Reviews by mazw1

This review is for Baveras Brasserie, Geelong VIC

verified email - 15 Aug 2012

A friend recommended this place to me and I'm glad that we went!

Service was friendly and really looked after us throughout the night. Bonus points for seating us by the window - great view over the water!

Food is simply amazing! For starters We had the seared bug tails on squid ink linguini and scallops with a spicy Asian salad - I'm salivating just thinking about it again :) we both had the Whiting for mains - a really good take on the classic fish and chips.

Be sure to check out the menu on their website.

Will definitely come back here when we are down this way again :)

Approximate cost: $30 - $38

This review is for Cafe Teena, Niddrie VIC

verified email - 15 Aug 2012

Great little intimate cafe, my favorite on one Keillor Rd

Always great for a coffee and a bite to eat. They have a fantastic breakfast menu and even better lunch menu. I highly recommend the calamari salad and if your feeling something more filling definitely try their chicken Parma!

Service is great and I've always been greeted with a smile. The place is small so really only good to catch up with one to four friends but don't let this deter you.

Overall I've always been happy with my dining experience here

This review is for Hollywood Nails, Maribyrnong VIC

verified email - 14 Aug 2012

Sadly I can not recommend this nail salon :(

I got a shellac manicure done here recently and it was possibly the worst nail job I've paid for.

After asking for a french shellac they said that they don't do it so I opted for a color. The manicure was really rushed and after inspecting my nails closely after leaving the store it wasn't quality work.

When I've had shellac in the past in lasted 2-3 weeks. The shellac I got at Hollywood nails only lasted 5 days before it started peeling and chipping.

Needless to say it was very disappointing and I won't be going back

This review is for The Corner Shop, Yarraville VIC

verified email - 14 Aug 2012

I love this place!!

The coffee is really good, the service is friendly and helpful, and the food is definitely some of the best cafe food i've had in Melbourne.

My favourite menu items would be the baked eggs and also the sweet black rice pudding with yoghurt - both of which are on their breakfast menu and whenever i go there i can never decide which one i want... so i get both :)

This review is for Hu Tong Dumpling Bar, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 14 Aug 2012

By far one of the best dumplings in Melbourne! Like many of the reviews here i would definitely recommend the xiao long bao. I always get this just as an entree and as soon as i start digging into them i regret not just having this as my entire meal and i am often tempted to order more! Although having said that the rest of the menu is also too good to resist sampling.

Definitely recommend booking in advance (even for week nights) as walk-ins usually have to either wait a long time or get turned away.

This review is for Ludlow Bar & DIning Room, Southbank VIC

verified email - 14 Aug 2012

One of my favourite places to hang out on South Bank. Really nice and relaxed atmosphere. Great place to catch up for a coffee or a few drinks. I found the food delicious. One of the first times i went here i had the pork belly salad but unfortunately for some reason they took this off the menu :( if they read this review: please bring it back!! it was DELICIOUS!!!

They also have a nice selection of cocktails and drinks. My mate ordered a bloody mary with a few alterations and they made it exactly to her liking with extra tabasco.

Would definitely come back again and again

This review is for World Restaurant & Bar, Southbank VIC

verified email - 14 Aug 2012

Great atmosphere and a cool place to hang out with mates for a few drinks. It has a great social atmosphere and very much suited to an after-work crowd. I've also eaten here a couple of times and some of the menu items can unfortunately be hit and miss.

This review is for Yim Yam Thai Laos Restaurant, Ascot Vale VIC

verified email - 14 Aug 2012

Delicious food! Great Service! Reasonably priced! Nice vintage décor and lovely ambience : )
Thought I'd try this place out and will definitely come here again. I had the crispy pork with Chinese broccoli stir fry and coconut rice – DELICIOUS! My mate had the pad-thai with chicken and prawn and said it was one of the best pad-thai's she's had.
They have other restaurants around Melbourne (that also receive great reviews) so I'm glad that there is one nearby!
Took home a take-away menu so that I can keep sampling their yummy dishes.
They also let you split bills : )

Approximate cost: $15 - 20

This review is for Cookie, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 30 Jul 2012

Definitely my go-to place when i want a good cocktail in Melbourne :) I usually make a b-line to the back bar as it's away from the main area, less crowded and can chat to your mates without yelling over the top of the crowd.

You can also enjoy a bit of a show while the friendly bar staff make the cocktails in front of you - they aim to please.

This review is for Platinum Communications, Airport West VIC

verified email - 30 Jul 2012

They have a great range of mobile phone accessories for all types of mobile phones. Their high-end iPhone 4 covers are pretty impressive. Great customer service – was greeted as soon as I started looking at their merchandise.

I went in to get a screen protector for my new iPhone which the staff member did for me on the spot. I received a 10% discount card that I used for that purchase and which I could keep for future purchases.

The only thing that I was a bit disappointed with was that the screen protector only lasted a couple of weeks as it started to bubble and peel off. I've never had that happen to my previous phones – not sure if it was the application or the screen protector was of lesser quality to what I have previously purchased. I asked them if I could get it replaced free of charge but unfortunately this product only had a 24hour warrantee on it.

Other than that I found them to have a good variety of goods and the staff were nice.