Reviews by annap

This review is for Spotlight Pty Ltd, Essendon North VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

I went to this store looking for materials for my upcoming wedding. Unfortunately they don't have a massive selection of fabrics on hand, but they definitely had more than other shops that I've been to. They have a great selection of dressmaking patterns.
Very convenient location

This review is for Lincraft, Maribyrnong VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

I love Lincraft! and was so happy when they opened one close to me!
The staff seem really friendly and helpful.
Has lots of craft/scrapbooking supplies. A little bit light on the fabric, but so is Spotlight these days.
Would recommend a visit!

This review is for Sunrise Restaurant And Bar, Ascot Vale VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

We've picked up takeaway from here three times since we discovered it 2 weeks ago!
The chicken makhani is delicious! my new favourite!
they're always really pleasant when you go in there, and if you pick up your order you save 10%.
Would definitely recommend.

This review is for Telleish Hair Studio, Port Melbourne VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

I love this place! I've never been back to a hairdressers twice because I usually hate what they do to my hair, but I've been back here three times so far! record breaking!
Pamela usually does my hair and she's lovely, all of the girls seem really nice and not up themselves like a lot of hairdressers can be!
Would highly recommend to anyone!

Approximate cost: $60

This review is for Camy Shanghai Dumpling & Noodle Restaurant, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

I love this place! I've eaten there loads of times and recommend getting there early to avoid the que! I've seen people waiting there for over an hour to get in.
The service is what you would expect for such a fast-turnover sort of restaurant. They don't want you dilly-dallying, its obvious that they want you to order, eat, pay and leave. but that's half the fun!
It is so cheap that you can understand why they don't want people spending hours there.
Oh and if you don't like sitting on a table with strangers, maybe this isn't the place for you!

Approximate cost: $7

This review is for Wittner Shoes, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

I bought a pair of plain black leather ballet flats from Wittner. They have stretched so much that they're unwearable, in a short matter of months! Very frustrating as they cost $100 which I think is a lot for such plain shoes.

Approximate cost: $100

This review is for Fletchers Pasta Bar, Essendon VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

Really yummy pasta!
Went there for dinner recently and was really happy with both the service and the food.
The only problem was that I forgot that I had asked for my leftovers to be put in a container and left the restaurant without collecting them! dang!

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Myer, Maribyrnong VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

I went there to buy a vacuum with some gift vouchers that I had received. They didn't have the model that I was after so I asked them to order it in for me. When I was paying for it (you need to pay before they can order it in for you, which I found frustrating), the lady asked me if I had a Myer One card. I said that I did but that I'd left it at home. I proceeded to pay using my vouchers, which she got confused with and didn't remember which one still had a remaining balance on. I later found out that they had a promotion on where you get something like $75 off for every $200 you spend with your myer one card, which I was NEVER told about. I was really annoyed because the vacuum was really expensive and I could have saved quite a bit by coming back when I had my Myer One card on me. In general the staff seem really poorly trained and uppity. It continues to baffle me why people who work in department stores act like they're so much better than the people actually purchasing items from the store....

Approximate cost: $400

This review is for Marybrooke, Sherbrooke VIC

verified email - 06 Sep 2010

We held our engagement party here. A beautiful three course family lunch for around 30 people.
There had been a big storm in Sherbooke the night before so they didn't have any electricity, but luckily they had generators so they could still cook all of the food, and the staff were so nice, they really did everything they could to make sure that we had a great day. The food was delicious and would definitely recommend it!

This review is for Penny Black, Brunswick VIC

verified email - 06 Sep 2010

We held our engagement party here over the weekend, and were VERY disappointed with the service we received. Were originally going to have a private function, but when we were told that it would cost $6000 decided to instead just request to have an area allocated to us which was still available to the public, but was cordoned off for primarily our use. had spoken to the 'Function Manager' several times over email and on the phone for the 6 weeks leading up to the function and was told several times that everything was ready and that it would all be fine. When we arrived, no area was sectioned off for us, and when we asked what was going on, we were told by one of the staff to just wait there while he sorted it. He disappeared and we later saw him outside having a beer! When we went back up to the counter and asked what was going on we were told that he had 'knocked off' and that they would try to get someone else. The 'Function Manager', finally came out to speak to us, and was really rude. He was trying to tell me that he never said we could have our own area, and that there was nothing that he could do. He was really dismissive and no help at all. When we told him that we were really disappointed and that some guests had come from the UK for this, he finally asked the people in the area we were sitting to move to another table. Then to top it off, after spending over $100 on pizzas, they came out uncut and when we asked for a pizza cutter or even scissors to cut them into pieces (ourselves!) we were told that they don't have either!!!
In short, this place is alright for a drink, but I would NEVER hold a function there.
Really disappointed.