I have bought countless handbags from here and always complimented on them. I love that you can get unique pieces from here whether it's bags, jewellery or scarves. The customer service assistants are lovely too and ready to help if needed.

Approximate cost: $60.00

Often come here with friends for dinner and usually get one of the banquets. The food is always delicious and authentic. One of the best Indian restaurants in the area and highly recommended.

Approximate cost: $30.00

Nice bakery with quality products on offer. Lovely gourmet pies and coffee for lunch served with a smile. Great range of bread products and cakes too. A little pricey but always delicious.

Approximate cost: $10.00

Lovely little bookshop to browse in that stocks second hand books as well as new. Customer service assistant was polite and friendly. Would not hesitate to come here again.

Approximate cost: $10.00

Beechworth bakery has got to be one of my favourite bakeries around. On my last visit I got some pies and desserts including a snicker doodle, beesting and lemon torte and they were all delicious. It's very busy at lunchtime but the service is always great and relatively fast.

Approximate cost: $22.00

This store stocks clothing labels that you would normally not come across in other retail shops. New stock for women and men is brought in weekly so I like to pop in regularly. The staff are friendly and helpful and hold regular sales throughout the year.

Approximate cost: $39.00

This is a new store in the neighborhood and stocks the cutest party supplies around. The shop assistant was polite and helpful with my queries. Will be back for more supplies next time!

Approximate cost: $17.00

This has to be one of my favourite Thai restaurants. The ambience and decor is lovely and the meals are tasty and authentic. On most occasions I will order the green curry chicken but I've also tried the pad Thai and mussaman curry all which have been exceptional.

Approximate cost: $20.00

Absolutely love the pizzas here. Been coming here for years as they use fresh ingredients and the pizzas are delicious. The staff are friendly and prices are reasonable too.

Approximate cost: $15.00

I use the Lort Smith as my back up option as I just want to avoid the city traffic otherwise this place is fantastic. The vets and nurses are caring and affectionate towards your pet and cost is cheaper than most vet clinics including discounts for pensioners/students.

Approximate cost: $40.00