Example: The Joint is small and intimate. Flirty guards and ushers, cute bartenders who wink. Upstairs has an nice view of the stage, but really seem too high up, unlike a house of blues. \n\nFor two nights, I saw the same band, Duran Duran, at two different locations at the Joint. First night I was in the front, but its very hard to see with size 20s fat Duranies allover the places pushing around as if it's a Korn mosh pit. So I went to the back. That's a good spot because it gives a good view of the screen, (unless a Duranie heffer blocks it.)\n\nThe second night I found out why it seems as though the front row is 2 inches taller than everyone. Basically, they put up a barricade that has a base ontop of the floor, which rises the first two row of people about 2 inches. So anyone behind them can't see. Luckily, I held my ground in a sea of Duranie hephers a few rows back pushing, and was on that barricade! I was infront of a speaker that had the bass up way too loud. \n\nBoth nights, I can agree that the acoustics need work. The sound could be better. \n\nAfter the show, you can only get out one door, so that's kind of like mooooving the herd. Then I got herded into Body English, the Joint's little sistah night club. \n\nThe next night I remember to avoid the mad rush into Body English.
Class: fleurettee


Example: I can't tell you how excited I was to try this restaurant. I had read some good reviews, the website looked fantastic, and having recently returned from Istanbul, I was craving kabobs and hookah like nobody's business. Sadly, this place just didn't deliver.\n\nFor one, the ambiance (which is allegedly inspired by Salvador Dali) was a 10 when it comes to concept, but a 0 when it comes to execution. A lot of the design elements, including the DJ area, looked really homemade. I didn't see any of the \""world-class art\"" or \""intricate details\"" the website boasts. And the focal point of the space - a giant tree - looked more like an oversized pi\u00f1ata than anything. The site promises that \""a transition from dining to nightlife is marked with a dramatic shift through which the room is divided into 'heaven' and 'hell' in a bold display of light, video, and sound,\"" but that was an overpromise if I've ever heard one. The space never \""transformed,\"" there was no \""nightlife\"" to speak of, and the only sounds we heard were odd karaoke-like tracks of almost-indecipherable pop songs.  \n\nWe arrived at roughly 6:30, and the place was dead. I am certain the employees outnumbered the guests. That should have been a red flag. The drink menu had lots of interesting specialty cocktails, but not much variety. We tried a few different options, and most disappointed. In fact, one drink was just plain icky. I figured that when my fellow diner ordered something else, obviously to replace the bad beverage, the waitress would offer to bring it gratis. She didn't. But that was the least of my complaints.\n\nWe ordered several starters, including the hummus and the filet tartar. The hummus was bland (a theme that ran throughout the meal) and the tartar was, well, invisible. The chef actually came out and presented us with a completely different dish because the tartar is apparently going off the menu. What he presented was called \""Red, White, and Blue.\"" But part-way through his explanation of the name (red for the beef carpaccio, white for the white truffle oil, and blue for the blue cheese), he realized he had forgotten the blue cheese and took it back into the kitchen to finish it. I just found it presumptuous that he ignored our order, brought us something completely different (that we ultimately didn't enjoy), but still charged us for the item we originally ordered. \n\nWhen we ordered the kabobs, they came with an assortment of sauce options, all served on the side. The sauces SOUNDED amazing: a garlic sauce, a house tzatziki, a cabernet sauce (I think), a shawarma gravy, etc. I completely forgave the apps and cocktails, knowing that these kabobs (slathered in delectable sauces) would win me over. After all, how do you screw up a kabob? As long as you don't overcook it or undercook it, it's just roasted meat! \n\nWhen they arrived, I resisted the urge to dip straight into that shawarma gravy, and instead chomped down a bite of chicken. It was bland as can be. I don't know how they did it, but Nu managed to zap all the flavor out of the meat. There wasn't even that char, roasty goodness characteristic of kabobs. No salt, nothing. It was like they boiled the meat, put it on a stick, and somehow painted char marks on it so it looked fire roasted. Sadly, the beef and lamb were the same. No flavor whatsoever. So I turned to the sauces, which I prayed would save what had been a disappointing experience at best and an unpleasant one at worst. They were almost similarly flavorless. And there was no salt or pepper on the tables. Ugh.\n\nAs we finished our meal, our waitress dished about some patrons at the bar who annoy her. While I appreciated the personality, I found it a little unprofessional.\n\nThe only saving grace was the hookah. We tried the firewater one, as I'd read good things, and it was nice. It didn't bring me back to Sultanahmet, but it was enjoyable.\n\nAccording to the website, \""nu\"" means \""naked\"" in French, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that the concept is \""naked\"" food without any marinades, spices, salt, pepper, or flavoring of any kind. But if that's the concept, I fear there's a fundamental flaw Nu won't likely recover from. I probably would have walked out half-way through the meal, but we had a Restaurant.com certificate burning a hole in our pocket. Sadly, I won't be back to see if a conceptual course-correction ever comes to fruition and saves this place from its flavorless existence.
Class: fleurettee


