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By Zowie Murray CA
Can audits be more profitable while achieving quality?
The answer to the question posed here – whether audits can be more profitable while achieving quality – is a resounding "yes". It is possible to increase efficiency and improve your realisation rate, yielding more profit on audit assignments both large and small, without compromising quality. Some accounting firms view their audit business as a loss leader to attract more profitable tax, financial planning and business advisory work. But this does not have to be the case, there can still be good margins in auditing, which in turn can further promote increased audit quality.
There have been significant changes in auditing standards over the past few years, including adoption of the International Standards on Auditing in New Zealand (ISAs (NZ)). This has resulted in more demands on auditors, who have therefore had to continuously upgrade their skills in order to comply with these professional requirements. In addition, organisations are becoming increasingly complex, which from an audit perspective often involves more professional judgment – a skill generally limited to the more senior members of the audit team. This article provides guidance on some of the principles of charging audit fees, along with some techniques to help firms audit smarter.
Audit fees
Auditors are advised by PES 1, Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners that when charging fees they should ensure that their objectivity is not impaired by the hope of financial gain, and that such fees are proportional with the responsibilities they assume. On this basis, the charging of any sort of contingent fees for audit engagements is prohibited. Auditors should be particularly careful to ensure that there is no threat that audit quality will be adversely affected because the fee charged is insufficient to allow the necessary amount of time and skill to be spent for this purpose. There are many different bases for the computation of audit fees, and the value-based and time-based methods are explored later. The computation of an appropriate audit fee involves value judgment. It should take into account the value of the service rendered by the auditor, along with the benefits, tangible and intangible, derived by the client.
A substantial proportion of the costs of running a practice are salary related. Auditors are justified in increasing their audit fees to ensure their remuneration is competitive, particularly considering the auditor's responsibility and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD). Furthermore, a reasonable level of remuneration should encourage auditors to maintain or even improve the quality of the audits they carry out. On the other hand it is the auditor's obligation to give their clients value for the fees charged. Accordingly, auditors should make sure that the methods used in their offices are current and efficient.
Fee increases Surprisingly for a profession that is so closely associated with money, many auditors prefer to avoid talking about fee increases. Many auditors either discount their prices or do not increase their prices because they are afraid of having a difficult conversation with clients and losing their business. Auditors often do not increase their fees as they see it as a way to retain clients over the long term, but this is a dangerous route to go down.
An even riskier path is that of fee reductions, as this can adversely affect audit quality. There is a significant amount of fee pressure in the market place, and the collective mentality of undercutting to buy market share should be avoided. The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) recently indicated at the national NZICA Audit Conference that it does not expect audit fees to decrease, except in cases where the client's operations have become markedly simplified.
Clients should expect fees to go up so that auditors can cover the increasing overhead costs, and to recognise that audits are becoming more complex, requiring further involvement from the more experienced members of the audit team. The FMA is reinforcing this message to the market at every opportunity, but it is likely to take a collaborative effort to change market attitudes towards audit fees. Auditors need to get into the habit of regularly reviewing their fees and adjusting them accordingly, because if they have not done so for a few years it becomes increasingly hard to put them up.
Audit typically does not just come down to price, and people often confuse pricing and costing. It is a difficult balance to strike at the best of times, and the current economic climate makes the challenge even harder. Be up front by communicating with clients – explain fees to manage their expectations, and either work towards an agreed fee schedule linked to a service plan, or only set an indicative price.
Invoices should be brief yet educative, and charges for other lines of service should be unbundled. For example ensure that any secretarial, tax, accounting and consulting is not included in the audit fee. Disbursements should also be disclosed separately. You should consider billing as near as possible to completion of the work and contact clients in advance of overruns.
Alternative pricing options When applying value-based billing, the auditor must uncover the value drivers of the service provided. Value drivers are those elements that assist the auditor in satisfactorily discharging their professional obligations. Generally knowledge, information technology and quality of internal processes are the drivers of value. During the course of the audit, the auditor should impress upon clients the value that is being delivered. Fees charged for audits should be a fair reflection of the value to the client and should recognise the following attributes:
- the skill and knowledge required for the type of work involved
- the professional judgment that was called upon
- the level of training and experience of the people engaged on the work
- the time occupied by each person engaged on the work
- the degree of responsibility and urgency that the work entails.
Time-based billing has been very useful in the past in working out how much to charge a client for an audit, and it appears to be a fair and transparent principle in that it rewards efficient and organised clients. Traditionally this hourly rate was calculated on the basis of a third salary costs, a third overheads, with the remaining third being profit. However, this composition does not necessarily hold true now, in many cases both salaries and overheads have increased, so the profit margin is being squeezed. Under this method there is a danger of arbitrary fixing of charge-out rates due to erroneous recording of time sheets, resulting in undervaluing the audit fees being billed to the client. Also time-based billing provides little incentive to provide excellence in client service.
Many practitioners like the idea of value-based billing but struggle with how to change from their current time-based methods, as it involves a programme to replace timesheets and hourly billing. However, whichever method is used, tracking of time spent on jobs is imperative for good practice management.
Best practice
The key to greater profitability is efficiency, not in the sense of cutting corners but in that of greatest results from minimum outflow of resources. Quality and efficiency are not mutually exclusive. Efficiency means better use of time and a higher realisation rate and there are various practices to increase efficiency. Client and staff behaviour both drive margin, in terms of quality client records and efficient staff.
The auditor's job is to perform procedures on data, not collect them. That is the client's job, and do not be afraid to ask the client to do it, staff should not be "mining" for information. The better trained a client is to provide data, the more efficiently the audit can be performed. There is no time like the present to review last year's audit and draw up a list of deliverables. Clients respond to financial incentives, so it is worth considering a statement in the engagement letter that overruns will be charged if deliverables are not provided in a timely manner. Nothing concentrates a client's mind like showing them how they wasted money. A discussion atthe clearance meeting of how the audit deliverables could have shortened an engagement will reverberate throughout the year.
Technology can also enhance efficiency dramatically by cutting down on the paper trail and increasing a firm's analytical capacity. But it is all too easy to let it increase a firm's workload by taking on tasks that should be delegated to the client, just because the firm has the technology to do it. Keep a firm hand on the audit deliverables list despite this temptation. Cull your client list by actively fashioning the most lucrative and worthwhile client base by dropping high-risk, low-margin clients and acquiring stable clients with good reputations.
