Earth Hour Success.

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Millions around the world Saturday night showed their support for the earth by turning off their lights for the annual Earth Hour campaign, including multiple restaurants in the Docklands and surrounds. Popular eateries Fish Seafood Grill, Steakhouse, BlueFire Churrascaria Grill, Livebait, Meccah Bah, Butchers Grill and Orient Express got on the bandwagon by serving up their meals via candlelight. This years theme was ‘Go Beyond’, encouraging people to not just participate in the one hour switch off, but to take the next step and go beyond the hour and commit to ongoing action for the planet. Restaurant guests were great participants in the event and all around the world the movement has been deemed a success.

The winner of this month's Restaurant Reviewer draw is...

Congratulations to our lucky Restaurant Reviewer for the month of July... Erin Smith.

By simply filling in a reviewer card when dining at Yum Cha Dragon, Erin has won a $100 dining voucher for Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, Docklands.

For your chance to win a restaurant voucher simply complete the 'restaurant reviewer' form at a participating venue.

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August Newsletter - Win $10,000 Vote Today

I Love Food Awards

Australia's largest people's choice restaurant awards are back!

Voting closes on August 31 so make sure you nominate your favourite eat-out and go into the draw to win $10,000 cash.

Click here for more information

Fathers Day

Fathers Day is Sunday 5th September 2010
Free Heineken for Dad
Looking for somewhere special to spoil DAD this Fathers Day? Docklands has a great selection of quality restaurants with water views - you can't go wrong. PLUS selected restaurants are giving a free Heineken beer for Dad to celebrate Father's Day. Find out more


Voyager leaves for QLD

Rivers Voyager cruised up to the Gold Coast last week.
The Lady Lindeman & Explorer vessels are the last remaining boat in the Rivers Fleet still in Melbourne. Lady Lindeman will also travel up to the Gold Coast after the final Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the 28th August (which has sold out) . Voyager's first Gold Coast dinner cruise is on 30th October. Find out more about Rivers Gold Coast cruises

Recipe - Szechuan Sauce

Ingredients
Szechuan pepper powder 2tbs
Dried chili 2tbs
Garlic, chopped 1tbs
Oyster sauce 2tbs
Chicken stock 200ml
Hoi sin sauce 2tbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Potato flour with water (Combine 1tbs flour + 1tbs water)
Vegetable oil 2tbs

Method
• Add 2tbs of vegetable oil to a hot wok or pan.
• Add in garlic and chili and fry on medium heat until garlic is lightly cooked.
• Then add Szechuan pepper powder, oyster & Hoi sin sauce & chicken stock.
• Reduce & simmer for 10 minutes.
• Thicken the sauce with potato flour & water mixture
• Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper

This sauce goes perfectly with Stir fried chicken with Asian Greens - Click here for the full recipe

Recipe thanks to
Yum Cha Dragon www.yumcha.net.au

Events - Aug / Sept 2010

• Slow Sundays - Take it SLOW until 29 Aug
Slow Sundays finishes up on 29 August. Wander into Docklands and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with some tasty treats and a glass of wine or beer for only $15. Available between 2pm and 6pm on Sundays. There's also live entertainment on the Waterfront City piazza stage. Find out more

• Tube Run
Snow works returns to Docklands this August with a brand new ride. The four lane Tube Run is open from 4pm - 9pm daily, for a limited time. Tickets - $15 entry for 4 rides, or $10 with any receipt from a Waterfront City or Harbour Town retailer. Find out more

• Winter Masterpieces
Two major exhibitions are in Melbourne this winter, one showcasing magnificent masters, the other celebrating a modern movie maestro. At ACMI, there's Tim Burton: The Exhibition and at the NGV International, the European Masters: Städel Museum exhibition presents stunning works by Monet, Cézanne, Renoir, Degas, Picasso, Munch and more. Find out more

• Amazing Bodies Exhibition
This exhibition pushes the boundaries of anatomical science and is designed to vividly display where we came from, the intricacies of the animal and human body and teaches us about health and diseases, all in a captivating display of science and art that is both amazing and confronting. Find out more

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Customer Restaurant Reviews

This regular Butchers Grill customer entered the I Love Food Awards, and made sure that they gave the restaurant a copy of their review..

