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Rivers Newsletter Issue: November 2008

BBQ by the Water - It's Back
Hot Chocolate BBQ All You Can Eat

Summer will really SIZZLE at Hot Chocolate

The popular BBQ by the water is back on. Starting from Fri 21st Nov and running Friday & Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch.
$25 buys you unlimited barbeque delights and includes one Heineken beer. Find out more at hotchocolate.net.au


Butchers Grill CBD - OPENING 19th NOV
Butchers Grill City Location

Butchers Grill is proud to announce the opening of its second location at 141 Bourke Street, Melbourne OPENING WED 19th NOV 08

Visit the web site for more information & updates. www.butchersgrill.com.au


Get Ready To Celebrate!
Christmas Day Dinner Cruise 25 December 2008 Christmas Dinner Cruise- 25 Dec 08
Includes: 3 courses, beverages and entertainment.
Time: Departs from Docklands 6pm, returns 9pm
Price: Adults $149. Children 4-12 $69 (3 & under are free)
Information: Ph: 9285 0000 or www.rivers.net.au
Christmas Day Lunch 25 December 2008

Christmas Day Lunch - 25 Dec 08
Cruise: Select from 2 Christmas Day Cruises. Find out more
Restaurants: Special packages at restaurants across Melbourne. Including Port Melbourne, City, Docklands and Mordialloc. Find out more

new years eve dinner New Years Eve - 31 Dec 08
Cruise: Celebrate NYE on the water at Docklands rivers.net.au
Restaurants: Special packages at Melbourne restaurants. Inc. City, Docklands & Mordialloc. Bonus: glass of sparkling on arrival Find out more

FISH SURVEY WINNERS
Win voucher competition, Fish Seafood Grill and Rotisserie on City Life

Thank you to everyone that took part in the Fish Seafood Grill Survey. Congratulations to all the winners! A $60 voucher is heading your way.

Winners include: P Ceddia, Keilor; V Makrievski, Mitcham; C Chung, Pascoe Vale; V Dibiasi, Mill Park; J Taylor Yarraville; K Bentley, Lilydale; B England, South Yarra; J Shacklock, Sunshine VIEW ALL WINNERS


Street Smart has started
Street Smart Campaign

“dine out… help out" from 10th Nov to 24th Dec 2008

For six weeks in the lead-up to Christmas, StreetSmart partners with restaurants to ask diners to make a small donation to StreetSmart on their bill. Every table is asked to add $2 or more to their bill. It’s a simple idea that adds up to a big impact on the lives of people who are homeless.


So when you are planning a night out think about taking a simple action and book at a StreetSmart participating restaurant. While you are there encourage your fellow diners to dig deep and leave your donation on your bill. Be it meeting up with friends, family or an office or business function we need you to get involved.

"Thank you" to everyone who has already contributed to this event - a tally of donations will be posted online soon at rivers.net.au and updated regularly. See how your favourite restaurant is doing in the campaign.

100% of your donation goes to work: StreetSmart operational expenses are funded through sponsorship partners allowing us to guarantee to the community that 100% of your donations are distributed directly to charity recipients. Find Out More


Dollar Saving Deals
You can save a buck without giving up dining out at great restaurants. The key is to keep an eye out for special offers - here are two below. Happy dining!

Steak Lover's Special at Steakhouse

Steak Lovers Special
2 courses for $38.50 or 3 courses for $44.90
Includes your choice of 1 side
Valid Monday to Thursday, Lunch & Dinner. Cond. apply
Available at Steakhouse Pier 35 Port Melbourne (9646 0606) & NewQuay Docklands (9640 0808)

Fish Rotisserie Special

Rotisserie Special
Select a Rotisserie main and you can match it with an entrée or dessert of your choice for a very special price.
Two courses for $37.50 or three courses for $43.90
Available Monday to Thursday, Lunch & Dinner
. Cond. apply
Fish Seafood Grill, Docklands Ph 9640 0686


5 Minutes With....
Chef Adrian Van Keulen, Windows on the Bay

Windows on the Bay Head Chef "Adrian Van Keulen"

