I was interested in a hall table and the interior decorator who was working with us made went into Precedence to ask about it and was given a price. When I later went in to pay, the owner suddenly gave me a price which was much more expensive. When I pointed this out he was abrasive and rude. I certainly will never go back there again. Buyers beware!

I popped into Readings in Port Melbourne to pick up a book for my husband for Christmas and one and a half hours later I left!! No mean feat with a 4 year old and a two year old in tow!!! It is a brilliant store with very helpful and knowledgable staff, a fantastic range of books as well as cds and dvds, and yummy coffee. It's not a huge store but has some really interesting books and the kids section is fabulous. Not just your run-of-the-mill selection but some really beautiful books and craft activities. I had a truly relaxing and enjoyable shopping experience here which is uncommon when shopping with kids. They were entertained with the books and the Thomas the Tank Engine train set that is permanently set up and when we had finished looking at the books, we sat and had cake and I had a coffee and we talked about what books we had been looking at. This is the sort of place you could while away the hours, especially on a rainy day.

WOW!! I came across this place through a recommendation from a friend when I mentioned I was looking for somewhere to have a Christmas break up for approx. 40 cackling women (and 1 husband???). She said if I wanted good food I should try Remezzo. She wasn't wrong, the food was fabulous!! The best pizza I have ever had! I tried the traditional Italian Calabrese pizza and it was amazing. Not overdone with toppings, just beautiful ingredients on a lovely thin base. Everyone else I quizzed loved their food as well - not a complaint in sight. The only problem we had was the ambience - or lack of. I understand that with a large group there will probably always be a problem with volume, but the noise was there to begin with - even before all our group had arrived. I don't think it's a problem that can't be rectified - just something on the walls to dull the echo. That said, it wasn't so bad that it ruined our experience, maybe just something to keep in mind if you are planning to go there for an intimate dinner. The staff were happy and obliging which is rare when having to deal with a large group dinner. Friendly staff and top notch food. Fantastic!! And they also do take away!!