Joanna's reviews
Review of Swarovski
18 Apr 08, 16:00
Jewellery fit for a princess!! 
My sister is crazy for Swarovski and this madness is catching, now I am crazy on it too!! Don't think that it is all expensive and pricey stuff, of course there are the magnificent pieces that will set you back a fair amount, but you can also find beautiful pieces for around £30, it's not all expensive.
They often have smaller versions of their popular crystal jewellery so if, say a big pendant is £60 they may have a smaller version of it for £35 which is not only affordable but may be preferable to have a more understated piece of jewellery that you can get more everyday wear out of rather than something you will only wear a couple of times a year. Saying that, their more expensive pieces are divine and I think they are worth every penny.
The staff in this shop are very helpful and allow you to view jewellery and try it on (apart from earrings of course) before buying. If you haven't been to a Swarovski shop before, it really is worth going, people who think it is all very expensive or over-priced will be pleasantly surprised.
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Review of Warehouse
18 Apr 08, 15:48
Small store but full of lovely clothes! 
I didn't notice Warehouse and hadn't shopped there until a year ago when I saw a dress in the window that I fell in love with and haven't managed to stay away from the shop since! The clothes are a bit pricey but the quality and styles are brilliant; although I think some of the more casual clothes are overpriced, the smart party/cocktail dresses are brilliant value and definitely worth it. Also I am happy to shop here because of the sizes - I can happily find something that actually fits me and don't have to try 3 or 4 different sizes or buy something in sizes that would normally be far to big for me (some shops are for skinny girls and all sizes are the same...).
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Review of London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale
18 Apr 08, 15:43
Nice hotel
I stayed here for a function at this hotel and it was really nice. The staff were really nice and helpful and made every aspect of the function go smoothly so I would recommend holding an event here.
The rooms were not too big, but clean, modern and comfortable. Breakfast was good too. I didn't use the leisure club so can't comment on these facilities. The hotel is close to transport links so it is easy to get into the West End.
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Review of Weng Wah House
18 Apr 08, 14:12
Good if you can hire the whole top floor for karaoke
This is a nice restaurant if you can hire the whole top floor for karaoke. I've been here a few times and by far the best times were had when there for bigger parties and you aren't sharing the top floor and karaoke facilities with other parties.
I wouldn't rate the food as being that great. Don't get me wrong it is good, but I've had some good meals and some bad meals there. The portion sizes are a little small too and the last time I went there a lot of us left hungry.
I definitely recommend it if there are a lot of you and you can book out the whole top floor as the karaoke is really fun and the "Chinese Elvis" host is great, making sure everyone is having fun.
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Review of Hainanese Buffet
18 Apr 08, 14:07
Really good "eat as much as you like" buffet
It's always difficult to find a good "eat as much as you like" buffet as there is always something that lets it down, but this one is brilliant. I haven't been here in years and don't know why as it is fantastic and used to go here all the time.
The food is so fresh and the buffet is always being topped up, really tasty and good quality food. The staff are friendly and helpful too. I think it is good value for money, but what pushes the price up is the drinks as they are quite expensive and probably where the restaurant make good money. I seem to remember that this restaurant is cash only.
It's always heaving in there so if you are going for an evening meal it's probably best to call ahead and reserve tables. Would definitely recommend this place.
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Review of Flight Centre
18 Apr 08, 14:00
Would have been good if the assistant listened 
I have only been here once with friends and we didn't book anything. The assistant didn't listen to what we were saying and kept trying to sell us 18-30's style holidays on loud, noisy resorts near clubs on resorts like those featured in programmes like "Club Reps" - this was the complete opposite of what we wanted.
All we wanted to do was book a nice, quiet, relaxing beach holiday on a quiet resort but because we were young and there were a few of us interested in going away, they immediately assumed that we wanted a clubbing holiday. Our requests for quiet resorts were ignored and further 18-30's holidays offered to us so we left without being offered anything remotely close to what we were interested in.
The experience has put me off going back to the Flight Centre - I would be too worried about booking something there and ending up in my idea of holiday hell.
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Review of Quiznos Subs
18 Apr 08, 13:53
Like Subway... 
This is a nice sandwich place - think Subway and you'll know what to expect. Choose your bread, the size of your bread and then your fillings. I think it is a bit pricey for what it is but the subs are good, the service is quite friendly and you could do a lot worse elsewhere.
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Review of Cybercandy The Sweet Shop
18 Apr 08, 13:32
Sugar rush!
This shop is amazing, such a gem. This is the place you will find all the sweets, cakes and sugary drinks eaten and mentioned in US films and programmes that are cult across the pond but that are not stocked over here - find out what a twankie is, buy some kool aid and indulge in the sweets you've heard mentioned on TV but until now had little idea of what they were!
As well as US products, they also stock Japanese products, supersized Pez dispensers, Jellybean Factory sets and pick 'n' mix tower, space food (yes, actual space food) and edible bugs. It is so cool to see all these products in one shop - well worth a visit.
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Review of Sweet Centre
18 Apr 08, 13:26
Pick 'n' mix
I used to love this shop when I was younger and still enjoy popping back to get pick 'n' mix. The shop is great with floor to ceiling sweets and lollies. They have cricket ball sized gobstoppers which I have never purchased as I have no idea how you would go about eating that, and all the sugary, multi-coloured tubes full of horrible and equally multi-colourd goo that is so popular but which I can't stand. They don't seem to stock "milk bottles" anymore which is a shame as they are my favourite sweets and can't seem to find these around much.
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Review of Benihana
18 Apr 08, 13:17
Food cooked at your table... on your table!!
This is a great restaurant and worth visiting just to see the way they prepare the food - it is prepared at your table, and on a special hotplate on your table! The menu had lots to choose from but I do think that the dinner prices are very expensive so recomment going for lunch instead. Impressive service, tasty food, no wonder some celebs list it among their favourite restaurants. Well worth a try.
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