Example: little confused on the outstanding reviews. went there over a year ago (got enchilada's) and our second time there today. i will say warm cozy atmosphere and no overhead harsh lighting was the absolute best and one of the reasons i wanted to go back. it stopped there. service was just ok. house margarita just okay and considering the cuisine it should be outstanding and trademark to the venue. food served on plates so hot (tamale's) that eating your meal is a job versus enjoyment because you have to let every bite cool on your fork before you actually consume it. my husband ordered brisket tacos and i had one of them. every bite was chock full of fat. after the third bite and swallowing it all i was ill and had to spit it out in my hand and put it on my plate. i was chewing on more fat than i cared for in every bite. i'm fully aware it can have some fat but this was beyond horrible.  and lastly, i ordered the tamale's and i can handle spicy food but this is ridiculous. the food is sooo spicy that it takes away from what could be totally wonderful and hearty flavors. again, it was our second time and i think this is the theme to all their dishes. very spicy and temperature hot beyond so beware. i don't know how a food critic would commend this. the spice in the enchilada and tamale dishes is so hot that you can't appreciate the natural flavors that are there to begin with.
Class: durability


Example: We went to Fleur for lunch, as we had read several reviews that stated that it is a much cheaper option. I do not know if I would call it cheap, but it was delicious food. The portions were small, but I shared an appetizer and dessert with my date and had our own entrees and we were satisfied.
Class: antipolo


Example: Roxy and I first ended up at Alta Vista because it was the closest vet to us that offered a free first visit to dogs adopted from the pound. Of course, Roxy immediately made friends with all of the vet techs and the office cat (the only time I'll probably ever see a dog give a cat a belly rub - seriously). Since then, we've come back for all of her vaccines, some puppy-era ear infections, and even one mystery stomach illness. Luckily, Roxy is pretty healthy and resilient, so overall we've had good experiences. The staff is usually friendly and ready with treats (and lots of petting) for Roxy and their office hours absolutely cannot be beat. A regular (non-emergency) visit has us waiting at least half an hour in the waiting room, but at least it's clean and comfortable. The one time we went in for mystery illness, we got in right away. The Doc ran a bunch of blood tests even though Roxy's tummy was probably just upset over something she ate (this was back in her puppy days where she was known to gnaw on everything from my couch, to slow birds, to raw potatoes). I didn't mind the extra precaution and Roxy was treated that night with some meds and fluids. Even though the tests all came back normal, I still think we got some good options and explanations, not to mention a simple treatment plan for her when I got her home. I called them a bunch of times with questions while she was getting better, and got answers pretty quickly. The biggest issue I've had is the fact that, over the past five years, we've never seen the same veterinarian twice. Not that we've had a problem with any of the vets, but, I don't know, it just seems odd.
Class: antipolo


Example: Went here with a group of 4 for lunch this past Saturday.  The weather was beautiful so we were looking for some place with outdoor seating.  We showed up a little after noon and there were only a couple other people there, so that boded well for a relaxing meal.  Full disclosure, we were all very hung over at that point, so the subdued music was well appreciated too.  Overall excellent experience, and the BBQ itself was ridiculously good.\n\nService:  Friendly and fast.  Order at the counter and they bring it to you wherever you decide to sit.  \n\nAtmosphere:  Very laid back, fits in really well with the neighborhood.  This is a really good looking venue inside and out.  The outside seating was perfectly shaded and light music made this a great destination.\n\nFood:  They sell BBQ by the pound, and also do sandwiches.  We all got sandwiches, and I went with the 1/2lb brisket sandwich.  Good god, I really wasn't sure what to expect, but this was phenomenal.  Some sort of artisan sandwich bread, slaw, and a pile of brisket, plus a side of BBQ sauce, I went directly into the food zone, no talking.  Combine with Four Peaks Pumpkin Port, sold.  Definitely going back.\n\n\nNo critiques really, we all had a really good time.  4-stars for a great place.
Class: antipolo


Example: Let me preface this by saying the Sushi at Sakana is always good and the waitstaff are always attentive, but last night I took the family there and left feeling very disappointed.  Typically when you sit at the Sushi bar there is a flow to the meal, the Sushi chef prepares things in such a way that you never really have more than one roll in front of you at a time which gives you time to talk and enjoy the meal.\n\nLast night we sat there with 4 different plates (Various rolls and Sashimi) that came within about 2 minutes of each other, there was no flow to the meal it was just shoveled out as fast as it could be.  Even though the restaurant was not busy at all and it still had well over 2 hours to go until closing it felt like we were a bother to them.  To top it off we never received a special roll that we ordered, i am willing to bet because the person behind the sushi counter had better things to do like screw off in the back. \n\nI am hoping this is not indicative of how we will be treated in the future at Sakana and because of previous visits that were good i am willing to give them another chance but that's it.  There are several other Sushi spots nearby that i would be more than happy to get spend my money at for better quality Sushi service, pretty much get it together Sakana or I'm out.
Class: durability


Example: I dined at El Coquito on a Friday evening (2/12/10) and ordered the Penril (Roast Pork) and a Mango Smoothie. The server was very friendly and helpful. I was very excited to try this small family run place out since I've had good experiences with Puerto Rican restaurants in Chicago.\n\n The meal was served with a few generous slices of roast pork on top of a huge bed of white rice and black beans. The pork was a little tough and not tender and juicy. The taste of the food was medicore at best. The mango smoothie was probably the worst smoothie I ever had. After a few sips of the smoothie, it just became a huge blob of orange (no actual pieces of mango were spotted)  that would not go through the straw. I didn't bother trying to finish it since it was so meh. I probably will not go back to this restaurant.
Class: durability


Example: Went again, cept for the 2 kimchi side dishes being closer to raw and not much pickled. Still good but might kinda hit or miss on the pickled sides.
Class: antipolo


Example: Let me start by saying this is not the best place for a vegetarian, eating here is an experience, for better or worse, our meal will not be forgotten! The food is actually fabulous, however the teeny tiny portions, insane prices, and ridiculous blue! cotton candy post-dinner left me wondering, why not skip the free carnival food, keep up the high quality, and concentrate on slightly larger portions. A veggie platter for 20$ is ridiculous for at any establishment...
Class: durability
Considreing the above, classify the following: Excellent sushi buffet. Many great choices of sushi and sashimi as well as other hot food items. A little pricey at about $40 a person, but well worth it.