The most profitable firms plan ahead and a little advance planning now can pay tremendous dividends. An extensive planning process to make sure the whole team is on the same page may be right in one situation but not in another. Obviously some planning is necessary to prevent inefficiencies and over-auditing, such as a site visit, learning about the client's operations, business and industry and considering client risks. An experienced firm auditing a familiar client might have that information already and will need to do little more than look over last year's audit file and think about what should be done differently.
Risk assessment at the assertion level is a major contributor to audit efficiency, and allows the auditor to concentrate on the areas of greatest risk. Practice review results show that this is an area where there is scope for improvement. Analytical procedures are more efficient than substantive tests of detail, and in low-to-moderate risk areas can even be used exclusively. Appropriate replacement of substantive tests of detail with analytical procedures can reduce the time required for an audit.
Dedicated, loyal and experienced staff means continuity and familiarity with clients, which is key to efficiency. Ensure the your staff are adequately compensated, provided with interesting work and empowered in firm decision making. Extra steps might include casual dress, flexible hours and a growth plan that clearly sets forth opportunities for advancement.
The way forward
Audit is generally more stable than some other service lines and audit is rarely the lowest margin line of service. Consulting, for example, can have a higher risk profile than audit. Audit has a more steady income stream, more stable cost base and a higher proportion of repeat business and significant long-term clients.
The important thing is probably not what you do, but how you do it. There is no magic to profitable audits, just the diligent application of sensible practices and methodologies. Firms that streamline the audit process, adopt an approach based on risk and materiality, manage their clients and carefully shape their client base, commit themselves to enlightened policies of staff retention, and use all of these practices to leverage their experience and judgment are positioning themselves to achieve higher realisation and greater success.
Zowie Murray CA is a Technical Advisor on NZICA's Technical Services Team.
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- Plan ahead
- Delegate data collection tasks to the client
- Perform a risk assessment at the financial statement and assertion levels
- Replace substantive tests of detail with analytical procedures where possible
- Track time spent on jobs accurately
- Contact clients in advance of overruns
- Impress upon clients the value that is being delivered
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Though it can't compete with the PS4 and Xbox One, Nintendo continues to see strong performance from its first-party titles.
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Byeon, Jeong Hoon and Ko, Byung Ju and Hwang, Jungho (2008) Catalytic activation of activated carbon fibers via palladium aerosol nanoparticles for use in electroless silver deposition. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 112 (10). pp. 3627-3632.
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A method of catalytic activation with palladium aerosol nanoparticles produced by spark generation was introduced. These catalytic particles were deposited onto the surfaces of activated carbon fibers (ACFs). After thermal curing, the catalytically activated ACFs were placed into a solution for electroless deposition (ELD) of silver. Homogeneous silver coatings on ACFs were achieved under various activation intensities and ELD times, and the results were compared to those obtained with a conventional ``two-step'' activation. Morphological, chemical, and textural properties of both catalytically activated ACFs and electroless silver deposited ACFs were characterized. When the activation intensity increased from 0.23 to 4.25 mg/g (palladium/ACFs) for an ELD time of 10 min, our aerosol activation increased the silver deposition from 7.1 to 13.2 mg/g (silver/ACFs) and the average size of the silver particles from 4.9 to 38.8 nm. However, the surface area and pore volume of the ACFs decreased from 1382 to 1286 m(2)/g and from 0.77 to 0.67 cm(3)/g, respectively.
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Caption: This is a qualitative sketch of a proposed model for SN2010mc. Panel A shows the supernova on the day it detonated. An inner shell (purple) represents the material ejected by the precursor star about one month earlier from the penultimate outburst. An outer shell (orange) is made up of material ejected by the precursor star prior to the penultimate burst. Panel B shows SN2010mc at day five. The supernova shock front (grey line) is moving at 10,000 kilometers per second, ionizing the inner and outer shells along the way, producing the broad and narrow hydrogen emission lines that astronomers on Earth detect. Panel C shows the object at day 20, when the supernova shock engulfs the inner shell. At this point, astronomers only detect a narrow hydrogen emission line.
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The Towne House Restaurant offers an exceptional, intimate dining experience and cozy evenings in the lounge where music is at the center with Kim and friends.
Our cuisine is simple, but creative. We celebrate with fervor our terroir, our farms, our ocean offering a farm-to-table experience with products sourced from local and area farms, as well as our own garden. Our cuisine is made for sharing.
We believe dining should be fun with freshness and surprises in the menu, and warmth in the dining room. We love what we do and are devoted to creating and sharing the joys of food, friends, and family.
The Towne House Restaurant offers an exceptional, intimate dining experience and cozy evenings in the lounge where music is at the center with Kim and friends.
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Towne House Restaurant at Wine & Roses reviews from OpenTable diners
64 reviews since August 1, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.6
- Ambiance4.7Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (49)great for outdoor dining (46)romantic (39)fit for foodies (32)notable wine list (28)great for brunch (26)good for groups (25)great for lunch (23)scenic view (21)neighborhood gem (20)hot spot (4)kid-friendly (3)late-night find (2)vibrant bar scene (2)Show More
- the best place to go for lunch in LodiGrape99VIPDined on 11/25/2014Very cozy feel like home. Lots wine selection. Hope have more choice for single glass...Special Features:
- We hosted two good friends to an early diner.PaddrickDined on 11/22/2014We have been to Towne House Restaurant several times in the past for an outdoor brunch. Delightful. This was the first diner we enjoyed at the restaurant. We hosted two dear friends to an evening meal. As expected the food and service were outstanding. We were very pleased with the entire experience. We do not live in the Lodi area, but make it a point to stop at the Towne House Restaurant whenever we have the pleasure to visit. The Restaurant's offering of wines is excellent, and the wait staff are very knowledgeable of local wines that pare well with our meals.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always Delicious!CocoDined on 11/20/2014We were married at Wine & Roses almost 20 years ago and always try to come back at least once a year to stay at the hotel and eat at the restaurant (Towne House). Each time we eat at the restaurant, we are always very pleased with the selection of food and the presentation and taste! The appetizers, soups, salads are great and the main dishes are so delicious. We have never ordered something we did not like. AND we always save room for dessert because the desserts are so yummy (this time we had a quince pie)! We also had breakfast at the Towne House and their breakfasts are just as delicious as their dinners. All of the servers are friendly and really pay attention to the customers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lunch with StyleRanaiDined on 11/19/2014It was my turn to pick the restaurant for our lunch group that is used to the best dining in the greater Sacramento area. They were impressed with Wine and Rose Towne House Restaurant from the fire in the fireplace, to the presentation of the appetizers, the wine and of course, the entrees. The service was very attentive and efficient. An all thumbs up experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely Lodi find.Traveler4funDined on 11/8/2014Haven't been in Lodi in decades and was very pleased to find this contempo restaurant and menu. Prices are awfully high for the region but they're making an effort to raise the bar in the area? I'd go back for a special occasion but not for regular dinner out as now there are so many nice dinning places in town that provide great food and service at a more affordable price.
