Problem: The Chicken Ballontine is the absolute best chicken meal I have ever had in my entire life. About a year ago, I first visited Tricks. I was debating between the Chicken Ballontine and the Airplane Chicken. I asked the waiter who replied, "the Airplane Chicken is a nice meal; it's like a very upscale Thanksgiving dinner and quite delicious." Me: "And what about the Chicken Ballontine?" Waiter: "Um, well, about that. Some people have said it's the best chicken they have ever eaten in their entire lives." Me: "I'll take it." The Chicken Ballontine is a simply amazing chicken dish. It comes as chicken stuffed with foie gras and brioche stuffing, coated in a cognac demi glaze, with a light layer of seared caul fat surrounding the chicken to give it a crisp, served over greens (kale, I think) over butternut squash. The dish is absolutely incredible as the flavors blend together. Everything is in perfect balance in this meal and you will find yourself cursing the gods that chicken has been ruined for you in all other forms. Even at $26, it's that good. I know "best chicken you've ever had" sounded hyperbolic and I thought it was strange for someone to speak *so* highly about a dish. Usually, a waiter will taper their response to make sure they don't look a fool if you dislike it. This was of no concern to him for good reason. The chicken was incredible. And then, three weeks later, they switched to their Spring menu, and it was gone. Distraught, I emailed them asking if it may come back. They mentioned that it was a possibility, but that chef Kelly Fletcher had been forwarded the email. He responded saying that while he never brings a dish back in rotation, he would make an exception because of the response he had received to it. When we visited last night, I made a point of mentioning that I had petitioned for the dish's return. The waitress (who was wonderful in all regards) sent chef Kelly Fletcher out to greet us personally. He came out with a grin and asked how we liked it. I explained that I would likely be doing serious damage to my heart several times over for the next few weeks as he had gotten it just right again. The dish is very complex--he explained that the demi glace is of course homemade and requires ten+ veal bones, the caul fat is a process in its own right, and getting your hands on enough foie gras to use it in a dish like this can be a challenge, but it's absolutely worth it. It really is the best chicken I have ever had. (And the goat cheese-cinammon-apple-chutney-with-lime-basil-syrup tart was amazing too, and the perfect end to our evening last night.)
How would this review be described?
++++++++++
A: positive

Problem: What a bad customer service ever..!! My friends already order shrimp and rice 2 hours the food they bring on the table. I just said whatsss..!!!! The other my friends order combo fried rice and I order fruits jus as well and they missed..!! When we gonna pay they still want to charge the food that we never got. Whatsss ..!!!
How would this review be described?
++++++++++
A: negative

Problem: I was a little disappointed today but I'll take most of the responsibility since I was a walk in and it was Friday afternoon. They were doing a lot of pedicures and some at the nail stations. I asked if they had time to do a waxing. Seriously, as a walk in on a Friday afternoon, just for the waxing, you pretty much need to plan quite a long wait. I think I waited about 25 minutes in the front and finally I asked again the same girl, who was giving a pedicure, when I was going to get the waxing. I thought a 10-15 min was okay, but we were encroaching on nearly 1/2 hr. She didn't really say hardly anything to me, rather motioned. She came back a few minutes after she motioned it would be soon to go to a back room where they do the waxing, which the room I was in last time was in the dark. It seemed strange. Anyway, she came and turned on the lights and I probably waited at least another 5 minutes. Then a different girl came in, not V. This was a different, younger woman - Amy. She was talkative and that was fine, friendlier than V. But, really either are fine. Amy did my brows quicker than V. But, either really is fine. Amy did a good job on my brows and I was happy when I left there. So, I would still come back, but the best thing is the next time I just really need to make an appointment and not do the walk in thing, especially on a Friday.
How would this review be described?
++++++++++
A: positive

Problem: The Deuce is great. In theory. Having the route go down Las Vegas Boulevard is bad. In reality. So I've done Vegas a few times. I know it's all about oversized things and that Caesars isn't actually as close to Bellagio as you think it is. I know it's all about my legs and feet aching. With my public transportation savvy I thought this was the way to go. Don't get me wrong, the price is a steal compared to a cab or even the monorail but if you treasure your time in Sin City then this isn't the way to go. With the insane amounts of traffic on the Strip this bus is slow going and the 3 mile trip downtown will do nothing but sober you up because it takes a good 40 minutes. It's a great option if you're going to take it just a stop or two. It's Vegas. Indulge yourself for the millionth time and take something that DOESN'T go down Las Vegas Boulevard like the Monorail or a cab.
How would this review be described?
++++++++++
A:
negative