Reviews by bluedog

This review is for Michelino's Trattoria, Carlton VIC

verified email - 18 Dec 2013

The food is delicious here with the wood fired pizzas having a great selection of toppings. If pizza's are not your thing then there are some delicious salads and mains to choose from. They have a great selection of wines to enjoy with your pizza too.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Midwest Music, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 14 Dec 2013

We needed advice on a new keyboard and the sales staff were great without being overly pushy. They were friendly and helpful, provided the advice and then allowed us the space we needed to make the decision.

This review is for Mitchell Harris Wine Bar, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 11 Sep 2013

A great venue for parties, a quiet drink, or a Sunday lunch with friends. Great tapas and great selection of wines. Of course you don't just have to drink alcohol, there is a great selection of tea and coffee available too. Highly recommend.

This review is for The Albany, South Yarra VIC

verified email - 21 Aug 2013

The exterior is beautiful and the retro feel inside, interesting. The location is about a 3 min walk to public transport, so very handy.
However, we were allocated a room (Room 47) which had a huge water mark that took up most of the ceiling which clearly affected the carpet. Instead of replacing the carpet they have tried to disguise the rotting carpet with deodoriser which hasn't worked and was quite offensive to both the eyes and back of the throat. We aired the room (in the middle of Melbourne winter for 2 hours with the door open) but it didn't help.
We gave them the right of reply by asking about a room change at the desk, but it was booked out. There was no offer of discount or vouchers. Really disappointed at the lack of care and allocating a room that really shouldn't be rented out.
The room was in need of a little TLC with paint missing under the windows and on one of the walls - it was very clean though.

Approximate cost: $135

This review is for Ballarat Body and Soul, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 29 Jul 2013

Body and Soul is a great place to go for a workout. They cater to everyone's needs. If working out on your own isn't your thing, they have many different types of aerobics classes from beginner to expert, or personal training to help get you motivated. They have lots of off street parking, breakfast available, tea and coffee, and the Courier is available if you get there early enough. I probably don't use my membership to utilise all its benefit, but its a great gym.

This review is for Global Nails, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 29 Jul 2013

A quick cheap place to have a manicure or pedicure. Its located in Stocklands Wendouree not at a flash private spa, so you pay for what you get. As expected like the star ratings suggest.
Walk in no appointment necessary. Don't expect to build rapport with the technician because there is never any dialogue.
I have never had acrylic work done so can't comment on that work, but mani/pedi is quick and I have never been disappointed.

Approximate cost: $45

This review is for The Bed Shop, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 29 Jul 2013

After shopping around at all the chain stores, I called in here on the off chance that they may have what we were looking for. The service was outstanding, and we ended up purchasing a queen size mattress. They delivered it for free and took away our other mattress for free. Outstanding! Highly recommend this shop.

This review is for Cafe Excello, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 25 Jul 2013

We have had brunch here a couple of times and it has been enjoyable. The eggs have been done to perfection. The coffee was done to our liking and the service was quick. Watching the amount of people that use this Caffe for take away it is any wonder that they have so many repeat customers when they have such quick service and a tasty menu.
The outside covered in area is for smokers which we didn't realise when we sat there to enjoy the winter sun as there was no one sitting there, when our breakfast arrived, so did the smokers unfortunately. That isn't the Caffe's fault, we chose badly.

This review is for Red Pepper Indian Restaurant, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 25 Jul 2013

A no fuss Indian Restaurant where we have consistently had good meals. If you go at 6pm you meet with the after work crowd so you know its a good restaurant when you can't get a seat. The food has been consistently good, service is quick and usually great value for money.

The main is served with your choice of rice or naan bread. The predictable butter chicken, rogan josh, chicken tikka masala but there is so many other choices and the vegetarian dishes are delicious too. The mango lassi are quite lovely.

This review is for Hao Phong, Footscray VIC

verified email - 25 Jul 2013

Great food on a highly populated strip of restaurants in Footscray. Well priced, quick service. We checked out a few of the restaurants before we chose this one - it had nearly every seat taken - so clearly it was well liked. A diverse menu provided lots to choose from. Great prices too.

Approximate cost: $13-18

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