Chillipadi Mamak Kopitiam is a relatively new addition to what is a very competitive restaurant scene in Flemington/Kensington. The food here is defintely stacks up. It's delicious and very authentic and fantastic value. I'll be back.

Approximate cost: $11

The Happy Apple Greengrocer is a gorgeous little greengrocer in Union Rd. They have a great selection of produce as well as some yummy little snacks. THe chai balls are a fav of mine. The only criticism I have is that some of the fruit and veg have not lasted that well.

Verb Cafe is right around the corner from the Newmarket Train Station. I have only been here for breakfast but I can vouch for the breakfast menu. It is inventive and delicious. I'll be back.

Approximate cost: $16

A fun little place to eat. The food was pretty good although I had to wait quite for the waiter to bring the menu. There is so much competition around I'm not sure if I'd go back.

This quirkly little restaurant is a real find. It is in Chapel St in the midst of a buzzing scene with loads of bars and restaurants. The wait staff are very friendly and happy to give advice. My friend and I worked our way through a good number of the starters and loved every one. Although there were a little expensive it was delicious. Next time I'll definitely leave the car at home so I can try some of their cocktails.

Young and Jackson has a good variety of spaces. There is a restaurant upstairs with a very famous lady, a quiet bar to hang out in and have some tapas and a loud front bar you can listen to a band and leap around like a mad thing. Much better than I expected from a pub next to the main railway station.

I had dinner here with a large group of friends and all had the Mezza Banquet. Be careful to not to fill up on the humous and bread, there is a lot ore food to follow. Although not the best Lebanese food around, the atmosphere is fun and the belly dancers amazing. We had a great night and I'd definitely go back.

I recently went to dinner here with a large group of people. The staff were extremely welcoming the the good service continued all night.

I tried a selection of starters, all were great but the prawn ravioli was to die for.

I must go back to try some of the other dishes (maybe twice, they have a large variety.) Everyone else in the group enjoyed their meals and we all thought it was value for money. A big thumbs up.

Approximate cost: $20

I bought a voucher online to see Jessica. She offers a very different kind of treatment than the average chiropractor. It is a very gentle form of treatment, the emphasis is on training your body to recognise and heal it's own problems. Although initially dubious as have been going to I have been completely won over. Jessica is very skilled and a caring and friendly person.

Approximate cost: $52

I bought a voucher online for a cut and colour. The hairdresser was very friendly and we had a good chat about what I wanted. The colour she put in was lovely and I had a fantastic head massage. They have the most comfortable shampooing chairs too by the way.

Unfortunately I was disappointed with the cut, it never really sat right, it was not really blended properly. I think the hairdresser was a trainee.