Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba Street
T: (04)-801 6868
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We came here after dinner at Cafe Istanbul for some dessert and coffee.
Items Ordered:
(1) Brownies: warm and chewy....this was yummy
(2) Chocolate cake: the icing was thick and the cake wasn't that great
(3) Turkish apple tea: too much water (or the pot too large for a single tea bag), so the tea wasn't very flavourful
(4) Coffee: I did not try this myself, but from the others, it was quite strong....
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Overall Experience:
Very nice relaxed environment to hang out at night. There was an outdoor courtyard which we did not checkout. I wish there were more night time cafe like this because sometimes I just don't feel like a cocktail lounge, a bar or a club...
Conclusion:
Food: 6/10
Service: 6.5/10
Value for Money: 7.5/10
Probability of Returning: 75%
Monday, March 23, 2009
Cafe Istanbul
Cafe Istanbul
156 Cuba St
T: (04)-385 4998
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So we came here because Nash only eats halal. Nash never turned up, but we still had a great time eating here. There were some comfy-looking floor seating, but we decided on the chars & tables. The open fire was cool.
Items Ordered:
(1) Seafood platter (as mains): a mix of prawn kebabs, deep fried mussels & calamari, marinated mussels, smoked salmon and a spinach filo. This platter is better as a entree than main. The deep fried mussels tasted like something from a frozen pack, and the calamari lacked texture. Prawn had good flavour, and the filo was served with thai sweet chilli sauce (odd I thought). Everthing else was just ok...nothing stood out.
(2) Beef Moussaka: this dish was good. The potato and eggplant all mixed well with the ground beef. The side hummus was good, but the salad was a very uninteresting mix of iceberg lettuce and peppers.
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Overall Experience:
I ordered a warm glass of water, but the waitress gave me tap water. We had chilled water on the table, and she probably thought I wanted un-chilled water, but in fact I wanted warm water, as in warm-hot.
The waitress have good service, just delayed service. They need to increase eye contact with patrons to detect any assisstance required by patrons
Conclusion:
Food: 7/10
Service: 6/10
Value for Money: 6.5/10
Probability of Returning: 65%
156 Cuba St
T: (04)-385 4998
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So we came here because Nash only eats halal. Nash never turned up, but we still had a great time eating here. There were some comfy-looking floor seating, but we decided on the chars & tables. The open fire was cool.
Items Ordered:
(1) Seafood platter (as mains): a mix of prawn kebabs, deep fried mussels & calamari, marinated mussels, smoked salmon and a spinach filo. This platter is better as a entree than main. The deep fried mussels tasted like something from a frozen pack, and the calamari lacked texture. Prawn had good flavour, and the filo was served with thai sweet chilli sauce (odd I thought). Everthing else was just ok...nothing stood out.
(2) Beef Moussaka: this dish was good. The potato and eggplant all mixed well with the ground beef. The side hummus was good, but the salad was a very uninteresting mix of iceberg lettuce and peppers.
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Overall Experience:
I ordered a warm glass of water, but the waitress gave me tap water. We had chilled water on the table, and she probably thought I wanted un-chilled water, but in fact I wanted warm water, as in warm-hot.
The waitress have good service, just delayed service. They need to increase eye contact with patrons to detect any assisstance required by patrons
Conclusion:
Food: 7/10
Service: 6/10
Value for Money: 6.5/10
Probability of Returning: 65%
Sunday, March 22, 2009
S&M Cocktail Bar
Scotty & Mals Cocktail & Lounge Bar
176 Cuba Street
T: (04)-802 5335
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Ernie, Iris and I came here after dinner for some drinks before heading out to the clubs. We ordered 1 mocktail and 2 cocktails, which I don't remember the names of.
This place attracts an older bunch of guys (mostly gay). The decor is great, and the atmosphere very "cool". There is a club in the basement, but we didn't take a look.
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Overall Experience:
This is a nice place for a quiet drink.
Conclusion:
Drinks: 6/10 (needs to be more generous with the alcohol)
Service: 7/10
Value for Money: 67/10
Probability of Returning: 50%
176 Cuba Street
T: (04)-802 5335
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Ernie, Iris and I came here after dinner for some drinks before heading out to the clubs. We ordered 1 mocktail and 2 cocktails, which I don't remember the names of.
This place attracts an older bunch of guys (mostly gay). The decor is great, and the atmosphere very "cool". There is a club in the basement, but we didn't take a look.
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Overall Experience:
This is a nice place for a quiet drink.
