Reviews by AlbyZara

This review is for The Landing Bar & Kitchen, Newcastle NSW

verified email - 22 Aug 2014

We were there on a Friday afternoon, they had a reasonable number of customers but I wouldn't have called it busy. The staff were attentive and helpful, the drinks and food were very reasonably priced, and the food was much tastier than I anticipated. I would happily return.

This review is for Switchfoot Pizza, Stockton NSW

verified email - 22 Jul 2014

We ordered on a Friday, thinking it would be a long wait, and were told 15 minutes. When we arrived our pizzas were ready, and although they were good they weren't great. The place was rather quiet inside, which was a bit sad, and although it was nicely fitted out I was happy enough to get take-away. I'd go back, as the menu options are creative and I'd like to try some of them, but I'm not going to rush back.

This review is for Stockton Bite Cafe, Stockton NSW

verified email - 22 Jul 2014

This is a nice little café next to the supermarket in Stockton. The décor is a bit dated and feels a little run-down, but the staff are genuinely lovely and the food is pretty good. It's perhaps a tad expensive for what you get, but you can see all the food being made on the premises, and I hope they stay open as Stockton doesn't have much by way of food places.

This review is for Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland NSW

verified email - 13 Jul 2014

We decided to have a visit on the spur of the moment. For a Sunday afternoon the cafe was quite busy. We got a couple of mains and a couple of drinks, and though the drinks came out promptly the food was very delayed. The drinks also came in those jars with handles, which I'm not a fan of. The food itself was quite nice, and reasonably priced.

The ratings above reflect the cafe. The Art Gallery and shop itself are nicely presented, and the entry to the gallery is free. The shop seems kind of expensive and isn't my taste, but is actually nicely done if that's your thing.

This review is for Blue Water Pizza, Warners Bay NSW

verified email - 30 Jun 2014

My wife and I took our infant daughter here, and the serving staff were lovely. They identified a convenient table for the pram, and were really helpful and accommodating. The restaurant decor is simple but stylish, and I really found it relaxing. The food itself was a bargain, with pasta, a pizza and two drinks for about $60, which is amazing. The pizza was a generous size, and reasonably tasty, but the pasta was a bit bland. I'd happily return to try out some of their other offerings.

This review is for The Source Cafe, Maryville NSW

verified email - 22 Jun 2014

Beautiful and very relaxing location, and a nice decor. We went for lunch, and the chips were very tasty though more sauce would have been nice. The menu looks very enticing, and although the food was good it wasn't amazing. The drinks were pretty good, and the staff are also very friendly.

This review is for The Vintage Golf Club, Rothbury NSW

verified email - 14 Jun 2014

We went for a meal for four here, and were happy with the level of service and quality of food. It was a quiet night, but the food came out at good intervals, and the drinks were of a good standard. My only comment would be that for the price you pay, I think they could have been a little more generous with condiments.

This review is for Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, Pokolbin NSW

verified email - 14 Jun 2014

I have put a middle result, as the quality of the food was unable to be guessed. When we arrived, the first thing we noticed was numerous signs setting seemingly endless rules. The free taste containers were empty, and the staff had no intention of filling them, which meant I didn't feel like purchasing what seemed very expensive chocolates. The staff also told people off for rather petty transgressions (that somehow escaped the signs) from across the store, instead of discreetly going up and politely explaining. Other Chocolate stores in the area do this much better, they should visit and learn.

This review is for Hunter Valley Cheese Company, Pokolbin NSW

verified email - 14 Jun 2014

We visited today, and it was quite quiet. The service staff were friendly and helpful. Some of the cheeses, pates and sauces were quite nice, but in the end we only bought a limited amount as it seemed quite expensive. The decor is OK, feels a bit dark

This review is for Australian Regional Food Store & Cafe, Pokolbin NSW

verified email - 14 Jun 2014

We like supporting smaller businesses, so we gave them a try. We only went for the cafe, and didn't have a chance to check out the wine tastings, so I can't comment on that. The decor inside both the tasting room and the cafe are excellent, and the ambience and outlook are wonderful. The service staff were lovely, and the drinks were also excellent. Unfortunately, the food wasn't up to standard; visually it was enticing, but all the food came out lukewarm and the taste was just average. I would recommend trying to yourself, but I wouldn't rush back.