"Staff are exceptionally friendly. Sam the manager is a funny and entertaining guy. The waitresses are so friendly and caring they can almost be described as doting and take the time to get to know you. It's not the kind of service that you would get in a 5 star hotel, it's even better as they treat you like you're a good friend or family member." - Will ...click here to view the full comments


Dining Events

• Kids Eat Free
Take the family out for a sensational meal without breaking the budget. 1 Child eats free with a paying adult at a variety of Melbourne restaurants Conditions apply. Find out more

• Live Bouzouki
Enjoy traditional Greek music at Saganaki, Docklands On Saturday nights be entertained by a live duo playing; featuring the famous Greek "Bouzouki". Time: 7pm - 10pm. Days: Saturday nights. Find out more

• Super Tuesdays, 50% off Food
On Tuesdays selected restaurants (such as Bellissimo & Fish Seafood Grill) will split your bill in half! Order a minimum of two courses to receive 50% off your food bill. Available Lunch & Dinner on Tuesdays. Terms & Conditions apply. Find out more

• Christmas
The silly season will be here before you know it, so start getting organised now! CHRISTMAS PARTIES > Call 9285 0000 to speak to an event coordinator who can match up the perfect venue to suit your needs. CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH & DINNER > Bookings now open at a great range of restaurants for Lunch & Dinner on 25th Dec 2010 - Find out more

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Rivers LAST Dinner Cruise in Melbourne

Rivers Restaurant Cruises are leaving Melbourne! The Lady Lindeman vessel will join the rest of the Rivers Fleet on the Gold Coast. After 10 years, these are the final weeks of Rivers Restaurant Cruises in Melbourne.

Saturday 28th August will be the last time Lady Lindeman departs from Waterfront City Marina in Docklands, so if you have ever wanted to experience a Rivers Restaurant Dinner Cruise - this is your last chance.

The Dinner cruise includes a 3.5 hour cruise along Melbourne's waterways, a 3 course meal served to your private table & live entertainment on board.

Make it extra special with a Seafood Fantasy Platter consisting of whole Lobster prepared Mornay style, oven baked baby snapper, king prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, blue swimmer crab, local freshly poached mussels, grilled calamari in lemon myrtle & finished off with oysters served mornay & kilpatrick, plus dipping sauces.

BOOK NOW - Ph: (03) 9285 0000 or www.rivers.net.au

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Win an Amazing Docklands Experience!

Want to see the Amazing Bodies Exhibition? Tell us why & WIN 1 of 10 Amazing Docklands prize packs. Each pack includes a Double Pass to the Amazing Bodies Exhibition, a Docklands dining voucher and a Harbour Town Shopping Centre voucher. Total value $115.

To Enter:
Tweet your answer to @DocklandsMelb OR
Email our answer & details to discoverdocklands@gmail.com OR
Post your answer on the Discover Docklands Facebook Page

For terms & conditions visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

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The winner of this month's Restaurant Reviewer draw is...

Congratulations to our lucky Restaurant Reviewer winner for the month of May... Rosie Maddick.

By simply filling in a reviewer card when dining at Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, Rosie has won a $100 dining voucher for Yum Cha Dragon, Docklands.

For your chance to win a restaurant voucher simply complete the 'restaurant reviewer' form at participating restaurants & dinner cruises

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Dining & Events May Newsletter

The May 2010 Issue of the Dining & Events Newsletter is now online

View it at http://www.rivers.net.au/newsletter.htm

Voyager's LAST Cruise, Sat 15th

It's finally here - Voyager's last cruise is on this Saturday 15th May.

This is YOUR LAST CHANCE to cruise on the grand Voyager in Melbourne.

