TASK DEFINITION: You are given a review about a place. You need to provide a rating from "1 star" to "5 stars" for this place.
PROBLEM: Took a couple of friends there recently. It was a weekend afternoon so we didn't face what I hear is the usual crush of people.

PROs:
- One of my friends was visiting from Italy and tells me that the pizza at The Porch is the closest he's had to northern Italian pizza EVER in the US. I guess that's a good thing if you're looking for authentic Italian pizza. I enjoyed the pizza; thin, crispy crust and NOT overloaded with toppings.
- The sandwich and salad I had was fresh and crisp.
- The service was okay; friendly and prompt but the server did disappear and not check back after we had our entrees.

CONs:
- Out of several menu items on both visits, but that could be cost of serving fresh food.

I'll be back. It's good to have a comfortable place like The Porch so close by.

SOLUTION: 3 stars

PROBLEM: We had the oil changed and car wash. I'm not impressed. The car wash was terrible. We won't be back. Which is too bad because it's close by.

SOLUTION: 1 star

PROBLEM: Two knocks on the Events Center:

1. The process for getting the GA wristband was tedious and lengthy. Wait in line for doors, inch your way to doors when open, realize that that wait is only to get patted down, go to the ticket scanners and wait, get in the venue and realize you have to line up again to show your ticket and get a wristband, walk halfway around the venue and get in line for wristband, wait for wristband and finally - FINALLY - you are able to get on the floor.

2. The GA area is low and setback in relation to the stage. I was about 3 rows of people from the barricade and really didn't feel all that close, and my neck was killing me the next day after looking up for 3+ hours.

Otherwise, it is a great mid-size arena. The seats on the sides of the bowl near the stage off killer, killer views and are about stage height. It is no wonder they are the most expensive section. Unless your a mosher, go for these seats. It will be well worth the money.

SOLUTION:
3 stars