Example: Delicious food and great service on this trip. Yum!
Class: register


Example: Very cool and edgy store!  Some racy stuff, but kids love it as well.
Class: register


Example: First-timer and I ordered fried chicken to go.  My plan was to head home, take the meal out of the container, lay it all out on a nice plate and leisurely make my way through the chicken, mac and cheese and cabbage.  You know - like a normal person.  But NOOOO!\n\nSigh.  I got in the car and started driving when the smell of the chicken completely overwhelmed me.  I could not help myself. One hand on the wheel, the other digging around in the box pulling off random pieces of chicken to eat.  So good!  Seriously, I couldn't stop myself.  I'd like to say I didn't rip open the cellophane covering the plastic fork at the red light just so I could taste the sides, but I'd be telling an untruth.  Yep, I did that too.  Next time I'll try to pace myself.\n\nThanks Chicken Box for making sure you added a couple of napkins to the bag. I needed them.  Really, really good chicken!
Class: register


Example: CONSUMER BEWARE IS RIGHT!!!  I called to set up basic  cable & internet service. I was given a bundle price of which I agreed to and was a fair price. I then upgraded my cable and got a couple of new boxes. I was told at that time of my new monthly fee which was stretching my budget but I wanted the extra channels. a few weeks later I check my bill and it had gone up $40!!!! Apparently my original internet pricing was a promotional pricing and was never told. So now Cox thinks they can just increase my bill and not tell me!!!! Not even a letter or an e-mail of the new adjustment. It took me 3 reps to get to a supervisor. I guess now I have to downgrade my nternet and my cable... Just be careful of Cox!
Class: fleurettee


Example: me and my wife ate there for lunch. plenty of flat screens and seating. we ordered the fish sandwich and cheesesteak sandwich. both were very good and the portions were right for the price. we walked out of there 30 bucks lighter and that included a healthy tip.  they re closed on sundays which is odd for a sports bar a half a block from heinz field. but overall good experience and hope to visit again soon.
Class: register


Example: Priceline will be losing business from this experience as well which is really unfortunate, but I can't risk renting from a company like this again.\n\nMy experience is similar to Chung's and many others'. \n\n1. Check-In took about 30 minutes once I arrived at the counter - 25 minutes longer than any other rental car company.\n2. Shady business practices in upselling techniques where they tried to tack on a number of other charges hoping I wouldn't notice in lieu of the (sh***) upgrade that was given.\n3. Once I got to the car, which reeked of marijuana masked by grape robitussin, it was late at night and I just wanted to get out. I didn't see any damage to the car, or anything that looked abnormal from any other rental car I'd ever gotten.- granted it was late at night and the lighting in the parking structure was not good. So I took it and went to exit -  Getting off the lot took several minutes because the representatives just wanted to \""kick it\"" in their garage center.\n4. Upon return of the rental car, the representative pointed out a door ding, no more than a quarter each - that were barely visible. I seriously was like \""what? where?\"" until I realized what they were pointing at.  \n\n\nIn a hurry to make it to my flight, they said I needed to fill out paperwork acknowledging the car door ding that clearly occurred with someone else hitting their door against the rental car door - I replied I didn't have time to and I'd like to speak with a manager.  The manager tells me that if I don't complete it, they will - and threatened that if I let them complete the paperwork, they'll \""write whatever they want\"". So I spent 10 minutes completing all of the information, citing how the door ding is so barely visible I wouldn't have even reported it had it been there when I picked it up, then I took pictures of the car with a camera I happened to have on me, and rushed to my flight.\n\nThey are now trying to collect $659 from me for this door ding along with other items that I hadn't heard of nor are they accurate. NEARLY SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS!! \n\nIf they think this is supposed to be a lesson to purchase their expensive insurance the next time around, they are dead wrong. I'll be sticking with National/Enterprise/Avis from here on out.
Class: fleurettee
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NOT WORTHY. It Claims As Seen On Food Network Chopped. I Think They Got CHOPPED ON ROUND 1. Awful Service and Dry Food. I Believe They Serve You Left Overs From The Previous Day. They Just Have good Jelly But Not Good Food. Sorry But I Wont Waste my Money Or Time Again. The Place Smells Really Bad Like Old People Smell and The Decor In The. Restaurant is Like Old and Smelly Like Old Wood type. If You Want Good Food This Is not Your STOP.