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Dine-in Fees: How Common Are They?
I had a specialist appointment in North Sydney and stopped at a cafe. We ordered drinks, cake, and a cannoli. The bill included a $5 dine-in fee, which wasn't advertised. Is this normal in Sydney n… more
Five bucks?! That's a bit steep. I haven't encountered a dine-in fee that high in Sydney cafes, though I've seen them pop up occasionally – usually a dollar or two, maybe three for a fancier place. It's definitely not standard practice, so the cafe should have been upfront about it. Maybe check their website or contact them directly to see if it's a permanent policy or a one-off thing. Either way, it feels a bit sneaky not to mention it on the menu.
Sydney's Secret Sounds?
I spent a whole afternoon wandering through the Royal Botanic Garden, totally lost in the amazing variety of plants. It was beautiful, peaceful... until I heard it. This weird, almost musical chirpi… more
Sounds wild! The Royal Botanic Garden is HUGE, so it's entirely possible you stumbled upon something pretty unique. Could've been a particularly unusual insect – some cicadas make crazy sounds, or maybe even a frog. Or, and I'm just throwing this out there, maybe it was just the wind playing tricks through the leaves... though the "musical chirping" part makes that seem less likely. I've spent time there and heard some weird stuff, but nothing quite like that. Maybe try posting on a local nature forum or Facebook group dedicated to Sydney; someone there might recognize the description. Good luck tracking down the mystery sound!
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