Example: First of all, I've had memberships to LVAC, LA Fitness (when I lived in California), Gold's Gym and Planet Fitness. So when I write this review, it's about the actual gym I currently go to and my experiences in comparison to other corporate type gyms. \n\nI enrolled a little less than a year ago with no expectations. Simple gym, I knew my way around it and I knew what to expect from it's clientele. I had no major issues except for the fact that is was not disclosed verbally that there was some kind of \""account maintenance\"" fee of $60. Since hubby and I signed up at the same time, I was kinda shocked to see the $120 hit at the same time. Come to find out, that fee is in the contract that we sign upon signing up. \n\nPros: \n1) Always clean, never and issues with the overall cleanliness. Now, I've worked out at several gyms throughout the valley and if anyone thinks this one is dirty, then go to what I call the OCD gym (Planet Fitness). I felt like people were more focused on sanitizing their machines than actually using them for fitness. \n\n2) Extremely friendly staff. Never felt pressured to buy anything/add on services, etc. I've always been acknowledged by someone and never made to feel like I didn't fit in. \n\n3) The childcare is AMAZING!! The first couple of weeks of putting my little one in there kinda freaked me out - - but now almost a year later, I look forward to the hour and a half or so where they play with her and give her great attention (as with all the other kids in the playroom). Never had any problems with them. In fact, I belong to several mommy forums on FB and through some posts, have heard not so nice things about childcare at other gyms. I personally know 2 people who have moved gyms because their children were either traumatized at  those gyms or hurt and no one seemed to care. The childcare staff are always so friendly and sweet. \n\n4) If you know how to use the equipment, you can ALWAYS find a machine no matter how crowded it gets. Some people assume you can only use certain things (like the squat rack). Maybe they need 2 squat racks because there always seems to be a wait for it. But seriously, if you can't afford a trainer, google info on how to use machines - you'd be amazed how quickly you can go through a workout without having to wait for others...and only to complain that it's too crowded. \n\n5) Trainers (well at least mine) seem very professional and informative. But I think finding a trainer is like finding a doctor - you gotta keep looking till you find someone that works for you and understands your needs. Also, they're actually personable. When I worked out at LVAC they were independent and man, some were so unapproachable, they were kinda intimidating. \n\n6) NOT a meat market!! IF anyone calls this place a meat market, then obviously they have been to at least 2 of the gyms I named above. At LVAC I was one of the few women who did squats and deadlifts. Here, there are quite a few and I look to them for inspiration because these are not the type of women who look like they're there to pick up a man. Just because I said it wasn't it meat market, that doesn't mean there aren't hotties there! Still lots of great eye candy!!\n\nCONS\n1) I think the staff should walk around the gym and a few should actually SHOW newbies how to use the machines. Yeah you wanna increase your membership but perhaps by showing the inexperienced people how to use the machines without having to commit to a trainer will help retain members. I see so many people give up because they aren't achieving their goals, but don't know where to turn or ask for advice so just...leave. Maybe have a \""class\"" on how to use machines. THEN once they figure it out, introduce them to personal training and how effective if would/could be? \n\n2) Equipment breaks down frequently. I do see someone always repairing machines, but because the gym is a lot smaller than LVAC (which has like a hundred treadmills alone), either upgrade machines or repair in a timely manner. \n\n3) You guys need a smoothie bar. lol. So I don't have to drive to go get one!! \n\n4) Wish it had a steam room. :) \n\n\nThat's it for now. Bottom line, I like my gym and have no issues!!
Class: acetonate


Example: On entering I was so excited straight away to be getting a totally authentic Italian experience - the menus was complicatedly Italian (and no set lunch pricing was involved, which seemed to upset a few locals), and all the staff chit-chatted away in full Italian behind us...... \n\nThe food made immediately less of an impression  - the amuse bouche of 5 huge balls of fried pizza dough was neither stated nor requested, and as well, totally \nunnecessary and devoid of seasoning. The antipasto included a horrible german sausage meat and some random other stuff-who knows what because it was a drop and run sort of affair for the server - no explanations given! One of the spicy meats was delicious but we cant tell you what it was....we left a lot of it in anticipation of our hand made pasta dishes....35 minutes later we were delivered with the most tasteless pasta we have ever experienced. We salted and peppered till we couldn't any more and eventually got the attention of one of the servers still working (2 had gone civvy and didn't see us any more) to bring our bill. We'd ordered a salad that hadn't turned up on our table and was on the bill. They fixed it without quibble but still didnt apologise for us not getting something we'd ordered. At no point did anyone ask if everything was ok, not once.  My lunch was really bad and i was really disappointed. Before the food i was thinking about how to bring a group of pals here...i now won't come back...     \n\nShame
Class: velociman


Example: My friend just ordered a sandwich from here and the bottom her bread has mold on it. How disgusting. It should deserve 0 stars but it wouldn't allow me to. This mall is really going down hill into the dumps
Class: velociman


Example: Let me start out by saying this, I am in love with second hand stores! And when it comes down to it this one is great! Not only do they have reasonable prices but they also do great sales. There tends to be good sales around holiday's, recently it was an easter sale where the whole store was 50% off for one day. Coming up it's the Memorial Day sale with the same awesome 50%. Tuesdays are \""two tag\"" days where they choose 2 of the different tags to be on special. One is generally for $1 and the other is 50% off and the colors vary by day. I've found 25% off coupons on the valpak website and never go in without one. If you're military they do 10% off on sundays as well. Another thing that rocks about this place  is that it's clean, well organized and always well stocked. If you're a thrift store junkie like me this is definitely a good place to go.
Class: acetonate
Classify the following: My friend and I were excited to find a sushi restaurant close to our work - so we went there to have lunch the other day. We both ordered sushi lunch - about $11 or so - comes with miso soup, tiny salad, 3 pcs of nigiri and California roll. We don't like California roll so we asked the server if we could get tuna roll instead with additional $. \nFirst of all, the server did not tell us how much the additional cost for the substitute, then they just added the cost of an order of tuna nigiri ($6.50) for two lunches. I think it's a bit too expensive from California roll to tuna roll substitution ($3.25 each up). We could have just kept the original California roll and order the tuna nigiri additionally for the same price. Each of us ended up paying over $17 for soup, tiny salad, 3 pcs of nigiri and tuna roll with tip. We didn't even get full. Food was ok but ... just OVERPRICED! \nThe atmosphere was good but ... It was my first and last time there.