2 CRUISE OPTIONS
DEGUSTATION : Special 10 Course Degustation menu, Wine, Beer, Soft drink. $150pp
3 COURSE DINNER: Entree, Main & Dessert. Drinks on consumption. $99pp
BOTH INCLUDE: A sensational live floor show, dance floor, departs 7.30pm, returns 11pm
BOOK NOW - Ph 9285 0000 Find out more

New Lady Lindeman Cruises

New Dinner Cruises Start on the Lady Lindeman from 22 May 2010

With Voyager heading to Gold Coast, Lady Lindeman will be taking the reigns in Melbourne and cruising every weekend from Docklands. Lady Lindeman dinner cruises will include 3 course dinner and live entertainment, dance floor and open air deck.

Lindeman may be a smaller vessel than Voyager - but it packs in just as much fun!
Days: Every Saturday and selected Friday nights.
Time: 7.30pm - 11pm
Price: Friday $79pp, Saturday $89pp

BOOK NOW - Ph 9285 0000 or click here to find out more

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Nice customer comment for Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria just came in : -

Last Saturday evening some friends of ours who live in Melbourne took us to your restaurant. We were over for the football from Adelaide. The food was great and a good night was had by all.

However I felt I must comment on one of your waiters, a young man named Darren. It was a very busy night but the service he showed us was something special. He was attending to other tables as well but always checked on how our food was going, drinks etc.

He is a credit to your establishment.

- Meredith, SA

http://www.bellissimo.net.au

August Newsletter - Fish Seafood Grill Wins Award

Newsletter Issue: August 2009

Can You Judge a Great Steak?

The Battle of the Steaks in On! Rate your steak at Steakhouse or Butchers Grill for your chance to win a $100 dinner every week. To enter purchase a steak along with Pepperjack wine. After your meal complete the online score card at battleofthesteaks.com.au. Be sure to keep your receipt. Entries close 29 Sept 09. Find out more

Degustation Dinner Cruise

For the first time ever, Rivers Restaurant Cruises are holding a very special Food & Wine event on the grand 'Voyager'.The Rivers Degustation Dinner Cruise is a celebration of quality produce carefully matched with premium Australian wine from Robert Oatley Vineyards
The evening includes: 7 Course degustation dinner with matching wines + cocktail on arival + wine gift bag + door prizes + guest speaker from Robert Oatley Vineyards + 3.5 hr cruise from Docklands
Date: Friday 28th August 2009, 7.30pm on Rivers "Voyager"Ph 9285 0000 Find out more


"Fish Seafood Grill" Wins I Love Food Award

Congratulations to Fish Seafood Grill!
Fish Seafood Grill in Docklands Melbourne has been voted Victoria's Favourite Seafood Restaurant in the Lifestyle Channel's "I Love Food Awards". There were close to 100,000 votes over 16 categories. View all the winners
Visit the restaurant's web site

Slow Sundays

Sundays During July and August
Enjoy a tasting plate and glass of wine or beer for $15.00 at participating venues. Valid from 2pm to 6pm Sundays in July and August
• Fish Seafood Grill is offering: Sizzling pot of prawns & seafood in a light garlic tomato broth with either Blue Bottle beer or Kissing Bridge Sem Sav Blanc. Find out more

Fathers Day - Sun 6th Sep 09

Fathers Day this year in on Sunday 6th September 2009 - have you planned an extra special day for DAD?
FREE BEER FOR DAD! Selected restaurants are offering a complimentary beer just for Dad on fathers day lunch and dinner.OR for something a little different take Dad on board the Rivers Fathers Day BBQ Lunch Cruise. Inc. Gourmet BBQ buffet lunch, giveaways, and 3 hour cruise from Docklands. Click here to view a range of Father's Day Dining Options

Cooking Demos

Head down to the Herald Sun Home Show & Garden Expo's "Wine & Dine" cooking stage and watch the experts in action, meet the chef's and even sample some of the food after the show. • Rivers Restaurant Cruises Chef 'George Bailey' will show you how to prepare a delectable chocolate hazelnut pudding with cinnamon infused sauce• Bellissimo's 'Antony Moric' will prepare gnocchi with blue cheese & pinenut cream. Click here to view schedule
The Herald Sun Home Show & Garden Expo runs from 20th - 23rd August at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. www.melbournehomeshow.com.au

