Had to go get my toe nails cut and went for a pedicure! Phoned around in and Eva Beauty was one of the few near me open on that Monday 22/06. Pleasant phone manner, most helpful and I booked an appointment for the avro.

Approximate cost: $40

Family run business. Simple menu. Great value for money. Quick service. Free coffee while you wait. Can also purchase pizza dough to make your own at home (about $3,50/kg as of June 2009.)

Approximate cost: $8

Specialises in Lebanese sweets, with a great variety, especially Baklava. Its chefs come from Lebanon itself, so this is the real McCoy.Good coffee too. Ice cream counter also available. It owns a pizzeria next door.

Approximate cost: $8

Abdul that looks after the cart for his boss is a great and reliable worker. Pity he is often alone so he has little breaks and often works 7 days a week. Great customer service, knows his products and can affect most repairs on site. If he does not have a product, he can source it.

Approximate cost: $20

Always has great deals on sport shoes. Salesman that served me (James) had great knowledge of the products and stock levels. Also carries a good selection of sporting equipment and clothing.

Approximate cost: $170

Great variety of fresh fruit and veggies, carries convenient groceries, like milk, bread, pasta, etc, too. Has staff on the floor to assist. Prices are good. Look out for their specials like 1kg carrots at 99cents (27/06/09).

Approximate cost: $20

Great friendly staff, good selection of goods and great prices too. Has a constant turnover of things and now and again, keeps some grocery items, like tea and coffee too.

Approximate cost: $20

Owner was relatively friendly. Allowed one to browse and has a decent return policy when I inquired about returning an item in the event it was a wrong one.

Approximate cost: $10

Good coffee and cakes. Also great Lebanese sweets and other delicacies! I go there regularly. Clean and tidy. Only a pity they do not have a loyalty type card - you know, get 9 coffee stamps, get one free coffee.

Approximate cost: $5