Reviews by franm4

This review is for Vanilla Room, Hughesdale VIC

verified email - 04 Aug 2012

A lovely shop with some unique presents you may not find anywhere else. The service is very helpful and the window displays and in shop displays are always artistic. I have bought presents here for kids, friends and teachers and have always got something special.

This review is for Lobster Cave, Beaumaris VIC

verified email - 25 Jul 2012

The food is good, although quite a traditional menu. If you like seafood you will not be disappointed. Staff are very nice but also extremely skilled at upselling, all the little extras can add up to a very nice bill if you are not careful.

This review is for The Manningham Hotel, Bulleen VIC

verified email - 25 Jul 2012

We were here for a family do and had a lovely separate room. The staff were very friendly ad helpful and the kitchen coped well with a huge sudden onslaught of orders,got the majority of them out very fast to us. My chicken shwarma was a large serving and quite spicy hitch I liked with some nice salad, slough maybe a bit much purple onion for me. I didn't really need the chips but I still ate the whole lot anyway so was very full! I nearly dropped dead when I found out the price of two jugs of soft drink for the kids, but I clearly don't get out much because it is probably just a normal price these days. All in all a nice venue for a family occasion, filling food with large portions and seemed nice and fresh. Lovely staff.

This review is for Performance Bicycle, Lynbrook VIC

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

This little shop has a surprisingly large range of bicycles and accessories. It is located on North Rd which is very busy but you can park out the back. The owner is a keen cyclist so can give good advice and our repair was done quickly and efficiently. Worth a look if you are shopping around for a bicycle.

This review is for Sportsmart, Moorabbin VIC

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

This shop is the cheapest for sports equipment and clothing, believe me I have compared them all. They have an excellent range and our soccer club has a sponsorship program so we get a small discount which makes it even more worthwhile to visit. Great for those growing kids sports shoes and any gear you need for their chosen sport. Staff are busy but are always helpful and obliging when located and always pleasant at the front counter.

This review is for The Plastic Man, Huntingdale VIC

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

As the name suggests, this place is great for anything made of plastic! Most useful for storage items and plastic containers, lots of food containers, garden items and plenty of plastic. Yes, not great for the environment but a necessary evil sometimes. The prices are comparable to other places, probably slightly cheaper, but the range is excellent and you may just find some ing you need for your house that you can't find anywhere else.

This review is for Pink Lady Chocolates, Huntingdale VIC

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

This outlet shop in Huntingdale is great if you need something authentically Australian to give as a souvenir. They have Bilby and frog chocolates and their products are made here which is unusual these days! We should support these small Australian businesses which make quality products. I usually try to go here around Easter as their chocolates are a bit nicer than mass produced supermarket items ( some can be found in Big W)

This review is for Bombay Club Indian Restaurant, Ormond VIC

verified email - 15 Jul 2012

I was interested in going here as I had read reviews of this place in the Godd Food Guide and there are not so many Indian places mentioned plus it is in my local area. Being on busy North Rd is a bit tricky for parking at times, however we found the food excellent. The decor is quite elegant and the lighting subdued with very well-mannered service. The prices are a bit higher than your average Indian food but I do think it also better quality, so worth it. My partner has tried lots of Indian curries around the world and he raved about the one he ate, so give it a try!

This review is for Okey, Stopp And Taylor, Oakleigh VIC

verified email - 14 Jul 2012

These guys have done my tax return for many years and are always helpful and efficient. I have reliably got back on tax what is probably the maximum I could get and I have never had a problem with them.

This review is for Acland Cakes, St Kilda VIC

verified email - 14 Jul 2012

I must have gone on the wrong day as th both of our cakes were very stale and so expensive I couldn't believe it when she said how much. My friend's coffee was average, my herb tea very nice. The service was OK. Overall, unfortunately the hype is more than the reality for this Acland St cake shop.

Approximate cost: $30