Q: positive

A: Oh my god. I cant believe how amazing I feel. I only popped in for a quickie and received a 30 minute chair massage because the tension in my shoulders and neck were disrupting my shopping expedition - but I will be returning next week for reflexology and to become a member. Clean, attractive facility in a convenient location in South Scottsdale, serene music and peaceful atmosphere, competitive membership pricing, family owned and very customer keen. My massage was given by the wife of the husband and wife owner team. She was incredibly gifted and knowledgable. What's not to love? This isn't a day spa, so if you're in the market for a lot of fancy fluff go elsewhere and leave the place open for people like me. I'm so glad Yelp led me to this neighborhood gem.

Q: negative

A: This place is so darned cute and comfy that I really want to love it. The little L shaped couches in the middle of the floor are so comfy and fun to sit and watch the game, but then I order food and drinks. The food quality ranges from mediocrity to absolutely awful. I've had better microwavable boxes of food from Costco. And maybe I'm spoiled by the seemingly limitless craft beer options in Vegas, but their selection is weak sauce. Service is hit or miss, sometimes on the same visit. We were there this past Saturday, and service started out pretty bad then went to non-existent. To giver her some credit, it did get quite busy when the UNLV game came on, but that's no excuse to totally ignore a table.

Q: positive

A: Award-winning celebrity chef Michael Mina has done it again! His Pub 1842 clearly embodies his Life philosophy of creating balance and harmony. This gastropub serves up bold flavors with high quality ingredients in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Our lunch started with a serving of Lobster Corn Dogs. What? Corn dogs?? These weren't your ordinary, carnival-style, thick battered hot dogs. Chef Mina kicked up ordinary to extraordinary by using spicy seasoned chopped lobster shaped into tubes/logs and thinly coated them in cornbread batter. A side of whole grain mustard creme fraiche balanced the spiciness. This was a great appetizer that complemented our beers and ales on this hot sunny day. We followed our appetizer with an 1842 burger and a Double Smoked Double Bacon burger. Both burgers were served atop a basket of duck fat fried fries. The duck fat fried fries, if you can imagine were crisp on the outside and a bit soft and creamy inside. They were the best executed fries that we've eaten. The portion size was huge just like the burger. We felt as if someone had refilled the basket while we ate...seemed bottomless. The 1842 burger is an 8 ounce coarse ground burger that is topped with caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms and a truffle aioli. With its bun, it was so thick that I had to squeeze it down just to bite into it. Otherwise, if I were a snake, I would have to disjoint my jaw. The burger itself was done to a perfect medium-rare, juicy and tender. My husband ordered the Double Smoked Double Bacon burger. His burger was topped with smoked Gouda, American cheese, lettuce, secret sauce and crispy thick-cut bacon bacon strips. Again, this burger was cooked perfectly and was thick with bacon and cheeses. By the time we finished our burgers, I wished that I had saved room to share a handcrafted milkshake. My favorite flavor, Salted Caramel, was on the menu! You can make it a "Grown Up" Shake by adding some liquor to it, too. Shucks...I was full yet content and to add a milkshake would have pushed me into major discomfort. Everything was so tasty and satisfying. We plan on returning...but, we have to bring balance back between our eating adventures and activity levels.

Q: negative

A:
Crappiest service ever! If they is even a remote chance you may return something go somewhere else or look at every bit of fine print on your receipt. Never shopping at a Radio Shack again!