BlueFire Newsletter Gold Coast QLD

Season's Greetings
From all the team at BlueFire Cruises and BlueFire Churrascaria Grill have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Shangri-La Name Change

Shangri-La Cruises will now be operating as BlueFire Cruises. Rest assured, the beloved Day Cruise to South Stradbroke Island will continue to run. The ‘spirit’ boat has been revived with a new paint job re branding the boat under the BlueFire banner. Changes will be made soon to the Shangri-La and BlueFire Cruises web sites.

BlueFire Cruises currently offer 2 cruise options; Day Cruise (to South Stradbroke Island) and Dinner Cruises. The vessels are also available for group bookings and private events. Web: www.bluefirecruises.com.au Ph: 5557 8888

Christmas Day Lunch 05

Have a stress free Christmas Day lunch with your family and friends by the water with BlueFire Cruises or BlueFire Churrascaria Grill.
Cost: Adults $89, Children Ages 4-12 $68 (Children 3 & under free)
Address: Marina Mirage, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Qld 4217
Lunch: Churrascaria Lunch, Appetizer, Dessert & Sides
BlueFire Cruises Ph: 5557 8888 BlueFire Churrascaria Grill Ph: 5557 8877
or Book Online Full payment required to secure booking
Limited seats left. Secure your booking now!

Valentine's Day Dinner

Valentine's Day Dinner - 14 Feb 06.
Treat your Valentine to a truly romantic dining experience on or by the water this Valentine's Day. Online Bookings are now open - get in early to avoid disappointment.
Gold Coast Locations
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill. Price: $169 pp. <More info>
• BlueFire Cruises. Price: $149 - $350 pp. <More info>
Melbourne Locations
• Rivers Valentines Day Dinner Cruise. Price: $149 - $350 pp. <More info>
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill. Price: $169 pp. <More info>
• Steakhouse BlueFire. Price: $149 pp. <More info>
• Fish Seafood Grill & Restaurant. Price: $149 pp. <More info>

Gold Coast December 05 Events

• Christmas Day Lunch
BlueFire Cruises and BlueFire Churrascaria Grill at Marina Mirage, Gold Coast

• New Years Eve
BlueFire NYE Dinner. $149 per person. at Marina Mirage Call 07 5557 8877
Surfers Paradise Fireworks. Head to Surfers Paradise beach to watch the action.

• Surfers Paradise Brass Band In Concert - 10 Dec 2-4 pm
The Gold Coast's Surfers Paradise Brass Band invites you to attend a blazin brass bonanza! Recent winners of the Nambour District Brass Band Competition your local musicians will be performing a variety of music including big band numbers and Christmas tunes. Albert Waterways Community Centre Cnr Sunshine & Hooker Blv, Mermaid Waters. Cost: Adult - $5, Child/Concession - $3, Family - $15. Mob: 0432 188 112

• Surfers Paradise Cycling Grand Prix 2005. 11 Dec 05 <web site>

• Beach Cinema - Surfers Paradise - 26 to 30 Dec 05
Australia's only outdoor beach cinema. This summer head to Surfers Paradise beach at sunset to enjoy a great ion of the latest movies under the stars. Don't forget to bring a blanket! <web site>

• Carols by the Broadwater
5-9pm, Sat 10 Dec. Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Pde, Main Beach Ph: 5591 3500

BlueFire Cruises - TV Ad

BlueFire Cruises has just finished production of its first television advertisement. You can download a copy of the ad at www.bluefirecruises.com.au.

Recipe: Plum Pudding

Ingredients:

Serves 8

500g butter
500g soft dark brown sugar
9 eggs, well beaten
150ml brandy
Pinch salt
500g currants
500g sultanas
250g raisins
250g citrus peel, finely chopped
110g almonds, chopped
250g fresh white breadcrumbs
250g plain flour
1 level teaspoon carbonate of soda
½ nutmeg, grated
1 level dessertspoon mixed spice
150ml brandy, to flame

Method

• Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.

• Cream the butter and sugar, gradually adding the eggs and brandy. Stir in the currents, sultanas, raisins, citrus peel and almonds. Add the breadcrumbs, sifted flour, soda, grated nutmeg and spice. Mix well.

• Soak a pudding cloth in water. Squeeze out the excess water and spread the cloth on the bench. Sprinkle liberally with flour. Put the pudding mixture in the centre of the cloth, draw up the sides and tie tightly. Make sure it is well sealed.

• Place the pudding in the boiling water and cook for six hours on the day it is made. Remove from the water and hang in a cool, dry place for three hours.

• On the day of serving, boil for three hours. Hang for 15-30 minutes, then remove the cloth and place the pudding on a serving platter.

• To flame the pudding, gently warm the brandy in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and light carefully with a match. Pour the flaming brandy over the pudding.

Celebrate with BlueFire

Is your Christmas Party / End of Year Event organised?
If not, you better be quick as there are limited dates available at our venues.
Contact us for an exciting Christmas event with a difference.

BlueFire Cruises: 5557 8888
BlueFire Churrascaria Grill at Marina Mirage: 5557 8877

Do a Good Deed from your Desk

Visit The Breast Cancer Site and simply click on the pink "Fund Free Mammograms" button to help fund free mammograms for women in need.

Gift Vouchers - In Time for Christmas

Buying the right gift for family and friends can be a challenge. Take the guess work out of your shopping list and stuff some stockings with BlueFire Gift Vouchers. Tell us how much you want to spend and for which location and we'll do the rest.
Simply call 5557 8888 during business hours.

New Years Eve Events 05/06
	With Christmas and New Years Eve so close together, new year celebrations often get done at the last minute. BlueFire has put together some great NYE options for you in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast - all you have to do is decide which event to attend.
Gold Coast New Years Eve Events • BlueFire Cruise Price is all inclusive of an "all you can eat" Churrascaria dinner carved at your table, entree, sides, dessert and a pre dinner drink. Travel along Gold Coast's waterways then view the spectacular fireworks display. Date: Dec 31st 2005. Cruise time: Boarding 7.30 pm. Departing from Marina Mirage Gold Coast 8.00 pm. Concludes approx 1 am. Price: $149 pp Bookings: 5557 8899 • BlueFire Churrascaria Grill Waterfront Restaurant at Marina Mirage. Includes an "all you can eat" Churrascaria dinner carved at your table, entree, sides, dessert, pre dinner drink and entertainment. Prime view of Gold Coast's fireworks display. Date: 31st Dec 05. Time: 7.30 pm - 1 am. Price: $149 pp Bookings: 5557 8877 Melbourne New Years Eve Events • Rivers NYE Dinner Cruise Includes 3 courses served to your table, pre dinner drink, and entertainment. Prime view of Docklands spectacular fireworks display. Departing on the grand Voyager at 8.00 pm. Boat will return to the pier at 12.30 am and guests can remain onboard until 1 am. Price: $149 pp Bookings: (03) 9686 8668 • BlueFire Churrascaria Grill Waterfront Restaurant at Docklands. Includes an "all you can eat" Churrascaria dinner carved at your table, entree, sides, dessert, pre dinner drink and entertainment. Prime location to view Docklands spectacular fireworks display. Date: 31st Dec 05. Time: 7.30 pm - 1 am. Price: $149 pp Bookings: (03) 9670 8008 *All New Years events are at a set price and must be pre paid

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BlueFire's 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.