Why is it that retail associates either bombard you with "Are you doing OK?" or act annoyed if after 5 minutes strolling an empty store you have to interrupt their conversation to ask for assistance? Since this is my experience at most Ulta's, (across the U.S.) I avoid them, until this week. After 10 minutes I approached 2 heavily madeup and pierced girls deep in conversation to ask their advice on lip tint. I guess being over 50 makes me not worth their time, as I received very short brisk answers to my questions, not one smile and only one store product was suggested. Another great annoyance is Ulta's coupons are only good on drug store items. I can get drug store items cheaper at the drug store. Make the coupon good for anything in the store, at least get me in the door and I MIGHT leave some money in the register. The one bright side, I found Ulta brand products on my own, for a better value than all the department store brands and may order some online. Sephora appears the same at first sight, but I've always had better service, bye bye Ulta.

negative

Absolutely disappointed to the point I will probably never return. We went for dinner after the dinner rush at 7pm, this place was super noisy to the point where we couldn't have a conversation with people at the table. Seemed like they were seating by the rooms vs by server, so once one room was filled up they would seat in another area. My biggest complaint is that I ordered Veal Marsala, my veal was VERY overcooked and tough to even cut into, I did tell our server who swapped out for Chicken Marsala however it took them about 40 minutes and by the time I was super annoyed and not hungry let alone my friends and family were already finished eating. Also, two people at my table ordered meatballs, they were also overcooked and came to the table luke warm, they were not eaten and asked to be taken off the bill. The manager said that the meatballs were boiled and probably at the bottom of the pot and not stirred. Christina was our server and probably the ONLY thing positive I can say was that she was very sweet and accommodating however I would suggest giving this girl a promotion to manager as the manager who came to speak with us never introduced himself, had a bad attitude and did the bare minimum by taking the meatballs and Marsala off the bill but his attitude wasn't one of a manager should have. The only way I knew his name was that his initials are on the bill and it on the door. And for a suggestion.....it would be really nice if they offered gluten-free pasta for those of us with allergies since they are a pasta establishment. I had 5 things to choose from, and 3 of those I couldn't eat...you know the rest of the two other options. Meh!

negative

This place has great sushi for a good price. Great selection of wine. Best crab rangoons anywhere! I recommend the hory fook roll.

positive

We dropped by Drai's after seeing Kaskade spin at the Marquee. Things are fuzzy but we arrived around 6am. Being that early in the AM i had no idea what to expect. To my surprise there were tons of people still partying while the sun was out. You would never find this type of place in DC but to my surprise the music was amazing and the energy of the crowd was great. The DJ spun mostly house music and it was the kind that you dance to. I had a great time and we ended up leaving at 8am.....the party was still going.
positive