Claire's reviews
Review of Blooms Kosher Restaurant
14 Apr 08, 12:59
Home Comforts 
I have been going to Blooms since i was a child.
The decor is slightly odd with a large mural on one side of the restaurant and a wall of mirrors on the other side - i don't really like eating whilst being able to see myslef!
The staff are quite old and the service could be better but the food makes up for all these.
Its good old Kosher food that your grandmother would make - definitly worth a visit if you are feeling a little under the weather - the chicken soup will fix any ailment!
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of East Finchley School Of English
14 Apr 08, 09:58
Private Tuition 
My nanny attends the EFSE and her english and progressed so much since she has started going.
She is from the Czech Republic and had a good grasp of the english language when she came to work for us. In the last 3 months her vocab has increased greatly and she is a lot more confident.
It isn't chaep but the small numbers in each class is well worth the money.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of Tally Ho Discount
14 Apr 08, 09:54
Great Bargains
Tally Ho discount is a real find. there is a lot of rubbish in there but equally there is a lot of great 'stuff'.
Randomly - they sell cheap greetings cards to furniture and everything in between. It has to be a first stop in North Finchley for whatever you are loking for.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of Top Stitch
11 Apr 08, 11:01
a stitch in time
What a find - i stumbled across this place that will personalise anything from baby gifts to adult bathrobes.
The shop is a bit of a mess with things everywhere but it really is a superb little place.
I bought a present for a friend that has just had a baby and had her name embroidered onto a little bath robe.
It was ready to pick up in 24hours or they would have posted to me for a small fee.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of Ashley Blooms
10 Apr 08, 11:01
My Mums Favourite Florist 
It is always good to find a florist locally to send your mum flowers on those special occasions - and that's what Ashley Blooms is to me.
They always have a great range of flowers / plants in stock and nothing is too difficult for them to arrange.
They did the flowers for my wedding and i was bowled over with what they produced.
The service is always great and you know that when they say they will deliver - they will.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of The Venue
10 Apr 08, 10:28
Great for Kids Parties
I had my sons first birthday at The Venue in February.
The staff were very helpful and the package they offered was great value for money.
We had 15 kids (1 year olds) and 30 adults. The adults seemed to have a better time than the children, throwing themsleves around the soft play area!
After 1 hour in the soft play they laid on food for all the children in the creche room.
From start to finish the staff bent over backwards to ensure the party ran smoothly.
I will definitly be booking for my sons 2nd brthday.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of All Seasons
10 Apr 08, 10:21
Not Great Service 
The service i have recieved from All Seasons has not been that great.
One of my friends reccomended i go there as they have 'everything you'll ever need for babies'. I thought, great its is local and i can get everything in one place.
Yes, she was right they do have eveything you could ever need for a baby but the service just put me right off.
The staff were rude to my husband and seemed too busy to help at all times.
I gave them another chance when i needed to buy 2 car seats at the end of last year and they didn't price match as they promised to do and failed to deliver the seat on time and charged more for the touble of getting it in.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of Quadruples
10 Apr 08, 10:14
Fancy a wrap?
On a first look inside thsi cafe / restaurant seems out of place in North Finchley. It is different to the other offerings in the area - possible for looking slightly more upmarket than the average local eatery.
What's nice about this plce is that they make whatever you want to order from freshly made wraps to stone baked pizza.
During the week it is full of mothers that lunch or local school children.
You have to be lucky to get a seat during the week but at wekkends it isn't as busy and perfect for a light lunch.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of Garland Electronics
10 Apr 08, 09:56
Its Electric!
Garlands is quite possibly the best local Electrical shop i have ever come accross.
Not only will they price match, if they have the item in stock they will deliver the same day - now thats service for you!
From fridge freezers to childrens quad bikes - they have everything you can ask for.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review of Al Fresco
10 Apr 08, 09:20
mmmm i love pizza
I love Al Fresco in Whestone - its is a great local Italian with great food at good prices.
The decor is a bit dated, and the waiters do sometimes have a bit of an attitude - but thats probably more to do with their Italian persoanlities that rudeness.
They are very welcoming to familes and couples and seat people accordingly which is very throughful.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.