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Blackbird Café, Sydney, NSW
Blackbird Café
Modern Australian Cafe
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Food 6 |
Ambience 4 |
Service 1 |
Value 6 |
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Prices were reasonable, although the food wasn't terribly exciting. However, our meals came out very quickly (Thursday night) so this place is probably the fast food equivalent for Cockle Bay. Servings are quite large, and I'm told the burgers are not bad.
I have to say that I had the WORST experience with a waiter that I have ever had. A restaurant that offers a kid's meal and purports to be a family-friendly venue should not be surprised by the odd toddler crying or whinging. My child had a cranky moment while we were waiting for our payment to be processed--not a tantrum, just a bit of a whiney cry (and no, he wasn't running around, he was sitting on his chair).
One of the waiters asked me three times to please get him to stop crying. What did he think I was doing? Pinching my kid to make him cry? When I told him we were just waiting for them to return my credit card so we can leave, the waiter had the gall to tell my husband that the restaurant was not a daycare. I have never experienced such rudeness from wait staff. Ever.
In short, if you want a cheap but decent meal, you're better off going across the bridge to Harbourside. And if you're bringing children under three, make sure they behave like adults at all times.
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11 May 2007
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Zilver, Sydney, NSW
Zilver
Asian, Chinese, Yum Cha Restaurant
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Recommended |
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Food 8 |
Ambience 7 |
Service 3 |
Value 9 |
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I appreciate a yum cha restaurant that allows diners to book reservations for yum cha. We smugly walked through the long lunchtime queue at the door only to discover that our reservation was made for the wrong time. It took another 15 minutes to get our table (there were a lot of us), and when we were seated the table still had remains of the last party's food.
Eek! The restaurant had no high chairs for children and the seats are low, so children will probably need to be seated on your lap. The waiting time allowed us to check out the new decor - lots of chocolate and brown. It seems like a strange choice for a Chinese restaurant, and doesn't really go well with the pretty average service. (It's a swanky, modern look and I was expecting swanky, modern service.) We were seated in a room but were pleased to see that we didn't miss out on the good trolleys.
Table service was a bit sketchy, as drink orders took a while to serve. We also requested particular dishes that we hadn't seen on the trolleys and we had to ask 2 or 3 times before we got a proper answer from the staff. Value wasn't bad. Nowhere near as good as all you can eat for $15, but yum cha for 9 tallied to $25pp, including special orders. Not bad at all.
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29 December 2006
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Lindt Chocolat Cafe (Martin Place), Sydney, NSW
Lindt Chocolat Cafe (Martin Place)
Cake Cafe
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Recommended |
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Food 9 |
Ambience 7 |
Service 4 |
Value 6 |
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The hot chocolate is great although frankly, the novelty factor gets points as much as the taste which is not always consistent. Cake slices are divine although hot chocolate and cake is a combination leading straight to diabetes. The waffles are excellent but akin to highway robbery at $11 a pop. I'm told the ice creams are delicious too. Table service can be extremely abrupt and I've had some waiters verging on the rude. A couple of times, I've had to remind them of an order or request. I haven't tried the rest of their menu (sandwiches, etc.) because the cost is appalling. I'd much rather splurge on the chocolate and desserts and get a $5 sandwich elsewhere.
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27 June 2006
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Jean-Marc's Patisserie and Boulangerie, Pyrmont, NSW
Jean-Marc's Patisserie and Boulangerie
French Cafe
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Recommended |
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Food 10 |
Ambience 7 |
Service 7 |
Value 7 |
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This place is really bad for people on a diet. There was a time when I would pop in after lunch every day for a month to buy a chocolate tart. The pastries and desserts are divine! The chocolate dome is awesome if somewhat pricey. The bread and butter pudding and vanilla slice are value for money as the slices are huge. The croissants, danishes and baguettes are all very good. The mudcake/ cupcake was dry the one time I tried it. The cafe itself is quite sparse and the tables and chairs are utilitarian. I've had take-away coffee three times and it always tasted very cardboard-like. This must be due to the diposable cup it comes in because I didn't notice anything amiss when I had it in the cafe. The staff are friendly but since I mostly take away, I don't expect much in the way of service.
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16 June 2006
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Oscars Restaurant And Lounge, Pyrmont, NSW
Oscars Restaurant And Lounge
European Restaurant
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Highly Recommended |
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Food 9 |
Ambience 9 |
Service 8 |
Value 10 |
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We discovered Oscar's when they had $13 ribs on the menu. The price has gone up slightly but for the size, it's still good value. One friend thought the sauce was too sweet but the general consensus was very positive. The carbonara was also delicious. Pizzas were OK. Steaks were done well compared to other restaurants that charge the same price. I'm told the lobster and champagne for $19 are also excellent. Staff have generally been very good although once or twice the service has been slow and not as pro-active or an order goes astray. Children can dine in for lunch and they accommodate parties very well. Parking around the area is a hassle, though.
