Problem: We were starving after a long trip and a time change.... at 2:00 in the afternoon we stubbled into this place. Split one of the amazing burgers! It was awesome. Probably the best burger Ive eaten next to the one up in Keene NH (which was made from local beef and pannani pressed). We got the cheddar, smoked bacon and avacado burger. HUGE! split it and couldn't finish it! Very friendly service, fun beer selections. Cool decor. Didn't try the hash but looks like everything is freshly made. Stop by, I bet you'll be happy.
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Problem: For about 10+ years my family has gone to macaroni grill often and for special occasions like birthdays. Over the last 2 to 3 years the restaurant has been in a steady decline in terms of quality. Our most recent and last visit included the new "half pound meatball dishes" which ended up absolutely nothing like the picture for the TV advertisement. First, the pound of food was about 4 ounces of meatball and 12 ounces of pasta. Second, the pasta lacked flavor and in my case only had a few pieces of sliced mushroom. Everyone at our table was not happy with their meal after having given the restaurant tour three visit chances. The bread is still good, the key on today is good and the waitstaff continue to be relatively decent. Unfortunately, this is the last time and there are other similar options whereby the food is much better and they seem to care more.
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Problem: On a Friday night with nothing else going on, we decided to try a new place in our quest to find the best pizza in Phoenix. LAMP is a little out of the way in North Scottsdale, but it looked good. It was a little more crowded than I expected, and after 15 minutes or so, we were able to get a table. LAMP is a mid sized venue with an upscale feel (the area is fairly insulated from any normal working class neighborhoods), with a very open food preparation area, as wood-fired pizza restaurants tend to be. I went with the Gem (red pizza with sausage, pepperoni, ricotta, garlic, and oregano), and my friend had the Geppetto (white pizza with sausage, gorgonzola, and caramelized onion marmelade). According to the menu, all of their sausage comes from the fantastic De Falco's Italian Deli in south Scottsdale. The crust was excellent, and I really liked my pie. Often when I get pepperoni on a pizza, the flavor overwhelms all the other ingredients and completely ruins it (I'm reminded of the terrible pie I had at LGO). On this one, it was just right. The sauce was delicious as well. I tried the white pie, and I didn't like it as much. It wasn't bad, but it just didn't seem that special. Also tried the ricotta cheesecake for dessert, and it was delectable. I think I really like this concept of using ricotta instead of cream cheese. Don't get me wrong, I like a good chunky New York cheesecake, but I guess the Italians do it better. My biggest complaint about LAMP is the dining experience - the place does feel a bit cold and pretentious. It probably goes with the North Scottsdale territory, but it lacks the welcoming air that Phoenix's smaller pizza restaurants enjoy.
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Problem: This is a Strip quality hotel that's smack in the middle of Downtown Las Vegas. This hotel has a little bit of everything and it does it very well. Fremont Street has that tank top and shorts kind of feel but when you walk into The Golden Nugget you kinda feel under dressed...That is unless you are going to their beautiful shark tank / slide / Pool / lounge area...They even have an okay night club that overlooks Fremont from a second floor deck called Gold Diggers. The hotels' prices a little high for Downtown's standards but you definitely get your moneys worth. If this hotel was on the strip they would easily charge twice the price. You will not be disappointed with this hotel.
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