I had my whole house recarpeted with Carpet Mart.

I got a fantastic deal and ended up getting end-roll prices for the lounge + dining for pure wool carpet, and put synthetic in the bedrooms (we were doing this on a budget and the floor space to be covered was huge). We matched colours fairly closely so it all looked quite good at the end. If the owner hadn't suggested the roll-end we'd have ended up with synthetic carpet the whole house through - which was nice enough but the wool carpet was a pleasure to walk on.

The carpet had to be joined in a couple of places and it was done very well - practically unnoticeable. We also had a couple of tricky spots with skirtings/doors and steps that were dealt with well.

The owners were very friendly and easy to talk to, and helped a lot with advice - even giving us help with part of the house where we weren't going to install carpet. They also put me onto overlocking, which I didn't know about before; basically rather than shelling out huge $$$ for a rug, you can pick up a cheap end-roll of carpet and then have the edges overlocked to turn it into a rug - whatever size you want, and it can be a fraction of the cost of a pre-made rug.

I highly recommend this family owned and run business and I will use them again if I need flooring solutions in the future.

Pavel and his wife, who own the business, were

Approximate cost: $2000.00

I've had a few noodle dishes from here and also tried their sushi. The sushi is good - not a huge range but their focus is on noodles. The Noodles dishes I've ordered include Singapore noodles and kway teow - both were excellent and the serving size is absolutely huge. One box is enough for two adults.

The noodle quality is good, it's cooked fresh for you and you generally don't have to wait too long. They always ask if you want chilli or not, which is great because i always forget to ask for no chilli. I always ask for no onions as well which is never a problem for them.

Service is quick and easy, they are always smiling in there. Generally easy to get a park close by, and you don't have to actually enter the mall, you can enter the store directly from outside.

Overall this is a good quality place that is refreshingly unique and un-franchised.

Approximate cost: $11.90

I have been here 7-8 times; it's never my choice to come here but alway's someone else's. At Cafe Bravo it's always fairly busy.

I'll start with the things I don't enjoy: you have to wait in line to order food, then go stand in another line to order drinks which you then ferry to the table yourself. The dishes are all quite pricey for a simple cafe where you have to do all your own service - I think these prices are what you'd expect in a full service restaraunt.

There's a lot of items on the menu and they all always come out nearly identical if you order something a couple visits in a row. It feels like factory food to me and I now just stick to ordering from the focaccias as the least offensive dishes. When it's packed it is ridiculously loud inside. I think I just prefer more intimate settings when doing the cafe/dining thing.

I've never noticed the service being fantastic, nor has it been really bad - just totally unremarkable. Staff don't seem to smile, they're just there going through the motions.

I think maybe I am missing something about the cafe - the only good points I can think of are that it's in a great location on the corner, central to many shops, and is an easy landmark to meet people at. Plus kudos to them for being around for a long time.

Approximate cost: $25.00

This review pertains to the cafe/restaraunt part of IKEA. I'd long ago resolved never to eat at IKEA following a brush with their $1 hot dog (with innovatively designed paper bun and particleboard filled sausage casing)...but my husband and I were in a rush and he convinced me to grab something from the restaraunt.

He ordered the horseb...I mean meatballs and I ordered the salmon. I know. Cue Jim Diamond's "Shoulda known better". It was my own fault.

So I was sick later that afternoon and all the next day. Fortunately for me my trips to the bathroom were made slightly more enjoyable due to the lovely swedish decor pieces in the bathroom.

I-I-I-I-I-I Shoulda Known Better....

Approximate cost: $7.90

I've made a couple of purchases via Mumgo. I bought bamboo blankets for bubs - all was ok, delivery took quite a while, perhaps 2 weeks, which I think is rather long for domestic post.

On another occasion I ordered a grobag for $35. As I had to pay capped shipping of $9, I ordered a couple of other small, cheap things (shoes and a tshirt) since I was ordering the grobag and paying postage anyway.

Around a week later I got an email to say the shoes & Tshirt were on their way - and around a week later they arrived. I then got an email from customer service saying that they actually didn't have the grobags in stock and that they'd refund me the grobag and prorata the delivery fee - and as a goodwill gesture they'd give me $5 in the checkout when I made my next purchase.

I personally would not be surprised if Mumgo advertised the grobag (which is a very popular item and retails for up to $80 in stores I think) as a bait item - i.e. they didn't have it in stock, or only had 1 or 2, and just put it up as the one big 'brand name' item on sale to attract buyers who might then go on to buy other items as well. One reason I wouldn't be surprised at this is because I had previously tried to put an item shown as 'available' in my shopping cart but when I tried to check out, I couldn't as I got a system message saying it had sold out in the meantime. So it appears they have a real time POS/stock monitoring system in place...that failed on this occasion? All my personal opinion based on my experiences...

