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Rivers Newsletter Issue July 05

BlueFire on MW Channel 7
The MW (Melbourne Woman) lifestyle program will feature BlueFire on their 'city scene' segment on the first episode of their new season starting on Sat 2nd July at 5 pm.
Host, Cindy Sargon, will have a chat with BlueFire's head chef Mark Phillips and take a look at the Churrascaria Grill. The program will also feature the Docklands Winter Wonderland.

Quote of the Month
"I am not a glutton -- I am an explorer of food." Erma Bombeck (1927-1996)

Sunday Lunch Entertainment at BlueFire

Sunday Lunch Entertainment at BlueFire

Make the most of your Sunday afternoon with an all you can eat Churrascaria 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 BlueFire on Sundays from 12.30 until 3.30pm.
Reserve your table now! Ph: 9670 8008


Mushroom Mania

It's mushroom mania time with Melbourne restaurants making a special effort to use mushrooms in their menus. Visit http://www.mushroommania.com.au for free mushroom recipes and to view a list of restaurants participating. Tides Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar in Port Melbourne has a grilled oyster with mushroom & parsley sabayon. Rivers Restaurant Cruises are offering prime beef ribs with red wine & mushroom glaze on a seeded mustard potato mash. BlueFire also has mushrooms on the menu with an entrée of pan seared scallops on wilted greens with mushroom, ginger & lemongrass soy.

Tides  grilled oyster with Mushroom & parsley sabayon


Recipe: Pumpkin and Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

1 kg Pumpkin
55 g butter
1 large brown onion, finely chopped
1.7 lit water
or vegetable stock
1 large potato, peeled and chopped
250 g chicken breast
salt & pepper

For more recipes visit www.rivers.net.au

Method:

Prepare Chicken Breast
• Seal and roast chicken breast. Season with salt & pepper. Once cooked, shred the chicken and set aside.

Soup
• Trim and peel pumpkin
• Melt butter in large saucepan; add pumpkin, potato, onion and leave to soften
• Pour in water or stock and bring to the boil
• Simmer until all the vegetables are tender. Using a blender, blend ingredients to a creamy consistency
• Stir through shredded chicken breast and serve while hot


Father's Day Sunday 4th Sep 05

• Rivers Restaurant Cruises Fathers Day BBQ Lunch. Cruise along the Yarra River
• BlueFire Churrascaria Lunch at Docklands. Seafood and meats carved at your table until you say "no more"
• Bonus - Kids under 12 Free, Free Beer for Dad, Win a hamper!
Full information is available online at www.rivers.net.au


Melbourne Events

- Melbourne Boat Show (30 June - 4 July 05) Visit Web Site
- Images of The Beatles. Until 17 July 05. Armadale Visit Web Site

- Docklands Winter Wonderland (25 Jun - 10 July) Visit Web Site
- Live music at BlueFire Docklands. Sunday 12.30 - 3.30 pm Visit Web Site


"Customer Survey" Winner

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 -
J. Bulpit. Congratulations!!


Friday Night Cruise

Rivers Restaurant Cruise

Kick off the weekend in style on board a Rivers Restaurant Cruise, departing from the Docklands on selected Friday evenings. Dates: 22 July, 12 & 26 Aug. Includes: entree, main, dessert and a 3 hour scenic cruise - only $59 pp.
Full information is available online at www.rivers.net.au or call 9686 8668.

Planning a function or event?
Rivers Reception Centre can help! With 8 different venues in the heart of Melbourne, Rivers can offer you the perfect venue to meet your needs, whether you have 30 or 600 guests. Cocktail, 3 course and buffet events are available. Call 9686 8668
• Corporate events • Christmas Parties • Weddings • School Formals • Birthdays

mmmmm...chocolate.....

If the thought of quality chocolate and dessert makes you drool you MUST stay tuned to this newsletter for future announcements and updates. Coming soon.


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