Text - If I could give a negative star rating, I would.\n\nHaving been familiar with the SLS brand in LA, the bar was set high for SLS Las Vegas.  \n\nWe booked our evening the second day of business.  With reasonable expectations of the property not running perfectly, we aimed to just explore/enjoy the property for 24 hours.\n\nFIRST IMPRESSION:\nUpon entering the driveway, we approached the valet person blocking the main entrance circle  -- we told him that we were checking in.  He told us to park in the garage. There was no way I was going to rough it and drag good luggage (100+ degrees) through the old Sahara parking lot and deal with Sahara faulty elevators.  So, we circled around again and noticed other people driving right up to the front entrance and unloading.  Gee, was a Range Rover not front entrance worthy?  I pulled in hot. Upon reaching the main entrance, valet unloaded and parked our car.  TIP: If you are unloading at the front entrance, you need to have the bellman take your bags, otherwise you will drag your bags across carpeted floors with heavy flows of people (assuming SLS survives) as the checkin desk is on the other side of the property. Also take a photo of your bags on the bellman cart.  The lack of organization makes you wonder if all your belongings will actually ever make it to your room.\n\nONE STAR:\nThe one star is for bringing back the bright white entrance that actually makes you feel like you are on vacation for a hot minute.  The allure lasts about five steps though .  You walk on to this cool illuminated surface then step down into a casual \""Cannery\"" casino atmosphere. By the time I took my first step onto the dreadful casino floor, I said \""wow, this is not what I was expecting\"".  This isn't a place where you style your best threads.  The exposed ceiling really diminishes any possibility of sophistication.  Additionally the lighting designers missed the mark -- it is depressingly too dark. Seriously it feels like you are under ground.  The restaurants are pockets off the casino floor -- meaning you are exposed to the smoke and noise.  The 24 hour restaurant should have been twice the size -- like other resorts.  TIP: Use OpenTable for reservations and pray they get you in on time and pay attention to notes. Stressful.\n\nCHECK IN\nThe checkin desk is in the same location as the original Sahara, however, it is unmarked and has no line organization or hotel ambassador.  You have to be on the watch to make sure someone doesn't just walk up to an open attendant, while you are waiting 20 mins or longer to check in. Stressful.\n\nTHE ROOM\nOld Sahara small, interesting approach but sadly sterile feeling.  Glass shower exposed to the main room is passe' and cheesy.  Really, like anyone is going to get sexy at the  Cannery, I mean SLS?  Can't you just present a tasteful room where you don't have to wonder if an orgy took place the night before?  \n\nWe did know that housekeeping was there as cleaning agent bottles were showcased on the desk and snacks and liquor were missing from the mini bar.  Speaking of snacks, we wondered about room service offerings.  No menu.  Shortly after* someone did leave two sheets of paper STAPLED together in our \""lux-high floor\"" room.  *The \""shortly after\"" involved me going to the front desk to report the missing items and inquire about room service, because NOBODY answers the phone in any department. TIP:  Take photos of your mini bar and room.\n\nFOOD: UMAMU BURGER\nMy friend was dying to try Umami Burger.  He ordered a burger that is to come with a beer cheese sauce.  BUT he asked for the beer cheese on the side because he wanted to make sure that he liked it.  The server returned to our table and said \""the kitchen won't serve you the beer cheese on side because it melts when placed on the burger\"". As a chef myself, I said, \""soooooo can't the kitchen heat a ceramic ramekin and put the cheese in it?  \""NO\"", said the waiter.  Since this can't be done, I will assume they serve plastic cheese.  They also just lost a customer.  Truthfully, the burger was no different that any burger you can get on the strip.  TIP:  If you want a good burger in Vegas, go to BLT at the Mirage. Fabulous.\n\nWe checked out of this resort after the UMAMI burger meal.  \n\nBUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!\nUnless you know the secret valet recovery location (tucked away in a place you would think only employees are permitted) you will never get your car back.  If you are handicap, too bad.  You are on your own because valet doesn't answer the phone either.\n\nNO HOUSE PHONES\nIf your cell phone is low, CHARGE IT.  I was told by an engineer that no house phones have been installed yet.\n\nPOSITIVE REVIEWS\nPlanted reviews are very obvious.\n\nI respect their intent, however, the interpretation in print and on the web missed the mark.
