There are restaurants that haven't changed in twenty or thirty years that make you happy they haven't changed a whit....take you back to warm fuzzy memories and a happy tummy. Sadly, Storms is not one of those. Dingy, dark, freezing cold interior, in the cellar of a drab gray downtown building, maybe that was the inspiration for the name of Storms.... a storm cellar? Despite the name change, this is still the old Scoglio's with a new name in the same old place...emphasis on old. Not a lightbulb, not an artificial flower on the table, not a piece of flatware, not a fresh coat of paint or mirrored wall has changed since the seventies. Depressing, folks. Now the food. On the positive side, fellow diners enjoyed the fried zucchini starter. And that is where we probably should have stopped, at the start. Salads were small plates of a few slightly limp spring greens mixed with a lot of iceberg lettuce, a few shreds of carrot, two thin purple onions rings, half a wrinkled grape tomato and five (yes, I counted them) garbanzo beans. My lemon chicken with peppers consisted of two tiny, thin pan sauteed chicken breasts topped with what I actually believe were warmed, jarred, pickled banana peppers in a pile on top of the chicken with a lemon cream sauce over all. Not completely objectionable, but not something I would order again. Ever. It came with a side of oily, dilled, bitter zucchini. The other dishes at the table were received similarly and nothing but the fried zucchini appetizer drew comments above mediocre. I guess it is true, you can't go back again. The only reason I would go back would be if I were walking by and actually needed a storm cellar. Then, and only then, would Storms be my port in a storm.

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Upstream is one of the most well-known restaurants in Charlotte. Pretty much a legend in the culinary scene for locals and those visiting on super special business. I'd say this joint lives up to all infamy and certainly delivers on multiple fronts. I love the bar. Big, open, navigable, plenty of bar seating and hightops. I'm a fan of their beer selection. It tends to be lined with craft brews. Some local and others more niche. I appreciate the diversity. They have a killer wine selection. Though I am not a wine drinker, it is pretty extensive. The lunch menu is easy. Friendly for those craving sushi, burgers, noodle bowls and every other light lunchy option you could want. I'm a big fan of the seared tuna burger. The rare slices of tuna are divine. The bun is buttered and toasted on the flat top. Hellooooooo, lunch. So good. Bento boxes are an easy choice, too. They typically have a few different ones to choose from. Brunch, only on Sundays, is amazing. Wow. This is a force to be reckoned with. We made it in this past weekend for another spectacular experience. Quite the spread of tapas, prime rib, sushi, mac n' cheese, $5 mimosas (only after 12pm on Sundays), omelets, and enough desserts to make your teeth vibrate. We've gone several times and love the service, food, time to chat with friends and the overall vibe and atmosphere. All good things. Upstream does a fantastic job all around. Great staff, Chefs are incredibly talented and that Brunch.....goodness. Always fun to visit! Cheers!

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Please know if you're following Google maps, this place isn't located along the strip mall facing Sahara. There's an entranceway to the shops in the BACK in order to get there. I spent 10 minutes trying to figure this out. The area is obviously one of the older areas of Las Vegas when it comes to strip malls, so you're going to be put off at first on location. Once you get inside, the scenery is a little more appealing than what's outside. Came for lunch, there was barely anyone there and we got seated fast. The menus are made out of wood, and is huge! There's a number of items you can choose from, and there are meat dishes for those who aren't part of the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. We ordered the fried egg rolls, which were a little smaller than expected. I felt for the time we were there with barely any people there, our food took longer than expected to arrive, but I figured in preparation it was well worth the wait. We ordered the orange tofu, vegetarian pad thai, and a vegetable rice dish our server suggested to try. Everything was outstanding, and there were so much leftovers my friend and I both left with a full box for takeout! Service was great, my water was constantly refilled and the server was kind to answer any questions about the menu. Eager to return to try more vegetarian/vegan options out. Komol truly gives the definition of a great hole in the wall restaurant in Vegas.

positive

My wife (a regular for over a year) had a terrible skin reaction around the edge of her hair after coloring. Called Vincent the manager who said he would investigate and get back to her - last we heard from him. This was the last straw and she is switching salons now. $40 for a straightforward blow dry after a treatment too... Just crazy. Go elsewhere
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