Opening after the rise of popularity in cup cakes recently the Cup Cake Bakery doesn't disappoint. I found the standard cup cakes to be a bit better than than the fancy ones. Which is good, as the fancy ones cost more. The fancy ones seem to be more cake than cup cake. The downer would be the small place with only a couple of bench seats. You might want to take your cup cake across the road to the park in front of the library.

Approximate cost: $5

Having a craving for Rahmen I found this place on Bridge Road. I believe they make their own rahmen, and it's good! The perfect hot soup bowl of rahmen, just like in Japan. The prices are also super cheap.

Approximate cost: $10

Like the Palace Cinema Como, the Brighton Bay Palace is also a fancy way to see a movie. They have a nice bar, and coffee and cake if pop corn is not your thing. I think they may also have music there. My big problem with this cinema is there is no parking (and not really public transport around). All the street parking is for only 1 hour, and a film is usually more than that.

Approximate cost: $16.50

This is a super fancy cinema. On a Friday/ Saturday night they have live music with a grand piano, or maybe a jazz band. The bar has a full cocktail menu, and they are delicious. If you feel like dressing up to go the movies, I would say this is the place to go.

This trendy Italian restaurant hosts great pasta on Acland St. The service is great. I think the pasta is made in house. It is certainly delicious. I actually asked for a minimal amount of chili on my pasta and it was actually a bit bland. But everyone else's food on the table was good.

Approximate cost: $25

Delicious food in a basement on Collins St. with a real Mexican atmosphere. The banquet for two is guaranteed to satisfy your hunger and I can agree to this. However, on a Sunday night, it took a little too long to get served and fed.

I think the Classic Spanish Hot Chocolate is the most delicious hot chocolate ever. It is thick and creamy and tastes like real chocolate. One of the biggest problems was San Churro's change of the recipe earlier this year. There was also a price increase, of their already inflated prices. Despite this, I would thoroughly recommend this place to anyone wanting a chocolate fix- no need to add sugar!

La Roche has the biggest Chicken Parmigiana I have seen, never mind eaten. But as it is so delicious, I actually manage to eat it all. If you are hungry this is where you need to go. La Roche has great table service from friendly backpacking staff. Great daily specials which often include a free drink. La Roche also has a great atmosphere for drinking and people watching down Atklin St.

Approximate cost: $14

Delicious food, in an even better setting. The breakfast is a modern day take on old favorites, like the English black pudding.
Try their weekly specials for a real treat.
When your sitting outside though, you have to order at the bar.

Approximate cost: $20