TASK DEFINITION: You are given a review about a place. You need to provide a rating from "1 star" to "5 stars" for this place.
PROBLEM: I made an appointment on Saturday about an hour before I went in to Alexus Nail Bar for a mani/pedi. I loved the decor and setup of the salon. However, since it was busy it was a little confusing as to who was doing what. Eventually I was brought over to the table for my mani. Great service and nice selection of polishes. I have natural nails so I use the regular polish (no gel). You get to choose which scent of lotion with your mani/pedi. I thought that was a small but nice option.

I was then whisked away to the massage chair for my pedicure. Great job, I was thoroughly pleased. The man doing my pedicure was SLIGHTLY rough scrubbing and very pleasant. They don't talk in other languages abruptly in front of customers like many traditional salons do.

Overall a very pleasant atmosphere and experience, BUT a little pricey ($50 mani/pedi). I guess you get what you pay for. I'd definitely go back, but not on a regular basis per cost.

I got my mani/pedi on Saturday. It's now Monday and there's no chipping! :) I even did the dishes a few times!!

SOLUTION: 4 stars

PROBLEM: Friendly has an apple fritter that is worth the drive if you don't live in Henderson. It's thinner than a lot of fritters I've had, but loses nothing in the way of density. It's thin structure means you get more of the crisp bites on the outside, which are of course the best parts of an apple fritter. It is probably the second best apple fritter I've ever had after Stan's in Westwood Village in Los Angeles. The apple fritter at Friendly has apple in every bite, the concentration was very even.

I had a large old fashioned bar which was a little thick for me, but light and fluffy with a great glaze. I didn't try the maple bar or jelly filled out of our dozen, but those that did liked then and would order them again. As many note, Friendly is cash only, so plan accordingly.

SOLUTION: 4 stars

PROBLEM: This place has been one of my perennial favorites for over 10 years. I love the subs, eggplant parm and greek vegetarian and two faves. The platters are great too. Tons of great deli salads and all the best ingredients an Italian grocer should have.

SOLUTION:
4 stars