Q: negative

A: Every time I've been here I always see multiple health code violations. The French fries are pretty good but the Reuben made me very ill.

Q: positive

A: They really do make the best gluten free bakery treats ever. The artisan bread isn't my favorite, but if you ever have a chance to pre-order a baguette DO IT, they're great. So are the cupcakes, muffins, coffee cakes, pina colada cake and everything else. I hate cake pops in general, but the ones they make are pretty good. The staff is always very nice and helpful. The prices are what they are, it's for gluten free products and they are good! Go buy a 4 pack of Udi's blueberry muffins for $8.00 and when you can't finish them because they are dry and unappetizing then tell me how big of a deal $3.50 is for a really great blueberry muffin. It's worth it. I have to spend more because I'm gluten free, although not by choice, but still it's worth it for a treat, it's not like I'm doing my month's worth of shopping here. If gellato on the strip is $8.00 for a scoop then what's wrong with $4.00 for a cupcake? I drive over from Centennial about once a month and usually can buy a box of something discounted from the freezer in addition to a couple fresh treats. YUM, cute and absolutely no possibility of cross contamination!

Q: positive

A: Looking for some Hong Kong/Chinese food? HK Star is definitely one of the must-try places for Chinese food in Vegas. There is crowds on special holidays and etc. and sometimes they will take away their lunch special menu during those peak times. They do have a special lunch menu, so if they don't give you one, be sure to ask! The price is reasonable, especially the lunch menu. You can get an entire fried fish (my favorite) with the side of a spiced soy sauce for $7. Also, their XO string bean is very good! I get so addicted to them. However, the food is very consistent every time and the quality of the food is decent. The restaurant itself is pretty clean which is the first star. The service is quick and the food gets to you quick even during rushes is for the second star. The third star is the quality of the food. It never is too salty or too sweet 90% of the time. The fourth is for authenticity. They do have menus items that cater to more Americanized cuisine, but they also have very authentic HK-stylie food. Lastly, fifth star is because I've always come here for Chinese food nowadays and the food is still good.

Q: positive

A:
I'm on the bandwagon - the Loveland bandwagon, that is... I'd read the reviews for this boutique since Paul B's FTR when they first opened back in July... and I finally made it in for a visit yesterday during my local holiday shopping! I met Althea, one of the owners, and she was super sweet... and has fantastic taste in clothing and accessories. Everything in the store is adorable and IMHO reasonably priced. I purchased a really cute ring and a t-shirt with a boston terrier on it (for my mom). I showed off both of these purchases on Channel 12's local shopping segment early this morning! Loveland carries mostly women's clothing and accessories but also some cute stuff for kids and dogs... they are just starting to carry some men's t-shirts too. The selection is fairly limited but really unique. I highly suggest checking out Loveland for your holiday shopping (they are having a big sale starting this Friday) and beyond. I'm sure I'll be back despite the fact that it's a bit of a drive... it is worth it!