Reviews by freespirit100

This review is for Nipa Hut, Mitcham VIC

verified email - 07 Jun 2012

A great takeaway place with very tasty food. Have had to wait a few times when I have placed an order by phone but nothing major. They ask how hot you want it which is pretty good. They take cards. Didn't know they delivered so will try this next time.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Mitcham Hotel, Mitcham VIC

verified email - 07 Jun 2012

The atmosphere is a bit lacking - it is basically a large open area but good if you have a large group or kids. Outside in summer is ok - except that even when food is been served there are smokers there. The food is ok although perhaps a bit expensive for the standard. They couldn't make a cranberry vodka when asked but ok for stock standard drinks.

Approximate cost: $20-30

This review is for Miss Polly, Mitcham VIC

verified email - 07 Jun 2012

I have been many times since the owners took over. The food is great and the service is fantastic. Not all the same coffees are available but there is a greater range of sweet items.

Approximate cost: $10-20

This review is for Le Pétanque, Red Hill VIC

verified email - 07 Jun 2012

The food is fantastic, fresh and new. The venue is great. We have been a number of times for lunch and dinner. If you arrive early for lunch expect the meal to take around 2 hours. The set menu gives you a taste of how great the food is but the serving is a bit small. The coffee was really not very good - bitter and weak. Due to the cost a good option for a special treat.

Approximate cost: $40 - 55 lunch

This review is for Kobe Jones, Docklands VIC

verified email - 14 May 2012

This was the third time I had been and the first time to their new premises located at North warf. The premises is not as good as their previous. It is split into two sections one for dinning and another for Teppanyaki. Gone is the lush interior to be replaced with a more bistro feel - and it was cold! The size of the meals seems to have decreased, but not the prices. I had a horrible warm cocktail. The food was very nice and with the entertainment card the value was fine. probably would only go there for a quick meal, rather than a full dinning experience as the atmosphere didn't encourage me to share a bottle of wine.

This review is for Koko Black, Carlton VIC

verified email - 14 May 2012

This is a great little place to go after a good dinner. They have an upstairs lounge type area with table service where you can choose from a selection of desserts - obviously most are chocolate based. The menu is seasonal so changes. The dessert was a bit expensive but I got the plate of selected bites and took home the ones I couldn't eat. A fantastic deal in the end.

Approximate cost: $10 - 16.00

This review is for Officeworks, Nunawading VIC

verified email - 25 Apr 2012

I have had many trips to this store and most of the time the service is very good. However, on the last 3 visits I have been less than impressed. In the first visit I wanted to buy a chair and a sales assistant went out the back to get one and after waiting for 20minutes I gave up. The next visit was to pick up plan printing and even though I could see it on the bench was told I needed to line up at the print counter for them to give it too me - I was in line for 30 minutes to be handed the printing and sent to the same counter where I originally asked for it. The last visit I again tried to buy an office chair - the time a stool. I chose one but no one could tell the price and they didn't seem to have any in stock.

This review is for Squires Loft, South Yarra VIC

verified email - 22 Apr 2012

Amazing steak and when compared to other steak houses in melbourne good value. We don't like the city one as much. Can be very busy and if you want a potato instead of chips and have a late booking you need to tell them. A good wine list also - a must to make e most of the night!

Approximate cost: $30 -50

This review is for Italy 1, Camberwell VIC

verified email - 22 Apr 2012

Have been here a number of times. The food is always good and with the entertainment card the price isn't too bad. However, the service is very variable. Sometimes you get another waiter who sees you are obviously waiting and steps in to assist. Otherwise you would be waiting all night. Dessert is I've priced even with the discount.

Approximate cost: $35-50

This review is for Sandton Hair Gallery, Warrandyte VIC

verified email - 22 Apr 2012

The first time I went here I was very happy but the second time was a different story. When I booked in I was clear about what I wanted and how much time I had. I also checked the price. However, when I had my appointment and said what I wanted the hairdresser suggested that something else would be more suitable. I stressed that with a baby I had little time to do my hair before leaving for work and wouldn't be able to blow dry.
I wasn't convinced with the suggested colour and I said that I didn't think it would look good on me. She said there was a photo but couldn't find it. I said I would be happy if there was a greater hair colour contrast such as red etc but as she was the professional would be guided. I was assured that it would be subtle. Once the colour was done there was a clear line 2/3 up my hair - not just the ends and not subtle. It was very yellow. I asked if a toner would be applied but it wasn't going to be. The hair dresser agreed that it was not as expected and I came back in the afternoon to have it adjusted. The hairdresser also adjusted my base colour to be lighter than previously and put a tint over the ends. After it was styled I agreed that I must relieved - but I still had my doubts. Then I was totally annoyed at the price which was twice what I had been told. The next day I washed it and a lot of the colour came out of the ends so it looks yellow again. The ends are like straw and even after two days of using leave in conditioners and treatments it has only got slightly better. I was even told I looked like I had bleached my hair at home and run out half way before getting dragged through a hedge backwards. It also took around 5 hours. All in all not a great color but cut seems ok after 2 washes.

Approximate cost: $220