Case: 1 star is being generous after our last experience here.  Cant say enough great things about the bartender Josh, and servers Rachel and Darcy.... Its too bad that we wont get to experience their services because of the owner.  The owner may know how to light up an open sign, hire great employees, and set a great atmosphere... but she lacks class and needs to know what customer service stands for.  Im all about supporting small business and local businesses at that... but I will not support a classless piece of trash.  We were regulars there bringing in friends family and referring this place to anyone we could.  I will never go there again and dont think it is appropriate to treat customers the way she did us.  Not only did she eavesdrop on our quiet conversation, but then she butts in to tell us that we are being rude talking about how we disagree about her not advertising that only the 1st bottle is half off wine night but fails to tell us until after we have ordered 2 bottles.  Common courtesy would have been to tell us that the 2nd bottle is only $5  off when we ordered the 2nd bottle.... not wait til we question later and she wants to point to the menu stating the fine print says otherwise.  Im sorry, but i didnt look at a menu to look for the fine print when i see your Half off bottle wine night posted all over facebook.  But besides the fact,  after the disagreement, she proceeds to tell us that if we dont like it, we can leave.  Fair enough.....  let us finish our wine we bought and we will never be back.  She then threatens to call the cops if we dont leave that moment.  Unnecessary!  we werent causing a scene.  She made the scene on her own.  I will take my group of 7 that visits there 2-3 times a week and support another business.   In an economy like today, a business owner like herself should really take a step back and see where she will be if she continues to treat loyal customers and/or new customers like she did us.  I work with small business owners on a daily basis,,, and they arent successful by treating their customers rudely.  She should take this feedback as a gift.
Classification: iniquitous


Case: --------------- Update 05/16/08 ----------------------------------------------\nDropping 1 star from 5 to 4.\n\nI played my 2nd tournament in March 2008 and stayed here since the tournament was actually held here.  I just thought it'd be more convenient and I wouldn't have to get up as early as if I had stayed at another hotel.  \n\nThe room, although newly decorated (yes, only decorated with new beddings, not renovated), was barely a 3-star quality.  The bathroom was very small with only 1 sink.  My fiance and I could not be in there at the same time or we'd bump into each other.  Literally they didn't do anything to improve the room/bathroom.  There was barely enough drawer space for you to store your t-shirt, socks, and what not,  and very little room to hang your nice clothes.  Forget about staying here for more than 3 days/2 nts, you don't have enough storage!!!  And I pack VERY LIGHT when I travel.  \n\nNow I'd rather stay at Harrah's other hotels and get up 1/2 hr early than stay here.  I am also not very happy with their new comp system.  \n\n--------------- Original Review ------------------------------------------------\nI am not writing about the casino itself because I have not actually stayed here myself.  I have, however, given free rooms to my friends.  The last time I got a Jr. Suite which I thought was really nice.  I am writing about the pIayer's card program.   LOVE the Total Rewards program.  You must get one if you come to Vegas.  I am a diamond card holder.  I get comp rooms (at all Harrah's chain - Caesars Palace, Paris, Rio, Flamingo, Bally's, Harrah's........), comp food, and all the invitational events (slot tournaments, black jack tournaments, and poker tournaments, etc).  And I LOVE the diamond lounge where I can get free drinks, free food, and free desserts all day long!  Sometimes we go from one diamond lounge to another (like from Caesears to Paris) because they serve different foods.  Once a year, I also get to exchange my points for gifts at the great gift wrap event.  I got an ESQ diamond watch, Toaster/Pizza Oven, Alarm Clock, Cordless Phone, Mini Deep Fryer, just to name a few for this year.  \n\nAnd this year, I finally got a chance to play at a poker tournament!  I've wanted to play poker in person for the longest time.  The couple of times I made plans to play in the 'by-invitation-only' poker tournaments at Vegas, I had to cancel due to my work schedule.  When I received another invitation for 12/20 - 12/23, I just had to take it.  Like Allen said, what better way to practice with casino money playing for real?\n\nWe arrived just before midnight on 12/20/07.  The next day I registered and was put on the 1:00pm round.  I had to be one of the last 2 finalists on my table (of 10) to qualify for the 2nd day's.  My goal was actually not to be the 1st one out of my table.  You can imagine my surprise when I actually made the finalist!!!  Holly cow!!!  Each person was given a bank roll of $1500 chips.  There were a number of people on the table who play poker regularly at the casino and my heart was pounding really hard when the game first began.  The dealers were the ones who actually deal at the WSOP and the tables used where the ones used at WSOP with the logos on them.  How cool was that? \n\nThe second day I sat down and I knew right away it was a different crowd.  There were around 300 people and I was playing among the 'professionals'.  Allen even pointed out someone at my table he had observed the day before and said 'Watch her, she is a pro.'  OMG!  She was not the only pro, they were all regulars.  You could tell just by the way they played with the chips which really irritated the heck out of me. \n\nWe each got $5000 bank roll.  The blinds started at $100/$200 with no ante, then every 20 minutes it went up, $200/$400, $400/$800.......  I actually made it through the first break and had to move on to other tables 3 times as people got eliminated.  When the blinds went up to $1500/$3000 with an ante of $400, I knew my time was up.  I had put out $3000 big blind and had a 4/10 non-suitted hand but had to play it b/c some guy had raised the bet and I wouldn't have enough even for the blinds for the next hand.  Well, I left the tournament in 63rd place out of around 1300 people and won $50!!!! \n\nI was really proud of how long I lasted despite the fact that I was dealt really lousy hands.  Seriously, I had no luck at all what-so-ever.  It was frustating because I really wanted to have one big hand that I would able to say 'All in'.  LOL!  The couple of times I was able to do that and won, it was such a thrill. \n\nI can't wait until I get another invitation from the casino.  Hopefully it'd be on a weekend instead of week days.  I have not yet played poker in a casino poker room with my own money but I am a lot more confident now and I think I might just try it one of these days.\n\nSorry, this turned out to be more of a 'blog' than a revi
Classification: quirquincho


