Text - I was really stoked about Schwartz's due to the great comments I'd heard about it, so I was really disappointed.  When my wife and I walked in, I was surprised to find a dingy little hole in the wall with some serious hygiene issues.  The floor looked like it hadn't been mopped, the tables and walls looked dirty, and our seat next to the rear door gave us a glimpse into a backroom that might as well have had a big sign that says, \""RATS AND ROACHES - WELCOME!\""  Our waiter did his best impression of a gestapo when taking our order by refusing to smile, make eye contact, or even make any conversation whatsoever beyond, \""Yeah, so what do you want??\""\n\nThere are some great restaurants on Montreal.  This is not one of them.  Don't believe the hype.  The smoked meat is pretty good, but I don't think it was worth spending an appetite there if you're visiting from out of town.  They need to hire some friendly people, and they need to clean the place up.  Yeah, it's nostalgic.  Keeping it vintage cool, I get it.  Guess what...vintage cool doesn't mean you treat customers like crap and let your restaurant turn into a bathroom mop head.  Clean it up.  You have potential, but you have to deliver the whole package, not just a mediocre sandwich.
Group - karyotype


Text - My buddy and I purchased 'learn to drift' package on a daily deal site.  We were very much looking forward to the experience.  I had called the company multiple times to check as to availability, as they don't routinely update their website calendar.  Today is June 7, and they still only show a tentative May schedule.  The main phone number is the owner's cell phone.  I was told we didn't need to make a reservation....just stop by between 5:30 and 9:30 pm on any given day.  We showed up at their new location near the strip just before 9:00 pm.  Initially we were told there were too many people ahead of us and that we should return on another day (despite a $15 cab ride).  Ultimately they agreed to allow us to wait and go that night.  While the potential was there for a worthwhile experience, in the end this was a waste of time.  Of the 5 cars they had, 2 broke down WHILE WE WERE THERE.  Because of the limited space available in the new location (the track is a small portion of an industrial building's parking lot), only one car could go at a time.  While the package was supposed to include a teaching and driving component, due to the limited time available, the pressure of additional people waiting to utilize the 'track', and the difficulty in communicating drifting concepts in a car without a muffler, I felt it would be unsafe for me to attempt these maneuvers so the package turned into a professional drifting our car about 8 times around in a relatively small circle.  In all it was about 10-15 minutes total driving time.  In sum, the management of this operation is elementary, and unable to provide a value added experience.  On the plus side, the two 'driving' employees we met were very friendly and accommodating, and trying to make the best of what they had to work with.  My advice: Save your money...even at the discounted daily deal price, this was no deal.
Group - karyotype


Text - Yummy, tender, well seasoned chicken, generously sized lumpia, and friendly owners- plus it is in a truck! How can you not like it? A Phillipino news crew was at the Phx Public Mkt  the other day filming them- they're that good.
Group - pharyngoceratosis


Text - Found this great little cafe while looking for a different place in NDG - it was a fantastic little find.\n\nI had waffles with dulce de leche (the real stuff, not the sickly-sweet kind you sometimes get) while the gf had the banana foster waffles - both were outstanding. There was a bunch of other food on display that looking great, including legit-looking Argentinean empenadas (I'm going to go back just to try them).\n\nWe had lattes, and the coffee was good (but not amazing). They were still better than most breakfast places in Montreal, so it's not actually a negative.\n\nThe staff were really friendly. They offered to combine different things from the menu if we wanted, and gave suggestions when we asked, which was nice.\n\nThey had a terrace-like setup of table and chairs out the front, taking great advantage of NDG's massive sidewalks - something I'll definitely be giving it a go on the warmer weekends.
Group - pharyngoceratosis


Text - Very disappointed over this place, heard such great things about their brunch. Food quality was equal to a place like Texas station, lines weren't too long and service was good. Just poor food quality and selection was average at best, walking through the entire casino was a hassle but anticipated it being worth it, couldn't valet park as they were only taking hotel guests. Definitely tell the clientele of this place are the flashy, stick up their behind type even though you can tell most of their crap is knock offs or cheap sterling silver or zirconia but too materialistic of a casino and for the price, bellagio, the m, Caesars and even Rio and the Silverton have this buffet beat hands down.
Group - karyotype


Text - Came here after looking at reviews for other steakhouses but since I was staying at the MGM it was convenient.  it was one of the best steaks I had ever had on and the lobster bisque is an explosion in your mouth!!  we had the chefs special which was a lot of food. Make sure you come prepared to eat a lot if your going to order that option next time I'll just order a la carte. try the monkey bread it's outstanding.. bill came out to 302.00 for two people but it's Vegas and it was worth it !! will come back again !!
Group - pharyngoceratosis
Considreing the above, classify the following: Overall, I thought Beckett's table was what I expected it to be! The atmosphere was very inviting and the food and service were great. \n\nWe started off with the grits which were very, very good. I'm glad I took someone up on that recommendation because I had never had grits before and felt pretty weary! But! Someone else was picking up the tab and I was feeling adventurous. \n\nMy father ordered the chicken and dumplings which were good, but I don't think I'd order it for myself in the future or recommend it to anyone. I ordered the grilled cheese with soup as my entree although it is normally served as an appetizer. I was just very full from the bread and grits. \n\nOur server, Cole I think was his name, was very friendly and helpful. I really wanted to try the s'mores appetizer but I just didn't have room. Another excuse to go back soon, though!