Q: Discovered this a year ago when I did a independent Film called the Governor ( http://www.thegovernormovie.com/ ) here...but I didn't come back till the other night... 10/7/07 ish Only had drinks no food.. Decor! really like the 50's/new school style...THe added History is a cool bonus...Great lighting Techniques: the little flickering Cool Fake candles to the recessed Florescent Drinks: I had a great Bartender...knowledgeable and friendly...why all the Bartender hate? Drinks where like $8 for a Cosmo, also had Grand menea on the rocks drinks where good sized... People: I do have to give this a Negative even on Saturday night it was dead! quite enough to talk to strangers but...no strangers to talk to...(-1 star)...although the roof top is a nice romantic ... (note by November they should have there Liquor license so you should have drinks though out the hotel and will have Drinks on the roof top. I think when its done there will be true potential of a great place.

A: positive

Q: If this is fish and chips, then I'm a monkeys uncle! They served some sort of RED sauce that i think had horseradish in it for your dipping sauce for the fish! What the hell is that. Fish and Chips get served with either Lemon and Tartare Sauce and Malt Vinegar for your Chips. Wont be going back there EVER!!!!

A: negative

Q: I think this place is on its last legs. I went there for a mom's night out and we were so disappointed. I asked for one of my favorite champagnes (the Taittinger) and they did not have it. OK, then he offered me another one which was good, I had it before, I didn't care the glass was $16. When we asked for a food menu, our server told us they didn't have one since they were on a "limited summer menu", really??? Well, we had to ask what it consisted of. It was a little bit of a joke. Bruschetta, fries and potato skins, really? The other moms decided they were going to go to True Foods for dinner, but I didn't want to stay out too late since I had bootcamp at 5:30am. I ordered the Bruschetta, it was a little sad. I had a taste of each a couple of my girlfriends had a piece to taste, but we left 1/2 of it there. At least I had a 20% off with my check in, so with tax and tip for one glass and the bruscheta I ended up paying $34. I would have not minded if it was good and there was some ambiance. There was only one other table with guests. Too bad, because it is such a beautiful space.

A: negative

Q: I was hesitant to check this place out even after two friend recommendations-a three star rated place is always a risk. It could go either way. Fortunately, my two treks (and counting) to Polished have been positive experiences. What I like most about this place is that you can make your appointment online. The system is easy to use and you get a confirmation once a human on the other end processes your request. I do remember reading in someone's review that Polished is run like a train station, which I guess I can equate the online system to. You pick out the exact service, time and technician that you want, and I'm not sure how forgiving they are should you change your mind last minute. I've haven't had a problem with customer service and I guess my only complaint is my appointment was behind about 10 minutes on my first visit. I definitely recommend making an appointment and my technician told me that they're actually busier on the weekdays than the weekend. The salon is clean, modern and pretty spacious (they're about to expand into some space next door) and has an abundant amount of stations. The technicians are setup two to a table and I imagine it can get pretty cramped but I was lucky there was no one sitting in my immediate surrounding area the times I went. The two friends who recommended Polished to me raved about their gel selection which is pretty expansive. All of the polishes and gel samples are set up at the right of the entrance and it can be kind of overwhelming if you don't get your nails done that often. I've had the soft gel manicure done and they literally don't chip or crack which is pretty amazing for someone like me who doesn't work in a hospital yet somehow manages to wash their hands 18 times a day. Towards the end of two weeks, my nails had grown out a lot, but the gels don't lift or deteriorate, maybe just fade a little bit. The prices are pretty steep and I'm not sure I can maintain an every two weeks regimen, but definitely will be coming here for special occasions and when I get tired of my hands looking like those of an 8 year old boy. I can't speak to their other services, but thumbs up for soft gel manicures!

A:
positive