Cockatoo Club News Letter No 2 October 2007

Thankyou

We have now come through a very cold winter and with daylight savings approaching and summer just around the corner it is time to have fun on the Wonee with us. At the Thai Peninsular Restaurant “it’s all about you”. We aim to ensure that your experience with us is one that you can share with your friends and we would appreciate any feedback you wish to give us.

The Team

Most of our team live and study in the City.  They are always willing to please the customer and are thirsty to learn English and more of our customs and the Australian way of life.

Mimie , The Manager is often found making birds and turtles for the kids.  She and her origami skills are proving very popular.

Spike , the home delivery driver, also backs up as the local magician on Friday and Saturday nights is currently in Bali for the 5^th Anniversary of his son’s death in the Bali Bombing. In the meantime Rick has joined the team and is well know to many of the locals and will be operating as the delivery person not only to your home by car, but he is happy to deliver by boat if you are on the Wonee.

Balloon , he’s the big man, is the Head Chef supported by an experienced team of chefs.  He has a passion for extraordinary culinary dishes including pastries, a course which he is studying.

I, Harry, the owner   am enjoying meeting the customers and having discussions on all aspects of business. With over 20 years in the franchising sector I am happy to discuss all forms of business growth.

Please say hello to all the team when you are next in as you will find they will go out of their way to ensure you are happy with your visit to us.

Upcoming events

·        Melbourne Cup –Tuesday 6^th November. LUNCH  12.30PM. Many $9.95 specials to choose from as well as our normal selections and promotions of a few extra delights. See menu on the day.

Ladies will receive a complimentary glass of champagne.

COCKTAILS:

Phar Lap Dancer, Tsunami Mudslide, Pink Cockatoo, Wonee Margarita  $10.90                                                 

Lucky Door Prizes, Meet Dave the “Bag Man”, Prize for best hat

Cup Sweep: $2 and $1 sweeps available.

Bookings are essential- see our staff now

·   Cooking classes – Tuesday & Wednesday evenings in November starting on the 13^th & 14^th.

The art of making a good Thai meal is in the preparation of the ingredients and the special sauces that accompanies a meal. 

LOCATION  Thai Peninsular Restaurant  TIME  7.00pm to 8.30pm  MAXIMUM No 30 people per session  COURSE AND PRODUCTS Preparation of vegetables and sauces and fruit carving

DISHES COVERED

                                          1.Tom Yum Goong

                                          2.Som Tum Salad

                                          3.BBQ Octopus

                                          4.Thai Fried Rice

                                          5.Yum Nua (Beef Salad)

                                          6. Fruit Carving

COST  A token cost of $25.00 per head will cover ingredients and a complimentary drink.

Copy of recipes will be provided.                                               

Bookings are essential- see our staff now

·         Loi Katong –  Sunday 25^th November 07 Thai spiritual cleansing ceremony.  “Loi” means to float. “Katong” means a Lotus shaped vessel made of banana leaves.  The Katong usually holds a candle. In Thailand the festival takes place in late November on a full moon when the river is high.

Thai people believe the festival offers thanks to the Goddess of water.  The candles are lit and a wish is made as the Katong is launched in canals, rivers or small ponds.

It is believed that the Katong can carry away bad luck.  It is the time to start the “coming new year” with hope and good health. 

During this special evening you will be invited to make a wish on the Wonee.

TIME  7.00PM,   DINNER  Normal menu plus extra special meals,  GIFT  Each table will receive a Katong.  Adults will receive a gift. COST Normal menu prices        

             Bookings are essential- see our staff now

·         Christmas Parties.  Many guests are already booking lunch and dinners.  Please talk to us about this asap to ensure you and your group don’t miss out.

·         We are considering opening on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, only if we obtain sufficient bookings. Please let us know if you want to make a booking.

·         New Years Eve – owing to a number of enquiries we will hold a special New Years Eve Party in the restaurant.  Again details of this will be notified shortly.  Please indicate to us if you would like to part of this evening.  It will be a set price cocktail party with dance music.

·         Song Kran  -  Thai New Year, April 2008. This is the Thai water ceremony to cleanse the soul and bring prosperity for the next year.  More details later.

Kim Harris from Ikon Design Concepts has set up our new website www.thaipeninsular.com.au. She is marvellous and can be contacted on 0414 780 664 or kim@ikondesigns.com.au should you need any graphic or website design services.

AWESOME LUNCHES – The feedback from our many customers about our $9.95 lunches on Thursday – Sunday sipping a wine with the sun pouring in our restaurant and gazing at the view is “this is the best place and best kept secret in the shire”. See you there!

Talk to you soon and look forward to your feedback.

Harry, Paula and the Team.