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16 June 2006
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Francois Pastries, Pyrmont, NSW
Francois Pastries
French, Pie, Cake Cafe
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Highly Recommended |
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Food 10 |
Ambience 8 |
Service 7 |
Value 10 |
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Nothing beats a pie that actually tastes like it has real meat and veggies inside. The spinach and ricotta pie is the best I've ever tasted and the meat and chicken pies are chunky and filling. The desserts not only look good but are delicious too. The lunch special (pie, salad, dessert) is value for money especially if you get a normal-sized slice or tart. Staff are friendly although during busy times can be abrupt. Pies sometimes run out or certain types are not available; desserts change by the day although the most popular tend to be there every day.
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16 June 2006
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Berowra Waters Inn, Berowra Waters, NSW
Berowra Waters Inn
French, Vegetarian Friendly, Modern Australian Restaurant
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Highly Recommended |
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Food 10 |
Ambience 10 |
Service 10 |
Value 10 |
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Travelling by boat to a restaurant sets up the romance of dining at Berowra Waters Inn. The waiter who picks us up (same guy each time) is always friendly and it's obvious that he loves his job. The food has always been delicious. On my first visit, I had the roast duck entree and regretted I didn't get a roast duck main. Every once in a while, I check the website and when they have it on the menu again, I'll definitely be there. The strawberry vinaigrette drizzled on my salad was so good, I tried to make my own (not so good). The champagne sorbet which we were given for free as they were left over from the Christmas menu, was exquisite. My partner prefers going during the day so he can watch people zipping across the water. I prefer it at night as I find it much more romantic. We always linger and plan for at least 3 hours whenever we visit, not because the service is slow but because we savour each bite and love to linger over dessert.
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16 June 2006
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Galileo, Sydney, NSW
Galileo
French, Japanese Restaurant
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Highly Recommended |
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Food 10 |
Ambience 10 |
Service 10 |
Value 10 |
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Charming restaurant, great for a romantic night out. I sat against the wall with soft cushions beside me. Waiter was attentive and very accommodating, offering menu changes to suit our needs. Had the standard degustation menu with a modified entree plate. Egg croquette was tantalisingly tasty. Entree plate was absolutely delicious although the brioche with foi gras was a little overwhelming. Subsequent plates were a blur of wondrous tastes and aromas. The only dish I didn't really like was the noodles in cold water. I think it was supposed to clean the palate but I found it bland and filled me up too much.
Mains were surprisingly substantial, considering it was a degustation menu. I gave up halfway through dessert, collapsed onto a sea of cushions and looked on as my partner did the dessert course justice. I was disappointed that dessert didn't include anything chocolatey but it was just as well because otherwise, I'd have been forced to eat it (out of principle!) and would not have been able to stand up afterwards. The chef came out to talk to patrons and he was quite lovely. We told him we felt like we were on Iron Chef and it turns out he's a good friend of the French Iron Chef. The evening was just perfect.
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16 June 2006
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Wok Station Pyrmont, Pyrmont, NSW
Wok Station Pyrmont
Thai Restaurant
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Recommended |
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Food 8 |
Ambience 6 |
Service 6 |
Value 8 |
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Best duck in red curry I've ever had but quality isn't always consistent. Special lunch prices are great but again, food volumes are inconsistent - sometimes the take-away container is packed and sometimes it's only 3/4 full. Dining service can vary, depending on how busy the restaurant is. Home delivery is quite prompt. If you phone in to order a meal for pick-up, make sure you get the order number especially if you've asked for slight changes to a dish (e.g. not too spicy). Otherwise, you might end up getting someone else's order (same meal but without the changes you asked for).
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16 June 2006
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Tabou, Surry Hills, NSW
Tabou
French Restaurant
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Recommended |
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Food 7 |
Ambience 8 |
Service 8 |
Value 7 |
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Lovely atmosphere. Prices were reasonable enough and the waiters were attentive although as the lunch crowd arrived, it became a little more difficult to get their attention. Waiters didn't laugh at paltry attempts to say menu items which was much appreciated! Bread came in a basket but there were no bread plates nor butter knives. Mushrooms and snail entree was great. Mains were substantial although the roast duck was a little too rare for my taste. My partner's veal was excellent though. Dessert was delicious! The creme brulee was perfect, the chocolate mousse was sweet but not sickening and the hazelnut sorbet was just addictive.
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16 June 2006
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