st Saturday of each month. Time: 8am – 1pm
Over 50 stalls of fresh fruit, organic vegetables, homemade condiments, bread, free range eggs, cheese, wines, herbs and spices plus roving entertainment.
www.waterfrontcity.com.au


Save $5 on Good Food & Wine Show Tickets
Good Food and Wine Show

Dine at any of these participating restaurants to receive your voucher to save $5 on entry into the Good Food and Wine Show
Show Date: 30 May - 1 June 08 at Melbourne Exhibition Centre <Web>
Participating Restaurants:
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, Fish Seafood Grill, Steakhouse, Bellissimo, Hot Chocolate, BlueFire, Windows on the Bay, Livebait, Yum Cha Dragon
View full list. Available while stocks last


Chef Profile: Bellissimo Chef's
Laurent Pascal Bellissimo Head Chef Laurent Pascal - Head Chef

Chef's Laurent's love affair with food started from a young age cooking with his family and grew from there. In his interview Chef Laurent shares his very first "favourite dish", what he loves about Italian cuisine and exactly how much pasta Bellissimo goes through each week. <read the interview>

Dario Forghieri Bellissimo Sous Chef

Dario Forghieri - Sous Chef
Introducing Bellissimo's new Sous Chef “Dario Forghieri”, he has recently arrived in Australia from Modena, Northern Italy.
Dario’s passion for food began as he helped his parents and grandmother in the kitchen as a child. Chef Dario loves to work with fresh pasta – creating exciting shapes, flavours and textures from the freshest market produce of the day <read the interview>


Restaurant Reviewer April Draw

The winner of this month's draw - a $100 voucher at Steakhouse P35 is "Theresa Nguyen" 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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