I'm renovating my house at the moment and have had recent mixed experiences when seeking assistance at Bunnings in Ballarat. The first few times, the staff were excellent. They were patient and helpful; my partner and I didn't feel our questions were ever silly. They have pretty much everything we need which is good. Recently though, we asked someone to direct us to the shelves area and got sent to the wrong part and not helped any further. It was quite frustrating, considering how good the service has been in the past.

Jasmine Thai is cozy with amazing food. There is a great variety for those that like their food hot and spicy, and those that prefer to play it safe with a mild dish. They also cater for vegetarians and gluten free eaters. The staff are friendly. You can order take away as well as eat in. It is BYO any alcohol but no soft drink. No corkage. They do not have any alcoholic drinks on the menu. Loved it and have been already a few times.

Approximate cost: $20.00

The location os Sebastiaans is great, especially before or after a movie (theatre in the same street). We just went there for a snack, nachos and wedges. The wedges were good, the nachos were ok but the cheese wasn't melted. Sometimes those little things make or break the experience. I've been there a couple of times and its pretty good but not a standout.

Approximate cost: $17.00