- ExquisiteBennito68VIPDined on 11/7/2014The best boutique hotel in central California. This place is really cool. It appears very exclusive and makes you feel like you have accomplished something in your life. It is the place to take visitors to, especially when they are from out of town. It reminds me of a small village in the mountain tops of Scandinavia. Although it is in the middle of a small town, it has the ambience of rurality. Simply exquisite.Special Features:
- Group GatheringTravelerDined on 11/5/2014A great place for a small group to meet for a good meal and pleasant setting - The service is excellent and accommodating - The location is ideal for those seeking a quiet place with lots of character.Special Features:
- Surprise birthdaySilverfoxDined on 11/3/2014I surprised my wife with a birthday dinner and a night stay at the hotel. The restaurant was quaint and romantic. The food and service was excellent. We will return for dinner not only for special occasions but for an evening out. In fact my wife is planning a birthday dinner for me next month at Towne House Restutant at Wine & Roses. Thank you for a great eveningSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CelebrationsAngelaDined on 11/2/2014We have been coming to your restaurant for years and it always comes to mind when there is a special occasion in the family. Your cuisine is always innovative and fresh and delicious. We especially appreciate your servers' extensive knowledge of your wine and cuisine and their attentiveness to our every need. We will be back again and again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MediocreLBS1Dined on 11/1/2014I am always taken a bit aback at the beauty of this restaurant. Upon entering I always expect the dining experience to be just as wonderful. My husband and I have dined here a handful of times over the past few years and find the food to be mediocre. For us the food just simply does not match the quality of the venue. The food is always good, but nothing spectacular. We expect a venue of this magnitude to serve creative specials, instead of the same stable menu. This said, our food was satisfactory and wine excellent.Special Features:
- 60th AnniversaryOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/28/2014We were very, very, very pleased with every single thing the service, food, atmosphere, etc. We have been here several times and it is always the best.Special Features:
- Wonderful lunchPinot1VIPDined on 10/17/2014Three of us had lunch recently at Towne House and it was superb. Two of us had the salmon with green papya salad and coconut rice. The combination of flavors make me want to return soon and order the dish again. My dining partner had the Tamale pancake. It is also a perfect lunch. The service was excellent.Special Features:
- PoppyVIPDined on 10/16/2014Always enjoy the sojourn to Wine and Roses Restaurant. Great staff, excellent food and great setting. Good and attentive service. Thank youSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Far Superior Lunch Dining SpotSimbaDined on 10/16/2014Towne House at Wine and Roses is firstly a fine setting for both the hotel, and the separate restaurant. The location is a verdant beauty that makes you feel good about horticulture at its best. Even more importantly, the restaurant menu, food and particularly service, are uniformly outstanding !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 10/11/2014Everything was excellent, service, food, server, everything! Pricey, however celebrated our anniversary!! Worth every penny!!Special Features:
- First year anniversaryOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 10/5/2014Our wedding was at wine & roses last year. It was so wonderful I'm still in awe about it. Unfortunately, our last lunch experience ruined that for us. We were hoping we could return every year for an anniversay lunch or dinner. The food was so plain and the service was just okay! For an upscale restaurant that we spent $88 for 2 people, we were so disappointed. :(Special Features:
- FantasticFrequentFlyerDined on 9/21/2014An oasis in the central valley that feels like worlds away!!!Special Features:
- Food quality has fallen badly.....OpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 9/19/2014We have dined at the Towne House Restaurant for over 20 years. Last Friday, we took guests for dinner and were extremely disappointed in the quality of the food preparation. There was one standout dish on the menu and that was the clam chowder. some of the best we have sampled. The Deconstructed Beef Stroganoff was heavy and the mushrooms gamey and chewy. The scallops were almost tasteless and what taste there was left an odd metallic aftertaste. The Kobe Sliders were greasy and the bun over cooked, not to mention the taste was off. The part of our experience that lived up to our expectation for this restaurant was service which was truly excellent, and the ambiance which remains superb, especially as we were seated on the terrace.
