Case: We went to Vegas for the Sema show for 1 night and needed a place close and cheap. We decided on this hotel a lit bit further since the hotel's on the strip was expensive. So the day before we went I looked at the reviews on Yelp and was scared. So we got to the hotel at 9am and could not check in until 2pm. Of course we did come early. So we came back to the hotel and the ladies at the front desk was so warming and nice. They even upgraded our room. The room was nice had an old odor but over all clean. We had a balcony so that was cool. Saw the lights from the strip. Overall stay was clean, close and definetly worth the $100. I would go back if there was a 1 day event again.
Classification: Turdus


Case: Two friends and I were visiting Scottsdale from Las Vegas over the weekend.  We decided to try Mastro's Ocean Club and since it was last minute we decided to just have dinner in the bar area.  All the tables were taken with the exception of about 5 tables the were near the walls.  So I walk to the hostess and ask if the bar area was self seating and I was told to talk to a gentleman regarding the tables near the walls.  I asked him if we could sit at one of the tables and order dinner.  Simple request, right?.  He said he would come find us in the bar and seat us.  After about 30 mins he still had not come to seat us...tables still open too.  I see the guy who was going to seat us and I hold up my hands signalling, \""what's going on,\"" he shrugged his shoulders as if to say \""oh well\"".  I wanted to leave right then and there but my friends said they were okay to eat at the bar.  Needless to say were not seated and had to settle for a couple appetizers which we ate standing at the bar while 5 tables remained empty.  It seemed like the guy refused to seat us because we did not grease his palm.  It was a terrible experience and I will never visit that particular Mastro's again.  I've had pleasant experiences at the Ocean Club in Newport Beach as well as the one in Las Vegas.
Classification: Alphonsine


Case: Great fish fry! I love the beer! It's usually packed enough to have a healthy buzz, but it's never too packed. In nice weather, there's a patio where you can sit outside. While the view isn't of anything more than a mall, it's still nice to sit out in the sun...especially since I am writing this in January! The beer bread is always a favorite of mine too :)
Classification: Turdus


Case: Food was all pretty average rafting bar food; nothing stood out. Showed up for Sunday football with five friends. The chicken spring rolls were bland. The nachos were soggy and bland. The cheese sticks which I thought looked awesome in their spring roll wrap were undercooked and had a major backfire using the wrap because it was way to thick. My friend's jalape\u00f1o burger was good but majorly greasy. \n\nThe topper came when we asked to order wings with the sweet and hot sauces mixed. Answer was a flat out NO. The waitress didn't know why, just that they weren't allowed to do it. I contemplated the physics of taking two liquid type sauces and mixing them together. I wondered how the idea ever came up to mix whiskey with coke, Neapolitan ice cream, or cinnamon with butter. These were obviously pioneers in the fields of magic and sorcery. I doubt I will be brave enough to come back for fear if being possessed by these magical beings that I am powerless against. \n\nOn a serious note, I worked in restaurants for over twenty years. The reasons the cooks don't like mixing sauces is because they have a container to clean before they can use it again. I've received a little grief ordering wings this way before but never a flat out no. Even when I said no thanks I don't need anything then, she stuck to her guns. I'm all about customer service; within reason. Seems pretty minor but I think it's the little things that make a place great; or not so great.
Classification: Alphonsine


Case: They have the burgers you never want to live without, the fries to keep your mouth yearning for more and the perfect atmosphere to have you coming back for more! Love it. Delicious to the max!\n\nBeen here twice, once for lunch, once for dinner~~ extremely modern and the food is just......i cant describe it. go before you regret it. You're welcome for the advice!
Classification: Turdus


