Reviews by amyj3

This review is for Cumulus Inc, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 12 Jul 2010

Went to Cumulus Inc for the 2nd time last night. There are no bookings here so try to show up early or late! We mistakenly showed up at 8 and had a half hour wait ahead of us as the place was packed even on Sunday! The food was superb, especially the whole lamb shoulder which is massive and slow roasted for 9hours. Bring your appetite!

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Hu Tong Dumpling Bar, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 12 Jul 2010

I love the Xiao Long Baos here, they are fresh and juicy. Everything is really fresh and tasty especially the chilli wonton, dan dan noodles and XLB! Not too pricy and service is fast!

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Bar Idda, Brunswick VIC

verified email - 12 Jul 2010

Bar Idda is a sicilian tapas place which does great homestyle Italian food. The food isn't revolutionary but it is very tasty! The menu is small and is in italian so we enlisted the help of the wait staff to explain many of the dishes. Luckily they were fantastic! Service is top notch. A little bit pricy but worth it!

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Deco Restaurant, Hepburn Springs VIC

verified email - 08 Jul 2010

A great dining experience. The restaurant is beautifully fitted with chandeliers. The 5 course degustation is unbeatable and only $75. We had 3 savory courses with a desert and cheese course. Free mineral/spring water, which is what hepburn is famous for!

Approximate cost: $75

This review is for Chowder House, Hepburn Springs VIC

verified email - 08 Jul 2010

I enjoyed the food here. But a couple of things marred my experience. It was late afternoon and we weren't very hungry so we wanted to share a bowl of chowder. We were explicitly told this was not allowed as we were taking advantage of small businesses????? huh???? In the end we had to order 2 half serves (which was $30) which came with foccacia or corn bread. We weren't asked which option we wanted an were brought focaccia. I changed my order to corn bread and asked them to take away the other bread. But we were charged for the corn bread. A disapointing experience. I probably wouldn't return and will make my own chowder!

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Hardware Societe, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 07 Jul 2010

Quirky little cafe that does Breakfast and lunch! Look out for specials like paella, steak and other reasonably priced dishes. Supreme coffee is excellent or try the baked eggs, macarons or chocolate pudding. Owned by a husband and wife team that previously ran beetroot. They offer a lovely cafe with lovely service.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Jenny Foo Accounting, Springvale VIC

verified email - 07 Jul 2010

I came in to have my tax ammended due to some mistakes I had made in previous years. They processed my refund for a minimal fee and were very helpful when I had to enquire because the ATO was taking ages to send my the money! Good value and service if you are in the area.

This review is for Cicalata, Carlton VIC

verified email - 07 Jul 2010

Cicalata is one of those great cafes serving decent coffee with fantastic breakfast and lunch options. I've tried many of the breakfast options and they are superb. Canadian pancakes with banana, bacon and a generous serve of maple syrup. The ricotta hotcakes with summer berries. The breakfast tortilla with haloumi and avocado and a splash of kekap manis is my favourite, but more traditional brekkies also feature as well as gluten free baked goodies. Also available for lunch and dinner!

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Tiamo 2, Carlton VIC

verified email - 07 Jul 2010

Tiamo always has lovely pizza and pasta options, with some specials and meatier mains like osso bucco or the mixed seafood grill! I've tried all the deserts too: tiramisu is a hearty sized portion, which is delicious, the lemon cheesecake is huge or finish with a coffee! The service is not the greatest you will find, but generally there is great value in the food.

Approximate cost: $17