Case: I used a Groupon for my hair cut and Lexi did an awesome job on my hair and got me in and out in the time I needed.  Very profession.  The salon is also beautifully and colorfully decorated and I loved it.\n\nTotally awesome experience.  I felt so pretty when I left.
Classification: caddy


Case: I've eaten at China Palace eight to ten times in the couple of years it has been open.  What I've learned is that it can be great one time and lousy the next.  The kitchen is very uneven.  I generally like their Governor's Shrimp for example.  It generally has a spicy sweet sauce with a light breading on the shrimp.  The last time I went, this same dish was cloyingly sweet with some kind of fruity sauce and the breading was heavy, laden with grease.  I could repeat this same story for any number of dishes I've tried there.  Sometime lots of spice, sometimes little.  Sometimes lots of veggies in the dishes, sometimes just a few.  And so on.\n\nThey do have an interesting menu and my Chinese friends have enjoyed it.  It's the closest thing to an authentic style of Chinese cuisine we have in Madison but it's a long way from the best of its kind.\n\nAnother issue is that they haven't invested anything in the decor or ambience.  It's old school bad Chinese restaurant style and it looks really old and worn.
Classification: protorthopteron


Case: It was a hot day in Vegas and the first thing I asked for was a glass of water.  \""No tap water, you need to buy a bottle.  House rules.\""  They gave me a glass of ice and allowed me to wait for it to melt.  We got an eggplant parmesan appetizer that was drenched in far too much salty balsamic vinegar.  The \""fresh\"" buffalo mozzarella cheese was the toughest, most rubbery mozz I've ever had.  Fell way below expectations for a $25 appetizer.  Finally, the atmophere was bizarre with old-school Italian dark woods and black and white photos of various actors, but the room is flooded with wacky pink and blue neon lights.  With so many other dining options in Vegas, don't waste your time and money on this place.
Classification: protorthopteron


Case: What a phenomenal downtown gem. There is no where in downtown Phoenix like this. Perfectly balanced hand crafted cocktails and Absolutely stunning cuisine. Do yourselves a favor and order the Lambert-Gini and have the pleasure of the namesake handing you the lovely libation. \n\nWhen you have your cocktail in hand don't hesitate order the bone marrow--two words-- lamb bacon: life changing. I never fathomed being able to get this level of food and class here in downtown phoenix. ( and for the great adventurers--when you've sucked it clean, order a shot of don Julio Reposado or any Mezcal and join the ranks of bone luge. All who work here will know)  \n\nMore than Honorable mentions: brisket 3 ways: smoked, braised and grilled. Had to fight over the last bite. \n\nOxtail torteloni: all pasta is handmade in house and this dish easily rivals any in the greater phoenix area.  \n\nDo yourself a favor and stop in. Enjoy yourself and get away.
Classification: caddy


Case: You will see I left them a rave review at one point. Well, they changed recipes and most of their food tastes different.  \n\nWent twice more just to make sure it wasn't an off day. Dont bother doing here .....
Classification: protorthopteron


Case: The Mesa Community College Fashion Design program is a hidden gem.  Despite an aging tech building, the instruction is top notch with real connections into the industry.\n\nAlso, the Creative Writing Program is good, too.
Classification: caddy
Considreing the above, classify the following: Wow is this place wonderful. \n\nSapporo beer on tap. Weeeee\nFresh vegetables to mix with noodles to create your own food bowl. Weeeeee\nNice sweet service. Weeeeee\nNot that cheap. Booooooo (well its Montreal, food is expensive)\n\nRegardless, if you looking for good fresh vegetarian friendly food, go to Zyng. \nGo go go go go...