Thai Splendid is a relatively recent addition to Miranda Westfield (the space was previously an Arizonas). I have eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend and we have enjoyed it both times. It's large, often crowded with pre/post cinema-goers and the food is impressive. Suggest booking on a Friday or Saturday night (and try for a table in the downstairs section).

Approximate cost: $Noodle and curry dishes approx $15, chef specials from $20

My workplace registered with my valet some time ago but I only tried it recently and was quite impressed. You register and pay for your dry cleaning online, noting any special requirements and garment types. You leave the items in a designated area and they come and pick them up, and return them within 2 business days (depending on time of order being placed). They even provide a personal garment bag for you to leave your items in and have them returned. A simple, painless process. They also offer other services including alterations, but haven't tried these myself.

Approximate cost: $pants from 8.80

I have had a few items altered here - from taking up pants to shortening the straps on a cocktail dress. Another customer once told me that the dressmaker is the best she's ever found. Everyone I know who has had work done there has been happy with the service, the quality and the value.

Monte Carlo Pizzeria has been a Riverwood institution for years. I remember going there as a child, and still go there occasionally or pickup/get them delivered. Good quality, tasty pizzas. Favourites are Ned Kelly with Bacon, Four Seasons, Vegetarian and Monte Carlo Special. Plenty of toppings, salads are great value and generous. For a local, casual, pizza meal with a friend, family or group, you can't get bettter in this area.

This is a regular local dining favourite of my family. The food is tasty, fresh and consistently delicious. We almost have a set menu - yakitori, mushi gyoza, teppan steak, EBI tempura, wasabi salmon. The sushi and sashimi is good too. Every meal starts with a complimentary salad (with the most delicious sweet onion dressing) and usually finishes with a bowl of jellybeans. This small restaurant is popular with locals - often all tables are full on a Saturday night. it's casual, BYO and worth a visit if you're in the area and enjoy Japanese food.

Approximate cost: $16

Tania provides a great value hairdressing service that meets my needs. She cuts and colours well, is friendly and charges very competitively. Very popular with the locals, always busy - best to make an appointment. My friends can't believe I get my hair cut, coloured and blowdried for the price i do! It's a "no frills" salon compared to others, but you still get a quality result.

Great coffee, quick takeaway and dine-in service, authentic Italian food and friendly staff. Breakfast through to mid afternoon. My preferred and regular coffee fix in the CBD. And occasional toast, banana bread, muffin or other tasty treat.