Melbourne Events - August / September 09

• Madonna Cabaret Cruise
Sat 19th September 09, on Rivers "Voyager". All the greatest hits from this superstar of the 80s, 90s and today. Starring Nikki as the 'Queen of Pop'. Cruising from Docklands 7.30pm, $99pp. Ph 9285 0000. find out more

• Salvador Dali: Liquid Desire
Until 4th Oct 2009, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Southbank Liquid Desire brings together more than 200 stunning works by Salvador Dalí in all media including painting, drawing, watercolour, etchings, sculpture, fashion, jewellery, cinema and photography. Tix: $23/$18. find out more

• Action Zone Waterfront City, Docklands
Open everyday from 10.30am - 6pm during School HolidaysAction Zone is a collection of the latest in inflatable action amusement products…..don’t expect any bouncy castles here. All you need to bring with you is a little courage and energy to participate! All of these activities will challenge you in different ways some more physically and others will just mess with your mind. www.waterfrontcity.com.au

• Oyster Tasting
Thursday nights, 6-9pm at Fish Seafood Grill, Docklands. Ph 9640 0686. find out moreFriday nights, 6-9pm at Windows on the Bay, Mordialloc. Ph 9580 2899. find out moreRunning throughout Winter.

Restaurant Reviewer Draw

The winner of this month's draw - a $100 voucher for Steakhouse, NewQuay is "Stuart David" who dined at Livebait 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)

Recipe: Lamb Noisette with Goats Cheese and Asparagus

Steakhouse Pier 35 Head Chef Luis Calandro has supplied us with this month's recipe - Lamb Noisette with Goats cheese, asparagus, baby carrots and sautéed radish. Chef Luis loves his homestyle cooking, so you can be sure this recipe will be a winner on your table at home. MEET THE CHEF and see him cook up this dish on stage at the Herald Sun Home and Garden Show on Thursday 20th Aug at 5pm
Click here to view the Lamb recipe.

Dollar Saving Deals - Super Tuesday

50% OFF FOOD on TUESDAYS
Order a main + dessert at selected restaurants and have your total food bill split in half! Available Tuesdays lunch and dinner. Terms and conditions apply. Bookings are essential.Search for a "Super Tuesday" venue :- CBD, Docklands, Port Melbourne, Mordialloc

View the newsletter at http://www.rivers.net.au/newsletter.htm

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Greek Movie Fans - Win Preview Double Pass!

Win a double pass to see the preview of Eden is West + a $50 voucher for Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill

Film by acclaimed Greek Director Costa-Gavras, EDEN IS WEST captures the magical nature of the world one young man encounters where every experience is full of both promise and threat.

For your chance to win simply email info@saganaki.com.au with 'EDEN IS WEST COMP' as the subject along with your full name and contact details. 4 prize pack to be won. Entries close Mon 10th Aug 09

For full details visit http://www.saganaki.com.au/specials_events.htm

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July 09 Newsletter

July 09 Issue of Rivers Newsletter

Free $25 Dining Voucher

Book a Dinner Cruise this weekend and receive a BONUS $25 Dining Voucher

Dates: Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July 2009
Time: Cruise departs 7.30pm from Docklands

Voucher Info: Bonus $25 dining voucher can be used at any of the participating restaurants. Conditions apply. Book Now

Degustation Dinners

Sink your teeth into these delectable dining events featuring a seven course degustation dinner with matching wine and guest speakers. $98 per person

FRI 28th AUGUST: Rivers "Voyager", Cruise departs from Docklands
Wine: Oatley Wines. Ph 9285 0000 Visit web site

THURS 29th OCTOBER: Butchers Grill, Melbourne CBD Ph 9639 1222 Visit web site

Win $10,000 - Vote Now

The lifestyle food channel is holding its annual "I love food awards".

