I recently purchased a Euphonium for myself - as a former music teacher, I am wanting to resume playing at a non-professional level. Staff at Music Junction offered me a really competitive price and clearly knew their products very well. They also stocked a large range of student instruments and accessories. In addition to this, they offer generous warranties and follow up services.

Unfortunately the takeaway dishes we ordered were very disappointing. The honey chicken was soggy, the special fried rice was mostly plain rice and the pork ribs consisted largely of onion. All dishes appeared to have MSG in them as I had a mild allergic reaction. It used to be a great place to order our Chinese meals from but based on our last two experiences, we will not be going back to this restaurant.

Approximate cost: $13

We ordered from here on our search for a new Chinese restaurant. Our takeaway food was nice and hot and the serves were very generous. However, the food tasted rather bland: the honey sauce for the honey chicken was very watery, the special fried rice was lacking in taste and the vegetarian omelette lacked seasoning. We will not be returning here for our take away.

Approximate cost: $13-14

I ordered a medium salad, enabling me to select three different salads. I selected the chickpea & pumpkin salad, kale & quinoa salad, and beetroot & feta salad. All salads were very tasty, as well as being relatively low in fat and salt. I would happily purchase food from here next time I have lunch at the food court.

Approximate cost: $9.95

The staff were extremely helpful, polite and efficient when I purchased, and had fitted, a full set of new tyres. The manager was willing to provide a better price than that quoted by competitors. This business also offers excellent follow up service with a voucher book.

It is great to finally have a salon that provides organic and natural hair colouring and great individualised service, all at a very reasonable price. They also offer natural skin care and facials, as well as other beauty services. I'm definitely going back!

Was disappointed in the food - chips were warm and tasted like reheated leftovers, my friend's pasta was excessively salty, the vegetable patty was very small, the lattè was way too hot. Service and atmosphere were good.

Approximate cost: $24-$30

Green Soul Organics has been operating out of Pakenham for quite a while and is about to open a new store in Beaconsfield. I have been buying organic fruit and vegetables, along with other 'health' foods from these lovely ladies for quite a while. They offer home delivery for a small fee and I have always been extremely happy with the quality, taste and range of the produce.

A great wine store with an excellent selection of red and white wines. I particularly like that I can purchase organic, vegan wines here. Staff are always very helpful. Refrigerated range is fairly basic. Long opening hours make this a convenient store to drop into after work. Easy access to parking.

What can I say? When my two border collies eagerly jump out of the car at holiday time, I suspect I'm on a winner. However, when I go to collect them, they come and say 'hello', then immediately bound off after the kennel owner, I know that I have found their 'home away from home.'