- Surprise in LodiDivineDinerDined on 9/16/2014Patio dining was awesome, even in the very warm weather. My companion was surprised to find fine dining in Lodi.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Girls' Get-AwayOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/14/2014Brought my adult daughters for breakfast and spa day.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/11/2014Great dining experience really good food but forgot to take knowledge a birthday that I had set up for one making the reservationSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect place to dineponymom69Dined on 9/10/2014Great place for a special occasion....My birthday! My seared ahi salad was yummy & my husband loved his Reuben sandwich. In spite of the very hot day, the lush plants & vines on the patio kept it cool enough to enjoy. The setting makes it feel as if we had stepped back in time. The house and all rooms are immaculate.Special Features:
- AwesomeBeatrixDined on 9/8/2014The three of us had a fabulous time sitting outside of the deck. Food was wonderful, service was over the top. Mrs. Munson saw we needed more bread for our appetizer without us even having to ask. Unbelievably proactive staff. And having Will Smith sit down at the next table was very fun too.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Anniversary DinnerllmoorefarmsDined on 9/3/2014I have lived in Lodi my whole life and knew of Wine and Roses B&B. My wife and I have dined everywhere and FINALLY decided to try W&R, specifically The Towne House. What we found was a very comfortable upscale bar/lounge. It appeared to have a few local regulars. There was piano music and the pianist actually talked one of the 'regulars' to sing. They were both very good. The menu, though not extensive had some great items. Mid size plates, upper end pricing... $25-$50. Our waiter took care of us quite well. Overall, a VERY good dining experience. Why we never took advantage of W&R is still a lively topic of discussion.Special Features:
- Birthday Dinner on 9/1OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/1/2014We had a lovely time as always. The food was scrumptious, the wines impeccable and the service outstanding. We'll be back!!Special Features:
- A little pricey for meCoolbrookDined on 8/25/2014I normally don't do a La Carte, but it was Mom's birthday, and worth the treat! The venue was beautiful!Special Features:
- bridal brunchbenedictbrunchDined on 8/23/2014I took my sister here for a bridal brunch with our Aunts. It was great food, friendly service and the waitress (Julia) was so sweet she offered to take our picture as a group. Great location for the event and I look forward to going back soon!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful ambiance, mediocre foodHarminDined on 8/23/2014I chose this place for a bachelorette brunch for 6 girls. This was my first time at Town House. I ordered the Florentine omelet with potatoes. While the omelet was decent and average, the potatoes had this odd fishy taste, as if they were cooked in the same pan/dish as fish was (or in close proximity?). I couldn't quite place the distinct taste. That said, the ambiance of the outdoor seating area was wonderful and I would come back here to try different dishes. Also, the service was great.Special Features:
- OutstandingfeedmybellyDined on 8/19/2014I met some collegues for a dinner meeting here in the middle of the week. Live music, beautiful outdoor patio, excellent menu and food, and a fantastic waiter.Special Features:
- My husband and I love this place!ryversend00Dined on 8/17/2014Wine & Roses is a wonderful place to relax, rejuvenate, and be romantic. As a family it is great to celebrate Mother's Day and birthday. We have recommended this location for weddings, over night stays, and great food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FOOD GREAT BUT PRICEYdebinstocktonDined on 8/9/2014split the pear endive salad. Would have been a great dessert. The pork chop was amazingly tender.my husband's filet was his" best steak ever" but was not cooked to order.Special Features:
- LarryDined on 8/3/2014Excellent food and service as usual. Attention to detail is obvious. Dinning insice or outside is a great experience. If you plan on dinning outside, come early to avoid the extreme heat. There is plenty of shade from the mature trees. Plenty of umbrellas are available to fill in the gaps.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Beautiful setting, great foodPeggySDined on 8/2/2014We sat out on the porch on a hot day at noon and it was lovely. Crab cake was delicious. Slaw was heavy on the ginger. Eggs benedict were excellent. The surroundings were lush with a variety of flowers and trees that must have something in bloom all year.Special Features:
- Special OccasionFabulousFriendsDined on 7/31/2014My life long friend and I have been celebrating life events at the Towne House Restaurant for years. Whether it be new jobs, mile stone birthdays, or anniversaries, we can count on having a lovely evening in a beautiful setting with fabulous food and service. I enthusiastically endorse visiting Lodi for special occasions. Interesting and delicous specialty drinks.Special Features:
- The following 636 reviews are from the Towne House Restaurant at Wine & Roses reviews archive.
- lovelyanniversaryDined on 7/27/2014The experience was very lovely. The waiter was very attentive.Special Features:
- DoryDoryDined on 7/26/2014Great food, great service, friendly staff. Beautiful surrounding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wine and rosesBD007Dined on 7/24/2014What a great gem..hidden in the town of Lodi. Great food, great place to get away from it all. Beautiful place to sit out side and relax with a glass of wineSpecial Features:
- Beautiful SettingAnniversary47Dined on 7/19/2014The service was fantastic and the food was wonderful.Special Features:
- Amazing!!Luv2eatDined on 7/16/2014We were scouting this restaurant / location for our wedding venue and arrived with high hopes. From the start the place was beautiful and just absolutely breathtaking. We took a look around and were completely sold on the look of the place. But when we started dining at their restaurant, all other venues were no contest at that point. The service was so accommodating to us, seeing as we had a pregnant woman with us who was getting a little nauseous inside. They let us sit outside even though we were the only ones out there. The food was absolutely perfect, all 4 dishes tasted absolutely amazing and were all cooked and seasoned so perfectly. The bill was pretty high but it was well worth it to have an experience like that.Special Features:
- Lovely and delicious!foodeeeewifeDined on 7/11/2014What a treat. My sister and I met in Lodi--a halfway distance between our homes--and we stayed at Wine and Roses. From entrance to the hotel's restaurant we were welcomed to great smiles and were sat in the dining room. Views of trees and a garden. Immediately were offered drinks and we chose a fresh blackberry Lemon Drop. Highly recommended! We split a Caesar salad which was tasty. My sis had a pasta dish with tomato stew and fresh mozzarella. Sooo yummy. I opted for chicken with a lemon gravy and whipped potatoes and creamed corn. Ohhh so good! Too full for dessert but sad we live so far because it's all craveable food!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Sunday, September 25, 2011
A little bit of Tuscany
41 comments:
- Pam - diy Design Fanatic said...
Your hydrangeas are gorgeous and they look perfect in the little box! So glad I came over for a visit from Debbie's Newbie party!
- September 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM
- Scrappy Pink Corner said...
Love the hydrangeas. They are my favorite. I wish they would grow here in Miami, FL. I would have one of every color. Your colors are gorgeous. I have the same colors in my home.
Thanks for sharing.
- September 26, 2011 at 3:10 AM
- Amanda said...
Such a gorgeous flower box! I can't believe those are real flowers... I've never seen any that beautiful other than at HobLob. :) Ahhh, desert life. :/ Thank you for stopping by my page. I love your luminaries in the post below. They gave me a great idea for some more Halloween decorating.
- September 26, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Atelier de Charo said...
Love your hydrangeas in that beautiful planter!
- September 26, 2011 at 9:16 AM
- Geneva said...
Beautiful home... loved the colors and the beautiful hydrangeas! Great Job!
- September 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM
- Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...
Hi! I just saw your post over on Dittle Dattle and wanted to visit! I am a huge fan of Tuscan design and just posted my Fall Tuscan Breakfast Table on my site. Your decor is so pretty. I love your use of color and the flower box. Hydrangeas are my favorites. I am a newbie to blogging and your newest follower. I hope you will follow back! Many blessings to you!!
- September 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM
- Olive Cooper said...
The table and lamps are so pretty. I love the hydrangeas too.
- September 26, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- eleven-o-one said...
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- September 26, 2011 at 1:41 PM
- marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...
Such a lovely room. Love the vignette. The frenchy container with the hydrangeas is so pretty and the candlesticks are just perfect. I love the addition of the fern beside the table. Beautifully done. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
- September 26, 2011 at 2:33 PM
- Cindy said...
