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Rivers Newsletter Issue August 05

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Rivers Newsletter Issue August 05

Free Lunchtime Parking
Park for free at NewQuay, Docklands between 12 - 2 pm Monday to Friday (not valid public holidays). To receive your free parking, you don't need to validate your ticket when you dine. Simply put your ticket into the auto pay machine when you leave. Offer ends 31 October 05. Visit www.newquay.com.au

Proverb of the Month
"Fish, to taste right, must swim three times - in water, in butter and in wine."
- Polish Proverb

Split the Bill Extended

Herald Sun's "split the bill" offer has been extended at Rivers Restaurant Cruises, BlueFire Churrascaria Grill, and Tides Seafood Grill until the 30th September 05. (The offer officially ends on the 31 Aug 05 at all other participating restaurants). With an additional month to enjoy some of Melbourne's finest food at half the price - keep hunting for those coupons. See the Herald Sun for full details.


Recipe: Sautéed garlic and pesto prawns

Ingredients:

King prawns three per serve
Basil—two bunches
Pine nuts—100gm
Garlic minced—1 tablespoon
Parmesan grated—100 gm
Olive oil—200ml
Cream—150ml
Salt and pepper—to taste
Long grain rice—2 cups
Water—3cups
10 Semi dried tomatoes - diced

For more recipes visit www.rivers.net.au

Method:

• Clean and devain the king prawns leaving the head and the tail

• Bring the water and rice to the boil. Add tomato and seasoning then lower to a simmer and cook for twenty minutes
• Pesto: Blend together basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and finish with seasoning and the cream.
• Heat pan with a little oil add seasoned prawns and cook fully. Then add your pesto.
• Heat rice in a dariole mould (can be done in the microwave) and serve with rice in the middle and the prawns and sauce around the outside


Father's Day Sunday 4th Sep 05

• Rivers Restaurant Cruises Fathers Day BBQ Lunch. Ph: 9686 8668
• Fathers Day Lunch at BlueFire Docklands. Ph: 9670 8008


Get More for Less

Become a Rivers Platinum Club member and take advantage of the 10% discount across all participating restaurants, function venues and cruises. Apply today at www.rivers.net.au/platinumclub.htm


"Customer Survey" Winner for July

Thank you to everyone who completed the Rivers Reception Centre customer feedback survey during the month of June. This survey is open to those that received a quote, but did not book their function with Rivers. Every completed survey goes into the draw to receive a lunch for 2 at BlueFire valued at over $100.00.
This month's winner is -
C. Slorach Congratulations!!


Celebrate with a Seafood Platter
Do you have a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion coming up? If so, it's the perfect excuse to indulge in a "Seafood Fantasy". An amazing selection of fresh seafood with head turning presentation. Delights include; lobster, oysters, crab, mixed Tasmanian oysters, scallops and more from the day's catch. Available at Tides Seafood Grill (9645 6433) and BlueFire (9670 8008). Limited platters are available each day, so make sure to book yours in advance.

Get into Gear for Christmas
Hard to believe, but it's time to start planning your Christmas events for 2006. Get in early and secure your preferred dates and times. Catering from 25 - 600 people, Rivers can recommend a venue to suit your needs and budget. From a waterfront restaurant to a luxury river cruise. Call 9686 8668

Rivers Head Office is located at Berth 8 South Wharf Rd Southbank Vic Australia 3006
Ph: 9686 8668, Email: info@rivers.net.au
, Web: www.rivers.net.au