Q: Went here for a wine tasting / dinner pairing. The wine and food were OK, but the service was pretty bad. They crammed the wine tasting / dinner pairing participants in a row of tables so close together the servers couldn't get to you. Heaven forbid you lift your arm to eat, you'd being giving the person next to you an elbow to the ribs. Seriously, shoulder to shoulder. Food and wine were what I expected. Not great, but not bad. Would have given more stars if they had thought the seating through.

A: negative

Q: I had a very solid stay at the SpringHill Suites during my recent trip to Pittsburgh. My room was clean and big, with a huge lounging area and a desk, plus a mini-fridge and microwave, half bathroom and separate shower/vanity room. I loved that they had Paul Mitchell hair care products. What a great surprise! The bed was just okay. Not the most comfortable I've ever encountered in a hotel. I did really like the pretty blankets, however. Everything about my room felt very cozy. The front desk staff was always pleasant and helpful. There's a decently-stocked pantry with wine and beer as well. Just wish they carried frozen pizza as there wasn't much for a late night snack. The location is cool because it's in this cul de sac of stores, restaurants and other businesses. If I had extra time on my hands I would have went crazy in Anthropologie and Free People. Good thing I didn't have extra time on my hands. The nearby bar/restaurant, Social, is great for lunch, and there's also a Panera which I love for breakfast, coffee and getting some work done (free wifi).

A: positive

Q: As I'm visiting Phoenix for two months I thought I would eat my way through the Diners, Drive-ins and Dives stops. The first thing that hit me was the great smoke scent outside of Thee Pits Again. Once inside I was quickly greeted and given a seat. The staff was very friendly and quick to take my drink order. I got a sweet tea and really was not impressed with I at all, would not get it again. I ordered the pulled pork and slaw and was amazed how quickly it was brought to the table. The slaw had a sweet flavor to it with pretty good crunch. It actually gave off hints of blackberry to me, which I thought was good, not sure if anyone else got that flavor. The pulled pork, on an onion roll, was good but I was expecting a lot more since they were on DDD. The BBQ sauce was also OK, but nothing to write home about. I got a side of BBQ beans and again thy were good but not fantastic. All in all I would go back but I isn't something I would crave.

A: positive

Q: We had lunch here last weekend and it was very tasty. I had the honey chicken and my dining partner had the mango curry with tofu. We also split a giant appetizer platter with shrimp, egg roll, spring roll, crab rangoons, and shrimp toast. That could have been a meal in itself, so we took huge portions of our entrees home. We both ordered our food 2 stars, which on the menu says careful. I did not detect much heat in mine, so I would definitely bump it up to 3 on the next visit. The flavor was delicious though! We were both very satisfied with our lunch. Note: There is no lunch menu on the weekend, so you do pay dinner prices, but we had wanted to try this place, so that was fine. The waitress working that day was so friendly and accommodating, not to mention she was the only waitress working! This place is solid, hope to go back soon.

A:
positive