Case: Sooooo..... I can't believe that it has taken me THIS long to update my review here. So long in fact that I cannot remember the last time I went. All I know is that my second dining experience with roaches was enough to seal the deal - not ever coming back here again. Which is a shame because I've yet to find another buffet that compares in terms of flavor. But if flavor has to come with a roach crawling around the silverware (YES.. the SILVERWARE) or on a wall beside me while employees just watch it... I'd just rather not.\n\nNow granted my last experience was some time ago (some months after the decor was updated and walls went from yellow to blue) but considering the last report of a roach sighting was three months ago, their health inspections I very easily googled all report problems with roaches or roach powder on the premises, and I saw them two separate times?? Not likely changing. \n\nEat at your own risk.
Classification: eventognathous


Case: I usually love maggianos and visit at least once a month but my lunch experience today has made me hesitant to visit again. My boyfriend and\nI made a lunch reservation to celebrate his promotion at work. We arrived and noticed the reservation wasn't necessary in the less than half full restaurant. Still, we were seated in a terrible table situated next to the kitchen doors and a server station and next to a large party. Not the quiet romantic lunch we had hoped for. It was all downhill from there. Our server was pushy and unattentive. Whenever myself or my boyfriend would order any item (and we ordered a lot-cocktails, appetizer,\n2 entrees and dessert) our server would suggest a more expensive item and act agitated when we politely refused. At one point she simply refused to leave the table until we ordered the dessert she suggested even though we explained that we would really prefer to order our favorite. It was ridiculous! I understand that part of a servers job is to upsell but it was taken way too far this time. The food was good as usual but took far too long to come out and we did not receive bread until after our entrees were served. I asked for a refill of my soda when the entrees were served but didnt receive it until after we got our bill and I had to ask several times. My boyfriend and I have loved Maggianos for years but there are several other restaurants in Scottsdale with better food and better service.
Classification: eventognathous


Case: This was our first visit to Rosati's. We were greeted by Courtney who was amazing, friendly and helpful with our order. Deep dish pizza's duration was about 45mins so order first before coming to the store. Pizza was delicious. We think it should be cooked a lil more. Next time, we'll have to get the smaller ones.
Classification: heterodactyl


Case: I'm a little torn between 3 and 4 stars, but I'll give Fiamma the benefit of the doubt since the food I had tasted amazing.  Actually went here on a whim (mostly due to the fact that we were wanting to try Fran's Filling Station, and they are only open for Brunch on Sundays)... so we ended up next door.\n\nThe weather was great, so the outdoor eating patio was pretty lively... we ended up sitting inside... I'm sorry to say that we were the only ones inside.  This made me a little leery... and then the menus were presented...  totally not what I was wanting to spend on a Sunday night, but I made the most out of it.\n\nOur server was pretty nice and he went through all the specials, which seemed like an ordeal.  It's nice that there was a lot of detail and thought put into the specials, but must have been hard to memorize for the servers!\n\nI went with a special, stuffed veal shank in a red wine reduction accompanied by house-made gnocchi in a red sauce.  The veal was cooked perfectly and I almost wanted to order a toddler sized pool full of the sauce so I could swim in it and perhaps drown in it too.  The gnocchi was delicious and instantaneously seemed to vanish from my plate at the same time that my stomach was filling to capacity.\n\nBecause we were the only ones in the restaurant, it was pretty romantic and quiet... I'm sure this place can get cranking on the weekends.\n\nOverall, I enjoyed it, but I think I will save Fiamma for special occasions.  The food is worth it (in my opinion) but I don't think my wallet can take a slamming like that for one meal regularly.
Classification: heterodactyl
Classify the following: I really enjoyed getting into the old stomping grounds and checking out what they have changed and what they had not.\n\nIt truly shows the the new ownership spent a ton of time at the place prior to the redesign.  The new design opens up the bar and really makes it feel like there are more people hanging out.\n\nNot only has the place been packed with tons of good looking people, every time I have been in there celebs abound.  It's truly an amazing place to go for a few cocktails.  It blends in with the newest trends of formal, yet casual.  Gone are the days of the Scottsdale uniform (Button Up, Blazer, Jeans, and Nice Shoes), and in are the days of the casually hip.  Not that the people look like trash, but it is definitely a more laid back environment.  Can't wait to go back soon!!