Reviews by linsf

This review is for The Excelsior Hotel, Thomastown VIC

verified email - 05 Apr 2013

Second go at dinner here after first diappointed visit. Went for dinner on Easter Monday. We waited about 10 minutes at the "wait here to be seated"podium. The bistro was not full but we were given a table right next to the bar were people were constantly walking past or upto to order drinks. There were plenty of vacant tables on other side of the room. Typical pub bistro menu and pricing ws a tad high. Ordered 250gm porterhouse @$30 medium and got it well done and dry. Mains came with salad, or vegtables or chips. Only one choice not chips and salad or chips and veg. vegies were pice brochiolli, piece of pumpkin and 3 small potatoes. The vegies were cooked nicely. Ordered drinks from the bar including a coke zero that was completly flat. I also had to wait while the lady serving me just stopped mid serving me to talk to another staff member, she did not acknowledge that she walked off mid my order and then when I started to finish my order did it again with not even an excuse me for a minute. Had a look at the dessert display while lining up to order and the cakes were so old that the chocolate icing on the mud cake was dry and cracked all over, the lemon centre of the lemon tart had pulled away from the pie pastry and was not a vibrant yellow colour. I asked the lady taking the meal orders at the till next to the display if they were the actual cakes served and she said yes. Really should have left then. i do think that a place can have an off night and should get another go but I am done with this one.

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for Yong Green Food, Fitzroy VIC

verified email - 05 Apr 2013

The amazing healthy vegie food that taste great. I have been here 6 times so far. Large choice from menu so have not had same thing twice and still have more to choose from. I find the service is bit slow and if it is really busy be prepared to wait for your table service but it is worth the wait. I did go during peak lunch time during the week and waited half an hour from when i got seated. If it was not so good I would have left. The chocolate mousse made from avocado is so dence and rich. I love the chickpea wrap it is bursting with flavour. Would definetly try that again.

Approximate cost: $17

This review is for Veggie Kitchen - Intention Of Love, Northcote VIC

verified email - 05 Apr 2013

I have had lunch here own my own during week and had satay tofu which was tasted great. I decided to come back with a friend on a Friday night. Place was very busy but we got seated in couple minutes. Food is very fresh and tasty but not expensive. My partner and I had entree, main, desert plus tea and was approx $60. I did notice that after we were seated that the table wait was longer for new customers arriving but they must be regulers as they were quite happy to sit by the door and wait. Very nice atmosphere and decor.

Approximate cost: $17

This review is for CERES Organic Market & Shop, Brunswick East VIC

verified email - 05 Apr 2013

Great for breakfast or lunch if you can get a table. Food is amazing and great to go on market day to buy organic produce. There is all ways a buzz of activity happening around the grounds.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for The Kitschen Pantry, Thornbury VIC

verified email - 05 Apr 2013

This place is amazing. Tucked away in residential street in Thornbury. People are so friendly and service is excellent. Atmosphere is laid back with electic mismatched furniture and crockery. Food is amazing, healthy and delish!!! This one is in high rotation for breaky, lunch and pot of tea catch up.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Annette For Hair, Doncaster East VIC

verified email - 05 Apr 2013

Lovely friendly ladies. Scalp massage with hair wash very relaxing. Owner accessed my hair condition, explained what I should do at home to improve and provided suitable treatment. My hair still fells lovely and soft instead of like a steelo pad. Very happy with my cut and colour.