Conclusion:
Drinks: 6/10 (needs to be more generous with the alcohol)
Service: 7/10
Value for Money: 67/10
Probability of Returning: 50%
Butler's Chocolate Cafe Queensgate
Butler's Chocolate Cafe
Westfield Queensgate, Lower Hutt
T:(04)-586 0425
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I was extremely thirsty and Mathew wanted some choc, so we came in here...
Items Ordered:
(1) Ice coffee: this came with a chocolate which was good. The ice coffee had a good expresso taste and aroma, and the ice was nicely blended.
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Overall Experience:
We didn't try a whole lot, so would have to come back again...
Conclusion:
Drink: 7/10
Service: N/A
Value for Money: 6.5/10
Probability of Returning: 65%
Westfield Queensgate, Lower Hutt
T:(04)-586 0425
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I was extremely thirsty and Mathew wanted some choc, so we came in here...
Items Ordered:
(1) Ice coffee: this came with a chocolate which was good. The ice coffee had a good expresso taste and aroma, and the ice was nicely blended.
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Overall Experience:
We didn't try a whole lot, so would have to come back again...
Conclusion:
Drink: 7/10
Service: N/A
Value for Money: 6.5/10
Probability of Returning: 65%
3C Bar
3C Bar
Corner of Victoria St & Chews Lane
T: (04)-913 1224
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We came here for a quick catch up drink, but we also ordered quite a bit of food.
Items Ordered:
(1) Cheese croquet: yummy! Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside.
(2) Antipasto Platter: the bread was stale, but the cheeses were good.
(3) Chips with truffle oil?: quite standard
(4) Kofta: Moroccan lamb skewers were nice, but the tabouleh was kinda hard.
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Overall Experience:
Chew's Lane has a great "european backstreet" atmosphere. The bars here a contemporary, and live music after work is great.
3C is a great place to hang out. This place is up to standard, but it's nothing that special.
Conclusion:
Food: 6.5/10
Service: 6/10
Value for Money: 6/10
Probability of Returning: 50%
Corner of Victoria St & Chews Lane
T: (04)-913 1224
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We came here for a quick catch up drink, but we also ordered quite a bit of food.
Items Ordered:
(1) Cheese croquet: yummy! Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside.
(2) Antipasto Platter: the bread was stale, but the cheeses were good.
(3) Chips with truffle oil?: quite standard
(4) Kofta: Moroccan lamb skewers were nice, but the tabouleh was kinda hard.
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Overall Experience:
Chew's Lane has a great "european backstreet" atmosphere. The bars here a contemporary, and live music after work is great.
3C is a great place to hang out. This place is up to standard, but it's nothing that special.
Conclusion:
Food: 6.5/10
Service: 6/10
Value for Money: 6/10
Probability of Returning: 50%
Zarbo
Zarbo
Chaffers Dock
22 Herd Street, Wellington Waterfront
T: (04)-384 3570
We came here for some coffee after the Italian Festival. Didn't eat, but we came in to check it out because I used to love going to Zarbo in Auckland
The Auckland Zarbo trumps the Wellington one. This Zarbo lacks atmosphere, and the coffee isn't all that great. But then, I might have had high expectations....I didn't try the food, so can't judge this place too much.
Conclusion:
Drink: 4/10
Service: 5/10
Value for Money: 6/10
Probability of Returning: 15%
Chaffers Dock
22 Herd Street, Wellington Waterfront
T: (04)-384 3570
We came here for some coffee after the Italian Festival. Didn't eat, but we came in to check it out because I used to love going to Zarbo in Auckland
The Auckland Zarbo trumps the Wellington one. This Zarbo lacks atmosphere, and the coffee isn't all that great. But then, I might have had high expectations....I didn't try the food, so can't judge this place too much.
Conclusion:
Drink: 4/10
Service: 5/10
Value for Money: 6/10
Probability of Returning: 15%
Wholly Bagels
Wholly Bagels
Branches throughout Wellington
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I got to the Willis St store as this is near work. I've always had the "Woodstock" on the "Everything" bagel.
The turkey gives protein, and the mozorella and sprouts are great together. Served on the wholesome "everything" bagel, the rock salt on the bagel really makes it so worth it!
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Overall Experience:
The perfect place for a quick affordable bite.
Conclusion:
Food: 8/10
Service: 7.5/10
Value for Money: 8/10
Probability of Returning: 90%
Branches throughout Wellington
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I got to the Willis St store as this is near work. I've always had the "Woodstock" on the "Everything" bagel.
The turkey gives protein, and the mozorella and sprouts are great together. Served on the wholesome "everything" bagel, the rock salt on the bagel really makes it so worth it!
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Overall Experience:
The perfect place for a quick affordable bite.
Conclusion:
Food: 8/10
Service: 7.5/10
Value for Money: 8/10
Probability of Returning: 90%
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