Q: One star for the idea of a build your own cupcake and one star for friendly service. As for the cupcakes themselves...not good at all. The chocolate cake did not taste like chocolate and was very heavy. The cakes them selves looked very sloppy as if just thrown into the pan to bake. First and last time going there.

A: negative

Q: Good magic/comedy show, but nothing really else to do in the Rio. My friends and I paid about $105/ticket, which was worth it on 2/10/13. Got to the hotel earlier because it is off the strip, so if you go, I would recommend going just for the show and nothing else. When we got into the theater, their was about 45 minutes of downtime where Mike Jones was playing the piano, and Penn accompanying him on bass (that was cool because unless you really looked at him, they never said it was Penn playing). Mike Jones invited everyone on stage as people came in, to walk up and look at a big wooden box and sign an envelope. The theater was really nice, but not even 1/3rd full. My friends and I got into section 2, row F, which is basically about 8 rows back and center stage, so really the perfect seats. If you want to be called out or asked to come on stage, either sit really close to the stage or on the aisle and their is a high chance that will happen to you. If you want to be a part of the show, you can be. I like to just watch, and not be called on, so I had this unnerving feeling the whole time that I was going to be called on, but beyond that feeling, I really enjoyed the show and how they were upfront about how this was not magic, but an illusion. Penn kept calling out Chris Angel which was hilarious and really made for a much different experience than any other magic show. After the show, Penn and Teller were in the lobby taking pictures with anyone who wanted one, so that was pretty nice. Overall, the show itself was good and worth it, just don't go early to the Rio expecting to make an evening out of it. My suggestion would be eat dinner on the strip, catch the free shuttle over to the Rio, see the show and ride the shuttle back right away.

A: positive

Q: Okay. I usually do not care to write a yelp review about a chain store like Old Navy. However, I must make an exception because my experience was AWFUL the other day. The minute I walked in there were two girls folding clothes at the front and they greeted me. They then proceeded to talk very loudly about rude customer experiences they have. (Professional.) They were loud and obnoxious and did not even attempt to be quiet when I would come near them. Then when leaving to check out, one of the same girls (I believe her name was Avery or Aubrey) called me down to check out. I was standing at the counter in front of her and she didnt even greet me...but instead was yelling to another coworker like 6 registers down about how rude the last customer was. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I usually could care less about a little 17 year old twit working at clothing store. But I just could not believe the unprofessional attitude of all three girls that worked there. I will def not be coming back there!

A: negative

Q: Tazza D'Oro has a generally European decor, with dark, rich colors and textures, and a cozy layout that makes the most of the space. The espresso is, bar none, the best I've had - including my admittedly limited travels in Italy. It's stellar espresso - rich, thick, potent without being sour or bitter, with unique nuances that vary slightly depending on the shot and the weather, but are always fantastic. The coffee is also terrific, and Tazza D'Oro uses Batdorf & Bronson beans - the best I've ever had for home grinding. They have a good selection of pastries and cookies, as well as a broad selection of tasty sandwiches that come with a satisfying side salad. In addition, they have a wonderful selection of teas; I'm no expert, and don't know their supplier, but the half-dozen different blends I've tried were all memorably flavorful. All that, and it's a lovely center of community, where you can bring your laptop or a book or a friend and spend the day. No one is rushed out the door, and there almost always seems to be a little room for your studies or conversation.

A:
positive