Reviews by KarenJ

This review is for The Hutch Bistro, Grange QLD

verified email - 10 Nov 2012

Have had coffee here a couple of times and the staff are still very friendly despite not making a meal sale :). Great coffee (Elixir Coffee) and this has been well made each time. I had a look at the lunch/dinner menu and it looks varied and reasonably priced for a bistro/restaurant. Easy off street parking and wine shop next door!

This review is for Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar, Grange QLD

verified email - 10 Nov 2012

Stopped in one Wednesday afternoon about 5.30 for an early dinner on the way out to somewhere. Place had just opened and we had never been before, so were able to look at everything well. Ingredients were really fresh and varied. Menu was extensive, and the staff were friendly. We ordered one child's pizza and a calzone, both were delicious. Prices are reasonable for a gourmet pizza shop. Would visit again, the only drawback to this venue is the lack of easy parking due to traffic.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Nonnas Restaurant, Gold Coast QLD

verified email - 10 Nov 2012

We arrived for lunch and had trouble finding a table. Staff smiled at us but did nothing to help so we found our own table and asked a passing waitress to clear it off for us. There are 3 menus from the 3 restaurants (steak, Italian and seafood). Would have to say really too much choice here, confusing for elderly relative we took. Took a while to get attention to place an order, amused ourselves during the wait trying to work out a better payment system as there was a constant line of 20 people trying to pay on one register with about a 15 minute wait to pay. Food arrived within reasonable time given the crowds, however we had to ask 3 times for our drinks to be brought out despite ordering them first. A personal pet peeve at restaurants. Food was not cheap by standards of surrounding cafes but portions were large. $16.95 for a BLT seemed a little excessive and milk shakes for kids were $6.95 so not a cheap lunch out.

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Zone Fresh, Windsor QLD

verified email - 03 Nov 2012

Gourmet supermarket, deli and butcher. Don't go in here expecting to pick up items at cheap (or even regular prices) they are very expensive but I have never been disappointed. They stock gourmet salads, cheeses, sliced meats, etc. the butcher always has fat free great looking cuts but they are not even comparable to the supermarket prices. Great for a special treat or to find something hard to get but not for the weekly shop. Friendly service and heaps of parking. In the Homezone with Brett's Hardware.

This review is for Elixir Coffee HQ, Stafford QLD

verified email - 03 Nov 2012

Great hidden gem in an industrial area of Stafford. Beautiful coffee, friendly staff. The breakfasts are great, the scrambled eggs are really well made (served on sourdough bread). Coffee is served with a tasting card and man other coffee accessories sold too. Friendly service from family owned business. Always busy, deservedly one of the most popular coffee shops in Stafford.

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Gaythorne RSL, Gaythorne QLD

verified email - 03 Nov 2012

Members prices aren't too bad and with $1 lifetime memberships it is worth getting. The food is served in generous portions and they are pretty good at bringing them out quickly. Kids meals as well. Pretty standard RSL type of food but a good variety menu. Free pancake with every main meal.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Gumtree.com.au, Sydney NSW

verified email - 01 Nov 2012

Pretty good site to buy from, but I never seem to have any luck selling on it. Things seem to move quickly but I have noticed sometimes things seem to be listed elsewhere as we'll and they are removed if they sell somewhere else. No cost which is great. Only complaint or suggestion would be to make more categories a sites hard to search for something specific if people have misspelled or not done a great item title.

Approximate cost: $0

This review is for Sultans Kitchen, Paddington QLD

verified email - 01 Nov 2012

Incredibly friendly service. The smells are just divine as you walk indoors. We got takeaway this time, but have dined in before. Prices are at the higher end of the scale, but the flavours are strong, aromatic and authentic. Staff were happy to make recommendations and will adjust spice levels to suit. Recommended.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Pure Tennis Academy, Ferny Hills QLD

verified email - 13 Oct 2012

My son has visited here a few times for holiday day camps. He loves it. We used to go elsewhere but they cancelled on us a few time, and we found this through a recommendation. Day cost or cheaper weekly cost. Kids play tennis, have a swim at lunch and are fully supervised. They take own lunches, but there is junk food at canteen to buy. Great day of fun, exercise and school holiday activities. Would highly recommend (and have to friends!)

Approximate cost: $50

This review is for Rangla Punjab, McDowall QLD

verified email - 13 Oct 2012

Food is nice dine in service is not the fastest but we have never had a problem with takeout. Spinach and cheese naan is GREAT but the chicken dishes in takeout have a lot of sauce, however it is breast meat which is rare for indian.

Approximate cost: $15