Reviews by patrick59

This review is for Volpino, Mount Martha VIC

verified email - 29 Jun 2013

Volpinos in Mt.Martha is breathe of fresh air in the peninsula dining landscape
It presents classy ,well cooked food at a reasonable cost and has a nice ambience without being stuffy or prententious.There is a great choice in the ever changing menu with several pasta,fish and meat options or the delicious variety of wood fired pizzas.The beer and wine list is excellent and the service is very snappy,attentive and professional.I would suggest you book as the locals have already taken to Volpinos in a very big way.Discover why yourself and tell Simon the floor manager that Patrick and Karen sent you!

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Dee's Kitchen, Dromana VIC

verified email - 20 Apr 2013

We had heard good things about this place and we weren't disappointed.The environment has a nice rustic ambience assisted by subtle lighting from quirky fittings,a wall wine rack display and a central rectangular deli type bench with windows displaying assorted exotic cold meats ,cheese and salads. The Menu isn't overly extensive but offered a good range of food .We went with the mixed entree platter which included dips, olives and a delicious chutney with flat bread.A nice start.For mains I chose the 16 hour cooked lamb shoulder which literally melted in the mouth,had amazing flavour and was of generous portion.One of the best meals I have ever had after many years of dining out.My Partner had the Barramundi which she said was beautifully cooked and delicious.The beer & wine list is extensive and complimented our dining experince.The service from start to finish was attentive and professional. Overall we were very impressed with Dees Kichen and will definitely be back .Fine dining quality food in a nice relaxed environment and at a very reasonable price.I have a feeling the slow cooked Lamb shoulder will become my standing order.Highly recommended.

Approximate cost: $30 mains

This review is for Il Bacaro, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 17 Apr 2013

For an authentic Italian fine dining experience you can't go past this little gem in the city.We have been going back for about 5 years and we are yet to find fault in the place and have always been 100 %satisfied.Beautiful food,impeccable service and a nice ambience which is classy but definitely not stuffy.Highly recommend for that special occassion.Tell Marco Patrick and Karen sent you.

This review is for Garry McDonell, Rye VIC

verified email - 17 Apr 2013

I have been going to Garry for over 15 years now for back soreness and various strains mainly as a result of Martial arts and he is the master of getting to the bottom of the problem and sorting it out.There is no doubt he gets in hard and there is level of sweet pain discomfort but the feeling after and the improvement of any back or joint soreness is amazing.His ability in treating soft tissue injuries by massage is worldclass in my opinion and I know certain elite sports people including a current AFL footballer still use him regularly.Gary is the master of massage and sports injury management.Give him a try.

Approximate cost: $80/$90