http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17433 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17433 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17429 www.vineyardcafe.cn]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17429 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17327 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17327 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16911
The wine list is superb with wines from France and South America as well as the best of Australia. Superb service along the art of the dining room makes 'Mirka' one of Melbourne's best culinary experiences. We will be going back.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16911 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16869
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You won't find a better place to enjoy a perfectly made Manhattan. Top service from professional, passionate bartenders. Homely atmosphere, like visiting friends.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16365 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10459 Chef Liao He Yi & his team in the five-star German-run Kempinski Hotel.

No visit to Chengdu and Sichuan would be complete without a visit to Shuxiangge. Try some of the very famous local dishes: Mapo Toufu, Lai Dumpling, and Han Steamed Bun.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10457
Open every day: 7.30am – 11.00pm

Stop in to get a few (covered in frosting) home baked cinnamon rolls wrapped up for a few days' supply at only 6RMB each (0.60 Euro).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10457 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3333
Classified by the National Trust, and registered with Heritage Commission, the Grand has been restored to reflect the grace and elegance of the turn of the century while catering to the demands of the modern world with premium accommodation and fine dining. It includes a first class restaurant, Farrells, a cafe a bistro and a bar. It's an excellent place to start visting everything the Yarra Valley has to offer.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3333 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3329
It is noisy and buzzy but down the back away from the large Pizza oven it is quieter. The waiting staff are very much at home dealing with us locals (even their guest Canadian waiter is no longer homesick)... Great southern Italian cooking here !

And popular?
Sometimes it pays to book beforehand...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3329 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3328
Guy Grossi's menu whatever the season is magnificient... and in our case we walked away with a copy of the book on the restaurant... autographed by Guy Grossi himself.
All in all, a memorable dining experience.

And a final note - all this from an establishment that has been there since the early 1900s, which makes it even more amazing!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3328 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2875
Dessert? Strawberries and icecream or pancakes. The whole thing is aimed at getting the discerning diner simply the best meat meal.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2875 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2786
Closer to town at Port Melbourne, the London or Graham are not to be missed. Eat out at the St Kilda Pier or sit in the Espy and have a beer. The view from Number 1 Fitzroy St is worth cost of the dining experience.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2786