Problem: I find it really annoying when clerks in a store constantly try to sell me things, and there's no getting around the fact that if you walk into Teavana (or pass by close enough to the entrance) they will bug you at every opportunity and try to make you buy something. As the previous review mentioned, they also give you significantly more tea than you ask for (e.g. I asked for 4 oz. of tea and the woman measured out 4.6--apparently that's "a little over 4 oz" in Teavana lingo). Frankly, this approach seems a little underhanded to me. I like Teavana as a company and I like their teas. I would buy things from here much more happily if the actual experience wasn't so sales-driven. The more they try to sell me things, the less I want to buy things...funny how that works. Personally, I don't really want to hear the salespeople give me a spiel about the health benefits of certain teas or brewing methods or what ever (if you like that kind of shopping experience, maybe you'll enjoy it here). If I have questions, I'll ask. Unfortunately I usually have to make my disinterest really uncomfortably apparent in order to get the salespeople to go away and just leave me to browse. It's not really the greatest shopping experience. I know this is the case at all Teavana locations and isn't specific to this location, but it's worth mentioning for anyone who hasn't been to Teavana before. Overall, I like their teas and buy them as an occasional treat. Their tea can be quite expensive and it didn't seem like they had a huge selection here (only 2 or 3 varieties of chai?). I'll probably try the bulk teas at Common Ground or Strawberry Fields next time I need to stock up--at least I know the salespeople there won't try to sell me extra crap I don't need.
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Problem: Sandstone Cafe is a bit off the beaten path. It sits right next to a Fry's on the Southeastern corner of Ray and McClintock, tucked away on the side in a strip mall. We recently purchased a $1 Groupon for a $15 lunch through a promotion that they involved themselves in. I'd love to tell you that the food was amazing and that the service was perfect, but I can't. The reason? They were closed on the one day that they were participating in the Groupon promotion that only lasted for Friday, from 11am to 6pm. My wife and I went there for lunch near 1:30 and noticed that their parking lot was completely empty. When we pulled up to the door there was a sign stating that they were closed until 3pm. What kind of restaurant runs a promotion for lunch and then is _closed_ during it? I feel like the people running the place have cheated their potential customers out of the chance to try their restaurant. Bottom line? I won't be returning to try their food, even if it's close to my job, because I feel that honesty and integrity are necessary components to running a good business, and I don't want even my mere $1 to contribute to an establishment that runs without them. If I could give them zero stars, I would. I cannot recommend that you stay away from this place enough.
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Problem: We visted this place several years ago and throughly enjoyed it. I would have rated it 3.5-4 stars back then. Oh how the mighty have fallen. On our recent trip we had dinner here and it was bad! Alot of the food was old and cold. The king crab legs tasted like salt licks and a large number of other dishes were too scary looking to try. The prime rib and desert section was Aria's only saving grace. The gelato was housed in a revolving freezer that sort of reminded my of a Ice Cream Pistol LOL. Avoid eating here as this is no longer a good buffet. There is an all you can drink option for beer and wine for $12.99. I suppose if you drink enough the food might taste better LMAO The lobster shown in photos is availble on Fridays and I think Saturday, the price is considerably higher and you are limited to 1/2 lobster tail per person.
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Problem: Not bad, but have had much better anywehere else... can skip it for the cupcakes. Staff was very friendly and nice, the facility was comfy and drinks were good; go because of that and you'll enjoy youself.
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