Reviews by ClaireR

This review is for Bourne Bathroom And Kitchen Centre, Clifton Hill VIC

verified email - 28 Nov 2007

Wonderful store. The staff are great, and very knowledgable. We were looking at laundry sinks, and they're products are always good value, and they often have great specials. They also have a very good website, with lots of helpful information. www.bournebathrooms.com.au

This review is for Bunnings Warehouse, Preston VIC

verified email - 28 Nov 2007

As always, Good service at Bunnings, the staff are always helpful and professional, though it can sometimes be hard to find someone, especially at peak times, such as the weekends. The usual vast range of products are available.

This review is for Cookie, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 28 Nov 2007

Great location on Swanston Street, Cookie is a great place for cocktails. If you can get a seat on the balcony is nice to sit and watch the world go by. I've had a few of the bar snacks which are yummy, and they have an extensice cocktail list, all of which are good. the interior is fun and kistch. Overall a nice spot. Does get busy at the weekends though, and the crowd can be a bit young.

This review is for Los Amates, Fitzroy VIC

verified email - 28 Nov 2007

I love this restaurant, its one of my favourite in Melbourne. It has a great atmosphere, and is always busy. The interior is kitschy mexicana, and is really fun. The restaurant is run and owned by Mexican's, so the food is authentic, and absoloutely delicious. If you are not a fan of too much spice, they will cook your meal accordingly, everything is always wonderful. The service is friendly and professional, its always a pleasure to dine here. Highly reccommended.

Approximate cost: $20-25

This review is for Mexican Hacienda, Fairfield VIC

verified email - 28 Nov 2007

We went to the Mexican Hacienda on a Friday night, and it was very enjojable. The food is very nice, and they have a decent range of vegetarian options too which was good. We found the service friendly, but a little erratic. They were very busy though so we didn't mind. We also found that our meals were very slow to arrive, but again, they were extremely busy, and when the food did arrive, it was very good. Also there wasn't an amazing atmosphere. There didn't appear to be any music playing, and the restaurant interior could do with a bit of a makeover. Overall a nice evening, and would reccommend.

Approximate cost: $15-$20

This review is for Denn Restaurant, Northcote VIC

verified email - 26 Nov 2007

I've been to Denn a few times now, and everytime I've had a lovely evening. The actual restaurant is beautiful. Lots of dark wood and funky touches. The food comes highy reccommended, with gormet pizza's, pasta and tapas to choose from. And some lovely desserts. The staff are very friendly and professional, which for me, is extremely important and one of the deciding factors if I decide to re-visit a restaurant. Its also in a good location on Northcote High Street.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Cafe Qube, Fairfield VIC

verified email - 20 Nov 2007

I've recently moved to the area of Fairfield and am in the process of trying all the restaurants along Station street, I went here last week and took some family who were visiting from the UK, and we had a great time. Qube has nice atmosphere, and the food was great. We all had pasta dishes which were really fresh, and they have a great range of cakes for dessert. Everything is very good value, we had 3 main meals, 3 desserts, wine and coffees for around $130. I give a special mention to the staff here who were really friendly and helpful, and made the evening an enjoyable one. The only minus was on the day we visited, they had been execptionally busy and had run out of chicken, so a few of their dishes were unavailable.

Approximate cost: $15-20

This review is for Chapel Street Bazaar, Prahran VIC

verified email - 14 Nov 2007

I could happily spend a whole morning browsing the collectables and treasures at the Chapel Street Bazaar, ther prices are a little expensive, but there is so much stuff in one place, I always find something interesting that I have to have! the staff are helpful if you want to view something in a locked cabinet, and everything is well ordered and easy to browse. A wonderful aladdins cave!

This review is for Mag Nation, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 14 Nov 2007

I love Magnation, I often stop in when I'm in the city for a coffee, and to browse the magazines, especially the overseas gossip mags, and glossies. They have a HUGE range, and you can browse without obligation to buy. They often have cool promotions, like rolling a dice and if you get an even number you get your coffee for free! The staff are friendly and happy to help, and they have free wireless internet. Overall a great place that I reccommend a visit to.

This review is for The Butterfly Club, South Melbourne VIC

verified email - 14 Nov 2007

My all time favourite night spot in Melbourne. The butterfly club has to be seen to be believed. Its a cocktail lounge and caberet club, and full to the brim of the kookiest assortment of junk you can imagine. The caberet theatre always has fantastic shows and are great value. The staff are fantastic and friendly, and they serve amazing cocktails. Well worth the trek to South Melbourne for a night out thats a little different. Pre-book your tickets to a show online, as the theatre is very small and sell's out fast.

Approximate cost: $20-$25 for a show