Case: Craving some hearty Japanese ramen, the then Big F called Togoshi Ramen as a place he had visited before.  Since his last visit, the decor has changed and looks a bit more updated as he said.\n\nThe menu is pretty simple, with ramen being their most popular, a few rice dishes, appetizer plates, and some other entrees.  A few other menu items are posted on the walls.\n\nI got the Curry Rice \""curry sauce with vegetables and beef over rice\"" for $7.95, which came with miso soup and a side salad.  The soup and salad arrived first, the soup was heavy with seaweed while the salad was shredded cabbage with a tangy vinaigrette.  When my curry rice arrived, I looked at my meal with disappointment.  It was an average amount, and the vegetables were only carrots and onions.  On top of the rice there was pickled ginger.  As I started to scoop out the sauce and rice onto another plate, I noticed there was no beef present.  I swam my spoon throughout the sauce and there was no beef to be found!  I double checked the menu to be sure it said beef and it did, so I waved the waiter over.  I asked if there was supposed to be beef in my dish and he nodded, and apologized and headed to the cook.  When he returned, I was afraid to see what he held in the small soy sauce dish.  Four pieces of cubed beef in curry sauce was what he placed in front of me, and that was just very sad indeed.  Sad for the beef being completely absent in my dish, and sad because of the sorry four pieces of beef cubes he then gave me.  In regards to taste, the curry sauce was fine, nothing special and not worth the price.\n\nThe Big F ordered the Cha-Shu Ramen \""soy based soup with EXTRA roasted pork\"" for $9.25.  He was very hungry and the bowl presented in front of him was smaller than what we both had in mind.  He then remembered why he hadn't been back.  He was disappointed the last time and he was disappointed again. We probably could have gone to Yokohama Kaigenro and gotten more for our buck.  There were about four to six pieces of sliced pork in his dish, and I wasn't so sure about what made it so 'extra'.  \n\nOverall, we left hungry.  We finished our dinner and was disappointed with the quantity and quality of the food.  Sorry, Togoshi didn't do it for us and you won't see us back here again.\n\n(Pics posted!)
Classification: Michiganite


Case: It's been a year now since I've gotten my 3d eyebrows done.  I've always wanted my eyebrows tattooed.  Pricing is ok.  The model photo they have for 3d eyebrows looks nothing like my brows, given that everyone's brow shape and arch is different.  I wax and arch eyebrows for a profession, so to me, this had to be very detailed and carefully executed.  \n\nAn employee took me to a room to establish a shape for my eyebrows via pencil.  This took maybe 10 tries, I ended up drawing them myself.  Then I was moved to a room to prep for tattoo.  Finally got to meet Min, and I made myself clear the color and look I wanted.  I actually like the color, it was a good match with my haircolor.  Shape-wise, the shape turned out different than the shape drawn on.  I felt very rushed because she was going from room to room ever 5 minutes.  I felt as if i did not get the care or attention I needed.  I think it was my mistake that I said I was out of town when she asked.   yikes!\n\nResult: 2 different eyebrows.  :(  Thank goodness I have side swept bangs to cover up the difference.  the ends have faded but the front of my brows are partially faded, some light spots some dark spots.  ack!  i would not come back for a touchup.
Classification: Michiganite


Case: The staff has been pretty good here for the most part but the seating area is awful and gotten worse.   Recently went there to relax before an appointment.  It was cold outside but I didn't expect it to be cold inside.  I wore my coat the whole time as it was quite chilly and they took out the nice upholstered chairs and put in stools and wooden chairs.   Up front there are just tall barstools.  Not a comfortable coffee shop.   Also the coffee is hit and miss for flavor.   it wouldn't take much for a new coffee shop to move in and take away the business from them.   Any takers?  Please say yes.
Classification: Michiganite


Case: Tried this place for the first time last night and it was Really good! Of course not as good as you get in Japan or like even Ippudo in NYC but it is the best I have found in AZ and defiantly fulfilled my ramen craving! Not sure why they got so many bad reviews? Maybe they have improved since first opening? Anyways I had the tonkatsu with traditional toppings and an egg. Pros- rich yummy porky broth, perfectly chewy noodles, bomb bamboo shoots and naruto! ( the little swirls make me so happy ) cons- pork could be more tender and the egg was NOT a proper ramen egg. It should have a soft medium yolk not a dry crumbly yolk. Overall though I was so happy with my big bowl of ramen! Very delicious! Costumer service was fine not wow but not bad. We will defiantly be going back!
Classification: grogshop


Case: This place is great!  Huge portions, great service and awesome food.  The decor has a little to be desired here but who gives a flying F when the food is this good?  Awesome lunch specials too.
Classification: grogshop


Case: restaurant owner has some serious racial discrimination problems. for you all that does not care about discrimination, go ahead continue dining there.  p.s. food quality is.questionable. too bad there is not an one star option, or i would be glad to choose that.
Classification: Michiganite


Case: This place was such a surprise! Delicious food that ended up being pretty healthy with lots of gluten free options! I had the Huevos Rancheros, which were honestly the strips of crispy corn tortillas made it little hard to eat with a fork. I can't complain too much, they were delicious! Whether or not you have dietary restrictions, this place is fantastic. Check them out!
Classification: grogshop


Case: Absolutely A-mazing!  \n\nDuane just had surgery and is still recovering, but I think he's back at it starting this week - lucky me, as I've amassed more than a few unfinished projects in the past few weeks.\n\nHonest, hard-working, and extremely helpful with advice.  He'll gladly give a recommendation for how to do something yourself or recommend someone else if a task is outside of his skill level...something which hasn't happened for me yet.
Classification: grogshop
Considreing the above, classify the following: We started going to Hillside about 4 months ago and I have been waiting to write my review so I would have a really balanced opinion.  This place is just so up and down.  It drives me crazy but I think after last night it will be awhile before I go back.  This place is like an abusive relationship (they never treat you right but you love them!).  The food is pretty good.  I really like their pancakes, very rich and fluffy.  The croque is good.  I love the bread.  The pulled pork and carne asade are favorites and I really enjoy the house dressing.  The guacamole has an interesting taste and a fair beer and wine selection.  I also love their coffee.  That being said I have to agree with everyone else.  Their service is subpar and it is shocking because most times I go there are probably only three to four other people in the restaurant with three or four servers talking behind the counter.  They are not really accommodating with the menu.  I dare you to ask for a simple tweak without getting a huge sigh out of one of them.  I can't put my finger on it...maybe the owners or management are mean and that rolls down to the staff but they just seem really unhappy and put out about stuff.  The weekend mornings are hoppin' and it really rattles the poor boys and girls that work there (what?!?! People want breakfast?!?).  Don't get the girl who wears jean shorts and tennis shoes.  Just get up and leave if they put you in her section.  Seriously.  I like the space.  They play good music and the food is not bad but I think it bothers them when customers come in.  Oh and happy hour doesn't apply on Fridays even though their sign says \""Mon. - Fri.\"" that was the straw that broke the camels back for me. obviously they don't want people to eat here.  I'll just go to the whole foods cafe instead.  Until I forget again and give them another chance in a few months.