Reviews by LovingReviews

This review is for Michael's Fresh Fruit, Croydon Hills VIC

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

When I am in Melbourne I go out of my way to go to this grocer. The owners are a family and are such friendly, sweet and kind hearted people. They make you feel so welcome, without smothering you which some places can do and can be annoying!

The fruit and veg is always always fresh which is really important to me.

They also sell the most amazing yoghurt i've ever had!! Lots of different sauce flavors or just plain. They also have lots of nuts and snacks there too!

I highly recommend this fruit and veg shop - I am all about supporting local businesses, especially when the people are so great, they really deserve the support.

This review is for Panton Hill Hotel, Panton Hill VIC

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

I have been here a few times and I really really enjoy it. It's a cute and very cozy pub and it has a nice open fire which really adds to the warmth and comfort of the place.

Meals are fairly priced and it's nice both night and day!

This review is for Ballara Receptions, Eltham VIC

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

My sister got married here a year or so ago and it was so, sooo beautiful!!! The outdoor area is great for photo's and there's a lovely pond and grass all around with an undercover section which is all perfect for photo's - must say they all came out great!

Service was top notch and the food was SOOO GOOD! I had this lamb parcel pastry meal and I've dreamt about it since!!

I also had my high school formal here which was affordable for everyone and very spacey!

Room for a lot of tables and a space in the middle for a dance floor. Perfect place for a wedding or a formal and in a great and easy to find location in Eltham Main Road.

This review is for South African Shop, Templestowe VIC

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

First of all the owners here are such, such lovely people. Always smiling and very courteous.

The food here is all classic South African food and even though I am not personally south african, I love going here for the arrangement of spices and biscuits and meats!

You feel like you've had a little visit to south africa with the african art, alcoholic wines and drinks etc.

This review is for Eltham Glasshouse, Eltham VIC

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

The cool thing about this place is all the walls are glass (as per the name lol) but it is really beautiful and a really nice place to sit in.

They are open everyday and on each day I've been they've had great staff on which is always nice!

Prices are good and food is nice too, just a general nice place to go for lunch!

This review is for Artery, Hobart TAS

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

Ooo I was so excited to find this place, it's nice and roomy with lots and lots to browse!

I really wanted to buy a bit of everything which is what you want for an art shop. Loads of papers, writing and drawing materials which is great!

Prices I find are generally all the same for art shops.

The staff have always been very relaxed and friendly also, never had a problem here and always something to find for a new project!!

This review is for Warrandyte Bakery, Warrandyte VIC

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

Look I love all the food places in Warrandyte because first of all it's such a lovely suburb. Loads of tree's and greenery and of course the river is beautiful and a lovely walk.

The cafe is right on the river so you can start or finish a lovely walk with the bakery and there is a nice selection of foods in here. The building is so quaint I love the stone and the feel inside although it's a little squishy.

I wouldn't come here if you're in a rush though due to size and popularlity.

This review is for The Ridge Cafe Gallery, Eltham VIC

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

I was so happy to find this cafe because not only does it have GREAT coffee and food, but it has such a comfy and unique feel to the place!

One of things I just love about this cafe is they support local artwork, they display it on their walls with a price and even sometimes have art nights.

So their coffee is delicious and I am sorry to say I can only review two meals because my mother and I frequently go but always eat the same thing haha!
So I ALWAYS get the Greek Lamb Wrap which is just mouthwatering! It's a bit of a pricey $12 but it's big andit's Roast Lamb with herbed fetta and salad and some beautiful sauce I'm not sure what but it is just yum yum yum!
My mother being a vegetarian always has the salmon wrap which she also loves!
Each table is a different look and even material and in the back corner is a low couch set with toys for the kids!
Great place, lovely owners and I would love more people to try this place and support these guys!

This review is for Cold Rock, North Hobart TAS

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

Cold rock icecream is sooo fun and exciting and best of all yum!

You start by choosing your size - don't be fooled because you buy a bigger one thinking they're not big enough and the bigger one always ends up too much, especially if your going here after a meal!

So then you chose your ice cream flavour/s.

THEN you move to the other side and you pick any lollies or chocolates to have mixed in and they sort of cut-up the icecream with spatula's and cut up the chocolates or just fold through the marshmellows or lindt choccies or gummy bears or whatever you decide and it's all sort of "smooshed" in together lol! A very exciting decision!

But I will admit, not everything you chose to have blended in goes well, like nerd lollies are quite sour so they don't really go with a creamy icecream!
Also, it IS very expensive and although it's fun, I do think it is a bit overpriced... You pay for every addition to the icecream and even though it's yummy I do feel yes it is a bit much.

They also have milkshakes, coffee and pretzels and I would recommend trying this place for sure if you haven't and more as an every now and then treat, certainly not all the time for the cost.

Never had a problem with service.. well the kids can be a bit slow but they are kids and don't have the same values as adults do they? We got there in the end :)

This review is for Valhalla Icecream, Moonah TAS

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

Well I haven't been living in Tasmania long but WOAH is this the best icecream I have ever tasted!
My first experience was a vanilla I think icecream cake. It had frozen cream little bits all around it and the vanilla icecream had a creamy flavor to die for!! They also print edible toppings.
I also had a raspberry cake which was also delicious which is suprising because I don't normally like raspberries! It just had swirls through the vanilla and like both cakes it had this chocolate bits through it which were rich and sooo good!
So the vanilla is always amazing, I last bought english toffee which was really nice BUT I bought the chocolate fudge and really didn't like it it was quite plastic-ey but could have been maybe it was old? Unsure on that.
But the cakes are just so worth it, highly highly recommend for any occasion!!!
Pricey though!