I've heard good things about this place, but when I went here it wasn't that great. Maybe we went at the wrong time and day (a Friday), but there wasn't really a good atmosphere. Weren't a fan of the drinks, but definitely memorable (not in a good way). People there were quite friendly though and the service was good. Might give this place another go, but first impressions weren't good.

Sister bar of The Emerald Peacock - The bar is much smaller than EP. I didn't like the atmosphere here as much as EP, but the service is a lot better. I wasn't a fan of the toilets though - it's confined to this tiny little corner and like all female toilets, there's a line, so it can get slightly claustrophobic standing there. Liked the place, but I don't think I'd be heading back anytime soon.

I love the interior of Emerald Peacock - it's very chic and has a lot of seats. Love the rooftop bar, but it fills up quite quickly. Around 8-10pm on a Friday it can get extremely crowded (which make sense), but the bar service is horrendous during this time. My friend and I were standing smack bang at the front for 20 mins waving at the bartenders, waiting for them to serve us! (We stopped short of jumping up and down!) And unfortunately there was only 2 bartenders I could see actually serving people. I'd still go back to this place, but they need to consider having another staff member serving people during the busy hours.

Since the Masci in Chadstone has closed, I've been trying out the other Masci salons. This one is much closer than the Bourke St one so I thought I'd give it a try. The service was up there with the rest the other Mascis - offering you coffee/tea when you walk in etc. I quite liked my haircut, and the price was pretty decent. I'll probably look for another hairdressers before going back though.

Approximate cost: $65

Good Vietnamese/Chinese at a decent price. They have quite an extensive menu. I usually play it pretty safe and get the crispy noodles with beef and stir-fry veggies. Their broken rice & pho dishes are alright - but I've tasted better. I love their fruit smoothies, especially the Jackfruit one! A great place for a good, simple feed. Probably one of the better restaurants around the Springvale shopping centre

Approximate cost: $10

Went here for dinner and it was fantastic! It was our first time here, as we've heard good things about the Squires Loft in Albert Park. If you're going with a group, you should probably book in advance. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce was the best I've ever tasted! I had it with a baked potato, which looks kind of weird when it comes out wrapped in foil, but it was very tasty and complimented the steak very well. Will definitely go again and I'll recommend Squires to anyone looking for good steak!

Approximate cost: $30

This place is one of my favourites. My friends and I eat here whenever we catch up. If you're coming as a group for dinner (around 5 people) you might have to wait for a table, but if you're with 1-2 people other people, they can usually seat you straight away. The Chicken Caesar is very good, though it can vary on different days (I've had it on Saturdays and it was a lot better than when I've tried it on weekdays - different chef?). The Crispy Calamari w/ Asian Salad is very filling. This restaurant is just a great place to relax and catch up with friends.

Approximate cost: $20

Went here for a friend's birthday. Was the first time to a Thai restaurant, and it was a pretty good experience. I had the Duck Curry and it duck was cooked very well. The curry was kind of hot, so you might want to ask them how hot the other curries are. We had free rice refills as well, so that was a plus! Service was very good; everyone's dishes came out around the same time. Would definitely go back there.

Approximate cost: $15

I've been to Stalactites a few times, and each time it's been great! They get really busy, especially after work on Fridays, so you might have to wait a while to get a table if you don't have a booking. I've only ever tried the Kids Calamari (yes, you can order from the Kids Menu without being kid!). I can't get myself to try anything; it's just too good! Best of all, they open 24 hours (excluding major public holidays), so it's a great place to get a bite to eat after a night out.

Approximate cost: $20

Masci Hair on Bourke Street was a great experience. Is kind of pricey but they really take care of you while you are there. I kind of felt that they rushed my haircut towards the end though (I have very thick hair). Satisfied with the service, but I'm still looking for "the one hairdresser"

Approximate cost: $80