very nice place, pretty and clean. we were able to sit outside and enjoy a great az evening. our waiter was extremely helpful and dutiful so there are no logistical criticisms whatsoever here. but we had heard that this place is as good or better than that other pizza place downtown, except at Pomo, there wasn't the ridiculous wait. we met friends and ordered. it's not that the pizza was bad, it was just fine. i was expecting something momentous to happen, being compared to that other pizza place, but it was just "meh". and not that it's the wrong way, i just would rather have my pizza not soggy at the center, however, i know that's how "real" pizza places do it. anyway, it got great reviews from other yelpers and i'm sure the pizza is great to most, but not for the crusty crust lover.

negative

Saw the LA Galaxy and Real Madrid soccer game there last night... The game was great, but the stadium could use some work. Make sure you bring an extra amount if patience as you will wait in concession lines for a half hour and deal with quite possibly the worst parking exit strategy I have ever seen. I was seriously concerned for the safety of my car and myself. Great game, but come prepared with extra hours of time and life saving patience.

negative

So I've been here three times before deciding to rate. First time, Jenny (owner I assume) did my full set and was very nice, and checked with me about thickness and amount of white tip I wanted. Was very attentive to detail and pleasing me. A different lady gave me a mediocre pedi. My feet still looked really dry after leaving. Second time, Jenny was very busy so I sat with Linda. Terrible. She burned the heck out of me taking layers and layers of acrylic off my nails making them almost completely flat. I kept having to pull away and she'd just "sorry" and continue on. She cut my cuticle on a few nails causing me to bleed. Third time, sadly it was a last minute thing, my hair salon is right around the corner and I was in a wedding and had to cram a polish change and fill in quickly. Jenny was NOT there :( and again, I was stuck with Linda. I was so hoping since she had drilled my nails down so thin prior that this time it would be a little easier. No such luck, burned and cut once again and ignored the 3 times I told her I wanted a design on just two of my nails. Not even my whole set. She did give me a decent pedi but I had to pay for one of the "upgraded" ones to get it. So after this last visit I was done, and went on a search again. Stopped at another salon last night.. in which I might have found "the one" :). Upon removing my old Estrella set fungus was found :|. Great.

negative

Very good, reasonably priced, consistent Mediterranean joint. We've eaten here dozens of times now, mostly at the Shea location but also Fashion Square and Desert Ridge. Very good baba, hummus, felafel, pizza, veggie burgers, Mediterranean platter, and lentil salad. Haven't had a thing I would not order again. Service is good and consistent. Another good thing about the Shea location is counter space overlooking the kitchen ... always reassuring when the restaurant is willing to expose its practices to diners, and sometimes interesting to see the cooks at work.
positive