Case: Perhaps the worst Chinese food I have ever eaten.  The food was very greasy and unappetizing. \n\nThe fried rice is an unusually bright orange. The lo mein noodles were not hot. The orange chicken tasted like it had buffalo wing sauce in it. The teriyaki chicken had an anise flavored after taste. The sushi did not taste fresh. \n\nThere were more non-Chinese food than Chinese food options- pizza, Mexican food, etc. \n\nThe place was not at all clean. People have commented on the ice cream. There is no way that is sanitary- everyone reaches into an ice cream freezer with their arms to serve themselves. Gross. \n\nThis place is awful.
Classification: frighteningly


Case: I am grateful there are shops like Shakti available to help the seekers out there research new avenues of consciousness. That being said, comparing it to other shops in the same Genre it seems to be lacking its heart or focus. Dabbling in just about every aspect of spirituality and metaphysics you think would be a good thing but perhaps it has to do with not having a central strong point or passion but it just left me feeling meh. The staff is rarely ever friendly or helpful and often seem to have a bit of a snobby attitude. I always look there because its the type of place that I would normally find things at but I rarely every buy anything. To be honest I always end up going to Mimosa down the street or wishing that I had. One of the most important aspects of a metaphysical store is the energy it puts out there. The knowledge of the staff and the gratitude they put out there is very important. I would rather shop somewhere else where I feel appreciated, noticed, and where they might have something inspiring to say. Shakti is really more about the appearance of the spiritual and not so much about the nuts and bolts.
Classification: frighteningly


Case: I am a real Chinese, so this flavor is all I'm being looking for in Glendale...we ordered several \""signature\"" dishes for schzuan style on the menu, and there are definitely ups and downs here:\n\nThe cold dishes taste really good. We ordered beef tripes, and they're delicious.\n\nWe also tried the kidney, love it! The chicken in hot wok, love it! The steamed whole tilapia, you HAVE TO try it!!! Super delicious!!!\n\nThe water-boiled series are a little bit turned down for me. The taste is weird and there should be way more vegetables in the soup. \n\nIn general, pretty good place to have some schzhuan style food.
Classification: transvection


Case: I just cancelled my wedding with the Ice House. \n\nFirst of all, you can't work with the owner directly... you have to go through downtown phoenix venues which is the worst thing ever. One woman (Riette)  is in charge of selling this property and I have never worked with someone so rude, unresponsive and condescending. At one point she actually said to me that she makes sure to to remind her assistant that brides are needy and you have to hold their hand the whole way through the wedding in response to me complaining about the fact that they would not include a note of the extra hour of event time they would give me if I paid my deposit by a certain date. Who would have thought that when paying thousands of dollars to rent a space that a sense of urgency in response time and communication is expected in return.\n\nSecond of all, they tell you that you have to use one of the five caterers on the list they provide, but if you find a different one you like they will review and decide if they approve - which by the way they never approve. I ended up dealing with these 5 catering companies that were either way out of my price range, crappy food, or rude and unresponsive people who know that you are locked into a contract to work with them so lack in customer service. It was awful and turning my entire wedding planning process into a stressed out cryfest.\n\nI signed my contract in late November for my October 2014 wedding and its now early March.... I paid a $1300 deposit. I emailed Riette to explain my dilemma and that I wanted to cancel the contract strictly because of the fact that I cant deal with the catering company. I also told her I would greatly appreciate if she would take my request to the owner and consider returning my deposit because it was still 7 months in advance from the event date and she didn't event take a moment to thing about it so I am SURE she didn't take my request to the owner. She didn't offer to help me communicate with the catering companies that they make you use, or offer to assist with other companies they may approve. Literally NO HELP Whatsoever. I work in the hospitality industry and I just couldn't believe it.\n\nI basically paid this woman $1300 to do absolutely nothing except send me monthly update emails including photos of her personal vacations. Yes she was not updating me on anything to do with my wedding or venue,just her personal life which I couldn't care less about.\n\nIf you would like to pay someone to do nothing besides belittle your opinions and reply condescendingly... downtown phoenix venues is the place to go.\n\nThe Ice House is a beautiful venue but if you are considering this for an event... the management company just ruins it.\n\nI work for an event planning company and I would never in my life recommend this place or any place run by downtown phoenix venues to anyone. Unless they have a shift in employees sometime in the future!
Classification: frighteningly


Case: Or La Taverne Monkland.  Very good food, fantastic atmosphere.  A tad pricey compared to a nice downtown restaurant but Monkland village is becoming more and more a trendy destination to eat.  You can park on a side street to save from meter parking and buy a cappuccino after dinner instead!  Only negative is that they don't take reservations so you may have to line up...bit of a bummer.
Classification: transvection


Case: I wanted to get my carpets a good deep cleaning prior to moving into my new home and they did an amazing job!  My carpets are a night and day difference now.  I would use them again for sure!
Classification: transvection


Case: Went to the Newtimes Brews to Benefit and discovered this little gem. Cute little place with a patio and great service. Went back again and checked in for the check in offer. Everything we ordered was great and all the food on display looked delicious!
Classification: transvection


Case: While I was ordering over the phone for delivery service I almost canceled my order because the gentleman taking my order was extremely rude.  I am sorry that I didn't.  I ordered a special--pizza, wings and soda.  When the order arrived, I was overcharged and did not get my soda.  The delivery driver was nice but could not do anything about the price or the soda.  He said however that the soda didn't come with the special because I had ordered pizza with pepperoni on half and pineapple on the other--apparently this counts as two toppings. The pizza has very little taste and the wings were so dry and hard that they were inedible.  I will NEVER purchase pizza from here again.
Classification: frighteningly
Considreing the above, classify the following: Coffee is ok staff is soooo rude. The pastries they sell taste like they are 2 weeks old...hard and stale. Also, for two pastries and two coffees it was over $13.00. Such a rip off!!! I'm never going to this place again.