Q: Decided to hit up Cowbell for a late Saturday night dinner date with the hubby. Since we got there around 9:00, we didn't have to wait at all for a table. We were seated immediately and had a server at our table very quickly after that. We ordered the deviled eggs w/bacon as an appetizer & it was delicious! I ordered the Boogan's Bacon burger for dinner w/sweet potato tots as my side. The tots were amazing, if you like sweet potatoes, I highly recommend trying these! Even though it tasted excellent, I was extremely disappointed at the size of my burger. The onion roll was a generous size but the patty underneath was more the size of a slider than an actual burger. Aside from that one negative we had a very enjoyable dining experience & will definitely go back. There's several other items on their menu that look like must try's! Cowbell has a funky modern decor and although it can be a bit loud inside, it has a really cool atmosphere.

A: positive

Q: I walked into the arena thinking, "Man, this is a sad, quiet place!" Which makes sense, because it's a hockey venue in AZ. But little did I know that I was going in some weird back entrance, and the other side held an LA Live-esque mall of loud restaurants and neon lights. Inside, the arena is well-lit (take that, Staples Center), clean, and the seats are SO cheap! We sat maybe 15 rows back from the ice for only $40 a ticket. Insane! It's intimate, the sound is good, and parking outside is FREE. My heart bled teal as we watched the Sharks lose 3-0 to the Yotes, but I couldn't be too upset when I heard the joyous howling of the fans. (Just kidding, I was super upset.)

A: positive

Q: Sorry, Mary Coyle, I am officially over you. I have been a few times since my last review and your portion sizes are too inconsistent with your prices. I have gotten either twice the amount or half the amount of sundae for approximately the same price over the last few times. Last night was the last straw. For a small scoop of mint choco chip ice cream over a brownie, some whipped cream, and hot fudge, I paid $8.47. I gave you two stars because the sundae tasted good but I am not willing to come back and pay those prices for something I can get a couple of dollars less down the street. See ya...

A: negative

Q: I had to write a review of my beloved Earth Fare, especially no that there is so much competition in the area, and this store really needs some props. Recently renovated, this Earth Fare has added a great new, fresh bread counter, and the best charcuterie section I have seen in the city. Some of my faves that you should definitely try: Soups - Thai Chicken, Butternut squash and apple, cchicken and dumplings - to die for. I tried similar soups at the "other" store - Earth Fare's smell so much fresher (the others had this weird fake-smokey smell) and are much more pure tasting. Mock chicken salad - I'm not opposed to regular chicken, but I LOVE their mock chicken everything - buffalo wing "nuggets," and their mock chicken salad is faboosh! Fish - they have some of the most beautiful and fresh fish. Often, they have several types of salmon, and they are beautiful! Charcuterie - they have a hand cranked, Italian slicer that gives you paper thin slices of the most beautiful salamis, prosciutto - perfect with a glass of wine, a baguette and a hunk of delicious cheese. I agree with the others, definitely sign up for their online and phone specials. I recently got lobster tails - 2 for $8. You can't beat that!!

A:
positive