I went there a couple of weeks ago with a group of 22 to celebrate a birthday. Unfortunately, we only booked for 20 and there was no room to extend the table. The extra 2 had to sit at a near table. They were happy to keep our cake in the kitchen. They took the orders a batch at a time so as not to overwhelm the kitchen which sounded good. After a wait some of us went up to the counter to order and pay. I was impressed that they were willing to make iced tea but I thought the glass was too small. The food was good. The first person served was finished before the last person was served. This is about par for the course. Very few restaurants can serve a group of 20 or more with hot food at the same time. We were all happy with the food and the service and may very well go back again as a group.

I've been a customer at various UFS Dispensaries for about 6 year. The Sebastopol shop is the one I use most often now. The shop on LaTrobe St packs my medication in a medico pack weekly and I pick it up at the Sebastopol shop. They rarely make mistakes and if they do they are quick to make amends. Diabetic supplies are at the Little Bridge shop including shoes for diabetics. You can get supplies for the disabled at the Sturt Street shop such as walkers, grabbers and other items. I've alway had friendly helpful service at each of the shop I've used. They also do home medicine reviews when your doctor recommends one. These are the services I've used. They probably have other services available.

SHOP OPEN AGAIN 17 DEC 2012. Gail sells high quality patchwork fabics, trims, books, patterns, lots of things the quilter and sewer would want to use. After their fire in late 2011 they operated out of their garages in the back of the lot. Their new house and shop are almost finished and will be back in business by 17 Dec 2012. She will be rearranging furniture, bolts of fabric and other items for another week or two and still serving customers with enthusiam and smiles. Gail's Patchwork Emporium has been in business for 30 years and is well known for operating with integrity. Her customers, her suppliers, her insurer and even ATO know that. I shopped there before the fire, shopped in the garages where fire damaged stock was on sale and new stuff coming in and will shop in the recreated house and shop. Everything was of a high quality and service was always with a smile. No one really wants to collect on their fire insurance but when she needed it her insurance allowed Gail to rebuild the house and shop just like it was before. I'm looking forward to revisiting the new shop next week and admiring the recreation. And buying more fabric.

I live 1.5 short blocks from Heritage of India which makes it easy to get to even using a walker and much easier now that I have a scooter. I go at least once a month. My favorite meal would be samosa (2 for $4.50), butter chicken ($11.50), vegetable korma ($10.00), saffron rice ($3.00) to take home. I drink a mango lassi ($3) while I wait. At home, I divide it into 3 and have 3 delicious meals for $32. When I dine in my favorite meal is 1 samosa ($2.50), dahl ($11.00), chicken & vegetable biryani ($14.00), and finish with mango lassi ($4.00). The staff is alway friendly and helpful. I enjoy the meals that I get at Heritage of India. Entrees ($4-$12), Lamb/beef/chicken mains ($12), Seafood Mains ($17-22), Vegetarian ($10-13), rice/breads/accompaniments/desserts ($3-5), biryani ($14), Lassi ($4)

Approximate cost: $12