Very pretty Poppy! I love your box of hydrangeas, beautiful vignette! Thanks so much for visiting!
- September 26, 2011 at 3:13 PM
- Blondie's Journal said...
This is such a beautiful room, Poppy! I love greenery in a room and you have plenty of that with the gorgeous hydrangeas and the fern {my favorite plant}! Your pillows are pretty, too!!
Have a wonderful week! :-)
- September 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM
- Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...
Such a pretty room! And those hydrangeas are beautiful!
Have a great week.
- September 26, 2011 at 5:27 PM
- Jann Olson said...
Hi Poppy,
Your hydrangeas are so beautiful! I love them growing as well as in your basket. Your vignette is lovely. I especially like the pop of red on your lampshades. You can certainly tell that your fern is happy to be in your home. She is thriving.
- September 26, 2011 at 9:15 PM
- Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing said...
Gorgeous post! I love the hydrangeas with the red lamps. Such pretty pretty pictures. Nice post to look at first thing this morning:) Thank you for sharing.
- September 27, 2011 at 4:04 AM
- Babs said...
Love those Tuscan colors. Your room is very warm and inviting. I like that gorgeous fern and the view through the doors to your patio.
- September 27, 2011 at 5:44 AM
- Icy BC said...
You have a very beautiful room, with pretty decor, and arrangement!
- September 27, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- Savvy Seasons said...
When I saw the word "Tuscany" I shot straight over. What a lovely vignette, and I love the warm earthy colors mixed with the Hydrangeas, beautiful job! Thanks for sharing! XO ~Liz
- September 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM
- Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...
You put together a lovely vignette. Your home is so warm and inviting.. hugs ~lynne~
- September 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM
- Gypsy Heart said...
Very, very pretty! I love all the colors and your home looks very warm and inviting. I stopped by from Debbiedoo's and so glad I did!
- September 27, 2011 at 7:01 PM
- Pamela said...
Very lovely! I wish we had a sofa table.
- September 27, 2011 at 8:26 PM
- Susan said...
Your tuscan room is gorgeous!! I too love the warm colors. You gave me an idea how to display my dried hydrangeas. I have to alter the container, but I love doing that.
Again, though I can't tell you enough how much I love this room.
- September 28, 2011 at 4:47 AM
- once in a blue moon said...
i am such a sucker for hydrangeas in pretty boxes~
- September 28, 2011 at 6:13 AM
- Jenny said...
Beautiful space!!!!
- September 28, 2011 at 11:51 AM
- Chubby N Chieque said...
Hello Poppy,
I am back from a long days of silence. I was travelling for awhile with work and recreation. It's summer, so there are so much fun with family and dear friends from Australia.
Absolutely beautiful vignettes in a beautiful home.
Greetings from Stockholm,
- September 28, 2011 at 12:14 PM
- Entertaining Women said...
You've done a beautiful job on your room. The hydrangeas are lush, and I adore the ticking pillows....and the wooden box....I wonder if JoAnn's still has those. Thank you for inviting us into your home. Cherry Kay
- September 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM
- xinex said...
Your hydrangeas are gorgeous, Poppy. I love your sofa table vignette. You have a beautiful home. Please come back to see my tablescape for hunters if you have a chance. ...Christine
- September 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM
- Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...
I also love the warm colors of Tuscany and you have done a beautiful job with this room. I am envious of your pretty ferns. Mine start dying the minute I walk through the door with them. Thank you for linking to the Open House party.
- September 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM
- ~Tablescapes By Diane~ said...
Hi lovely lady.
You have a Beautiful home with the Tuscany look. The Hydrange are also beautiful.
Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my new Tablescape.
XXOO Diane
- September 28, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- Cindy said...
Hi Poppy,
Your tuscan vignette is beautiful! I love the hydrangeas, when I see mine in my garden they make me smile, too! Do you dry yours?
I love those pillows, also, very pretty.
Hugs, Cindy
- September 29, 2011 at 6:36 AM
- Miss Merry said...
Such a pretty room and your Tuscan colors are perfect for fall. I love your "flower box".
- September 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM
- Alycia Nichols said...
Hi there, Poppy!!! LOVE the hydrangeas! They have got to be among my very favorite! I admire anyone who can successfully grow them. I am just not that adept in the garden. Love them in the French-inspired box. So very pretty!
- September 29, 2011 at 12:02 PM
- Karin Şen Cankan said...
The flowers and the boxes are so beautiful.
They look great
Karin Şen Cankan
- September 29, 2011 at 1:44 PM
- Honey at 2805 said...
The hydrangas add a lovely touch to your beautiful room! I do love rich color and this is a perfect time of year for it!
Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday. I appreciate your participation!
- September 30, 2011 at 1:48 PM
- At The Picket Fence said...
Everything looks just lovely! Thanks so much for sharing it at Inspiration Friday this week!
- September 30, 2011 at 2:34 PM
- Allyson Pecilunas said...
I absolutely LOVE tuscan decor!! I just found your blog and am now your newest follower. Stop by and check me out sometime!
- September 30, 2011 at 2:47 PM
- Elaine said...
Your sofa table vignette is just lovely. What is it about hydrangeas? They have such a vintage-y look about them, and yours have a delightful creaminess, too. Love the pillows!
- September 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM
- Janette - The2Seasons said...
Everything looks beautiful.
- October 1, 2011 at 5:59 AM
- Ellen said...
Oh how awesome, I need to cut some of my hydrangeas.
- October 1, 2011 at 12:47 PM
- Sherry said...
Hi Poppy,
Your Tuscan inspired living room is very pretty. I love the les fleurs box and the fern. Thank you for linking it up at Home Sweet Home!
- October 2, 2011 at 7:14 AM
- Sue said...
Your flower box is so cute and your ferns and hydrangeas are very pretty! I have always had a bit of a brown thumb, so gardeners just amaze me that they can grow plants and keep them alive. I have gotten better lately- my kimberly ferns look amazing! Visiting from Bunny Jean's. ~ Sue
- October 6, 2011 at 6:04 AM
- Kitchen Benchtops said...
these look absolutely gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing. Love the flower box.:-)
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Sports Zone to reopen with new name, location in Central Park
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The Sports Zone in Central Park is moving to a smaller space in the big-box center, and will reopen Sunday as Sports Zone Elite.