Vote for your favourite restaurant and be in the running to win $10,000.
Nominated restaurants include: Steakhouse, Yum Cha Dragon, BlueFire, Windows on the Bay, Butchers Grill (Docklands / CBD), Fish Seafood Grill, Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria Vote Now

Slow Sundays

Sundays During July and August

Enjoy a tasting plate and glass of wine or beer for $15.00 at participating venues. Valid from 2pm to 6pm Sundays in July and August

• Fish Seafood Grill is offering: Sizzling pot of prawns & seafood in a light garlic tomato broth with either Blue Bottle beer or Kissing Bridge Sem Sav Blanc. Find out more

Customer Comments
Just thought i would email this picture after our dinner at your restaurant the other night. My 2 year old daughter Lucia decided to serenade us!! Thanks for a lovely dinner. - Loreta (Dined at Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, Docklands)

Food rating: 10. Service rating: 10. Atmosphere rating: 10

I don't normally give any establishment a 10 for anything, but Butchers Grill deserves a top rating. I had the rib eye and quite frankly it was the best steak I've had in a very long time. My partner had the seafood platter for one and he gave that top marks. The staff were attentive without being annoying and they knew their stuff. The ambience was just great. Would definitely go again and would highly recommend it to any carnivores out there. - Nella (Dined at Butchers Grill CBD)

The Italian Rugby Union team took their active appetites to BlueFire recently. With comments such as "the best" and "perfect" used to describe their dining experience, no doubt they enjoyed the range of flame grilled meat and seafood BlueFire has on offer.

Send through your photos and comments to info@rivers.net.au

NEW Winter Cruise Menu

Chef Greg Spence has created a new Rivers Restaurant Cruises dinner menu for the cooler winter months.New dishes include a hearty "Split pea soup with double smoked ham, caramelised onion, lentils & roasted garlic". For a main try the unique take on the old parmiagana - the Rivers "Chicken parmigiana is topped with eggplant, capsicum and pumpkin served with wilted spinach & green peas". View the full winter cruise menu

Melbourne Events - July / August 09

• 80s Flashback Cruise

Sat 1st August 09, on Rivers "Voyager". Go retro with the best pop & rock of the 1980s performed live – it’s a celebration of synthesizers, glamour and crazy perms. Dig out those leg warmers and dress up 80's style for your chance to win great prizes. Major prize - restaurant vouchers $400 value PLUS additional runner up prizes. Cruising from Docklands 7.30pm, $99pp. Ph 9285 0000. find out more

• French & Saunders

21 July 09, Palais Theatre, St Kilda Britain's most celebrated female comedians, embark on their first - and final - Australian tour. Featuring the best of characters and sketches from the three decades they have been making people laugh, together with new material. http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/

• Action Zone Waterfront City, Docklands

Open everyday from 10.30am - 6pm during School HolidaysAction Zone is a collection of the latest in inflatable action amusement products…..don’t expect any bouncy castles here. All you need to bring with you is a little courage and energy to participate! All of these activities will challenge you in different ways some more physically and others will just mess with your mind. http://www.waterfrontcity.com.au/

• Oyster Tasting

Thursday nights, 6-9pm. Throughout Winter. Fish Seafood Grill, Docklands, Ph 9640 0686. find out more

Windows on the Bay, Mordialloc. Ph 9580 2899. find out more

Restaurant Reviewer Draw

The winner of this month's draw - a $100 voucher for Livebait is "Bob Canham" who dined at Yum Cha Dragon 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)

5 Minutes with...

This month we spent 5 minutes with Chef "Michael Boc". Michael has recently taken the helm at the popular seafood restaurant Livebait as Head Chef.
Chef Michael shared his career highlights, inspirations and favourite indulgence (which was something quite unexpected)
Click here to read the interview

Dollar Saving Deals - Super Tuesday

50% OFF FOOD on TUESDAYSOrder a main + dessert at selected restaurants and have your total food bill split in half! Available Tuesdays lunch and dinner. Terms and conditions apply. Bookings are essential.

Search for a "Super Tuesday" venue :- CBD, Docklands, Port Melbourne, Mordialloc

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