Reviews by Garfish

This review is for Adore Tea Australia, Nicholls ACT

verified email - 23 Feb 2012

There's a lot to like about Adore but the best thinh is the jazz on Sundays. If it's cold outside they'll even give you matching blankets! There's a HUGE array of teas, all beautifully served in perfect china, though absolutely no coffee - I sort of get why, but sometimes you just really want one. There are good cakes etc, but almost nothing savoury - I'm diabetic, so that's a problem. But it is a lovely spot, especially if you get the right band for the atmosphere (look for FAQ, leisa Keen or the Fedoras; avoid kooky fandango or word made flesh!)

This review is for Curtin Milk Bar And Pizza, Curtin ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

Decent pizzas, but terrible coffee. Friendly place, and a true old-fashioned milk bar, which is a nice thing to find.

This review is for Beess & Co Cafe, Yarralumla ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

Food is excellent here, and the coffee is pretty good too. In summer it's lovely to sit outside, but inside can be very crowded and the tables are too small for two people to eat comfortably, really. Service tends to be a bit grumpy, but I think it's improving. Best to ring and book ahead, as you're unlikly to get a table otherwise at lunch times or on Saturdays.

This review is for Pistachios, Torrens ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

Really wonderful food, but service was not great. At first I asked for a cocktail and was told "no" even though I could see the ingredients (and therre are only two) behind the bar - i think the waitress didn't want to admit she didn't know what it was. Then she wouldn't give us food menus until we had ordered wine, even though we said we'd like to choose our meals first. So service was a bit odd. But the food was some of the best I've had, and I'll definitely go back for that.

Approximate cost: $29

This review is for Autoco, Phillip ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

These guys have been great. I've had three bingles in the last couple of years - none were my fault -in two my car was damaged while legally parked and empty - and I've started taking it there for services too. Lovely guys, excellent results, and I can always get a rental at a very reasonable rate. I also like the waiting area. My new favourite.

This review is for Move Happy, Deakin ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

Decent physiotherapy, but the service can be pretty grumpy, which makes it tough to relax! They have HiCaps, which is always helpful.

This review is for EQ Cafe & Lounge, Deakin ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

This place is a class act and a welcome addition. Great coffee and good food - also a really useful place to have meetings, provided you can get them to turn the doof doof down. It also has an ATM and you can buy the papers too. Recommended.

This review is for Crossfit 2600, Deakin ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

I liked Crossfit and enjoyed my PT sessions for several months but ultimate moved on for a number of reasons. Mainly it was tgat you share the gym with a lot of other people, including some large groups who are not very respectful of the personal space of people doing one on one training. For $80 per hour I think I should get some access to equipment and floorspace etc. Also, Crossfit doesn't use conventional gym equipment except for rowing machines - instead it uses things like broomsticks, ropes and kettle bells. There isn't much focus on stretching before or aftervteaining and I foung myself with a string of minor but annoying injuries. And they are fairly evangelical about the Paleo diet, which my dietician says is hokum. However, when I got to train in a reasonably empty gym, I quite enjoyed Crossfit, and could still return.

This review is for Elyssium Beauty Salon, Yarralumla ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

Love the service here -care, quality and attention to detail. And friendly engaging people. I always feel happy after a visit here! Very hygienic and understanding of personal issues, too. Highly recommended.

This review is for Emperors Court Chinese Resturant, Yarralumla ACT

verified email - 22 Feb 2012

This is a good standard Chinesebrestaurant, pretty reliable, with average prices. On a busy night they tend to serve significantly smaller portions, but usually it's good value. The delivery service is pretty good for an extra $3.