Problem: Write a negative yelp review.
A: With an emphasis on locally sourced foods, and a chef from California, we were hoping the local food movement could come to Central Illinois as successfully as it has in Northern California: excellent, innovative, and well prepared food that supports local farmers and ranchers while often exceeding the expectations of diners. Alas, it is not to be. In spite of many available tables, we were seated in a dark and cavernous (all in black) alcove. Although elsewhere it was the bright light of day, we were barely able to make out the menu in the darkness. We ordered wine by the glass to start; they waved the bottle over the glass and delivered a very small quantity for a full price pour. Actually, I like the option of small-glass, but only if they offer the option of paying accordingly...I've had larger pours at free wine tastings around town. Illinois is beer country, and as they are going local perhaps we would have been better to order a local brew. We waited a long time for our food, allowing our meager splash of wine to warm in the glass so as to save the few swallows to have with our meal. At long last when it arrived, the spouse's was pleasant enough but mine was not at all as described. I had ordered the chicken salad on wheat bread with greens; one of the few sandwiches that did not say it was served with chips. All flavors were erased by a thick layer of Dijon mustard and it was served on very dried out toast with chips on the side. The "greens" were a piece of lettuce inserted between the mass of mustard and the dried out bread. The person at the next table ordered the same dish and had the same impression, asking the waitress where the greens were and commenting on the dried out toast. It was supposed to have tarragon and other interesting ingredients, but every flavor was eclipsed by the strong Dijon mustard. Don't know if it was the worst lunch I had since moving here last summer, but it was clearly the most expensive bad lunch I have had, approaching $50 for two sandwiches--one nearly inedible--and a smidgeon of wine. This was very expensive for mixed quality, not a good value. Pluses: I like that they are trying to source from local farms, although I missed having a fish or seafood option on the menu. The staff was very friendly. Minuses: Expensive, very small portions, descriptions on menu not accurate, food quality uneven, some bad seating locations. I gave it two stars for the effort to source locally and the friendliness of the staff. I a willing to give them a try again in a couple of months to see if they iron out the kinks, but only if I am feeling extravagant.

Problem: Write a positive yelp review.
A: I was a Monona Terrace Convention Center for a three day conference. It was hands down the best conference experience I've ever had. From the venue with it's classy, unique, and original Frank Lloyd Wright components (and a great gift store celebrating this), to the food, staff (busing, serving, and running the technology), I was never disappointed. When you are going to spend 24+ hours in 3 days, largely sitting and listening, wondering what they day is like outside and what it'd be like to breathe fresh air, it's a real honor to have the accommodations such as those at Monona Terrace. The highlight of this space is the overall design (only appreciated through photos from across the lake and above) and the hall that looks out onto the beautiful body of water. In quite practical terms the food was lovely. We enjoyed a European Style breakfast, a Mediterranean lunch, Continental breakfast with bialys, a picnic lunch (with eggs salad I'm still thinking about), and great snack and beverage service at every turn. I did not go hungry and enjoyed every meal. Again, huge compliments to this facility and their wonderful staff.

Problem: Write a negative yelp review.
A:
I made reservations on Opentable a month or more in advance and we still got a table basically in the mall. We watched other people that had put their name on the list and waited get seated by the window and the view. Strike 1. Service SUCKED. The waitress actually didnt talk. She would walk up to the table and look at us and wait for us to talk.. She would walk by and we would say excuse me and she would clearly hear us and keep walking. She never checked on us once during the meal and believe me her tip showed how unhappy we were. Strike 2. We ordered a sampling of items.. we had The shrimp dim sum, which was the best item we ordered. Does anyone else think thats funny? The best item was a chinese dish.. haha We ordered chicken yakitori which was pretty good but kind of overly yuzu'd up. Way too overpowering on some bites. We ordered a scallop dynamite which was ok, again overpowered by a flavor, which this time was the bonita flakes on top. And halfway through eating it you could see oil puddling at the bottom of the dish, signaling we should be done and we were. Last and least we ordered the Spicy Tuna crunchy roll (or something to that effect) It was undercooked on the tempura outside, yet somehow overcooked on the Tuna inside. Once this got a little cold it was disgusting... Strike 3. Price is outrageous really for the quality of food and quality of service. It showed us that they really dont care if or when we come back and we wont. Strike OUT.