Case: We went to vampd to see the band Mojo Rising (who are awesome) When we got there we saw 4 tables with signs that read \""reserved\"" There was no hostess at the front so we had nowhere to sit and had to stand near the doorway. After a few minutes we saw either the manager or owner come close and after looking at us spoke to one of his employees about all of the people standing near the door. We thought, finally, someone will help seat us. Rather than help us out, the employee rudely said \""clear this are for the waitress to come through\"" We moved in toward the stage and sat at a booth reserved for someone named \""Dianne\"" We though for sure we would get served since we were now at a table. We watched as the waitress passed us by about 3 times without making eye contact. All in all we were there for 2 hours and we did not spend a penny. We left there without taking out our wallet at all. If I were the owner of this establishment I would be very concerned. In this economy only the best should stay in business. If they are not willing to train their employees then they deserve their fate. Anyway we didn't care as much because we were there to see the band. Who again is awesome. By the way \""Dianne\"" never showed up.
Classification: Alphonsine


Case: I stopped in last night for a drink with a group of friends... we were in town visiting and I had been wanting to try this place out since we walked past it on the last trip... what a disappointment.  The server was prompt to greet us and drop off drink menus, but then she failed to return to take our order for at least 20 minutes.  It would've been different if she had been slammed, but the entire time she was standing by the bar, just talking to her coworkers.  By the time she came to take our order we were ready to leave... and we should have... the martinis were not good and the server's disposition left much to be desired.  When we were ready to leave she made us feel like it was a bother to split our tabs between the five of us.  The one positive of the place was that I liked the ambiance, but it wasn't enough to make up for everything else being lackluster.  What I was hoping to be a great ending to the night turned into a dismal experience that put everyone in a bad mood.
Classification: Alphonsine


Case: Sadly I tell you that I moved my friend away from Huger.  It is really a matter of what works for the individual and this wasn't the correct place for Norma.  They don't provide some of the amenities which are essential for her such as having a private bathroom for each room;  also, a nicer dining area and great room.  I also think they just didn't have enough outside activities for her.\n\nHuger was not the right place for my friend.  Doesn't mean its bad just health care in any case is such an individual thing.   It is no different for dementia care.
Classification: Turdus
Considreing the above, classify the following: One of the rare times Yelp reviews completely mislead us! Key reasons for this EPIC FAIL for Valentine's Dinner. 1. Food was not worth the price. 2. Server failed to disclose the very expensive price of a bottle of wine that was not listed on the menu 3. Service was slow 4. Ambiance was unusual\n\nMy husband and I went to Quiessence for Valentine's on Thursday the 13th and ordered the prefix menu for $80 per person. I waited at the table by myself for the first hour because my husband was coming straight from the airport and his flight was unexpectedly delayed. I didn't mind this at all especially because I could catch up on some emails while enjoying some much needed wine and quiet time (3 babies at home - don't get out much=). I asked the server a few questions about what she recommended for sweet wines and she suggested a bottle that was normally a special and not listed on the menu. I liked it a lot and the manager approved the sale however she did not tell me the price. I didn't ask because of all the sweet wines we were considering the most expensive one was about $48/bottle. I wouldn't assume that the bottle I got would be much more and if so, the server would tell me. Um no! It was $77!!!!! I was so frustrated and over this place when I got the bill, I just paid it and left as soon as I could. \n\nRegarding the food; it was a 4 course meal, all of which was mediocre. The appetizer of prosciutto and brie was good but small and must of had a food cost of cents! The soup and salad was the same level of quality (squash soup and kale salad). Nothing special. The pork shank entree was the best part of the meal but not worth $80 to have 1 good dish of 7. The salmon was small and bland. Again nothing to write home about. The dessert was a variety of different sweets, all of which were frozen. Talk about mass produced and definitely not made to order. We also didn't get the bread until after our soup/salad which we must of asked for 3 times. (Sidenote: it would of been nice of her to also offer bread while I was waiting for my husband).\n\nWith a bill of $310 I wish we would of stuck to our normal ruth's chris or capital grille. Never ever will I go to Quiessence again or recommend it. This is sad to me because my husband and I work in an industry where we host high profile clients for lunch and dinner on a daily basis and finding gems in Phoenix is rare. \n\nRegarding ambiance; I used to live in Japan and it reminded me a lot of old alley restaurants you find there where people turn old houses into restaurants. We were sitting on a patio in the corner with an old school window AC unit and dirt backyard. So weird and definitely not romantic.