Q: positive

A: I drove by it so many times and finally went in with my daughter. I am extremely picky about my pizza, being from New York, I prefer New York style brick oven of course, still do. However, after putting my prejudices away, I ordered their thin crust margarita pizza and was blown away. It was absolutely delicious. I have ordered it many times since, brought my family in and they have being equally satisfied with their choices. In my heart nothing beats my New York style pizza but this one is a very very close runner up! I highly recommend this place.

Q: negative

A: If you have a craving for a Red Robin burger, you'd better head for the one in the Galleria or anywhere else!! This one is awful!! The wait staff (with the exception of Jena) is rude, unfriendly, back talking, and EXTREMELY slow... Our kids were getting antsy, so we asked for an order of fries, and the waitress (nasty girl with a blue bow in her hair) told me that, unless we had fries as a side, that it would be an extra charge... I said ok, and that should have been the end of it... She asked me if I had fries coming with my order... I said yes... She then proceeded again to tell me that I would have to pay for them, and again I said ok, to which she asks me "so do you want them or not", to which I replied "uh, yes please"... When she came back with them, there was maybe 10 fries in the basket and she dropped it and hurried away... We then waited nearly an hour for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was cold and burnt... I had the fish and chips, and what I could eat gave me a horrible stomach ache, and my fiance had a salad with an awful dressing that tasted like it had turned... We left there having barely eaten, and found ourselves accommodation elsewhere... This is the third time we've been to this location and suffered pretty much the same service every time... The food tends to be spot on, but the attitude of the staff is poor... If they exercised more etiquette, more manners and politeness, attention to detail, and better all around customer service, it would be a rather pleasant experience... If the staff treats each other with such disregard, then Jena should be given an award for putting up with such people and maintaining her cheery disposition...

Q: positive

A: Montreal is an expensive city, and when you're planning a wedding, it doesn't make sense to shell out hundreds of dollars a night for a quick getaway to the city. Hence our decision to hit up the Auberge Alternative during our stay in the city. My fiance and I opted for a private room and paid only CAD$75 per night (cash or travelers checks only). Our room ("Rouge") had minimal furnishings (no nightstands) and no bathroom (no biggie). Also, there's no air conditioning, so it might be a good idea to invest in some earplugs if you need to sleep with open windows for ventilation. But the hostel's location makes up for the bare-bones amenities. It's in Old Montreal, which reminds me of parts of the French Quarter in New Orleans, minus the strip joints. There are tons of boutiques and swanky restaurants nearby. It's within walking distance of downtown and the subway, so it's a good home base for exploring the city. Side note: the reservation system is a little quirky -- you can book online months in advance, but need to call the hostel on a specific day just before you arrive to confirm your reservation.

Q: positive

A:
I can't say it enough. I love Sushi Roku. We came back this past Friday for my girlfriend's 30th. Everyone LOVED it. The food was delicious. The service was prompt. The drinks were tasty (I couldn't resist ordering the Lychee Martini again). The ambiance was incredible. We were an hour early for our reservation and they still sat us with no issue! Pricing is very reasonable (for dining on the Strip) and the staff was super friendly. We had the Baked Crab Handroll (yummy), Albacore Tuna sushi (the fish melted in your mouth and the rice didn't fall apart), and the Rock Shrimp Tempura with Jalapeno roll. DIVINE. Everyone scarfed their meal down. I can't wait to go back again.