Rivers Newsletter. Melbourne Dining, News, Events

Issue: January 2010
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Kids Eat Free!
Kids Eat Free!

Selected quality restaurants are making it more affordable for families to dine out with the new "KIDS EAT FREE" offer

1 Free kids meal with every paying adult.
Available Monday to Thursday.
Participating venues inc. Bellissimo, Livebait, Saganaki, BlueFire & others
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Degustation Dinner, 28 Jan 2010

Butchers Grill Degustation Dinner 28 Jan 2010

Featuring Chilean Wine
Feast on a scrumptious seven course degustation dinner matched with fine Santa Rita Wine from Rapel Valley, Chile. Guest speakers will share their inside industry knowledge on the evening's food and wine.
Venue: Butchers Grill, 141 Bourke Street, Melbourne, from 6.30pm
Includes: 7 courses + wine, door prizes, guest speakers.
Bookings: 9639 1222, Find out more


Valentine's Day Weekend

Valentine's day

Rivers are getting all warm and fuzzy for the entire Valentine's Day weekend with three romantic cruises

Friday, 12 Feb 10, Dinner Cruise, $89 pp
Includes: 3 1/2 hr cruise, special Valentine's 3 course menu, soloist
Saturday, 13 Feb 10, Tom Jones Cabaret Cruise, $129 pp
Includes: 3 1/2 cruise, special Valentine's 3 course menu, Tom Jones tribute show
Sunday, 14 Feb 10 Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise, 4 Different Decks from $89pp - $289pp Includes: 3 1/2 cruise, special Valentine's 3 course menu incl. seafood and meat platters, entertainment, and a complimentary silk rose for every couple.
Bookings: rivers.net.au or Ph 9285 0000


Restaurant Reviewer Draw
The winner of this month's draw - a $100 voucher for Rivers Restaurant Cruises is "Kelly Simpson " who dined at Butchers Grill 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)

Summer Serve: 2 for 1 Entrées

Summer Serve

Check out the aces being served up to you this summer

11th January - 28 February 2010. The Australian Open is heading to town and many of the city’s eclectic restaurants, bars and cafés are set to offer you a grander slam for your buck. At Saganaki you can try the "Saganaki duo" - Pan fried Kefalograviera and Kasseri cheese. $14.50 for TWO SERVES. View offer details


Super Tuesday Every Day

It's Super Tuesday Every Day!

Take your Rivers Platinum Club card out to lunch and save 50%!

Members qualify for the Super Tuesday special every day for lunch*. That's a massive saving of 50% off the total food bill when a main + dessert are ordered. If you're not already a member, sign up online at rivers.net.au/platinumclub.htm Membership is free. * Conditions apply.


Salvos Christmas Brunch at Mecca Bah

Salvos Christmas Day Brunch

Mecca Bah served up a hearty Christmas Day brunch for those in need.

Head Chef Justin Cortellino was there to open the doors and personally greet the 100+ crowd as they arrived. "A huge thanks to all those who helped make our time at Mecca Bah such a wonderful experience. The day was picture perfect and every one had a lovely time" - S Nottle, Salvation Army. View Event Photos


Recipe - Cocktails

Cocktail Recipe

If you're still craving that holiday cheer try these recipes, taken from our Christmas Cocktail list.

The Santa Rock: Frangelico 30ml, Strawberry Liqueur 15ml, Baileys 90ml, Milk. Shake with ice & pour, garnish with a strawberry & chocolate powder
Mistletoe: Midori 30ml, Strawberry Liqueur 5ml, Mango Liqueur 5ml, Passionfruit pulp 15ml. Top with Lemonade and shake over ice. Garnish with lime wheel & strawberry
Xmas Stocking: Midori 15ml, top with sparkling wine over ice. Serve in a champagne flute and garnish with a cherry


Customer Comments

Fish Seafood Grill

Fish Seafood Grill is still living up to its 'Victoria's Favourite Seafood Restaurant - 2009 I Love Food Award'

"I have tried many seafood restaurants, but nothing compares to what I experienced on 16/12/09. The seafood platter was amazing in particular the rotisserie cooked fish. Could not ask for anything more. Thank you for making my experience as well as 9 others delightful. Will definitely be back!" - Victoria


Melbourne Events - January / February 10

Elvis Cabaret Cruise
Sat 30th Jan 2010, on Rivers "Voyager".
Enjoy the warm evening air with a dinner cruise on the grand Voyager. Departs from Docklands 7.30pm, $99pp. Includes live Elvis floor show, 3 course dinner and 3.5 hr cruise. Ph 9285 0000.
find out more

Mr Sandman Sand Sculpture
11th - 31st 2010
Award winning international artists will sculpt 20 tonnes of golden sand into an extraordinary and eye-catching sand installation in the heart of Docklands.
find out more

Australia Day Festivities
24 - 26th Jan 2010.
There’s lots to enjoy down by the water for Australia Day! Musical performances, children’s entertainment, roving performers and the Comedy Debate are among a whole range of activities and events at Waterfront City in Docklands.
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