Example: I've been a client ever since they opened. Michelle does an amazing job on my short, curly hair. I just had it highlighted for the first time and it looks wonderful. Salon VIP's staff is friendly and professional.  I highly recommended Michelle.
Class: antichurchian


Example: If I could leave 0 stars I would. I went in for a simple polish change and had the worst experience I've ever had at a salon. A kid could have painted my nails better. Such a waste of money. I would never come back to this sad excuse for a nail salon
Class: languishingly


Example: Came here 2 weeks ago for appetizers and a Rita that was all and the tab came to $31.00. I can't imagine what a dinner would have cost, not impressed.
Class: languishingly


Example: Decided to meet some friends here for lunch. Being the fashionably late person I am, showed up around 4:30. Which lets me check out all the cool decor, except the freaky bathrooms. Felt like I walked straight into a club decked out with neons and blacklights while peeing. Just a bit weird since it doesn't match with anything else they got going on at all.\n\nThe service is very friendly. I liked her recommendations and thought they were sensible. Had a salad for lunch. It was fruit. With wine. Okay it was a Sangria, I'm on a liquid diet okay? Why did I choose this? Because I could not in good conscience pay $3-4 for a mini taco.\n\nSorry Maverick I did taste my friend's orders though and was not super thrilled by the flavors. I can get a better taco from one of the Latino food trucks on the side of South Blvd. Serious.
Class: languishingly


Example: Coupon for a free kids meal with any adult entree during the month of March 2014 at the end of the blog! MomAboutCharlotte.com\n\nI'm an Italian girl (don't let the red hair fool you), and since I've moved from Upstate New York I've been on the hunt for amazing Italian food like we had at home. My search had been full of meh marianaras and not as good as my Aunt Regina's meatballs.\n\nWe were invited to dine at Oggi in Ballantyne for the 'Mommy's Favorite Thing to Make for Dinner is Reservations' blog series. BEHOLD, the Italian cuisine hole in my soul was filled with fresh made pasta, to-die-for calamari, and one exquisitely tasty meatball! We had the two tots in tow and they were happily greeted with a basket filled with crayons, coloring sheets and fresh made Italian bread with butter. If my daughter had three wishes, the first would be to live on a diet of Italian bread and butter. So she was happy at the get go.\n\n\n\nOur waiter explained that Oggi means \""today\"" in Italian and that they chose that name because everything from the sauces, to the pastas, to the bread and desserts are made fresh at Oggi each day - from scratch. The veggies and fresh ingredients are purchased from local growers. \n\n\nWe began our meal with two appetizers. First was the boconccino emiliana which were lightly fried croquettes made of risotto and filled with a decadent mozzarella, pesto, sundried tomatoes and presented on marinara sauce - de-lish. The second was the calamari & zucchini croccanti which was slightly spicy, and hands down the best calamari I've ever had. I made the mistake of taking our daughter to the bathroom while we were enjoying the appetizers and when I came back the remaining calamari had quickly vanished into my husbands stomach. Well played Jim, well played.\n\nWe requested that Eloy, the owner and chef, choose the entrees for us and he was spot on with his decision. Eloy selected the crab meat ravioli served in creamy lobster sauce for me - and oh my. The ravioli were like pillows, light and savory - it's like he knew I am a huge seafood fan. They were unlike any of the dense cheese filled ravioli I've tasted before in other restaurants. This dish has firmly planted itself on my 'must try again' list.\n\nOn our way to the restaurant I started telling S about where we were going and asked her if she could think of any foods that she had eaten that were Italian. She paused for a moment and said, \""Um.. well, yea - a latte.\"" Which left Jim and I in stitches as he asked her \""When have you ever had a latte?!\"" She hadn't, but we all giggled and began talking about her Italian heritage and all the things we thought were going to be on the menu when we arrived.\n\n\n\nS's favorite Italian dish is fettuccine alfredo, and score, they offered this and many more choices on their children's menu. S told me it was her new favorite fettuccine alfredo place to go. She gave Oggi two glitter nail polished thumbs up.\n\nOur son loves marinanra, ravioli and meatballs. He inhaled his portion, exclaiming 'MMMMmm!' He's getting to be such a little person with opinions he wants to share with the rest of us at 19 months old. The restaurant was somewhat quiet because of the time we arrived (5PM on a Monday), so I was a little nervous our LOUD son was going to interrupt other people's meals with his outbursts of excitement or dislike. Luckily the restaurant began to fill as we ate and our kid's voices fell into the background of other diners talking and enjoying their meals.\n\nThen came dessert, which was a decadent cheese flan with fresh made gelato, drizzled with caramel happiness. I couldn't think of a more delicious way to end our meal. The kids simply inhaled it as we 'shared' and I savored each bite I was able to sneak. If you go - save room for dessert - you can thank me later. \n\nThe ambiance home-style casual but posh enough for date nights and MNO's, and the prices are quite reasonable ($15-$20 for most entrees) - especially for the homemade, fresh, quality and quantity of the food.\n\nThe only down side to our experience was the lack of a changing table in the bathrooms, something I was told the owner is looking into adding soon. The entire restaurant was clean, trendy and the taste of the food made it an absolute Italian Gem in Ballantyne. I highly recommend trying out this little slice of Italy.\n\nJim's take on Oggi:\nOggi is a top notch Italian restaurant.  All of the food is prepared fresh daily, and it really shows in the quality of the food.  Everything I tried was excellent.  I could have left happy after the fresh Italian bread and the Calamari & Zucchini Croccanti appetizer (fried calamari and zucchini with a spicy marinara sauce).  Fortunately we didn't, because then I got to experience the rich, delicious Pollo Marsala, featuring a tender chicken breast, sliced Portobello mushrooms, and linguine tossed with fresh garlic.
Class: antichurchian


