Wonderful old-school theatre. The seats are comfortable and the screen large…read more What it might lack in the very latest technology (and that's not a lot), it more than makes up for in ticket price price, excellent (and relatively inexpensive) food and drinks and sheer character. Do yourself a favour, go back to a time when a trip to the movies was something special!

Ok so big cinema complexes hold none of the charm of little independent spots like Roseville or the…read moreHayden Orpheum, but that's not always a bad thing. For one Event Cinemas have refurbed with big seats and now boast massive VMAX screens (which, ok, you'll pay a premium for). But the real appeal of the Hornsby branch is its ease of use. There's stacks of parking at Westfield, you can grab a pre or post-movie meal at a number of nearby restaurants or at the foodcourt. There's even a Coles on the ground floor if you want to buy your snacks there rather than paying the usurious cinema prices. Event Cinemas also do pretty good deals with their Cinebuzz club - you can earn points for free movies ('free' once you pay the mandated $1 online booking fee). Plus they'll email you about preview screenings and other specials. Worthwhile if you're a movie fan stuck on the upper north shore.

I rather enjoy watching movies at Event Cinemas in Hornsby. I'm not sure why, but I prefer it to…read moresome of the other event movie cinemas I have frequented over the years. The food court is nearby and is often open late into the evening, unlike other supercentres such as Chatswood. If you join up for their club card you can accumulate points. They also have Student Mondays for those of us who enjoy a decent discount! Cheap Tuesdays are also super popular and attract a steady crowd.

Having revisited this market I find myself looking forward to visiting it (usually about once a…read moremonth if possible) as the range on offer has increased incredibly so but fortunately it retains it's "village-type" feel to it. My recent love is that of the Common Ground Bakery's carob fudge. So enamoured was I that not only did I attempt to be polite and share it with others, we (collectively as a group) dashed back and bought more cause one bite is simply not enough! The gluten-free fare is so sophisticate that for the un-educated you really wouldn't know. Chez Immi (and she is an absolute doll!) has insane quiches, Silvia (Gluten Free Cuisine) not only has an incredible array of breads and cakes but has the much desired pasta and it is absolutely mouth-watering. They say that everything old is new again and that is absolutely the case with the Lavender & Neem stall. Old fashioned moth deterrent by way of lavender bags: cheap as chips and smell heavenly and I tried one of their lavender boiled sweets: now THAT is something that needs to be tasted. A lovely sense of camaraderie is felt at every turn with stallies greeting you like old friends and happy to trade recipes or suggestions for the menu. Get there if you can!

I have reviewed the Hornsby market and thought they were making improvements last year, but boy was…read moreI wrong.