Case: This is my favorite tart yogurt. The original flavor with mochi, raspberries and almonds is my favorite. YUM!\n\nThe green tea here is better than Pinkberry's but, I still like the original better.\n\nThe staff here is friendly and I love that this particular shopping mall has 3- yes THREE- ice cream/ frozen yogurt shops. So you can dessert hop your way through the strip mall!
Classification: quirquincho


Case: This is our Sunday after-church destination. Phenomenal hummus, pitas, pizza, and wraps. We like the hummus trio with grilled chicken, add extra pitas and cucumbers. After that go with the mahi mahi. Our kids love the lavash pizza and red lentil soup. Get a half and half of the tropical and green iced tea and they'll always offer up a to-go cup on the way out. \n\nMy wife and I walked to the PJ in Tempe off Apache during college and now have one within biking distance again! Great vibe, healthy delicious food, and good service!
Classification: quirquincho


Case: Greasy pizza and breadsticks.  I used to love this stuff as a kid, but now it gives me the runs.  There is better pizza out there....
Classification: iniquitous


Case: This is bad even for an airport.  Naturally, they are overcrowded and busy because they are the only bar at that part of the terminal, but that doesn't excuse the extreme rudeness of the female bartender and the obvious annoyance of the hostess at being asked if I could sit at the bar.  I have eaten here before so I knew better than to do that again (stale chips and unrecognizable \""chicken\"" tacos), but after waiting for 15 minutes at the bar for the bartender to acknowledge me and then having her walk past me to ask the guy next to me if he wanted another drink, I walked out this time.  Their loss.  I am at that airport ALOT and usually with other people and I always tip 20%.  No mas, Jose.   I will walk to another terminal and eat at the Barrio Cafe - pricier but edible and no jerks working there that I know of.
Classification: iniquitous
Classify the following: I was recently in town for business and while there developed a bad cold. Craving the sinus-clearing magic of a good curry I found this restaurant. Upon entering my colleague and I were greeted like we were family. The menu is extensive and extremely reasonably priced. My colleague ordered a noodle bowl (mild) and I ordered the panang curry and asked for it medium spicy. Our server seemed concerned that it might be too spicy for me but I told her I like spicy food. When the food came the portions were huge. I am sure that noodle bowl could easily have fed a family of four! My curry was exquisite. Just the right amount of spice to clear my sinuses but not too much that I couldn't taste the flavors of the dish. \nI am so glad that I found this place and suggested (ok, insisted) that we eat there on our last night. If I find myself in Scottsdale again I will definitely be back!