The store is currently located between Old Navy and Party City. The smaller, boutique version will be in the former Petite Sophisticates spot, which is between Famous Footwear and Ulta.
"This footprint obviously works in any location: town center, strip center or mall," said John Mastrianni, vice president of marketing. "It allows us to use smaller square footage location and make the same amount of sales."
The chain is evaluating its stores as their leases expire to determine if they'll be switched to the new format, he said. Currently, it has about 16 Sport Zone Elites.
Sports Zone started with one store in Northern Virginia in 1985. It now has 28 locations in Virginia, Maryland and Washington.
Southern California-based Tilly's will open soon in the space that Sports Zone will vacate, said Rappaport leasing and brokerage representative Shawn M Carrington. She handled the leases for both retailers.
Tilly's specializes in merchandise from the top players in the surf, skate, motocross and lifestyle apparel industries. It opened its first store in 1982, and now has 175 stores in 30 states.
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Finch's Bistro & Wine Bar
- Address:
7644 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037Neighborhood:
La Jolla / Golden Triangle
- Cuisine:
Contemporary EuropeanPrice: $30 and under
Finch's Bistro & Wine Bar
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.finchslajolla.com/
- Phone: (858) 456-4056
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 10:30am – 3pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 3pm
Small Plates Menu: Tuesday - Sunday: 3pm – 5pm
Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday: 5pm – 10pm, Sunday 5pm - 9pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary European, International, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Mario Medina
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Please contact for details.
- Private Party Facilities: Sections of the restaurant are available for private events. Please call event manager for more information.
- Private Party Contact: Event Manager 8584564056
- Entertainment: Live music on patio Friday and Saturday night. Please call for details.
- Special Events: For Special Event inquiries, please contact Tiana or Linda at 858.456.4056. We will be happy to assist with all your event planning needs. We will work with you to create a wonderful event with a special touch within a budget you can afford!
A word from Finch's Bistro & Wine Bar
"The hidden gem in the jewel…" Enter through wrought iron gates into a European courtyard and discover the charming world that is Finch's Bistro & Wine Bar. The owners of Finch's have created a serene, intimate space where guests can escape life's hustle and bustle and relax, drink great wine, enjoy live music, and eat some of the best food around at moderate prices - an upscale dining experience at casual dining prices. This is evident from the moment you are graciously seated at your table with crisp linens, water carafes with fresh lemons as stoppers, and black and white finch salt and pepper birds. It is these quirky touches and attention to detail that is the guiding spirit behind this popular cozy, romantic and friendly La Jolla hotspot.Continued
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Finch's Bistro & Wine Bar reviews from OpenTable diners
37 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.4
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (30)great for outdoor dining (22)romantic (19)fit for foodies (17)special occasion (10)notable wine list (10)great for lunch (5)good for groups (3)late-night find (3)great for brunch (2)kid-friendly (2)vibrant bar scene (1)hot spot (1)Show More
- Lackluster serviceRT15Dined on 11/8/2014-rude waiter who took minutes to seat and serve my party -lack of sufficient staff to serve customers -multiple mistakes with food orders -tasty food -simple, coherent menu -reasonable, if not below expected pricing for caliber of food
- bistro diningOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/1/2014a cute bistro slightly hidden downtown. Quant patio dining with light outdoor music or indoor dining option. Outstanding attentive service, good wine choices, flights if you would like to try several different wines. Very good food. Tables are bit close together but still comfortable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New find!!!SeriousFoodieDined on 10/25/2014First time a Finch's and we will definitely return many times in the future. We were "blown away" as they say, with the very energetic menu! Our party of three ordered three different appetizers, main dishes and desserts. My fist comment after the appetizers was: "are we in New York?" Everything as absolutely creatively and beautifully presented then came the amazing taste to behold. I think you could order anything on their menu and not be dissatisfied. One truly stand out was the Fried Cheese Cake. WOW...so delicious and a wonderful way to remember a great new find for us!Special Features:
- Tucked Away GemluvitalianVIPDined on 10/14/2014This is a definite must do when in La Jolla. You may walk right past the entrance unless you know where you're going. But once you're there you will be pleased with your decision. The wine list has many great selections & shows both the suggested retail price & the restaurant markup. They offer a few selections at a substantially reduced price. The menu has a nice variety of selections to choose from. Our dinner choices were the Osso Bucco lamb shank encroute & the beef short ribs; delicious. We also chose the roasted brussels sprouts with duck bacon & the avocado fritters. To top off the meal we had their chocolate salami which was 2 slices of nut studded dark chocolate fudge with berry compote and vanilla gelato. We'll definitely return.Special Features:
- perfect anniversary dinnermeljDined on 10/11/2014Food was amazing, got the filet and bobotie, the music was romantic and the patio was perfect. Our waiter was great and attentive, asking about a special occasion and brought us champagne with dessert on the house. Definitely will be going backSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mixed reviewKrisDined on 10/10/2014The dinner was for my husband's birthday. He was a bit disappointed with the restaurant. It was not a private patio---but rather an entrance to business offices. He loves lamb---and the puff pastry lamb dish was "different". The service was nice. It was odd to get our salad before our wine. I thought it was a cute place---but maybe not the right place for a special birthday dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We love it.MikeVIPDined on 10/10/2014One of our favorite restaurants. Wonderful food. Unusual dishes on the menu. Quiet live music.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous FindStephVIPDined on 10/6/2014We visited Finch's Wine Bar after reading about it in the SD Magazine. We wish we had found it sooner. Fabulous Food , wine and Atmosphere. The Staff was extremely friendly! We are going back again this week!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Save room for dessert!charmedlifeDined on 9/18/2014We like to dine early, so we had a choice of seating and the atmosphere was quiet. The food was delicious. I was pleased with my choice of pistachio crusted salmon. The dessert menu stood out the most! I chose the caramel bread pudding, and it was amazing. As the evening went on, the restaurant started to fill and live music started at 6:00. It was a great place to celebrate our 32nd anniversary.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a find!OpenTable Diner Since 2004Dined on 9/12/2014If we lived in the area, we would make this a regular spot for dining. The service was great as was the food and ambiance. When we are back in So Cal, we will definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hidden GemGopalVIPDined on 9/2/2014This is a hidden gem of La Jolla, the food and wine are excellent. They also have low-key musician playing in the courtyard at times.Special Features:
- Best restaurant in La Jolla!!!!!!!!foodies4lifeDined on 8/28/2014Excellent food! Great ambiance! Top notch service! Truly the best restaurant in La Jolla!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outdoor dining a must!CrewVIPDined on 8/16/2014To be fair, we made a last minute reservation based on the menu, so we were seated indoors, which is a mistake in the summer, as it's easily 10-15 degrees hotter than outside. We also weren't very hungry, so decided to order light. The squash blossom appetizers were very good, though their delicate flavor was a bit overwhelmed by the heavy use of goat cheese. The service was friendly, upbeat, and helpful, allowing us to order dish by dish so we could stop before overloading. They also had to keep refilling our ice waters since we were so overheated in the small indoor space, and our waiter was very understanding and right on top of the refills! Would love to return in the Fall, or at least sit outside next time we go!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- surprise disappointmentcharlieVIPDined on 8/15/2014have been here before for lunch and have usually been pleasantly pleased with quality of the food and choices. today was a dissapointment. some delivery issues so a number of dishes were not available (friday at 12:45 PM - what happened?) I chose the beet salad ($11) with salmon side ($8) for $19 for a salad with salmon, the greens (euro) were tired and about to expire. the salmon was fair. my dining companion had the louis salad...presentation looked tired as well. quite surprising. everyone is entitled to a bad day. i will return again to see if they corrected today's fall down.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ambient, friendlyBirkieDined on 8/9/2014Attentive service. Warm, romantic atmosphere, ample street parking and live music. Nice selection of menu items, including first and second plates, desserts.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 122 reviews are from the Finch's Bistro & Wine Bar reviews archive.