This month in the series of "5 Minutes With..", where you get to know some of Melbourne's top Chefs - we interview Adrian Van Keulen, Head Chef at Windows on the Bay

Find out Chef Adrian's favorite indulgence and find out what he does with the humble peanut butter. Read the Interview


MELBOURNE EVENTS - NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 08

Southern Star Observation Wheel
The much anticipated Observation Wheel at the Docklands will spin into action on November 28. Find out more at thesouthernstar.com.au

The Rocky Horror Show
Until 25 Jan 09. Comedy Theatre, 228-240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show in a brand spanking new production, playing at The Comedy Theatre. www.showbiz.com.au

FREE movies on the Waterfront
FREE movies on the Waterfront on the big screens in the Docklands Piazza. Every Thursday and Friday night at 7.30pm through until December. View the movie schedule at www.waterfrontcity.com.au. All movies are PG.

Collector's Sunday Market
Every Sunday from 5 October 2008. 10am - 4pm. FREE to enter
Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands Drive, Melbourne Docklands

Offering a range of unique and original products. Discover treasures from the depths of some of Melbourne's finest antique and pre-loved specialists www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Australasian World Music Expo
20 - 23 NOV @ 7 PM - 11 PM 2008
Spiegeltent, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
This event brings together musicians, industry reps and festival audiences from across Australia and around the globe for three days of the finest indigenous, roots and world music from the Australasian region. www.awme.com.au


New Summer Cruise Menu
Rivers Restaurant Crusies New Summer Menu

Rivers Restaurant Cruises have just launched the new Summer Menu. Tempting dishes include:
"Pan seared tiger prawns on a cous cous and mango salsa with lime mirin dressing" and "Herbed grilled chicken breast on a wild mushroom and caramelized onion risotto with a tarragon sauce"
Available now on board a Rivers Restaurant or Cabaret Cruise 9285 0000


Corporate Events, Carefully Planned
Corporate Photography.. Why?

Corporate events should not be left to chance. The image of the company is often reflected by the quality of the hosted events - especially when clients / stakeholders are involved.

A check list will help keep you on track and your Rivers event co-ordinator is always there to help with arrangements. Have you booked a photographer for your corporate event? Find out why you need one.


Restaurant Reviewer October Draw

The winner of this month's draw - a $100 voucher for Rivers Restaurant Cruises is "Lynette Taylor, Melbourne" who dined at Yum Cha Dragon Docklands. Congratulations!
For your chance to win a restaurant voucher simply complete the 'restaurant reviewer' form at participating restaurants & dinner cruises (Visit rivers.net.au)

Yum Cha Dragon - Fish Bowl Draw
Winner: Claudia Yan, Southbank
Prize: $150 voucher to use at Yum Cha Dragon. Congratulations!


Recipe: Greek Sharing Plates

Keep these simple recipes in mind the next time you are entertaining. Your guests will be thoroughly impressed with these Greek sharing plates.

Saganaki Trio

Ingredients
Kasseri, Kefalograviera and Haloumi Cheese
Flour
Olive oil for pan frying
Brandy
Lemon juice

Saganaki Trio Greek sharing plate

Method
Cut the cheese in a triangle shape, approx 1cm thick
Dust cheese with flower and then fry in a pan
Cook for about 2mins on each side until golden brown
Flame the cheese with brandy and until the flame burns out
Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and serve hot

Pan Fried Calamari

Ingredients
100g pineapple cut calamari
10g kalamata olives
10g sliced red onion
5g capers
1tsp crushed garlic
Squeeze of lemon juice
Dash of retsina (Greek wine)

Method
Heat a pan just before smoking point
Cook the calamari until golden
Add olives, onion, capers and garlic
Then add lemon and retsina
Cook out and season. Serve.

Recipe courtesy of Saganaki

Pan Fried Sardines

Ingredients
5 sardine fillets
10g kalamata olives
10g slice red onion
5g capers
1tsp of crushed garlic
Squeeze of lemon
Dash of retsina (Greek wine)

Method
Heat a pan and fry the sardine fillets
When cooked, plate the fillets
In a separate pan fry the onion, olives, capers and garlic
Deglaze the pan with the lemon and retsina
Add to sardines
Serve with a slice of lemon


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