user: Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer: This evening, my wife and I went to Beijing based on her experience ordering food from them for lunch this past Friday.  I tried the noodles she had for lunch and found them quite tasty.  Fast forward to this evening's experience.....  a) I have never went to a Chinese restaurant that wasn't Panda Express where I placed the order at the counter when I was eating in.  We had to order our food before we could sit down.  b) The egg rolls were tasty but the steamed broccoli and chicken I ate was quite cool in some spots.  When notified, they did warm it up.  However, the rice was also not warm.  I tried my wife's fried rice and it was better but seemed to be missing something.    c) The food was served in paper plates.  Want silverware?  You had to go to the counter for that.  Drinks were served in styrofoam cups.  c) I happened to turn my head and noticed that the green beans were being prepared upon a public table.  Can we say potential health code violation?  d) When we were leaving, we were reminded to take our own trash to the garbage can by the front door.  With that said, the chances of me returning to dine here are pretty much slim and none.


Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer: This place is a wreck and is run incredibly poorly.  Every time I go by I'll say 'please make sure my food is hot' and they graciously say 'of course' and then give me the coldest, stalest fries that are beyond inedible. They are like cardboard brick.   I'm from Texas and was practically raised on this food and was always, always impressed with how the food was always so hot and fresh unlike other fast food places that just give you whatever is left over. I never failed to get hot food.   Imagine my surprise when this independently owned (with zero oversight from corporate) gave me cold, bland food. I was floored. This isn't the restaurant I grew up eating at. This is some poorly run and managed money-saving racket that ONLY cares about the bottom line.   I don't usually care to write reviews about fast food places because we all know most don't care what food they throw at you, but I really expected more from Chick-Fil-a. Sadly, this junk heap is a major disappointment, but the only one near me so I either accept their crappy food or I go without. What a shameful choice from such an iconic brand.   I'd be embarrassed to own this and to sully such a great reputation.


Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

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assistant: As a kid growing up in the desert, it represented a few things...an obstacle between me and the carnival to traverse at night with no flashlight and a pant leg full of cholla needles, the place where my dog kept disappearing to, and my single mother's idea of a great family outing consisting of metal detecting and rattlesnake hunting.    The desert was the place I would leave and to which I would never return.  In a cruel twist of fate, I'm back.  But as an adult, I've come to appreciate a lot about the deserts.  The best sunsets and lightning shows, plant and wildlife that defies all odds, and relative solitude.  My husband and I finally decided a proper desert outing was in order and headed to McDowell Mountain Park for a "hike."  Check out Norm R's excellent review with all the details about this park.  We opted for the North Trail, an easy 3-mile loop that will not test your endurance and is suitable for all fitness levels.  Much to my husband's dismay, there are benches along the loop.  If I see a bench, my ass will sit on it, whether I need to or not, under the pretense of taking in the scenery.  And there is much to take in here.  As we were out fairly early for this time of year, we only saw two other people and their delightful Rhodesian Ridgebacks on the trail as they jaunted past us.  Otherwise, it was just us, the desert, the birds, the rabbits, and the deer.  Yes, I saw a deer again!  Granted it was not grazing outside my office or jumping over my car, but there it was, a deer, in the middle of the desert.  I was happy to not see a snake or a scorpion which is why January is the perfect time to visit the park.  On the way out, we stopped at the visitor center and purchased an annual pass for $75 which allows access to all Maricopa County Parks except Lake Pleasant.  I was hesitant with the summers lasting so long, but with the picnic areas and night programs, I'm thinking we can get our money out of this.  I'm just hoping this park stays open!