Rivers Group Newsletter

Goodbye Tides. Hello Steakhouse!
Tides Seafood Grill at Pier35 Marina Port Melbourne closed its doors after Fathers Day lunch for a refurbishment, new menu and name change. The restaurant re-opened on Saturday 25th Sept 05 as Steakhouse BlueFire. The menu still has an excellent range of seafood and now features Melbourne's BEST Steaks, including Waguy and Certified Australian Angus. Even vegetarian's will feel loved with a whole page dedicated to them on the menu.
Visit the new web site at www.bluefiregrill.com.au. Take a look at the new menu and visit the image gallery to see the new look restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner every day. To make a booking at Steakhouse BlueFire ph: 9646 0606

Father's Day Hamper Winner

Congratulations to Mr. Jamieson on wining the hamper on the Rivers Father's Day Lunch Cruise on the 4th September. Our winner was drawn by the eldest Dad on board - celebrating his 90th birthday! The hamper was bursting with gifts including a drill (with inbuilt sensor), screw driver, spanner set, and of course - a slab of beer. The winner carted this all away in his brand new wheel barrow. We look forward to seeing you all again on our 2006 Father's Day Cruise.

Melbourne Events

• Melbourne Fringe Festival - From 21 Sep 05
• Melbourne International Arts Festival - 6 - 22 October 05
• Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade, Federation Square 31 October 12-1 pm
• International Walk to Work Day - 7 Oct 05
• Around the Bay in a Day, Bike Ride, Docklands. 17 Oct 05

BlueFire's Site Gets A Face Lift
With many new BlueFire locations popping up, the web site needed a fresh face to showcase each individual restaurant. Now, when you visit www.bluefiregrill.com.au you will be presented with a list of restaurants and their locations throughout Melbourne and the Gold Coast. Simply click on your preferred location to be taken to that restaurant's web site. Happy surfing!
New BlueFire Locations: • Gold Coast - BlueFire Churrascaria Grill & Bar • Gold Coast - BlueFire Cruises • Port Melbourne - Steakhouse BlueFire

Recipe: Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:

Burger
1kg turkey mince
1 egg
1 cup fine bread crumb
2 teaspoon Tabasco
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper

Lime mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ bunch Vietnamese mint
1 lime

Rocket leaves
Burger buns

For more recipes visit www.rivers.net.au

Method:

• Mix all ingredients together well. If mix sticks to finger add little more crumb to bring to consistency.
• Roll into 6cm diameter balls and flatten to resemble a burger patty
• Cook in a greased pan or BBQ hot plate. Leave aside

Lime mayonnaise
Using a good commercial mayonnaise or one that you have made, take 1 cup and add ¼ bunch chopped Vietnamese mint and the juice from 1 lime

To assemble
Cut burger buns, separate top from bottom, place some rocket leaves on bread base, followed by turkey patty topped with a dollop of mayonnaise, place lid on top.

Reheat by covering the burgers on a tray with foil and place in oven for 15 minutes on 190’C.

If you prefer to make your own fresh burger buns for your turkey burgers, try the following recipe.

Ingredients: Bun dough
5 cups white flour
1 ½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoon dry yeast
1 ½ cups warm water
60g melted butter
2 teaspoon white vinegar
2 teaspoon sugar

• Mix together. Yeast sugar and water, let stand for 10 minutes. It will begin to froth. Sieve flour into a basin. Make a well in the centre, add butter and vinegar to yeast mix. Pour into the centre of flour and begin to mix together.
• Turn dough onto a floured bench and knead for 15 minutes
• Place into a greased bowl and cover with cling wrap. Leave in a warm area to double in volume. Approximately 40 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 230’C
• Turn dough out and slap dough to knock stale air out. Knead for 2 minutes.
• Weigh out 35g portions and roll into buns. Place on a greased baking tray leaving 2cm between each. Leave to double in size. Place in oven and cook for 15 minutes. Turn onto cooking tray.

Fun Food Facts

Australia’s first commercially produced native food was the macadamia nut

December Lunch Cruise

Rivers Restaurant Cruises have announced a new Lunch Cruise in mid December. This 3 hour cruise on the grand 2 level "Voyager" is perfect for coporate christmas parties.

Date: Fri 16th December 05
Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Departing: From Victoria Harbour, Docklands
Includes: 3 hr cruise, 3 courses, DJ, dance floor. Full bar is available on board.
To find out more call 9686 8668 or visit www.rivers.net.au

Rivers Platinum Club Member Update

Planing a trip to Queensland this summer? Be sure to pack your Rivers Platinum Club card with you. This handy card will get you 10% off at 5 different locations.

• BlueFire Cruises: Dinner Cruise along the Gold Coast
• Shangri-La Cruises: Day trip to South Stradbroke Island. Departing Gold Coast
• Adventure Duck: Ride the Duck on land and water. Gold Coast and Cairns
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill & Bar: Waterfront Dining, Gold Coast

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