- Loved new dishesKathylynneVIPDined on 7/17/2014I visit this restaurant often. They had an excellent singer, were packed and they have 2 new dishes which we had and they were excellent! A calamari appetizer with a mildly spicy sauce, and a light, fluffy, fruity, light dessert whipped like an excellent chocolate mouse is. I wanted it all to myself and will definitely go back for more. Especially since they ran out of the calamari because everyone kept ordering more. We always have excellent wine, and this night was no exception. We had a delicious 2008 Ramon Bilboa Reserva Rioja Tempranillo.Special Features:
- delightful in every way!teenVIPDined on 7/17/2014relax and enjoy the surroundings, the food and wine, or in my case a bellini! had a very creative pasta dish that i really enjoyed - suggested by our server - and appreciated. if you like lamb, try it!Special Features:
- Great spot to wind down.OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/27/2014The food was really good, the service was great, the atmosphere was excellent and we loved the live music.Special Features:
- jac75VIPDined on 6/26/2014food mediocre and menu so so. the only good thing about this restaurant is that is a near by locatio
- New Favorite PlaceMimizDined on 6/21/2014I googled to find Finch's and am so happy that I did! What a hidden treasure! I could've thrown a dart at the menu and had something delicious. I especially loved the stuffed squash blossoms. The service was attentive and pleasant and the owner came by to welcome us and make sure we were happy. I love this place and hope to go back several times! :)Special Features:
- dingobabyDined on 6/18/2014This is a great find - a hidden gem in La Jolla. The food was superb and the service first class. Owners Linda and Marshall really care about the quality of their restaurant as was apparent when they visited with us during our meal. I would recommend Finch's - without reservation - (no pun intended here!!) to everyone I know. Peter McKimminSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- pleasant place, food unevenIkeBDined on 5/31/2014A delightful evening here, with an especially talented jazz guitarist. The menu features several dishes requiring a deft touch in the kitchen. My dish, scallops, was overdone with too sweet a sauce for me. My wife enjoyed her entree.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great discovery!ImspiceyVIPDined on 5/23/2014Who new this existed in La Jolla. This little wine bar is tucked away in the cutest setting i've seen in La Jolla. The wine list is great, as is the menu. Food is delish and the servers are excellent. I would say they could definitely extend the beer list with more local craft brews but otherwise this place is top notch. I'll be a repeat customer!.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingSanDiegoDinerVIPDined on 5/23/2014First time at this location. Food was heavy and overcooked. Was rushed throughout the meal. Better options around. Not kid friendly. Very disappointing. On a positive note: the guitar player was great.
- Great find!!Bob1VIPDined on 5/13/2014Service was excellent- good well prepared and presentation best I have seen in long time. We ate inside but the " alley" looked like great place to dine as well. Go before it becomes well known!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Romantic Evening OutDinnerDateDined on 4/18/2014We just tried Finch's for the first time. What a great experience. We elected to be seated outside with the heaters on - romantic live music filtered outside and mingled with the sound of water splashing in the outside fountain. Inside does not look to be as romantic or quaint; however, the wine bar is very cute. The food was wonderful - we split an order of the special green mussels, the beet salad and the scallops - all very yummy. We also had some yummy wine - Red Zinfandel (The Federalist). We were very glad that we found this cute (and kind of hidden) place - very close to Ark Antiques.Special Features:
- A most enjoyable eveningMikeVIPDined on 4/9/2014A wonderful menu. So many tempting dishes difficult to decide which one. Everyone was happy with their selection and agreed we needed to return to try others. We highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:
- FInch's with a friendfood4funDined on 4/3/2014I have been to Finch's Bistro and Wine Bar several times. The atmosphere is best when dining outdoors. The food is always fresh, perfectly seasoned and well-proportioned. I had deep fried squash blossoms filled with ricotta - perfect. Then stuffed tomatoes - nice, but not as outstanding as their short ribs , fish, scallops or burgers, all of which I have tried on prior occasions. We always enjoy their wines by the glass - have not tried a bottle as yet. Let the knowledgeable waiters offer suggestions, they know their stuff. I am very happy to recommend this secluded little spot in La Jolla.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- had a good meal....a bit tightcarrieVIPDined on 3/29/2014had a good meal....a bit tight in space ...but they were packed so others like them as well.Special Features:
- MouthwateringtherockDined on 3/26/2014We had a wonderful dining experience at Finch's. It had been recommended to us by a friend and it didn't disappoint. We lived the quiet atmosphere which is a rate happening these days. The items we ordered, the pistachio crusted salmon, the scallops and the roared brussel sprouts were delicious. The service was excellent and we will definitely return again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Little FIndKDTrewDined on 3/24/2014The restaurant serves contemporary European and American meals, so don't be surprised when items on the menu look a little "creative." They taste fantastic. Service was very attentive. The place feels like a nice little family run venture.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrific newer informal spotBuntzVIPDined on 3/22/2014Terrific newer informal spot in La Jolla. 4 off us dined here on Saturday evening and thought it was great. Eclectic menu with lots of choices, including small plates. Everything was delicious. Service was prompt and friendly and a guitarist with a bosso nova vibe added to the evening. Only quibble is that space is a bit tight in the outside area, but it did not detract from the experience. We will be back!Special Features:
- Mixed resultsJannyVIPDined on 3/21/2014My salmon cakes tasted like they were heated from a prepared frozen dinner...not very good. My husband's shrimp was very good however. His grapefruit salad was also delicious. The cheese in my Tomato Caprese salad was bitter. Perhaps I just ordered the wrong things from the menu.Special Features:
- Hidden Neighborhood GemJazzmomDined on 3/21/2014Conveniently located in downtown La Jolla, CA with easy street parking. Set back from the main street, so the outdoor dining is not noisy. Decided to sit inside as it was a bit cool, Management and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Met a friend who moved to the area from Massachusetts and she was not aware of this place. All of us enjoyed our meals. Service and food were excellent. Would definitely return when we are back in the area.Special Features:
- Great little place!BLBITWDined on 3/14/2014Cozy and intimate. Took a friend from Oklahoma here for dinner. Her comment was "don't get burned out on this place. I want to come here the next time I'm in town." She had the salmon. Said it was delicious. Also raved about the chocolate french toast. I had the sea bass. Cooked perfectly - melted in my mouth. Great place, great service!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great date spotHungry1SDVIPDined on 3/11/2014The restaurant is charming and the staff was attentive. The owner is from South Africa and inspires to include SA dishes on the menu and wine list. The restaurant was romantic and the food was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pros and ConsPassportSpecialistDined on 3/11/2014This restaurant was a nice spot and cozy feeling. They offer blankets and indoor/outdoor seating with plenty of heaters. The service is really good and they are very nice and attentive. Came on a Tuesday night in March and had a good time with the lady. The food did lack a little bit of flavor in both her dish as well as mine. My food came out a little on the cool side and her meat was overcooked. Regardless of those if you are looking for a nice well rounded cozy place this is a nice one. If you are trying for some spectacular food well I might have caught them on an off day. It was still good, just not spectacular.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OK, but way below my expectationsAlexanderVIPDined on 2/22/2014The menu choice in the lunch menu is quite limited. The waitress did not even bring the dinner menu. The service was way too slow even though there were not too many customers. The food was OK, but based on the reviews I expected a lot more. At the very end, it was quite a disappointment.Special Features:
- Tucked-away Charm with Great FoodCindyDined on 2/20/2014Finch's is a neighborhood gem. It's location down a quaint walkway with outdoor tables in an intimate garden setting is perfect for a romantic or quiet evening with friends. They often have a guitarist playing that adds to the charming ambiance. (Music was a bit loud so we were lucky to sit indoors on this chilly night.) In summer, outdoors is just divine. The service is wonderful, wine guy really knows his stuff, and the food is scrumptious. We'll be back again and again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New favoritemck605Dined on 2/13/2014Tugged down a little alley off Giard, Finch's was a great find. Dinner was great. Wait staff was wonderful. The lovely owner did her rounds with the diners. Live music in the outdoor courtyard. Will be back to check out the bar area for happy hour.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Overview of Amiya Resort Residences
Located in Barangay Puan and accessible along the Libby Road, the Amiya Resort Subdivision is a community development project which takes its inspiration from the popular resorts of Thailand and Bali (in Indonesia). The Amiya Resort Residences is developed by Kisan Lu Lands, a Davao-based real estate developer that has been around since the early 1980's.
There is not much development in the area yet so we can't say much about the project at this time. But the developer is planning to set up "water features" all around that community. That is going to be artificial ones since the place is not really surrounded by bodies of water.
Amenities and Features
Take a look at some of the amenities and features the developer wants to implement in the community.
- Salt Chlorinated Infinity Pool, with has a combined area of 1,500 sqm.
- Play Courts (Basketball, Badminton, Tennis)
- Game Rooms for Billiards, Darts and Table Tennis
- Lagoon with Boating and Fishing Areas
- Children's Playground
- Pitching & Putting Area
- Pocket Gardens
Except for the Lagoon and the Pitching and Putting Area, these amenities are already standard with most high-end developments in Davao.
For the health and fitness buffs, the following amenities will look very attractive: fitness gym, jogging track, spa.
As mentioned, the subdivision is still under development. We doubt if anyone is already living there now. But in the future, commercial establishments might be setup in the special commercial strip fronting the residential houses just outside the perimeter but along the Libby Road.
As mentioned, the subdivision is still under development. We doubt if anyone is already living there now. But in the future, commercial establishments might be setup in the special commercial strip fronting the residential houses just outside the perimeter but along the Libby Road.
Where is Amiya located?
If you are familiar with the Apo Golf and Country Club, which is accessible along the McArthur Highway, going south of Davao City, the project is located at the back of the golf course. Going there from downtown Davao takes about 15 to 25 minutes using a private car. There is no jeepney route plying the Libby Road, but there are a lot of pedicabs use right at the Puan-Talomo junction.
And speaking about golf course, there is another golf-subdivision development near the area. It's named South Pacific.
Amiya Resort Residences Video
Real Estate Projects and Communities near the Amiya Resort Residences:
- Toscana Subdivision by Camella Communities
- South Pacific Subdivision by Sta Lucia Realty
- Villa Kareena — a low-cost project also by Kinsa Lu. Already sold out.
Tips for Buyers and Investors
- The subdivision project looks promising, but it is not yet fully developed. In fact there are a lot of pending features yet to be implemented. So you have want to buy there, don't expect to live in the house sooner.
- When it was first sold, the prices of lots there were already more expensive compared to its more developed neighbor, the Toscana Subdivision. So better take a look at both projects for comparison shopping.
- Their brochure says you can use Pag-IBIG Financing to finance your purchase. It's best to ignore Pag-IBIG financing when buying here. Save yourself from headaches, secure a mortgage loan from a bank instead.
- Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with the construction materials used in the house.
- This is a high-end project so be prepared with your budget.


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