This was $15 (incl the cost of the box!). Each macaroon is $3.20 (free ribbon wrapping :))
Laduree: Needless to say it was delish! And no more waiting in line! The hype has died enough for you to get in and out in less than 5 minutes.
Kakawa: Went to the new store in Gaffa Gallery and bought a dark chocolate ice-cream sandwich! It was $5 each and had a really nice rich flavour but I don't know if it compares to korean grocery stores cookies and cream ice-cream sandwiches :(
Strathfield food festival! (Kakawa is going to be there too!) on 28th October which is the coming Sunday! http://www.strathfieldfoodfestival.com.au/
-David Jones and Myer's Christmas shop! If you're bored check out the music boxes at David Jones, they range from $25-$100 or above but they are amazing!
-Pishon in Strathfield - Service was really good!
-Hello Happy in Strathfield - their cakes are really tasty!
-Woolies now stocks Adriano Zumbo Macaroon mix-
-David Jones new Christmas chocolates!
Jobs
There is going to be a Max Brennar open at Macquarie shopping centre!! so they started hiring early October so hopefully this is still relevant.
The Facebook website just said send a resume to facebook@maxbrenner.com.au if you are interested.
Yogohouse at Strathfield (the corner one opposite 7/11) is hiring part time and casual workers (they had a small sign at the door which said barrister experience more advantageous)
Christmas casuals for David Jones, Myer, Colette jewellery, Factorie, and the cotton on branches - they all require you to go on the career sections of their websites.
The Thai restaurant fronting the new Chatswood Concourse building is hiring a waitress