Q: positive

A: I just got back from a fun weekend celebrating my friends 21st birthday at The Hard Rock, and it was great! About 14 of us stayed in 3 rooms in the Paradise (one of the new ones) tower, and the rooms were super nice. There was an ipod dock so we could blast our music, plenty of closet space and enough room to dance. The hotel staff was super friendly and accommodating, even when I needed an extra blanket at 4 in the morning. The only dislikes about the hotel would be that the pool was closed and that it wasn't directly on the strip. And also, the shower was nice, but it didn't have any shelfs or anything, so it was really akward trying to shave my legs in there.. I would definitely stay there again, it was awesome.

Q: negative

A: Took my car here to have an oil change and brake inspection... After 3 hours I drove by and my car was in the parking lot... Called to check on the status and they couldn't remember who I was by my name or my car type... He then said "oh yeah, it's ready" I double checked and ask what the result of the inspection was, he put me on hold and came back and said he was mistaken they were still checking the brakes... Liar!! They totally forgot to check considering the tire rotation was included with my oil change, so at some point my tires were already off my car. Come to find out I needed a whole new front brake system... $500 and 30 minutes later my car was ready to go... I felt the experience was a little shady and odd that the guy at the counter didn't try to upsell me at all... Now I hope my new brakes hold up :/

Q: positive

A: This is a good mall to get what you need that's not full of overpriced stores. It has a nice play area for younger children that my son loves to play on. They also have a really good food court with plenty of choices. What makes them unique is that they have a two story carousel with lots of cool animals (not just horses). The bargain movie theater is also a great place to see a movie that's just a few months old.

Q: positive

A:
Came at prime time on Friday night. Was a bit of a wait, but not excessive. The king crab appetizer was enough to serve as an entree. It came with microgreens and summer squash, and was worth the $19 price tag. We also had a side of steamed tricolor cauliflower with ponzu sauce-worth the 3 bucks, but so much more could have been done with this. The roasted corn and poblano soup was outstanding. Try the fruit pie and gelato for dessert. I will probably try short ribs next time I come. Jody, our server was top notch. "Howie Burger" with the gruyere cheese and caramelized onions was good combination per friend's report. Aside from the burger, all the items we ordered were from the small featured menu, which generally features local seasonal ingredients. It's noisy inside, so pick somewhere else if you want an intimate romantic dinner. There is a back patio if outside dining is a realistic option.