Q: As a business traveler I've stayed in many hotels and know what to expect. The Edgewater is a privately owned hotel built in the late 50's with an addition in the 70's. I very clearly shows its age and from what I can tell the hotel is actually trying to go for that "vintage" feel. Which is okay but could be done better. I have learned the the Hotel is trying to renovate and expand in the future but is meeting some resistance from the local neighborhood and "historical" society so that may explain the lack of renovation. The Rooms: The view is lovely, the rooms are clean. The decor is dated, they use standard 20" CRT Televisions, they do have free high-speed internet (DSL), their bathrooms are most certainly dated with old plumbing. Beware if you are over 5'6" and intend to take a shower, the shower head will come to your forehead or below. (It's at my chin on me and I'm 5'10") The Dining: They have 2 bars and 1 restaurant. The Patio Cafe is down at the lake shore and has a floating dock on which to dine. The fare is standard "americana" and the drinks are too. Nothing special here but the prices are a bit high in my opinion for what is offered. (Drinks $5 - $10, Food $8 - $15) I have not yet dined at The Cove Lounge (bar) so I can not comment on the service there The Admiralty is the main restaurant of the hotel. It overlooks the lake with large floor to ceiling windows. It is fine dining but its fare is nothing special. Food quality is good but don't expect to get anything you haven't had before. Breakfast cost about $8 (including tip) to have an English Muffin, Orange Juice, Coffee, and a glass of water. The Staff: So far I have found the staff to be friendly and knowledgeable for their tasks. Most of the staff is college aged or recent college graduates. It does appear to me that maintenance is an area where they could use to focus more time and energy. I find many "sloppy" fixes throughout the hotel, windows that need to be cleaned, walls damaged, etc. (For example, while dining for breakfast at The Admiralty I had a lovely lake view but was a little put off when the outside of the window was "covered" with spider webs and spiders actively crawling along their webs, not exactly an appetizing sight. Overall: It's a good hotel that is trying to be a luxury hotel but not quite making it. Hopefully they will be able to perform their expansion and upgrade and I will be happy to try them again. Until then I probably wouldn't stay or dine here again after their renovations.

A: negative

Q: I have the great fortune to work but a block from The Las Vegas Grille. Having spent most of my life in KY and NC I thought I had experienced the finest BBQ there was to have, I was beyond wrong! This fine new restaurant on W. Sahara and Buffalo has humbled my preconceived notions of fine smoked meats. I must confess that my notion of smoking pork, chicken or beef began and ended with hickory and mesquite, never knew what I never knew. I have been working my way through the menu, finely handwritten on chalkboards above the counter. First with the amazing ribs, and now I have been experimenting with the sandwiches. I hate to borrow slogans but when it comes to having it "your way" you have but to ask. The polite and extremely knowledgeable staff has opened a new chapter in my culinary book. The meat offerings are simple, but masterfully diverse. Ribs, beef, chicken, (Turkey/Chicken), Fish! These fine chefs have found ways of merging, blending, and meticulously seasoning these meats to arrive at a symphony of options, an art form, that is complimented by a decor that is comforting, and yet as subtly nuanced as the food! Let's talk sausage: Before The Las Vegas Grille--- Kielbasa or bob evans. Now my world has been opened up with the prospects of the New Mexico Chile. Meatballs, abashedly I have to admit, that my experience began and ended with Subway. Whether you like just a meatball or a meatball sandwich, I have sampled all, and I can't decide which i like the best, but as a sandwich none were too anything, (salty, smokey etc...) Just left me wanting more... I found my golden ticket at this restaurant. Endless ways of designing a fine dining culinary experience at a price which is beyond reasonable! I would happily try to say which is my favorite dish, but my answer would be just YES! I live in Henderson, and commute to work as I must, I now wake up on my days off and gladly make the drive to try something new. By all means make your way to this place, take a moment, allow your paradigms of BBQ to melt away and just try it. In my opinion the Chefs at The Las Vegas Grille offer cuisine that is only limited by your own imagination. It is obvious that meticulous preparation and contemplation has gone into every house made entree. For any non local, it would be well worth a trip off strip for this "Fine" dining with a unique flair! This restaurant proves the diversity and ingenuity that is the "Real" Las Vegas experience!

A: positive

Q: Worst privatize housing company for the military ever. Essentially an HOA that takes your money and doesn't follow through on their end. Use to have the sense of a community as a whole, now it's just another business trying to rape you out of everything. Neighborhood looks like a trailer park. Over grown yards, and cars piling up in the neighborhood. They do not enforce the rules unless they see it will benefit them. They don't follow through on all maintenance calls. Been waiting for over a month for them to take a family of pigeons out of my walls. Now have a dead baby pigeon in my flower pot. GROSS.

A: negative

Q: My husband and I took my sister here for dinner on her visit. They have a duck pond! I love duck ponds, how Blair Waldorf! The setting is a spanish style- tile and colorful with indoor and outdoor seating. I am sure it is very nice in the fall/winter but it was 109. Plus, the duck pond is cute, but smelled a little like the water at an amusement park, thus we opted for inside seating with a view of the ducks. The food was fantastic and everyone was happy. The Tamales (chicken and veggie) were flavorful and had different sauces. They were huge though! So was my sister's chicken burrito. Very classic and well done. My husband had the carnitas (so I did not sample) but he was very pleased. We will go back for sure! Service was just ok.

A:
positive