Reviews by baybigurl

This review is for Growling Frog Restaurant, Yan Yean VIC

verified email - 09 Aug 2013

Finally went to this place after thinking about it for months. It was a Wednesday morning so it was nice and quiet. Looking over the green watching the golfers is always a nice experience and the prices are cheap! $16 for a meal and pot or about $12-$14 for a cooked lunch! Although we have not tried the lunches, the coffee was weak which was a shame, though i think the girl may have been just learning. I would go back again but order the coffee double shot. The only thing I was unimpressed with was the staff they were so stand-offish....it was like walking into a countrytown and your the outsider. No matter how much we tried to be friendly we got nothing. ON a brighter note the melting moment we had was delish! All up I think our two large coffees, baby cino and biscuit was like $12 we mentioned that she might not have charged us enough but were assured it was right! Will try and again!

This review is for Red Spice Road, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 02 Aug 2013

My colleagues rave this place however when we went I was not overly impressed. The food itself was tasty however it was lukewarm which is dissappointing. This place is not cheap either. What I found was the waiter we had was quite rude. To take advantage of the banquet everyone on the table must do it (understandable) however it was not made clear to us that to get the banquet dessert you had to decide at the beginning of the meal and i thinik the same applied. they would not retrospectively let us have the dessert banquet offer...pretty annoyed about that and the guy was not nice about telling us. The restaurant itself is huge and has dull lighting a funky feel to it. But the music was too loud especially combined with the millions of guests talking there as well....the toilets are almost in darkness which is pretty funny, i wouldn't like to drink too much wine and then try to negotiate them....i'm not a fan.

This review is for David Israel Master Photographer, Notting Hill VIC

verified email - 02 Aug 2013

David was lovely and friendly. He worked around our timetable which was good. His studio is lovely. We had our 6 week old baby photographed and david got some good shots. However I don't think his studio is as set up as other places for photographing babies...he didn't use any pillows or props to hold bubs up. Having said that our little one was quite tiny and small. Anyways I think David is very skilled and friendly. We only bought one photograph the offer (which was good value) we could have bought another bundle of photographs of one photo for $90 I believe it was but I couldn't justify it at the time however now I wished I'd gotten one more! lol! He did post them out to us which was ever so convenient!!! We did pay for the postage mind you but still a good service. We got the normal type of pressure you get to buy from David however unlike other photographers he didn't say he was DELETING the photos which is such a ploy to get you to buy!

This review is for Laurimar Fruit Basket, Doreen VIC

verified email - 28 Jul 2013

Have been here a few times for the odd thing, however I usually just go for the supermarket because it's more convenient. Today I thought I would go here today before the supermarket shop but found the pumpkin I bought to be pale and flavourless (it was cheap though). Looked at the grapes but i could see some rotten ones had been plucked off the bunches so i avoided them. The leek I bought was woody (but again it was cheap and i don't know whether leeks are at their peak at the moment) Shame, I like to support local businesses....but it has failed to impress me unfortunately...i know it's competing with a supermarket..

This review is for Fancy Fillings, Greensborough VIC

verified email - 26 Jul 2013

This place as the name would suggest specialises in sandwiches, however I have not partaken of these as they are quite pricy. The service here is not very fast, as the ladies are making up sandwiches to order this does take time and everytime i go here i have to wait a considerable length of time, however i do so because I just LOVE their frozen vanilla yoghurt, it's only about $1 or $1.50 per cup/cone (small) when they are having a promotion it's $1 and it's just so creamy and not too sweet...amazing with freshly cut strawberries if you want to go all out...i've been having these for years from this place....have a try - it's worth it, you won't look back

This review is for Butleigh Wootton, Kew VIC

verified email - 26 Jul 2013

I had my wedding here because I just loved the grounds and the STAIRCASE!!! But my advice is to have it during the day to take advantage of the gardens. There is parking on the property and some on the street. The staff were very helpful and I was rapt that i had the whole place to myself! Perfect for small weddings (about 80) fills the room nicely. It felt very regal...loved it. The upstairs bridal suites were perfect to have some time out from the hectic day.

This review is for Cafe Rojo, Docklands VIC

verified email - 26 Jul 2013

Have had these guys salads for lunch with my dad a few times...they are about $8.00 (from memory) for a small but that is more than plenty for lunch. Good quality and always fresh. Nice to have a salad option here. It is in the foodcourt adjacent to the station...a busy food court and the seats are a bit grubby...but it's good enough.

This review is for Delicut Deli, Briar Hill VIC

verified email - 26 Jul 2013

This place stocks Ben and Jerry's icecream lots of lovely biscuits. They also stock different italian breads and dips...worth a look. I can't comment however on their deli meats

This review is for Party's A Go, Eltham VIC

verified email - 26 Jul 2013

This place has everything! It is huge, banners, table decorations, party favours and disposal party gear in every colour and of course balloons and costumes. It's fun just to come here and browse but i came here for my girlfriend's baby shower decorations and it was great to see such a great variety.

This review is for Rocket Fast & Fresh, Heidelberg VIC

verified email - 26 Jul 2013

Had a coffee here with my folks and sat in the rear outdoor seating - it's handy having the outside seating right near Leos supermarket to pull up the pram and have a strong hot coffee. We came in the winter when it was raining a bit but the umbrellas kept the rain off. It's nice and close the carparking and public toilets which is so handy. I would return again.