I organized this tour (and participated!) for a group of international students just before Christmas 08. Because we had a large group we were able to organize our own tour, but she runs several regular tours on Fridays and Saturdays that individuals can join. We got to the meeting point (Laurent) and Susie soon met us there--on time for our 1 1/2 hour tour. We started with a drink (hot chocolate anyone?), a talk about chocolate and a tasting of different types of chocolate. We then moved on to Haighs for some more tasting/shopping and from there finished at Koko Black where we had a brief talk from their chocolatier (I believe she was from Holland). Basically, if you like chocolate, you'll LOVE this tour!

Approximate cost: $35

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Dr. Ly. I have had a very difficult pregnancy, high risk in most things, but he has helped me through it all. He is very friendly and personable, and doesn't rush you at all. If you have questions, he will take the time to answer them. All of the medical people I have come in contact with all have a high regard for Dr. Ly and I trust him completely. I have also heard he has good experience with high risk.

Approximate cost: $Approx $3500 (before medicare rebate)

Being American, Halloween is an important time of year. We went here to find costumes for a Halloween party. I went as Cleopatra and my husband went as Mozart. We really loved how we looked and will definitely use them again this year.

Approximate cost: $70

Overall, we got fish and chips but weren't quite as happy with the quality or the service. We tried calling beforehand, but no one answered so we had to go there and wait. The food was ok, but nothing to write home about.

Just a standard fish and chipery, with typical meals and combos. Not bad in a pinch. We like to get the combos for couples, but it really is a LOT of food for us, so we usually have to toss some of the chips away. Not a problem there though!

We've ordered out pizza from here and generally speaking, it's good. Some of the combinations are a bit strange (one of the sauces is too sweet for me--I forget which pizza it was). But overall, if you don't want to cook and you're hungry for pizza, then Valentino's is a good solution.

I've gotten my hair highlighed and cut several times and have never been disappointed. The cost is decent compared to other places, but I have always been happy with the results.

Approximate cost: $125

I've gotten my nails done there quite often, but stopped a few months ago due to being pregnant. For manicures and pedicures I got the Biosculpt gel which was so much better than acrylic or other gels that I've had done before. They last for a much longer time and rarely if ever break.

We love going to this cafe for a coffee or once in a while a Sunday Brunch. The prices are high for what you get, but the location and views are prime.

Approximate cost: $10

My husband and I have frequently ordered out from here and have 9 time out of 10 been thoroughly satisfied with the taste and quality of the food. The owner is a nice man from India and looks like he has a hand in the recipes, probably from home.

Approximate cost: $15