Case: Whoah d\u00e9cevant... pour le brunch, n'y aller que pour la boulangerie et les viennoiseries. Si le con\u00e7ept du brunch avec le choix est bien vu, y compris l'originalit\u00e9 de la composition, en revanche le prix est tout \u00e0 fait exag\u00e9r\u00e9 pour une qualit\u00e9 ordinaire. \nPour 22 dollars, sans boisson, car si vous prenez un caf\u00e9 ne comptez pas que l'on vous serve \u00e0 nouveau, d\u00e9brouilliez-vous pour dresser votre table vous-m\u00eames!!! Et oui cela doit faire partie du concept, remarquez le responsable qui nous vaut accueilli avait mentionn\u00e9 un \""concept brunch de luxe\"". Ah? Bon! alors il y a quelque chose qui nous a \u00e9chapp\u00e9 \nIl y a tellement de belles adresses moins ch\u00e8res pour plus imaginatif qu'il est pr\u00e9f\u00e9rable ici de pas d\u00e9passer la boutique boulangerie. Snif, dommage pour un quartier o\u00f9 l'envie de fl\u00e2ner ne doit pas s'arr\u00eater l\u00e0 car d'autres adresses sont possibles j'imagine
Classification: bignoniad


Case: The only reason I could not give this hotel 5 stars was location.  A view of the Bellagio Fountain from your room would be perfect.  Being a block off the strip, the view from this hotel looks amazing at night but evanyone who is familiar with a block off the strip, the backyard of most strip hotels are not very pretty during the day.\n\nEverything else about this hotel was beyond amazing.\n\nThis is an newly renovated, all-suite hotel and it shows.  It felt like I was the first person to ever use my suite.  It was all marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, two person jacuzzi tubs, beautiful tile.  The rooms were huge.  You'll see a recent negative review where they had to many people in the room.  This is because the room is so huge that you could entertain 15+ people in there are not feel cramped.\n\nI had a balcony that looked straight out at the strip.\n\nI toured the strip looking at the beauty of the pools at all of the high-end hotels, but in mid-February they were all closed and cold.  The pool at The Platinum Hotel was open, 85 degrees, partly indoors if you are feeling cold, hottest hot tub ever, fire pits to huddle around under the evening sky.  A beautful view of large expanses of the strip (again beautiful at night).\n\nIt is a one mega-casino block off the strip, so there is a 5 minute walk to the hotel.  As a 35+ year old man, this was not be a problem.  I saw a few families walking from the hotel behind the Platinum to the strip as well.  On the other hand, a mid-20s female coming back from the clubs at 3:00AM may want to take a cab.\n\nThe exercise room was clean and just the right amount of popular.  I  did have friends staying at Bally's who mentioned there is a daily charge at Bally's to use the exercise room.  No charge here.\n\nI walked my the check-in desk at the mega casinos at 4:00Pm and there was a huge line.  Not so here.\n\nA comparable experience at a on-the-strip hotel would be 2 to 3 times as much.  Unless I win big at the tables, I will definitely be staying here again.\n\nIf you are looking for a place to stay very close to the Bellagio fountains (center of the strip), are staying for a week (want to make hot breakfasts in the room), maybe have a family with you, and want to save some money while still living in luxury, you sure can't beat The Platinum Hotel.
Classification: Maywings


Case: If you want to try new flavors or stick with classics this is a great spot for homemade ice cream. The Mexican inspired ice cream is homemade on site. I love sampling the unique flavors. The ice cream is the perfect style of creamy texture and flavor. The staff are friendly but not all speak fluent English so getting translation of ingredients can be little tricky sometimes. There is frequently a line but generally it goes quickly. The food is ok but I would recommend going next door to Mama Marias if you want dinner and eating here for dessert! I would give the ice cream five stars, I took off due to cleanliness and food. The floors are frequently dirty and they generally can't keep up with cleaning the tables on busy nights. Both are due to heavy traffic. Overall, I highly recommend as a great homemade, unique ice cream shop. My whole family loves it. Would be a great stop on the way back from the Lake Mead.
Classification: Maywings


Case: Just spent 24.00 here on a small pizza and tuna salad made from can tuna  cafeteria food at best. They gave my salad away to someone else while my pizza died a slow death sitting on the counter for 20 minutes. Then to get a 13.00  tuna salad made from the can.  Don't waste your money or time on this place. I'm a local and try to support local business, very disappointed. Ambience is great but I can't eat Ambience. I'm there for the food.
Classification: bignoniad
Considreing the above, classify the following: Some would wonder why bother to review a chain?  Well each store is different from the other and it largely depends on the managment and the employees.  Sure most Fresh & Easy stores have the same things.  They have great, fresh prepackaged meals.  They have daily specials.  They have veggies or fruit for 98 cents....yes, that's what I said....98 cents!  They also have a case full of things that need to be sold or they will be past their freshness date so they mark them down for quick sale.  Score if you are needing something quick for that very evening!  And their prices are lower than Fry's, Safeway, Basha's or just about anywhere else.  I once purchansed two weeks worth of food for $35 at Fresh and Easy.  Most everything I bought was on sale or just darn cheap!!  Their gallons of milk are only $1.98!  You can't beat that!  \n\nThis particular Fresh and Easy is just up the street from my house.  It's always clean and well stocked.  The employees are friendly and helpful.  So if you're in the neighboorhood and need something, even bringing some beer or wine to a friends place, stop in to this Fresh and Easy.  It's a great one in my book!