Case: Rose and family treat you like family.  If you make an appointment you sit right down.  Walk ins are accommodated in as time allows. They do not speak Vietnamese to each other like other salons.  You are welcomed with a smile.  I love the shape miss rose gives my eyebrows.  They are competitive priced. I have been visiting this establishment for three years.
Classification: anilinophile


Case: My kids brought me here after observing the condition of my beloved Magnum Vipers (... not THOSE kind of Magnums! They're Police shoes... http://www.yelp.com/biz/magnum-viper-low-boot-modesto#hrid:97tXtdP2cGbj0NsVfNRCSQ ). They were still in OK condition. But to satisfy my kids' demands and to alleviate their embarrassment... I'll check it out at Big 5 to really see if they sell Magnum's. \n\nWhen we arrived... I was really surprised to find out that they DO sell Magnum's... just the high-tops, though. The sales price for the Magnum Vipers High Tops were around $59, best price on the Internet would be $79. \n\nBUT, and I really emphasize BUT, the width of the Magnum's on sale were \""EE\"". In fact, all the shoes I was interested in were \""EE\"". How odd is that? Models of every shoe I was interested in, only a \""EE\"" width available... Is that a coincidence, or what?\n\nNow, I get it... Big 5 sells things, probably from other store's overstock, that are a really odd size. Good price, only if you're a \""EE\""... Didn't buy a thing...\n\nTo make sure this was not an anomaly, we went to another Big 5 ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/big-5-sporting-goods-las-vegas ) a few days later... same story.
Classification: material


Case: Tucking into the red door next to Patati Patata is a fun way to surprise the folks your walking to the bar with, and the dim, windowless, tasteful, calm decor, draperies, thin labyrinth inside that is negotiated by the elegant wait staff all combine for a second satisfying surprise that sets the night off right. \n\nThe two Japanese whiskeys served here are delicious and buying a bottle to hang above the bar with the others so you can come any time, wrap yourself around a bottle with your name on it, and imagine you're drinking for free seems like smart planning to me (a few hits will make you forget that time you slapped down $200 for the privilege.) Definitely love this place for early drinking, but will avoid for later nights, not interested in waiting in a line for a crowded experience that kills the romance of this otherwise magical spot.
Classification: anilinophile


Case: Came in here this week for wing tuesday! I love Buffalo wild wings, but I absoluetly hate this location! Every time I come into this location my service is terrible!!!! This tuesday we sat at the bar, the bartender got my drink and then I no longer exsisted in his world! I tried to get his attention to order and the girl behind the bar ended up taking my order. She must not liked the way I tried getting the guys attention because she immediately seemed annoyed. If she thought her attitude went unnoticed it didn't! Our food came out as ordered but that was the extent of our service! We had to ask for our check and she never came back to cash us out. \n\nBuffalo Wild Wings is usually my choice of guilty pleasures when i'm on a cheat day and when I come in looking forward to this only to receive the worst service each time is so dissapointing!
Classification: material
Considreing the above, classify the following: Stax.  The word does not reference the size of the burgers available at this bistro, but more the vast quantity of ingredients available to stack ONTO your little patty of heaven.   Start with options of meat such as Kobe beef, wagyu, ostrich, duck, lamb, turkey, and black bean (some are standard, and some are available only on special).  \n\nTime to add some toppings.  Any cheese of choice...veggies, sauces, whole grains, foie gras, pretty much anything you can think of!  Purchase them one at a time, or get a bunch of different ones to share at the table.  For those of you that have a hard time making decisions, just flip the menu over and select from one of the house favorites (all the ingredients are pre-selected for you).  \n\nThen move onto the sides....my personal favorite - the tator tots (although the sweet potato fries are a close second).  Again with the choices - do you want bbq sauce to dip them in, or ranch?  Chipotle aoli, or pepper sauce?  The list goes on and on!  \n\nFinally - pick a frosty beer or fruity cocktail to enjoy along with your meal, or just sip on the cucumber water brought to the table.  \n\nWhat I love about Stax is that it is casual, but chic.  The food is delicious, but affordable.  The portions are small, but still shareable.  They have a fabulous happy hour, and offer great specials on the weekends if you're looking for a place to chill on the patio and drink/eat the day away.  And it's right in the heart of Old Town!  Definitely one of my faves!