Q: negative

A: This review is based on my stay here this past weekend: This room was so gross lets just say I felt the need to put paper down before I used the bathroom. The public bathrooms in the casino were cleaner than the one in the room. The room was so dusty it looked like it had not been touched for months. There was hair on the bathroom/foyer floors. The walls/doors had red marks on them. The furniture had chips all over it. I even paid extra for a "nicer" room. This room is in desperate need of a rennovation. I Will NOT be staying here again any time soon or even recommending it to any one. I am giving 2 stars as it was not the worst place I've ever stayed but not as nice as they market themsleves to be.

Q: positive

A: We had the tasting menu. Awesome! Service was excellent too. The scallops with caviar was just delicious. The cod dish melts in your mouth.

Q: negative

A: The customer service here is five stars - everyone is super nice, accomodating, sweet, etc. However, the food is disappointing. I've enjoyed trying different kinds of barbecue since moving to Charlotte from the midwest three years ago. I heard that Bill Spoon's was THE place to go, so after a trial run (whoops - they aren't open for dinner!) I finally made it there for lunch today. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The hush puppies were good and the mustard/vinegar coleslaw was tasty. But the barbecue itself lacked flavor, and - most offputting - was chopped beyond recognition. Texture here was the problem - the brunswick stew, pork barbecue and coleslaw all had the same thick, baby-food consistency. I like my pulled pork tender, but this was taken way too far.

Q: positive

A:
So after a couple weeks of me wanting a combination of wanting spice and buttery and salty things, all thanks to me being pregnant, my hubby FINALLY won in his mission to get me to try Indian Cuisine. Seriously. It was more of an off handed suggestion that we trade in my Chinese request for Indian and my spice craving offspring overtook my brain and the voice that yelped "YES!!!" sounded like something out of the exorcist. A short time later we found ourselves at Bombay Palace, a brand new Indian restaurant my darling hubby had spied being built during our many trips to Big Lots (my obsession). It took us quite awhile to be seated, another customer picking up catering goods actually flagged down the hostess who in turn seated us. They also obviously don't use their AC... Which made life kind of interesting and had me rolling up my pant legs under the table - a culinary experience FIRST for me. My friend, who was joining us, and I inquired about foods that wouldn't burn our virgin (to Indian ;) ) mouths off and the hostess/waitress quickly sent the chef out who's a rather charming East Indian man. He guided us straight and true and suggested I order the Chicken Korma Curry in mild. Mild did NOT mean watered down and Americanizes. It meant not fire in your face, but enough of a kick to keep life interesting. Oh. My . God. Seriously. Oh. My. God. I was born in the wrong neck of the woods. Indian food is my new calling in life and I will NEVER EVER not trust my husband's culinary decisions EVER again! This restaurant is INCREDIBLE and I hope it stays forever, EVERYONE needs to try Bombay Palace and share it with everyone they care about because sharing is caring and this food totally equals LOVE. I would so give it 5 stars if it wasn't for the slow start and lack of AC. Seriously. I'm in love.