Reviews by Bas69

This review is for Aria Restaurant, Sydney NSW

verified email - 21 Apr 2012

A Matt Moran signature restaurant with views directly of the Opera House. Food is modern Australian cuisine beautifully presented.
Food, is excellent i had a steak which was cooked to perfection my partner had a fish with crispy skin, it too was thought to be excellent. Atmosphere is very good. Service outstanding

Approximate cost: $39.00

This review is for Apex Locksmiths, Marrickville NSW

verified email - 21 Apr 2012

As chairman of the body corporate of a building in Waterloo, I can highly recommend Apex. We have used them for all our locks, security keys and they have always been professional, helpful and come out when needed. Great service for Eastern suburbs.

This review is for Lite n' Easy, Sydney NSW

verified email - 21 Apr 2012

I order only dinners, I'm afraid to say is this busy world I do occasionally eat frozen meals and these are by far the best quality out of all you can get if comparing to supermarket frozen types. Yes they cost a bit more, but I generally by 28 or so at a time so that brings the cost down to around $8.50. They have some good Vegetarian options also so we are both happy, you need the freezer space.

Approximate cost: $225.00

This review is for The Bank Hotel, Newtown NSW

verified email - 21 Apr 2012

Lovely hotel they keep doing mini returbishments so there's always something different to look at. But it's a great place on the weekend lunch to early evening. I can't say what it would be like after 7 pm as I don't dare stay there after that time. Food is good is up there with the best though if it's just the meal your after pay a little more and go to the Thai a little ways up the road it's the best.

Approximate cost: $17.00

This review is for Silverbean, Enmore NSW

verified email - 20 Apr 2012

Ive only been here for coffee but its very good, I have to go between stations/offices and we have one in Enmore and the staff love this place and it is good so I can recommend the coffee and the service.

Approximate cost: $4.20

This review is for Lion Corner Bar, Surry Hills NSW

verified email - 20 Apr 2012

This is my second luncheon choice in Surry Hills they have a good menu and its fresh but not much variation and im not as fussed with their coffee as some other surrounding cafes, but that really is a personal thing as I have a few collegues who think this is the nicest coffee here, so i recognise that it is really a matter of ones owns taste. this is a friendly and very nice cafe and the staff are always very cheerful.

Approximate cost: $8.00

This review is for Rufus Cafe, Surry Hills NSW

verified email - 20 Apr 2012

I have lunch here most work days as it is great, there are allot of cafes in the back streets of Surry Hills but this one is one of my Favourites.
Their Chef Jackson is brilliant and they do some great fresh sadwhiches on a huge range of breads, they have a very good daily special and the Pot Pies a home made and delicious. They are also open to making things not on their menu if they have timecand ingredients, I have the open melt with Bacon, Advocado, tomato and cheese on Turkish bread and its wonderful. If your in Surry Hills or work in the area I can highly recommend this cafe.
The staff are simply brilliant and always cheery and very helpful. They make brilliant chai and coffees.

Approximate cost: $8.00

This review is for Astino's Cafe Restaurant, Newtown NSW

verified email - 20 Apr 2012

This is a handy cafe in the Heart of Newtown, that has very good coffee, and great food, they will make things off menu or of course of the menu, so its good if you feel like something different. So if they have the ingredients they will try for you.
I love there pancakes with the freshly sliced fruit and maple syrup, I add bacon and its a treat. The guys behind the bar are very nice and do know their regulars, but the wait staff change a bit so its like you have to tell them everything again, but thats Ok they are all interesting as they come from different places, from around the world. Look this is not sheik, I wouldnt say its even Newtown trendy, but it good Honest food and excellent sized portions. The full wall Mural is fun to look at if womo had photo attachment I would attach a photo of the wall and there coffees, they are art too.
At time of our last visit Sunday 6th we had all had a bad nights sleep, maybe due to the Super Moon, which is when the moon is closest to the Earth.
I Can highly recommend.

Approximate cost: $12.00 to $18.00

This review is for Park Cafe, Alexandria NSW

verified email - 20 Apr 2012

This is a lovely cafe with a good and varied menu and plenty of vegetarian options also if that's your thing. The coffee is always good, the service is attentive and pleasant, they are in a very quite and peacful location overllooking the very lovel Alexandria Park so its a nice place to sit for Brunch, lunch or even Dinner, as the cafe converts to quite a stylish eatery at night Thursday to Saturdays with table clothes and candles and a very fresh and lovely menu. I enjoy this cafe and always have and do. I highly recommend if your in Alexandria on a Shopping trip at the outlets that you come around the corner into Power avenue and look this cafe up.

Approximate cost: $18.00

This review is for Urban Bites, Newtown NSW

verified email - 20 Apr 2012

We enjoy a brunch here and even the occasional casual dinner, and a lunch or two. When Cecily is on you know your in for a good time, she is a hoot!

The service is standoffish and effecient, but in no way bad, Matt is a star and I havnt seen him for a few weeks as he wasnt rostered on when I went in, but when we do catch up he will say " I missed you" which is so sweet, he remembers his customers and their favourite coffee and that is very good. Matt is also the Manager now so it is the very best thing that could have ever happened, he is stylish, smart and has a charm which is pleasantly unnerving, I love his character, and it reflects in the whole cafe.

The food is very good and drink service whilst not overally extensive it has everything you would expect in a Cafe in Newtown. They have a good selection of $5.00 drinks not top shelf but it does the job.one might find the wine list a let down when you want to have a drink with dinner as the choices are limited, but BYO is also available, But overall it is great food, very Smart service, and good vibe overall, its always busy so that says something.

Thanks Matt for making Urban Bites special.

Approximate cost: $12 - 24