Reviews by jessiv

This review is for Mister Nice Guy's Bake Shop, Ascot Vale VIC

verified email - 17 Oct 2013

The food here is delicious. Their cupcakes to begin with are great. They're not close to me but I'll gladly make the trip for them, especially as they're vegan and ethical.

They've added other food, and the other food is also great.

The only thing I dislike about them is that you have to be a bit lucky to get what you want. They have so many different things they make now that they don't have a regular menu, so if I have a specific cupcake I feel like I may not be able to get it for a bit.

It also seems that once they run out of a certain thing they don't continue making it during the rest of the day. I'm not certain on this, it may just be because I've often come later in the day to find things sold out.

This review is for Spaghetti Tree, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 17 Oct 2013

I went to The Spaghetti Tree with a few people and really wasn't expecting much. The place seemed nice, and I figured it would likely be a really family run place.

I was pleasantly surprised. The food was sized pretty perfectly I think, if anything it was on the smaller side to what is expected but that could just be because a lot of Italian places I go to give very big portions.

The food wasn't mind blowing and exceptional, but still very enjoyable and delicious. Nobody left any food at all. I will certainly return to try some other dishes.

The staff were lovely, other people seemed to have really built up a rapport with them and I'm not surprised by that.

As other reviews mentioned, the atmosphere is really nice too.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Nando's, Noble Park VIC

verified email - 09 Apr 2013

This is probably my most regular fast food place. Well, it is certainly my most regular chain fast food place.

They have the absolute best chips and nicest staff I've come across at a chain-fast food store. Actually, some of the nicest staff I've come across in any fast-food in general.
The people are just lovely.

The prices are exactly what you expect from nandos - which of course means that they are on the more expensive side of fast-food franchises. The food is also of course what you expect, perhaps better as they're one of only a few nandos I've been to and are definitely the best of them.

This review is for Waltzing Matilda Hotel, Springvale VIC

verified email - 09 Apr 2013

The food is nice, what you expect, they give good portions.

The service has been forgetful a couple of times, the last time I went, which was a few weeks ago, my sister and I ordered. My order came, but we were waiting a while for my sisters, it turned out that they had forgotten about her so she had to go back up and ask.

We've had several birthday parties here, a few general grown-up family dinner celebration ones as well as children's birthday parties.
The children were always happy with it, I think they found it nicer or more special than the typical mcdonalds type of parties. Making great use of the dance floor, playground and kangaroo mascot.

This review is for Canton Court Chinese Restaurant, Keysborough VIC

verified email - 09 Apr 2013

I've dined in at the restaurant as well as picked-up for take-away.
I've never had a problem with pick-up, it's always been ready for me once I got there after ordering over the phone (and I only live about 5 minutes away).

It is a very quiet little restaurant.

The staff are nice.

It's a nice little cantonese restaurant, the value for money is really good. The Nasi Goreng, chilli prawns, szechuan beef and roast spiced pork are favourites with rave reviews in my family.
There are a lot of things on their menu (137 things on their pamphlet menu) with a few vegetarian dishes.

Approximate cost: $10 - 16

This review is for Mehtil, Keysborough VIC

verified email - 09 Apr 2013

The staff are very friendly.

The place only seats about 30 people, so bookings are desirable but you can just walk in.

They give big portions, each time I've gone I've had to take food home with me. Which I've been quite happy about the next day as I love the food.
I've taken family members to dinner there only for them to love the place afterwards as well.
There's a nice selection of different foods, with just as many vegetarian options as the individual meat options.

It's a B.Y.O and there is ample parking.

It looks quiet and dead from the outside and from the road, but it's a little gem once you get inside in full indian theme. Since discovering this place it has become my favourite Indian place.

Approximate cost: $12

This review is for Foresters Arms Hotel, Oakleigh VIC

verified email - 09 Apr 2013

I've been there predominately for group functions, in their separate function area which seems to seat about 200.

The place is very clean and well presented.

The food service is quick, and the food itself is very nice. Favourites have been the parmigiana and fish, the salad and salad dressing as well.

The staff are very friendly and helpful.

There has also been free coffee and tea which has been lovely.

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Lavender Lace Lingerie, Dandenong VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

I've been here several times, and when I found this place I was so extremely happy! I had been finding it really hard to find bra's for unusual sizes.
Margaret is absolutely lovely, and really seems to care about what she's doing. The shop is a charming little place.

She has a good range of items and will look through books to order something you like specially for you. She pretty much volunteers to go out of her way to make sure you're happy with what you're going to purchase and also randomly (but frequently) gives discounts.
After seeing me once, she seemed to remember me every other time.

While she is very polite and friendly she is also honest, when something just isn't right she will tell you instead of trying to just make the sale.

Would definitely recommend, will definitely continue going back.

This review is for Victorian Dog Rescue & Resource Group, Elsternwick VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

What they're doing and stand for is fantastic. The volunteers and foster carers seem to really care so greatly about the animals and really believe in adopting over buying.

The animals are, of course, amazing. The amount of gorgeous looking animals that I've seen on their facebook page and website is amazing.

They have a good relationship with those they adopt to, because they take a real interest in the dogs.

There are two things that do annoy me however, the first is in how if I mentioned a dog I brought or adopted elsewhere I would feel like they were looking down on me. The adopting elsewhere wasn't as bad, but if someone mentions the lost dogs home I've heard some very bitchy comments.
The other thing, which I think is far more important, is when you put in an application if you're not contacted regarding a successful application you don't seem to be contacted at all. I've sent in for several dogs, only to hear nothing back from them and see the dogs continue to be advertised, leaving me unsure whether they had received my application or why I was being looked over.

If I saw a dog I absolutely fell in love with and I think he would fit with my current dog I would send in an application however I'd really have to be in love with him as I'd rather deal with an organisation with the courtesy to inform unsuccessful applications.

This review is for Be A Star Bridal, Cheltenham VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

I went here during my debutante dress shopping period.

When I called to make an appointment, the phone conversation didn't leave me expecting much in regards to service. I couldn't figure out whether the person was having a bad day, didn't enjoy what they were doing, didn't care about me as a customer or simply wasn't that great at English.

To my very pleasant surprise, upon entering the store all of the staff showed a real interest in not only their dresses but encouraging me to find the right dress - even if that meant in a different store.
There were of course a few times where I felt very pressured to buy something, but when I left to think my favourite dress over overnight I didn't feel like they had any ill-feelings towards me.

They were friendly, helpful and easy to talk to, very easy to get into and show off the dresses and while I'm sure there was some usual typical flattery in hopes of a sale, they did seem honest.
They were also very ready to make alterations to dresses such as putting on sleeves/straps as schools require.

There collection of deb dresses was small, but there were some very nice dresses in different styles and I'm not sure how much smaller it is compared to other bridal stores as I only went to one other place and here before deciding on my dress.
There appeared to be a good range of bridal dresses.