Reviews by nickya

This review is for Elio's Osteria Restaurant, Carina Heights QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

Fabulous eat in setting. This really adds to the dining experience. We always make a point to eat here. Staff are friendly and food is delicious. Only a short wait to time before meals come out - this is more than reasonable given everything is made to order.
Everything on the menu is wonderfulbut the stand out item for me is the cheesy garlic bread. I could eat this alone for dinner and have it every day of the week and never get tired of it. (super super cheesy - I have nearly choked on the cheese before, but this was more to do with me scoffing it done than anything else).
Haven't been there for a while - need to go back soon.

This review is for Pizza Lane, Underwood QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

Beautiful gourmet pizzas. Absolute favourite is Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza and the calzones. All made fresh to order and at reasonable prices.
Lovely staff and warm inviting atmosphere if eating in. In the complex with Nandos - I would rather Pizza Lane any day!

This review is for Art Shed, West End QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

Wow - I so suprised by what I found in this little gem. They have everything and more that you or the kids would ever want for an art project. A great place to pick up kids birthday presents. They stock all the major art brands and you could spend hours just browsing around (so you have been warned - don't be in a rush to go somewhere else).
Staff are super friendly and very knowledgable about their range and uses of the products. I always leave very inspired....

This review is for Newsxpress, Gumdale QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

I have only gone into this shop once and was a bit disappointed. I was looking for coloured paper for my sons school project (not cardboard) and the staff were quite stand offish and not really interested to help me. I asked for assistance and was told they didn't have any - which I would assume they DID actually have in stock???!!!
Not the closest newsagent to me, so luckily I don't NEED to go there again...

This review is for Sizzler, Carindale QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

A firm favourite for our family. The staff have come to know us and always greet the kids. They are happy to seat us at "our table" - my kids love the large circle table and always ask can we sit there and they are always to oblige.
They give us extra cheesy toast, so the staff get extra points from us for that. (They know us so well that we don't need to ask anymore, they just continue to bring it out for us when they see we have finished our plates of bread.)
With kids who have BIG appetites, this is great value for money for us. We don't eat any meals, just have the salad bar and drinks. Our kids always choose to go to Sizzler for their birthdays - showing how much they love it!!
I have 2 daugthers who are VERy tall and mature looking for their age and we are always nervous that we will be charged adult rates for them, but the staff are understanding and only charge their ages. (we have started to carry a copy of their class photos as proof of their young age). Don't think we will need it a Sizzler unless staff changes.
Fav food from the salad bar - seafood salad!!! Yummy.
Also a great place for Sunday breakfast - all you can eat - fabulous value.

This review is for Jackpot Noodles, West End QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

With all the differnt foods on offer in West End, I love Jackpot Noodles. Staff try to be friendly (but could be a cultural thing that they are little reserved). My favourites are the vegetarian friend rice and Chinese vegetables (can't remember exactly what it is called on the menu but it's just a nice selection of veges in a tasty chinese sauce. I made my hubby take me every week during my pregnancy as I would crave their food. I also like their seafood dishes (I don't eat any of hte meat dishes so can't comment on them).
Food comes out nice and hot and freshly make. Not a long wait time and great prices. I always leave feeling like I have eaten toooo much, but haven't paid a fortune - always a bonus.

This review is for Country Butcher, Sunnybank Hills QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

I love this business - its a family run business and they really care out building the business and satisfying their customers. They have a motto on the wall which is something like "If you're not happy with your meat, let us know, our reputation is at steak".... or something like that.
The staff are ALWAYS cheerful and friendly. For the bulk of my meat shopping, I will only use this butcher (although I do use other butchers for specialty products not available here eg. The Country Butcher do not make kufta, although they iwll make it if requested, but its not as good as from a Lebanese butcher).
Fav product is the lean mince with virtually zero fat in it and also the "Lovely Legs" chicken drumsticks. They used to make gorgeous chicken snitzels but I haven't seen them for a while - perhaps I should ask for some. (I'm sure they'd make some on request).
Just this week, I requested that the meat be diced to my liking and bagged in kilo bags - they were more than happy to do this for me.

This review is for Burstall Ave News, Belmont QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

Great little shop, stocking all the usual newspapers and magazines but they also have a lovely range of gifts that have saved me on a number of occassions for the unexpected birthday party (for littles and adults).
Staff are just lovely and if they see you walking past their shop, they will always call out hello.
I also use this shop for my new year school books order - I find them cheaper than getting the books through the school. I just have to give them the book list and they arrange everything and let me know it's ready to go. With 5 school aged kids this saves me money and time (better than me rummaging through Officeworks to save money).

This review is for ABSOE, West End QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

I have been to Absoe for both business and personal purchases and have always found what I needed at a great price. I usually purchase second hand products from here and they have been in excellent condition and have lasted me for ages - why buy new when you can buy second hand and save the difference.
The staff have always seemed very busy and therefore are not always available to assist you in your purchase, but if you know what you are after this isn't really a problem.... Better than sales staff who try to hard sell you.
It can feel like you are in a large op shop - with that "used" smell. But this doesn't bother me.... I rather find a bargain.
Sales taff can arrange local delivery for larger items. I'll be back when I need something else.

This review is for Chipmunks Playland & Cafe, Underwood QLD

verified email - 12 Jul 2012

This play centre opened a few months ago so everything is nice and new and very clean. When we entered we were amazed by the SIZE of the playcentre. They have 3 levels of play for the kids from toddler areas to big kids. Prices are pretty standard for this type of place. My kids are always asking to go back there.
For mum, there is a cafe, but I wasn't that impressed by the coffee - not sure if it is the brand of coffee they are using or if the staff are just inexperienced in brewing coffee - hopefully this will improve with time.
Overall, my kids had a blast but I spent a fortune of bottled water as my kids play hard and needed rehydrating regularly. Will probably sneek some water in with me next time - but shhh don't tell anyone.