Q: Haven't been to Teharu is such a long time. I came in to get a quick lunch and that's what I got. I was a little worried having the previous experiences with them. I came in an was greeted an seated as soon as I came in. I was alone this time so makes sense. My waiter was very pleasant and super happy. I came in for some sashimi so he took my order and gave it to the guys behind the bar. It took a little time to get my things but nothing to bad. During my wait I was attended by my waiter and this other guy who was running around helping other customers. When he came by he asked if I wanted to order something since I wasn't taking anything off the belt. I told him I had an order coming and he went to check on it. I thought it was nice that they were actually checking in on me. My food came by soon after and it was as good anything else I get here. The price was great and my waiter came to refill my drinks again and checked to see if I wanted to get anything else. Overall I had a very nice time. The service was MUCH more pleasant and enjoyable compared to the last few times. Only word of improvement I can offer was when I recieved my food I had like a stack of 3 plates for each order (which was 3) nine plates all over the place. Little bit of a mess. Since I ordered on one of those sheets I figured they coud have just charged me by that instead of all the plates. Although that is the norm of how they charge there so I should've have expected it.

A: positive

Q: I came into for lunch around 1:30pm. I ordered an egg salad sandwich with a pasta side salad, and french onion soup. First, the french onion soup was watered down, there was no taste to it. They did not serve it with croutons and I had to dive to find any cheese. The pasta salad had a flavorful dressing, however, someone forgot to fully cook the pasta. The sandwiches are big but my egg salad was bland. While I waited for my lunch to be prepared, the staff were arguing over who was to go to the other store to pick up turkey because they ran out. They seemed to be some confusion over an order placed that was minus drinks and whose fault it was. Too much noise behind the counter. They have a sign out front that says they were voted the #1 sandwich shop in Scottsdale. I don't what poll this was referring to but it is definitely not my favorite and I will not be eating there again.

A: negative

Q: Today I finally tried La Gourmandine, and it was so good that it encouraged me to write my first review. To frame my mindset, I'm training for the marathon and Saturdays are typically my long run day. Since it snowed I decided to run the Cathedral of Learning stairs for an hour and a half instead. Needless to say, I was famished and seriously needed some carbs. Fortunately, we decided to try La Gourmandine after my workout and I was about to get my fix. When we arrived, there were people stretched around the counter--and for good reason. Everything in the shop looked (and was) amazing. I was dumbfounded between the culinary beauty and my ravenous state. With help I decided on the Opera (Almond sponge cake layered with cocoa chocolate mousse and coffee flavoured butter cream, glazed with dark chocolate) and Religieuses (Two tiers of choux pastry filled with vanilla or chocolate pastry cream and topped with fondant). I ate the Religieuses first and thought it was great...until the Opera made my knees buckle. The Opera seemed to fill a void in my life I didn't know existed and I was in a complete state of serenity afterwards. And then the carb coma kicked in. Totally worth it. They said there are usually people waiting outside before the shop opens. I think I'll join them.

A: positive

Q: Unfortunately I have to agree with the previous reviewer. The Doctor was great but dealing with the front desk staff is so difficult I left and went to another practice. They give phone messages, return phone calls, spell your name right on documents so your prescriptions aren't right... 3 strikes and you're out! Bummer.

A:
negative