Reviews by cleoangel

This review is for Fifi's Fabricology, Tallebudgera QLD

verified email - 11 Jan 2014

As well as having a shop she also as an online shop which is where I do my ordering from.
There is a huge range of quilting material to choose from and I like the fact that she as a good range of designer fabrics too.
Excellent web site were I spend many happy hours browsing.
Prices range from around $3 up to $6+.
Prices are shown and the amount of units she has available too.
The web site is very easy to navigate and she often has sales which if you want to buy the more expensive material for your projects is worth doing. Very easy to order from this site.
The shop itself is opened 3 days a week Thursday to Saturday.
The owner also does classes and workshops too.
The only downside is that I usually have to wait for my goods to arrive. Wish that side of the business was better especially as I'm on the coast so not that far away.

This review is for Cafe Marina, Main Beach QLD

verified email - 10 Jan 2014

Went here to celebrate a work colleagues' birthday.
Heard good things about it so was looking forward to going.
Turned out to be a nice little place and as the staff knew some of my colleagues they were very friendly and attentive.
They had a large range of dishes but not much in the Gluten free range so I ended up with half a dozen natual oysters and a salad for mains (not very filling) while everyone else had choices of pasta, pizza and steaks. Which all looked lovely and everyone seem to enjoy their meals.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Room with Roses, Brisbane City QLD

verified email - 10 Jan 2014

Our of our favourite places to eat when we are in Brisbane.
Very quaint and traditional with an oldie worlde charm about it.
Lovely drinking your tea out of real china cups and having nice table wear and flowers on the table.
They do lovely meals consisting of salads, sandwiches etc., and lots of delicious cakes and slices.
We have never been here yet for high tea but its on my to-do-list.
I usually have the salmon salad while hubby as his chicken sandwiches. Meals are a bit pricey. My salmon salad was around $28 but everything is presented beautifully and its expected prices for Brisbane.
Also there are not many places in Brisbane where I can be guaranteed a Gluten free meal.
Staff are polite and attentive. Although we had to ask for a pot of hot water so we could have a second cup of tea from our pot.
Its a shame that there arn't more places like this around.

Approximate cost: $25+

This review is for The Tandoori Place, Benowa QLD

verified email - 07 Jan 2014

One of our favourite Indian take away.
Being Poms we love good quality Indian food and this place always delivers on taste.
Prices are average although there are special rates if you pay with cash or if you order before 6pm.
Great range of curries and rices of all the family.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Casa Mexicana, Labrador QLD

verified email - 07 Jan 2014

Love this little restaurant. Not a huge fan of Mexican food usually but my son took us here and I have to say I loved the food.
Great atmosphere. Staff were attentive and friendly.
The nacho wedges with melted cheese and sour cream went down well with all of us. My son said that they were amazing.
I had the Casa Taco's with chicken, very morish.
Everyone else had fajitas with pulled chicken, hubby had the beef ones.
Everything is prepared fresh and the prices were very reasonable with mains from around $18.
All in all a very enjoyable evening.
Will definitely be returning here.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Benowa Tavern, Benowa QLD

verified email - 06 Jan 2014

Lovely little tavern situated off the Ashmore road and backing on to the lake.
We usually go here for lunch as its more quieter as there are less kids around. (Evenings can be busy and noisy)
They have a good lunch time menu from $10 for the specials.
I like it because they do quite a few gluten free meals.
Service is quick. We have never waited long at lunch time. Staff are friendly and polite.
They do roasts from around $12 up to steaks from $16.
There's two bars also as Pokies and a lovely deck outside to sit or play pool. Kids are entertained in the kids room and they have play apparatus outside for them too.
And of course they have a bottle shop attached too.
Worth making an effort to visit as I have never had a bad meal here and we have been going here for years.

Approximate cost: $10-$20

This review is for Camelot Gourmet Pizza, Ashmore QLD

verified email - 06 Jan 2014

Nice little restaurant. Had lunch here with friends the other day.
They specialise in pizzas but I had the mediterranean salad which was huge and very yummy.
Everyone else had the pizzas which went down well. They have a proper pizza oven and everyone loved the bases, although, my husband felt that they went a little bit overboard on the toppings. He prefers less items on top.
It was lovely sitting outside even though its right across from the petrol station but they have a plastic awning surrounding the outside of the restaurant so you don't notice it so much.
Service was okay. Polite and friendly.
Pizzas are rather expensive though. I think we paid around $24 for a medium pizza and $15 for my salad which I think is a bit exxy.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Camody's, Southport QLD

verified email - 04 Jan 2014

Located within Southport Sharks Football Club. Its a fine dining treat.
The surrounds are intimate with tables lit by candle light.
One of the best restaurants on the coast.
What I like is that the chef is quite happy to deviate from the menu to accomodate my dietary needs.
Service is exceptional. The waiters and waitresses cannot do enough for you. They are friendly, helpful and customer focused.
Starters start from around $18. Mains from $30 and their steaks from $35. Of course these are cheaper if you are a member of the club.
They have an excellent wine menu also.
This restaurant is a pleasure to dine in.

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for Chocolates To Die For, Brisbane QLD

verified email - 03 Jan 2014

Had first received a box of these as a gift and it was the best present ever.
The chocolates are exquisitely handmade on the premises.
Beautiful and creamy chocolate with tons of flavours to choose from. Cointreau truffle is my favourite.
Absolutely delicious. I always make it a must go to destination to visit when ever I go to Brisbane.

Approximate cost: $10-$20

This review is for Umart Online, Southport QLD

verified email - 03 Jan 2014

Ordered a replacement hard disc for my computer. Ordered online as the prices here are usually the cheapest.
The big advantage is being able to pick up the item from the local store and thus avoiding delivery charges.
Service as you expect from the bargain basement establishment is not the best but the wait times are short and you get what you pay for.

Approximate cost: $80