Reviews by xled

This review is for Entertainment Books, Hawthorn VIC

verified email - 10 May 2013

I get great value out of the discounts made with the Entertainment Book.

Love to try new places and it is a great incentive to go out and give locals a go.

Don't mind if I don't use up heaps of vouchers as I am very happy to support my chosen charity.

Win Win business at it's best.

This review is for Miss Maud Swedish Hotel & Restaurant, Perth WA

verified email - 10 May 2013

Sweet memories for me. Had an afternoon tea here for my wedding reception, a looongg time ago. It couldn't have been better. We were well catered for.

More recently I actually stayed here and loved it. The rooms are sweet and large.

Had dinner and breakfast as well.

Dinner buffet was fabulous and so much to offer.
My favourite item was "Princess Cake" - looked dangerous but was light and delicious. The taste was out of this world.

Breakfast was great as well and I lingered on trying different things.

Miss Maud's is just one of those places I feel at home. Love it.

This review is for India Today, Maroochydore QLD

verified email - 10 May 2013

This Indian restaurant is a favourite with our family. It is a bonus to us that you can control the heat of the dishes and each person can add what they like.

We usually end up over ordering a bit. The servings are generous and the choices are great.

I like the vegetarian dishes here they have very good flavour balance.

Very casual with an overdressed decor that pops. It just works. Can be noisy, but we always have a pleasant experience.

This review is for WaterFront Hotel, Maroochydore QLD

verified email - 10 May 2013

This place has a lovely waterfront family bistro over the Maroochy River. Very family friendly and it is great for group dining.

We had a large (huge) rustic table near the doors to the outside deck... this was great as it did get noisy as the evening went on.

The food was fresh and good and what was expected or even better for bistro dining.

Recommended, especially for groups.

This review is for The Long Apron, Montville QLD

verified email - 10 May 2013

The Long Apron is an award-winning restaurant and for good reason.

The service and food are flawless. Tucked into the dining room at the Spicers Clovelly in Montville, the space is surprisingly minimalistic.

This, with it's clean white settings and comfortable old world surrounds, sets the stage for a delightful indulgence of grand proportions. (and that doesn't mean plate size or portion).

We chose to dine A la Carte, yet even so, we were served the Chef's Amuse bouche. It was a delightful piece of edible art.

Entrees were superb, mains were perfect but the deconstructed black forest cake was my absolute favourite dish.

The staff are fantastic making everyone feel welcome to the tables and yet displaying a professionalism that is only won by good training.

Our wait person was new and nervous but there were senior staff watching closely to join our table if our questions became too hard. I really enjoyed this human touch and the obvious team effort that went in to make sure guests were attended to fully.

It is well worth the investment to dine here as it is a visual and taste experience not to be missed. The French inspired menu is unique.

Well done Long Apron!

This review is for Flaxton Gardens, Flaxton QLD

verified email - 10 May 2013

Beautiful place to visit. Stopped here for a bite to eat and ended up sitting in the beautiful garden with a devonshire tea. Magnificent views, super friendly people.

They offer far more than just afternoon teas though, recommend a peek at their website for info. Looks like a fab place for a garden, scenic wedding!

Highly recommended.

This review is for Meatworld, Maroochydore QLD

verified email - 10 May 2013

Have shopped here quite a few times. Prices are great and you can usually get what you want. Perfect if you are on a budget.

But sometimes the products are not the best so you have to be careful of your selections.

Got stuck once with so many cheap rissoles that nobody would eat :( I thought it was a great bargain, but not so much if the kids don't like them.

This review is for Airraid Tavern, Moruya NSW

verified email - 10 May 2013

The Air Raid Tavern is a popular meeting place for locals. The atmosphere is fantastic and you feel at home straight away. Staff are super friendly and enthusiastic. There is a good variety of meals, snacks and the coffee is great.

Recommended!

This review is for South Coast Accommodation, Mogo NSW

verified email - 10 May 2013

The accommodation here is comfortable and basic but has lots of extras you wouldn't expect from budget bunkhouses and cabins. All the bedrooms have their own ensuite bathrooms which is a huge bonus for travelling with groups / families.

Cabins have kitchenettes, clean linen made up on comfortable beds, toiletries and basics are supplied. Some cabins have separate doors from the bedrooms out to the verandahs as well.

I have stayed here as a single and with friends and family and it is a good alternative to other choices in the Batemans Bay area. Location is a quiet bush acreage at the back of the Gold Rush Colony behind Mogo Village.

You can stroll down the road to cafes, unique little shops, Mogo Fudge!!!! and the zoo is just around the corner.

There is plenty for the kids to do here and they can run around and explore safely. I organised a big family reunion here once and it was fabulous. Staff were great and they did a little catering for me so we didn't have to prepare every meal.

The adults took out cabins and the children shared bunkrooms. This was excellent because there is a massive camp kitchen which is a central point for everyone to get together and we could keep our eyes on the kids when they were off to bed.

Really recommend this accommodation for something completely different, truly family and group friendly. Dogs can come along as well! (bonus).

If you are travelling on your own without a car, the staff will help you organise transport - there is a little bus that comes and goes from the Canberra airport.

Rates are seasonal and there are packages and discounts available, so be sure to call them direct so they can quote if you are staying as a group. I found it low cost and fabulous :)

This review is for Jeffers' Market, Maroochydore QLD

verified email - 10 May 2013

Highly recommended home delivery service, not just for fruit & veg but other great products as well. Organic, dairy, local produce and much more.

They take pride in their product and hand select your order as if you were choosing yourself. I am super impressed with this service as I usually get even better quality than when I shop instore (just shows their superior knowledge!)

Delivery is prompt and professional, communication is great.

The online shopping experience is wonderful, there are helpful links to guide you to what's new, specials and the categories are well thought out.

Fruit & veg boxes are available if you are sending a gift.

Well done Jeffers, keep it up. Highly recommended local small business service.