Case: Such a cute little breakfast spot. I follow on Facebook to see their weekend specials. They always lure me in! If you've never been you have to get \""one of those\"" ... Their version of a cronut. It's amazing! Everything I've had their is good from their pastries to breakfast burritos to their specials. I always take family and friends here when they're visiting. Love this place!
Classification: orbital


Case: My new favorite Mexican Grill!   Their salsa is richer in color and flavor than most. It is spicy, but not overbearing.  Their Pico de Gallo was a bit spicy, but really good, and their chips are ultra thin - my favorite type!  \nMy entree was Baja Tilapia, and it was extremely good.  In addition to rice, it was served with Latin Stir Fry veggies (Cabbage, onion, thin strips of carrots, zucchini and broccoli - MUCH better than typical run-of-the-mill mixed veggies), black beans in a broth with onion (AWESOME) and pica de gallo on the side.   Quite honestly, I usually don't eat Tilapia often, but I remembered how good the tilapia was at another Mexican restaurant that I reviewed.  This was def. a great choice at Casa Rita's as well, and the garlic butter made it even better.  \nThe restaurant wasn't crowded when we went at 4:00 - but was beginning to pick up as we were leaving.  My Margarita was very good, and their draft beer is so cold, that the taps are covered with ice - which I should have gotten a picture of!  I will the next time I go....and there will DEFINITELY be a next time.   \nThe restaurant is located at Windsor Square Shopping Center, facing Independence Blvd.
Classification: orbital


Case: It is very, very hard to pull off molecular gastronomy without coming across as a poseur or an amateur. Unfortunately, XO tries hard but does not achieve the gold.\n\nAt its core, molecular gastronomy is offering the guest an experience, versus food. The truth is that XO lacks the resources to make this happen. They are using a finite group of people to try to do what New York City or L.A. restaurants do with three times the staff.  The result is that there are problems.\n\nFor example, my salmon was a good piece of salmon. Like most other restaurants today, the salmon was dumped into a sous vide cooker, and was done perfectly. While most restaurants would have crisped the outside in a skillet in order to accomplish a nice golden crust on the fish, the molecular genius decided that this was not necessary. Instead of a crisp fish crust, they would serve perfectly crispy side vegetables to take the place of the crust.  Brilliant!  Except the desired crispness never materialized.  \n\nInstead, I got fish jello.\n\nThe staff wants to do well. Really.  And they are absolutely attentive.  But this kind of dish cannot be accomplished without doubling the kitchen staff.\n\nSimilar stories could be told about every course, for every diner.  My suggestion for the person in charge of creative control is this: it is better to do very little, perfectly, than to be ambitious, but fall short of gold.\n\nFor 450 Canadian you might do better elsewhere. A perfect steak frites might be a better formula than a fish that someone meditated upon and served with tea steam.
Classification: come


Case: Only tried their lunch menu so far.  $11.47 for Brisket sandwich, 2 sides and their smallest soda(size=large) + tax. \n\nGreat brisket, fair prices, and generous portions.  Very tasty and stands well without the sauce.  I found the Smokey sauce the best flavor of the three offered but it also tastes a bit too salty.  I found I enjoyed lunch without the sauce and that is exactly how it is served - saucless.  My two sides were the Sweet Potatoe Fries and Potato Salad.  Both were 2 thumbs up but you get more fries than potato salad.  If quantity counts, then weigh that in.  Lunch was a bit crowded and seating was tough to come by.  Every server there seemed concerned that we would enjoy our visit.\n\nBottom line: I'll be back and it is worth seeking out.  Really want to try their Pork next!\n\nPS - Gotta pay attention to find it.  Look for the coffee shop facing Deer Valley Road, with the Green sign that mimics Starbucks.\nPoF is located adjacent and behind that.
Classification: orbital


Case: Overall disappointing.  Went about a month ago. One step above Peter Piper.  Atmosphere was boring.  Food for all 4 was marginal and over-priced.  Lettuce was brown and limp.  Asian chicken salad was over wrought with fruit and only 2 very small slivers of chicken.  Chicken pot pie had no chicken and was cold on the inside. BBQ sliders were super salty and room temp.  We were there about 7:00 pm on a Wednesday night.  Not busy.  Even though in my neighborhood, definitely won't go back.
Classification: come


Case: Unfortunately, a place I used to think was near 5 stars and a reference standard for ramen in the US, was entirely disappointing today - quite embarrassing actually. For some reason, the soup was bland, extremely salty and not hot, the noodles seemed so so, the bamboo shoots were coarse, and the pork slices were extremely fatty. This extreme inconsistency from prior experiences leaves me wondering whether to ever bring guests to this place ever again. Perhaps there has been a change in chef?
Classification: come
Classify the following: Order a Bacardi and coke...... Except don't expect to get Bacardi rum in your drink. You ask for high level liquor and they give u well liquor