On a cold winter's week night (ie. when it's not busy) this is the best place to be in Melbourne. It's like your great-aunt's living room with an open fire, plush furnishings and a really, really cosy feel. They have a great range of cocktails (and other drinks of course) which aren't cheap but not excessively expensive either. On occasion I have even been on my own and just sat at the bar and haven't enjoyed it any less. A really, great place. Do yourself a favour and check it out (but not when it's busy).

I really love this place. I go all the time. It's always busy which is a good sign but can mean the service gets a bit slow sometimes. The only thing I have had there which I would not recommend is the soft-shell crab which is quite watery. Other than that I've been extremely happy with all my many meals. I'm generally a fairly healthy eater and when I can't be bothered cooking and want a cheap, healthy meal I head to New Wind for their $10 chicken noodle soup. I've never had soup which is so generous with the chicken. The vegetables are always very crisp and the broth is (usually) very well flavoured. A really good value feed...especially in this area.

Globe has been around for years and years. I stopped going because it got pretty ordinary but it has recently changed hands and things have improved out of sight. There's been a minor reno, great new menu, regular live music (which adds to the mood rather than overpowering it) and a good atmosphere. As for food, if I walk into a restaurant and see lamb shanks on the menu nothing else stands a chance. Last time I went to Globe they had lamb shanks on the menu (possibly as a special). They were among the best I've had. Other meals have been just as good. All in all, highly recommended. Can't comment on the coffee as I'm not a coffee drinker!

Got sick of the place I'd been going for years to get my hair cut as service wasn't great-haircut was a bit ordinary and I'd never been given any type of loyalty discount. Decided to try Manhor on a whim (that was 5 haircuts ago) and can't see myself going anywhere else now. They're nearly always pretty much on time, really good, friendly service, value for money and most importantly I am happier with my haircuts than I have been for many, many years. Didn't know I could look so good! I also find I can go longer between haircuts for some reason...something to do with the quality of the cut I suppose. My only criticism (which is very minor) is that it's been open a few years now and in some details (in terms of wear and tear) it shows.