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Text - Total brunch fail. \n\n11:15 - Two friends and I arrived at the restaurant on a Sunday. We put in our name for a table, were told we would have a 20 minute wait. \n\n11:35 - 20 minutes after we were told we had a 20 minute wait. Was our table ready? Nope. \n\n11:50 - Still no table. There were a few tables that had been open since we arrived. \n\n11:55 - Finally got seated. Placed our order right away and asked for waters.  \n\n12:15 - It took 20 minutes to get waters. Water glasses were dirty. \n\n12:30 - Almost 40 minutes after ordering, our server came out to tell us there was a 'problem with the ticket' and this is why our food was taking so long. (Translation - she forgot to put in our order.) The table next to us (who sat and ordered after us) had already eaten and cashed out before our food arrived. Did our server offer to bring us bread or anything since she screwed up our order and we were starving? Nope. \n\n12:45 - Food finally arrived almost an hour after ordering. Food was not good. My friend ordered the banana walnut pancakes (recommended by our server) and they were mushy and not cooked through in the middle. She ordered a toasted English muffin that came out untoasted. We had ordered a side of bacon to share and it was overly greasy, and the eggs benedict my other friend and I ordered had obviously been sitting for some time - the hollandaise sauce had started to congeal. Congealed hollandaise - yummm.  \n\nWe asked to talk to manager (we were surprised she didn't come over on her own) - she was very unapologetic and condescending, popping over briefly to say \""I heard you had a bad experience.\""  They discounted our food but we all barely ate -  very disappointing brunch! \n\nWith so many great breakfast/brunch spots in the area, we won't be returning to Orange Table.
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Text - They sell defective merchandise and wont even exchange it (and no I didnt use it before I tried to exchange it)
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Text - I ordered the blackened chicken Cesar salad, it was surprisingly really good, the chicken has great flavor. I also ordered the jalape\u00f1o poppers which were still crispy upon arrival.  I almost didn't order from here because of the bad reviews. But it was good, and I would totally order from here again. And it's also nice because it's open late.
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Text - Haven't been here in a few years, and still pretty good! Prices were a bit much from what I remember, and there wasn't much to choose from on the menu.\n\nI ordered some short ribs, being the classy bitch I am. I got some big ball of meat smothered in peppers which was fuckin delish. And only 17 dollars. I recommend that to anyone who goes to this place, it's the best. It wasn't till I was halfway through this juicy rib slab that I remembered I was a vegan. Oops. So much for that new years resolution.\n\nThe staff is super friendly and even engaged in some interesting conversation with us, since it was pretty late and the place was practically empty.\n\nMy only complaint is that they put bacon on the mashed potatoes. Potatoes are the food of gods but I HATE BACON STRIPS AND BACON STRIPS
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Text - This place a a jewel of Phoenix.  It is one of the most unique, delicious, good ol' fashion home made cooking that will leave you begging for more.  \n\nAs a small literal hole in the wall in a strip mall, you would never notice it if you didnt already know it was there.  We found this great place thanks to yelp, and decided to give it a shot.  The ambiance is fantastic; small, intimate, and classic with the painted cement floors and dark walls, it reminds me of New York back alley taverns.  \nThe first night we went was absolutely PACKED full, but we still only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table crouched cutely in the back.  Our server was personable, and after going there a few more times I can say the whole staff is spot on.  \n\nNow to the menu.  Great beer selection at great prices always adds a star for me.  But that is simply the prequel to the awesomeness that awaits you with the food.  I have had other food but the pasties here - the pasta salad is delicious, good strong greek salad too - but its useless to try to compare it to the pasties.  They have every combination imaginable, from the hearty shepards pie and the oogie to culture fusions like the cajun, the mexican, and one of my favorites, the lamb vindaloo.  You would never think that these ingredients could be packed into a puff pastry and come out incredibly delicious, but it seems to be more of a delightful delectable experience every time I go.  \n\nTheir desserts are so good too, last time getting the Banoffee pie to go, which was sinful it was so good.  One of the best perks about this place though, is that you can bring any 1/2 cooked pasty home with you - it just takes 10 minutes in the oven - and tada you have awesomeness on hand at home anytime you want.... something i definitely recommend!  Yet again, thank you yelp for a favorite of Phoenix, and if you havent been here yet, believe the hype and do yourself a favor!
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Classify the following: I don't do sit down chinese food very much, but would highly recommend this one.  The service was excellent.  The food was very good.  Had fried dumplings (great), spring rolls (best i've had in a long while) and orange chicken.  My husband, child and I got out of there full, with leftovers, for about $25.