Problem: It was Just Coffee. Standard stuff with a standard hipster look and impersonal baristas. Not worth a stop. I travel the country constantly and just rated Urban Standard in Birmingham, Alabama as the best I've ever been to. Check out that review when you get a chance... there really is no better. Going to this place in the same week made it worse. The issue isn't necessarily the coffee, the coffee was ok... nothing to be wowed by... it was the baristas. They were ignorant. Like they had better things to do than talk to you even though you were there to order coffee at a bar where they stare at you when they aren't busy. I tried to talk to one, but I was literally ignored. Like, I asked how their day was and the person stared at me blankly and walked away. Who does that? I also saw a barista grab a spoonful of chocolate sauce and down it because she said she had a sweet tooth.... that's unprofessional and was kinda off-putting for the vibe this place is trying to have... don't slam chocolate sauce that goes into drinks in front of customers at a bar. If I lived in Charlotte I wouldn't be back. There just has to be better in this town.
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Problem: Imagine Marilyn Monroe lounging in one of the cabanas, Bogie lighting up a cigarette in the lobby... and then me and my boyfriend on vacation, 50 years later, at the same hotel. We got a good car-hotel deal on Orbitz for a three-night stay here and it was totally the right choice. Most of the time, I don't care where I sleep because I'm out and about when on vacation. This time, we were relatively budgeted, but the hotel was a splurge knowing that we would actually be spending time there since we had literally planned nothing except relaxing and eating. From the outside, it looks as if nothing has changed at the Hotel Valley Ho, but inside, it is all tastefully re-swanked in modern mod design. Everything from the bathrooms to the lobby has a unique character that wouldn't work just anywhere. Parking is easy enough on the other side of the building, though the actual rooms are pretty spread out and there are no elevators for the lower level rooms. They seemed to have ample valets if you want to go that route. We didn't try Cafe ZuZu, but the pool was lovely. They provide towels and bring you ice water the minute you sit down. They also have a bunch of fire bowls scattered around the outdoor areas to warm up next to. We had a nice time out there one afternoon/evening. The location probably couldn't be better either. I don't know Scottsdale very well, but it seems to be right on the edge of Old Town (on the Art Walk), so it's good for visitors. We explored that area a bit, but it's better for people looking to drop some cash on art and souvenirs. It's also walking distance from 5th street and fashion square, where you can find more restaurants and shops. Our last night, they were setting up a fashion show in the pool area, and they must host large-scale events like this on a regular basis. We peeked at a beautiful outdoor courtyard and ballroom spaces that looked versatile. And one more thing---the beds are comfy!
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Problem: Staff is really nice and professional. Dentist a little weird and difficult to communicate with. Discussing my teeth and he kept twisting what I was trying to tell him around of which was not what I was saying. Very frustrated trying to get an appointment. Then I found out I had to come twice for teeth cleaning? I've never had to make 2 appointments for teeth cleaning with any other dentist. Everything should be handled in one visit (unless it's something that came up that they can't handle). I also wasn't happy that they wanted to fluoridate my teeth. I think by now everyone knows fluoride is not good for you... Based on an article by Harvard School of Health, a study on fluoride "found strong indications that fluoride may adversely affect cognitive development in children" "Fluoride seems to fit in with lead, mercury, and other poisons that cause chemical brain drain," Grandjean says. "The effect of each toxicant may seem small, but the combined damage on a population scale can be serious, especially because the brain power of the next generation is crucial to all of us." Not very convenient. Not impressed. Will seek another dentist elsewhere.
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Problem: I am a single mom of a 10 year old son and his hair grows out so fast. I hate the quality of the cheap hair cut places we all know the names of them. Anyway, I wanted my son to have good hair cuts, preferably like military style. Being a girl I knew nothing of barber shops really, but I went to Beauty Brands myself and loved it. Next door was a cute little barber shop, very clean and classy looking, so I walked in with my son and even though I a got a little bit of looks for being a girl and walking in to a barber shop, where men usually expect a break from the female species, they were still completely polite and fast. Usually within 0-5 min my son was in a seat getting his hair cut. They were professional, great at cutting his hair, and even started remembering us after a few visits. The 15 dollar price for a kids cut was a little more than the cheap places, but not unreasonable at all, and well worth it. Each chair had a separate TV to watch and mostly they would change to cartoons for my young son (we've been going since he was about 3). The atmosphere was awesome for a "man" business, they have a pool table, and games to play while waiting. They do the whole hot towel and straight edge shave for the men, they even did the hot towel and shoulder massage for my son if he wanted. I can't say enough of how great they treated us, how great the hair cut always was, the atmosphere amazing, and price totally reasonable. Honestly I would have left 5 stars, but in the past few years they hired a female to cut hair, and an older gentleman. Neither of those two were as good at cutting hair. But still V's is amazing and I love them and never want to go anywhere else. I just request the guy I know is really good and our experience is always awesome! I am constantly telling people to go there.
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