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
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| 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.
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| Recipe:
Sautéed
garlic and pesto prawns
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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
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Method:
• Clean and devain the king prawns leaving the head
and the tail
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Bring the water and rice to the boil. Add tomato and seasoning then
lower to a simmer and cook for twenty minutes
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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.
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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
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| Father's
Day Sunday 4th Sep 05 |
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•
Rivers Restaurant Cruises Fathers Day BBQ Lunch. Ph: 9686 8668
• Fathers Day Lunch at BlueFire Docklands. Ph: 9670 8008
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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
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| "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 |
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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
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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
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