Reviews by foodiefoodie

This review is for D'Gusto Thai Resturant, Elwood VIC

verified email - 25 Apr 2012

Went with 3 girlfriends on a wednesday night. 7.30pm booking. Friend was late, ordered at 7.45pm. One entree....vegie spring rolls..........two serves to share.....no spring rolsl by 8pm...ok fair enough they were busy....we ordered at 8pm....4 mains....8.10pm one main came out........8.25pm no others had arrived. 8.35pm....apologetic waitress......'the others are cooking as we speak'. 8.45pm still no mains........the polite person who had waited was eating a cold main.........only to be told it was the resturants mistake and gave the person on our table someone elses order that is why there was one main on our table...finaly at 8.50pm.....the reaining 3 mains, the spring rolls and the roti we ordered arrived. COME ON!!! Are you kidding me. how hard is it to fry up some spring rolls and roti? at the very least throw them on the table so the three waiting had something to eat! No apology, no offer to deduct the spring rolls or anything complimentary.!!!! no understanding of hospitality at all. The food was lovely when it arrived. I had a pad thai with soft shell crab, the others ordered pad thai with beef, massaman curry and a vegetble curry........all were good sizes, great quality ingredeints Wouldnt be back, the place was also very noisy not great for a catch up, unless you go after 8.45pm when it seems to be less busy and a lot quieter.......The waitress eating her noodles in full view of the customers for dinner......not on.
They were doing a rip roaring trade on take away...so i assume that was part of the pressure on the night...but still.....with the wait, the lack of communication and unapologetic attitude of the staff..... disappointing.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Glam Beauty, Heidelberg VIC

verified email - 29 Jan 2012

CLEAN. NEW and did i mention CLEAN.
They have been in this location only a short while so everything sparkles. THe service was QUICK - i had a mani and pedi and was out the door in 45mins - it helps when two lovely ladies were working on me at the same time!.
I paid $75 for a mani/pedi shellac which i thought was great vaule. I did walk out with gorgeous nails....however, shellac is not supposed to chip for at least 2 weeks. Mine did in 5 days. WHen i spoke with my friend she told me they dont use SHELLAC brand....they use a different and obviously inferior product, but market it as shellac. My toes still look good 11 days on, my fingers are digusting and are chipped, peeling and cracked polish.....not happy. I would return for a regular pedi, but would go somewhere else for SHELLAC.

Approximate cost: $75

This review is for Linh Linh 2 Restaurant, Greensborough VIC

verified email - 31 Oct 2011

Quick takeaway service....amazing rice vermicelli noodle salad with spring rolls, and also pork chop on steamed rice......DELICIOUS. Always busy and friendly.

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for Cafe Matto, Heidelberg VIC

verified email - 31 Oct 2011

Friday night dinner, not hard to get a table on a whim, which is always nice. Reasonably priced menu - and great general cafe selection. Good sized meals and quick service.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for The Bouzy Rouge, Richmond VIC

verified email - 31 Oct 2011

Interesting fit out.............eclectic and warm. The mirrored bulls heads mounted on the wall certainly were fun!
They forgot our reservation and scrambled to find us a table.
The waiter had an adorable French accent, but was inattentive and would WHOOSH away like a genie!!!! It took ages to order a drink, ages to put in a food order, 3 waiters being asked to get butter for the bread .
The theme it seemed was good service but in small intense bursts...and then nothing in between.......very disappointing. The desserts were lovely (creme brulee, chocolate fondant and gelato - yum) , mains ho hum (paella dry, pasta small for a large size). Very Very pricey.

Approximate cost: $32

This review is for Di Palma's Restaurant and Bar, Hawthorn VIC

verified email - 28 Sep 2011

Newly refurbished - really quaint in the front section.
Nice wine list - a few reasonable glass selections and some expensive bottles.
The menu has been designed to share different plates...which is ok, but doesn't always suit the party you might be eating with.
We tried the pizza's lovely (pork sausage and also the Gorgonzola one), the potatoes were not great, the polenta calamari was small but tasty.....aloli was bland. we used the entertainment card and it was EXCELLENT value.

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for Buff Me Up Beauty Boutique, Northcote VIC

verified email - 05 Sep 2011

Friendly and efficient.
The salon is decked out in this 'French Chic' decor...hysterical
My first visit recently and EVERY staff member who walked past smiled or said hello to me. Nice touch -- felt at ease.
Will return.
They also have a hairdresser onsite...FANTASTIC...can do nails and hair for a big night out ....one stop...LOVE IT.

This review is for Oriental Jade Restaurant, Greensborough VIC

verified email - 03 Sep 2011

Friendly staff, quick service. The most authentic Chinese your gonna get in Greensborough. Great fried rice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for Anada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy VIC

verified email - 31 Aug 2011

Warm and friendly buzzing atmosphere. Food is EXCELLENT quality and wine list is excellent. Our waiter was very professional and efficient. We had the set menu $55 a head, while the food was beautifuly presented and great quality - it was REALLY pricey for the amount we got. I left hungry. I would return for a few tapas and a wine, but not for dinner.

This review is for Lower Plenty Charcoal Chicken, Lower Plenty VIC

verified email - 23 Aug 2011

Fantastic Chicken. Friendly staff. Very clean. Prices spot on, what you would expect.
Under new management - used to be UNCLE BUCKS.
It is so delicious, I had tried the previous business and wasn't wowed. i use to drive 10mins further to get chicken. No more driving i say --- - close to home, great quality and really really really yum!!!!! tasty and so healthy.
Great range of fresh salads to choose from also.
Try the fried chicken for a change - its scrumptious.

Approximate cost: $15