Reviews by becs3

This review is for The Federal Restaurant & Bar, Adelaide SA

verified email - 25 Feb 2013

My husband and I had dinner here on a night out into the city. The staff were friendly and there were plenty of staff working. We both ordered the 2 course meal which includes bread with dukkah also. The meals were great tasting.
It was really hot in the upstairs restaurant however, which is why I have only given a 3 star rating overall. They had pedastal fans but it was still very hot, which took a bit away from our overall experience.

Approximate cost: $32

This review is for Enzo Restaurant, Hindmarsh SA

verified email - 25 Feb 2013

I won a $150 dining voucher to an Italian restaurant of choice and choose Enzo's. Hubby and I went out for a special dinner. It was really good. The food was fantastic and the service was great. We spent our $150 in total but had entrees, mains and drinks. We couldn't fit dessert in.
Definitely recommend for a special Italian dinner.

This review is for Haigh's Chocolates, Adelaide SA

verified email - 14 Feb 2013

Great little shop with the best chocolate on offer. The staff are always very friendly. The shop is small so it's hard to get around with a pram and is always very busy! The chocolate is a little pricy - but you get what you pay for! The staff offer you a free sample to taste when you purchase - always makes me feel valued!

This review is for Barossa Valley Junction Motel, Tanunda SA

verified email - 07 Feb 2013

We bought a deal for this place which online looked great. The rooms were old hotel carriages. We thought it would be so much fun for the kids. The deal included buffet dinner and breakfast - so great value. My sister had bought 2 deals so had been previously and told us it was rather average. We booked with them this time so went as 2 families.
It was pretty average - but the kids thought it was great. They had a pool which we had fun swimming in. But when we went back and had a shower the staff came over and told us the rooms had bed bugs so we would have to leave. This was very disappointing as we had come away for a weekend away and try telling 4 kids 6 and under that we had to go home!! They were very upset. We ended up talking to the staff to see if there were any other rooms - nope, not that will fit families we were told. But after much discussion they got someone in to freshen up some of the “old” rooms for us so we were able to stay. It really put a donwner on the night though as before we knew what was going on my sister and I were frantically trying to find somewhere else to stay. These room were very old and very average.
The buffet dinner was okay - just average food. Breakfast was better than the dinner.
They did have a play room which had games, books and toys for the kids – so they were entertained. There were train rides for the kids also – this was great fun for them. There is a museum on site – that is worth looking at whilst you are there. You can also do some wine tasting in the lobby.
Overall it was an average experience for the adults, but the kids had a great time (once we were able to stay). And for the price we paid, it was a great family weekend away.
It's a great concept (staying in train carriages) but this one needs a lot of work to be good.

This review is for Within Angel Wings, Marion SA

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I ordered a massage through one of the daily deals websites. It was a really good massage. Just the amount of pressure and I walked away feeling great! It was a nice environment in a dark room – very relaxing. I would definitely go back.
They have many other beauty services too - but I haven't used them yet.

This review is for Internode, Adelaide SA

verified email - 03 Feb 2013

We use Internode for internet, voip and mobile phones (x2). We have had fantastic experiences. Customer service is great. The lines can be long at times but I've always requested a call-back rather than waiting and this can take a couple of hours - but they are always helpful. We had an issue with our naked not being set up correctly last week and they were onto this straight away and fixed it.
The voip is great value - we pay $5 and get $10 worth of calls. National and local calls are 18c each so we have never gone over the $10 amount.
We recently added mobile phones to our account. My husband got the free $20 sim for 6 months and I purchased a $20 sim. They have been great. Great inclusions for $20 and they use the optus network so no problems.
Overall I highly recommend them. Staff and products are fantastic.

This review is for Bebe Ballet, Marion SA

verified email - 31 Jan 2013

My daughter does ballet classes with Miss Tessa at Marion. There are many locations around SA so check out the website for more information.
We started with Bebe Ballet as you could start at 18 months. My daughter started when she was 2 at Grange. She enjoyed it and we continued for 3 terms. I then needed a break from driving there and back on a Saturday morning so we stopped.
My daughter kept asking to do ballet again and by then a class had started at Marion. We enrolled her and haven't looked back. She started in the twirltime class when she was 3, where I went in with her and helped. She loves dancing with the props and ribbons. The class is great for their age group and really gets the girls involved and happy. She is now in the soloist class where she goes in on her own. Miss Tess and Miss Bianca are great with the kids and make them feel valued and able. It's certainly a highlight of my daughter's week. The concert is also great to watch.
Dance attire can be purchased at a reasonable price through the ballet school.

Approximate cost: $100

This review is for Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Hindmarsh SA

verified email - 31 Jan 2013

The entertainment centre is great. We have been there most recently for kids shows - Mickey Mouse's Roadshow/Disney on Ice and the likes. It's a great venue for kids shows. Easy to get to with the tram stop right out front.
We bought lunch at our most recent visit in January and it was expensive and not healthy food. But you need to factor this into your whole experience price. The merchandise is also very expensive - so either stay strong and dont' buy it - or expect to spend a minimum of $15 for 1 thing (I let my kids choose 1 thing each, my daughter's cost $15 my son's $30).

This review is for Specsavers, Oaklands Park SA

verified email - 31 Jan 2013

My son got his glasses from SpecSavers and they were great with him. He was 4 when he first got glasses and they were very patient with him. We continue to go there annually for a new set and check up.
they have great choice for the kids - Mr Men/star wars frames and so on.
We have been in a few times to get the glasses adjusted or the nose pieces replaced and they always do this free of charge.
We haven't been out of pocket as our health fund covers it - which getsh im 2 pairs. They often have deals also - we got 3 pairs for the same price the first time, which came in very handy.

Approximate cost: $190 - but free with health fund

This review is for Laygo, St Marys SA

verified email - 24 Oct 2012

We had my son's 6th birthday party at Laygo. It was one of the best parties. We had a non-competitive party so the kids just got to build with lego with no competitions. you can have competitions if you want though. We did have pass the parcel. There is a whole wall of lego bricks and the kids just go wild and build. They did lots of building together.

There was time at the end for pass the parcel and cake. They supplied plates and cutlery for the cake. Included in the cost of the party is chips, lollies, cordial, a present for the birthday child and a party bag for each guest (including birthday child). The party bags included a lego figurine.

They also have a retail shop where you can purchase lego items.
Highly recommend for a birthday party venue for lego fans.

Approximate cost: $250