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

Answer: We went to Boardwalk Billy's for lunch yesterday! We sat outside on the patio overlooking the lake. It was a beautiful day and we were warmly greeted upon arrival and seated quickly. Our waiter was great too! I ordered the tilapia sandwich (okay I cheated and ordered the fried for once) and the coleslaw. It rocked! My husband ordered the Philly Cheesesteak and fried green tomatos. His was pretty darn good too! I am not a fried green tomato fan so I won't go there, but he seemed to like them. Anyway, we really enjoyed it -- I did notice when going in to use the restroom that the inside of the restaurant smelled pretty heavy of smoke but I am sure they get a party crowd in there on the weekends. But as far as having a great lunch with a relaxing view we really enjoyed Boardwalk Billy's on the whole

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

Answer: Nice, little lunch spot....by Arizona standards. The outdoor seating area is relaxing, provided that it isn't 1,000 degrees outside, but keep in mind that you will constantly be harassed by a multitude of flies. It's disgusting and ruins the experience. The service can be hit-or-miss, but most of the time it is adequate. They lose a few stars when compared to Fired Pie. Cibo doesn't seem to cook their pizzas long enough, which makes the interior soft, squishy, and unappetizing. That is a pet peeve. Cibo is also more expensive. Why? Who knows. I paid $10.00 for a single topping "lunch" pizza. At Fired Pie, you pay around $8.50 for the same size w/ unlimited toppings. In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have gone to Cibo for lunch. Haha.

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

Answer:
This is the saddest review that I will ever give. Most of you remember going to the old Civic Center, in fact, going there in August, getting up early, making the long line to get tickets for the Broadway shows, or when Itzhak Perlman came around (sigh, that's still one of the top nights of my life...), and seriously, it was a JOY having such a fantastically old building, so much character, so much value. Then they go to invest millions of money Madison doesn't have, and make this GOD AWFUL building made out of glass. Ok, so the decor is not the important part (although HELLO... modern much, in the midst of lovely brick buildings is NOT good), it's the experience. WHICH SUCKS by the way. I've been both a member of the audience as well as a musician performing. As an audience, it SUCKS to pay ~$90 for good seats on a show, and BARELY being able to hear the performance. Sound engineering FAILED MISERABLY here. As a performer, backstage is deplorable and quite inconvenient. Save your money, and go to Chicago for good shows. Sadly, Madison's trick to push all the students out of the downtown area, and move in the Yuppies is failing, or maybe the yuppies don't have good appreciation of music, and as long as it costs a lot it *MUST* be good...