La Manna has to be one of my favorite supermarkets. Walking in you see an amazing array of fresh fruit and vegetables alongside fresh meat, seafood and deli items. There is always an abundance of produce I have never had any trouble sourcing fresh ingredients from here. They have a wonderful range of fresh meat and seafood, they offer a lot more than your average supermarket, and the quality is as good, if not better, than most butchers/fish mongers. At the back of the store they have their own pastry kitchen that has a fully stocked display of large and small Italian cakes and pastries. They also have your normal shopping isles, that are stocked with lots of beautiful imported ingredients also. At the very back of the store there is a bottle shop, everything you need is there. I reccomend that you go and have a look. It is a foodies dream :)

Approximate cost: $1-20

I have eaten cakes from here on numerous occasions. The cakes are extraordinary. My favourite yet has to be the Brownie and Passionfruit Chocolate Gâteau...WOW! It was so beautiful, creamy and rich, with a layer of crunchy praline which just exploded in my mouth. I also really enjoyed the pear tart, which was moist with fresh plump pears. I reccomened ordering for occassions as the cakes taste and look fantastic.

Approximate cost: $7-40

I have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions. It is a nice place to stay when you want to explore the city for a weekend. There is so much around to do - it's impossible to get bored. The room itself is pretty basic, but well cleaned and furnished. I reccomend requesting a window room as the views of an evening are beautiful. They usually offer some packages that include breakfast down their mesh restaurant - the breakfast is pretty good. All in all, it is always a pleasurable experience to stay at the promenade and I will continue staying there.

Approximate cost: $250-500

We have had some wonderful times at Ah'Loys. The owner, Allen, has become good friends of ours throughout the time we have been dining there. The food is always fresh and well prepared. The roti, in particular, is very special. One of our favourite dishes is the tofu gorang.... we all love it!!! I reccomend this restaurant, it's cheap, delivered to the tables promptly, great quality and the staff are super friendly.

Approximate cost: $15-30

I remember when this was a dingy little supermarket/take away shop. That was only years ago. It has now boomed into a thriving Lebanese dining room and supermarket. I just love going here for quality Middle Eastern food and for some of my weekly shop. They have such an array of spices and breads - it's heaven. The shawama is my all time favourite - better than any gyros or souvlaki i have ever had :)

Approximate cost: $5-15

I am a regular Country Road customer and have been for a number of years. I love the clothes there and find that I can order online quote easily. Chadstone is my local store, however I find myself going to other country roads, such as camberwell as the service I have received lately at Chadstone has been very poor. I know it is still the same items of clothing but customer service plays a big part of the shopping process.

Approximate cost: $100-400

A gorgeous little cafe. A favorite hot spot of mine for brunch. Awesome atmosphere and fantastic food and coffee. The house smoked salmon on the sweet corn pikelet is my all time favourite. They also have nice cakes and muffins that go nicely with their coffee.

Approximate cost: $10-25

Another one of my favorite local places to go for lunch. The breakfast and lunch menus here are really nice. My favorite menu item is the open steak sanga with blood orange relish...omg!!! yummo!!
I have been here also for a function in the upstairs dining room, which was very unpleasant. I mean, the food was great but the room is awfully crowded, it is literally just tables and chairs.

Approximate cost: $10-25

I love this place. So rustic yet homely. I feel comfortable as soon as I walk in. The food also gives me the same feeling. They do a fantastic breakfast and the coffee is beautiful.

Approximate cost: $10-20

I am one that is very fussy dining Italian, as I am of Italian background and know authentic Italian. Sugo is the only local italian restaurant that I will dine at. The food is pretty good - great for seafood pastas, and the atmosphere is also quite nice. I have dined there on various occasions and have only ever had one meal that I didn't enjoy.

Approximate cost: $20-40