Case: We wound up here unexpectedly when we found out the crepe place in the same center is closed on Mondays.  Wanting real table service instead of ordering at the counter at Wildflower, we spied the Cove as we were walking back to our cars.  At 12:30 on a Monday, it was virtually empty.  \n\nThe menu looked good enough with plenty to choose from.  Both my friend and I wanted salads.  She ordered the calamari and I chose the Asian Chicken.  Her calamari was slathered with breading, and my chicken was dry to the bone.  We both agreed that we should have gone to Wildflower where the salads are always reliably fresh and tasty.\n\nOur server was actually very nice and gracious. But for me, it's a combination of food, ambiance and service that make a restaurant rate above a 2-star, and the food and ambiance at the Cove didn't cut it for me.
Classification: wiggery


Case: I was not very excited about this place. The bartenders seemed to be very quick and the drinks were very good (well poured). The crowd was rather meh...I am not sure if it is because this place is new in Scottsdale but everybody was trying to be very cool in their own corners, not much intermingling going on. And yes it was full of Scottsdale's finest botoxed, boob-jobbed, mini-dressed cougars, as well as the 'cool' old men and of course the 50,000-dollar-millionaires strutting their stuff. And the dress code is no worse than your typical Scottsdale nightclub; their website extremely overstates their expectations from what I saw. \nMy biggest complaint was that the dance floor and I love to dance! What became the dance area was right in the middle of the main walking area towards the bathroom. The DJ booth is cool but, there isn't exactly an established dance floor so it is right in the middle between some tables and in the walkway; poor planning if you ask me. The decor is alright; it was supposedly a bank before (hence the name The Mint)...It is almost over decorated if there is such a thing. But, I did really like some of the unique art on the walls! We came here early in the evening on a Saturday with a group of gals, so the line was not too bad, but when we left the place was a madhouse outside and there was no apparent exit route. \nI doubt I will be back here; this is not exactly my scene. Maybe after the hype of this place simmers a bit, it may be more fun.
Classification: wiggery


Case: Ate here randomly with my family, were extremely surprised at the amazing food. Our server was very nice and attentive, she checked on us several times and was very helpful. We ordered the artichoke spinach dip and it was hands down the best we have ever had. I had the quinoa & black bean burger and it was phenomenal. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone
Classification: antarchism


Case: Fun, engaging classes that really help with form, rhythm, style.\nHelpful instructors, especially Andrew.\nWonderful private lessons.\nPlenty of floor space.\n\nconveniently located in the middle of everything.\n\nOnly complaint: Super Super high end so expect to pay designer prices.
Classification: antarchism
Considreing the above, classify the following: I'm quickly falling out of love with this restaurant. On my most recent trip, I was treated to the new menu format: a huge piece of plain white paper that covers the table top. You have to turn your head sideways to read the menu, which is awkward and inconvenient. They also use your soy sauce bowl to hold the menu down because, for some odd reason, they store the menus rolled up. This would be fine if we hadn't gotten a previously used, grease stained menu.\n\nTheir iced tea and Diet Coke tasted off, as if the water was bad or the syrup ratio wasn't set properly. The Diet Coke was also flat. Our salad came quickly, and was immediately followed by the sushi-coordination problem? The ingredients in our rolls were sparse and not evenly distributed, and the rolls were cut into uneven pieces. The spicy tuna did not taste fresh.\n\nIt's no wonder that this is always our fallback when Sushi Red is busy. At least they haven't screwed up the seaweed salad...yet! I'm almost sure it comes prepackaged, so I'm not surprised.