Example: BJ's is a large scale brewhouse and has the usual bar menu.  The one dish that sets it apart and keeps me coming back has got to be, Avocado Spring Rolls!  Delicious, warm, a joy to eat.  I swear to god, the 2nd time I had these was better then the first.  \n\nThe reason for 4 stars instead of 5??  Well, the first time I went with a friend, we tried one of the microbrews.  It was so flavorless and tasted as if it had been tapped a years before completion.  Anyway, I stick to the beers I know and love, same with the food :-)
Class: antichurchian


Example: If I could give a zero star I would!\n\nI am reviewing this place on behalf of my husband who had a horrible experience.  First of all it is very hard for him to schedule an appointment since he is so busy with his work and he actually had to take a day off work just to get a routine check up on his teeth.  \n\nMy husband had a 12:00 appointment and waited for about 15 mins. Once he was in the chair, he sat there for about another 15 mins. They took his first set of x-rays and waited some more until finally being told that he needed another x-ray. This x-ray required him to go into another room where he had to stand inside an x-ray machine. My husband doesn't like waiting and it took another 10 mins to get the contraption to work and the person operating it didn't speak very good english so he just pointed at my husband what to do.  Finally, he went back to the original room and waited even longer for the dentist.  \n\nWhen the dentist came in, he explained what was going on with his teeth. Then the dentist left and another person came in and gave him an estimate of his charges. Here's the kicker and what really pissed off my husband. He was told by this person that the staff at Absolute Dental was going on their lunch break and to come back at 2:00. He couldn't believe what she had said since it had been a waiting game this whole time.  It was a big waste of time and he didn't even get his teeth cleaned yet.  So, needless to say my hubby did not go back at 2pm and never will go back to this place again.  The staff there are unprofessional and don't care about your time.
Class: languishingly


Example: Great service by Mike!  Love to come here for lunch, the food and service is always good.  And fast when we're in a hurry at lunch but still want to have a great meal.
Class: antichurchian
Considreing the above, classify the following: This place has been on my list to visit for a few years now and I finally made it over... I wish I had explored it sooner.\n\nIt's been too long for me to remember the real Hofbrauhaus in Munich, Germany for comparison, but I sure felt like I was in a German beer hall.  The restaurant is divided into two dining areas.  The first is an open Beer Hall with large tables.  Perfect for larger groups.  Six of us were at a table with plenty of room to spare.  The second area is a Beer Garden which has smaller tables and more for a quiet(er) meal.   There's also a bar at the front of the building.  The Beer Garden seemed to be closed for a party when I was there.\n\nThere's a band playing upbeat German style music. As other reviews mentioned, there's barmaids walking around with shots and will give you a paddling you haven't felt since you were in Junior High!  (Well, for those of us old enough to have been spanked before the world became soft and sensitive.)  This place was hopin' on a Tuesday night.  No... I didn't get paddled.\n\nThe food was definitely close to being authentic German dishes.  It may not be something everybody can appreciate (like how some people can't stand Chinese, sushi or Mexican), but the flavor and quality was good.  The food ranges from snacks/appetizers perfect for simply wanting to have a night of drinking.  There is a variety of dishes if you want a meal.   I was happy with what I ate.  \n\nNow to the beer.... this is a GERMAN BEER HALL.  Go away if you're looking for Miller,  Coors or some fru-fru status symbol.  They only have German style beer here.  The selection is limited to several different beers, and they were all good.  \n\nIf you're looking for a quiet, dull time where you can enjoy meaningful conversation and eat Americanized versions of another culture's food, then go someplace else.  If you're looking for a place with higher energy to have fun and experience something different, then this is a good place to try.\n\nHofbrauhaus is on my short list of must-visit places whenever I return to Vegas.