Q: positive

A: The Linq is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to explore here in LV. The many new businesses that pop up. When you come down I recommend using the valet that can be accessed underneath the "High Roller" currently the largest observation wheel in the U.S. If you decide the wheel look for a groupon or if you are a local they also have a family package that can help save you a few bucks. The staff there seem really helpful and want to ensure you have a great experience while visiting. The Brooklyn Bowl is an entertainment venue with restaurants, bars and of course bowling lanes. The beer selection at the bar is decent and I like the choices they had on tap. They can be quite pricey which is typical for the strip where you are mostly paying for high wages and rents. I mean $6 for a PBR yeah right I could by a 12elver and sneak it in my girls purse before buy one at that price. Overall the concert sound system is top notch and the lighting equipment is also very good. The nice thing about this venue is that they are not afraid to bring in the obscure artists you might be able to here everyday. They always have an enormous list of musicians that i want to go see. Get down there when you can and play tourist someday soon.

Q: positive

A: Happy hour food and drink are tasty. The bartenders are nice. The sangria is the best I've had in Vegas.

Q: positive

A: I do love to rip Sam Fox places, because I think his approach to restauranting is "MAKE DA MONEY, WHO CARES BOUT DA FOOD!"...usually. But I have to say, Zinburger at the Biltmore is deserving of its 4-star Yelp rating; which is to say it's a pretty solid place for a quick bite or maybe even a good meal. Been here a few times and the first visit was less-than-stellar, with an unprofessional waitress, cold fries and in-general blah feeling about my time and $40 for two lunch. However, as of late, it seems the Zin is looking to Win. Had a very nice dinner with a friend here recently and the service was pretty good, the water-refill-girls were on-point, and the food was actually good.......and tasted fresh. Had a salad and I kid you not, the ingredients had the texture and taste of farmer's market quality. Had their burgers in the past, and pretty decent. On-par with Delux down the street I would say. Fries...meh, not Zinburger's strong suit. But DAMN, hoss, it's an S Fox joint so you KNOW the wine/liquor list be KICKIN! Booze. It's how this chain makes its $$$. If you've been to the Biltmore you know parking is a breeze. The grounds are clean, and the location is central. It's almost comical how bad restaurants can exist in such a class environment. But Blanco next store is gra-oss; and the "Asian Fusion" place that **used to be** in the Blanco space was hideous. Whatevs, anyway Ziburger is a solid corner lunch and dinner spot. Tables are adequately spaced apart and the noise level, while healthy, is not obnoxious...impressive considering there is a sizable bar in the center of the space. Zinburger. Pretty OK. For a Fox spot, that's a victory.

Q: negative

A:
It's Thursday early evening decided to celebrate my grandsons 9th birthday with some BBQ . Rudy's just opened up so we packed the cars and headed to Avondale. First impression was these guys don't know about the AZ heat. Waited in line outside with the sun beating down on us. Should have put the entrance on another side of the building, not the west side. HOT Once inside we found out that all the meats were sold by the pound.. Kinda like a sate fair ambience. Picnic tables and cafeteria tables with steel folding chairs, not comfortable. Now the brisket was worth the wait but the baby back ribs were not as I expected. I've had better in my own backyard . The chicken was , well chicken. Let's get to the best part, at least for me. The beer! The beer was on ice. Enough said. But if I wanted cold beer I would have stayed at Bejardise. There are better BBQ establishments. So if your in the mood for some good old fashion BBQ stick with your favorite place, they deserve your patronage. Sorry Avondale, Rudy's is in Goodyear