Either way, it's my fault for justifying the other items on the basis of taking advantage of capped shipping as well as my forgetting that in today's world, caveat emptor is the only effective consumer protection out there. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is...

I don't plan to buy from there again.

I've used menulog to order home deliver take away food a few times now.

Menulog is very easy to use and every time I've used it, it's been a good experience, from ordering to delivery.

Unfortunately there's not such a wide range of cuisines/outlets - though that might just be a dearth of restaraunts in our area rather than a lack of options on Menulog.

One great thing about menulog is that some outlets use it to run a loyalty system; for example, order 5 times and the 6th meal is free. Menulog also occasionally send out special offers, for example, $5 off your next order.

This service would be fantastic if you'd just moved into an area and didn't know what delivery outlets were around.

It didn't quite rate a 4 star for value just because when you pay with credit card there is a surcharge, which for some reason just annoys me a little.

Approximate cost: $10.00

Excellent take-away place. Dora's used to be at the intersection of Woodville/Findon roads but has now moved a little - in the next stand of shops moving away from the QEH on Findon Rd.

The yiros' here are fantastic. Excellent taste, very generous filling and fresh yummy ingredients.

There is a great special - a chicken yiros + small chips + can of drink for $9.90 - that's the price of a falafel yiros alone in most food court yiros places...

There are a range of other greek dishes as well as yummy desserts like baklava.

The service is always good - unassuming and friendly. Definitely recommend and agree with previous reviewer - best in the west.

Approximate cost: $8.90

Before bubs arrived I was a member @ EFM Port Adelaide.

EFM is a great hybrid of a gym and a personal trainer, where there is a dedicated 'coach' who is there nearly every session. They get to know you and while they are not standing over you for your whole hour workout, they do get to know your goals and your fitness levels and push you!

Every day has a different program so you don't get bored. There's definitely less equipment than a standard "DIY" gym, but it's actually never an issue as the programs and coach keep attendees moving and there's hardly ever a wait for a machine.

Port Adelaide is a newer club and is run by Malcolm and Cathy. Malcolm is the fitness coach on deck and is a fantastic coach; he always pushes you but knows how to have a laugh and inject fun into a workout. Friday mornings for example is game morning, where the program involves a bit of fun such as a footy comp/golf/dominos/poker etc etc.

I would definitely recommend EFM Port Adelaide for anyone of any shape/size/fitness level. Malcolm is totally non-intimidating and the people who go to the gym are a great bunch of people - at EFM Pt Adel everyone knows each other's name.

I've been going to this Noodle Box for at least 5 years, maybe as long as 10, I'm not sure! A while!

The food is always good. There's a good range of noodle dishes on the menu, though every now again it will change - you can still order a favourite though, even if it isn't on the menu!

I have settled into a routine of Kway Teow or Nasi Goreng as favourites - the good thing about Noodle Box is that they don't skimp on the meat or vegetables. They are a bit pricier but that's the reason why. Wokinabox is cheaper, but they put nowhere near the same amount of meat/veg in their meals.

I believe the same owners have been here since day dot - or for years at least - and the service is always very smooth and easy.

There is a computerised kiosk where you can modify dishes or create your own, just use the kiosk then present the printed receipt to the cashier. Or you could just go retro and actually tell the cashier what you want ;)

Good location in the Target carpark - very easy to get a park close by. Maybe grab a noodle box and head to one of the parks out back of Target to picnic rather than sitting at the outdoor tables.

Reliable, consistent quality.

Approximate cost: $12.90

Discovered this place while waiting for my car to be cleaned nearby and it's become a lunchtime favourite.

The food here is incredible value. It's a typical take away shop menu, but every item I've tried (includes steak sandwich w the lot, hot dog w lot, chicken burger) has been absolutely stuffed with fillings and incredibly cheap. As an example the steak sandwich w lot is $6.50 and it's ridiculously piled with fillings including egg and I think beetroot from memory, and is just delicious. In other cafes you'd pay $9.50 without blinking and it'd be a sad little sandwich with minimal topping. I couldn't believe it the first time I ordered one - and it wasn't a fluke, I've had a couple since.

Not that I eat take away all the time mind!!!

The menu has a good range and all is very well priced. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have cakes etc as well.

The dine-in area is lovely, open, bright and clean. There's a couple of tables outside. There are magazines for you to flip through if you've got a bit of time.

The service is great - the only problem is that these guys are sooo popular, especially between 12-2, that there's often a queue just to order so sometimes it takes a while to get served. The quality and value speaks for itself though in that they're so busy.

Definitely check it out but not between 12 and 2 please, as I don't want to have to wait behind you in a queue!

Approximate cost: $6.50