So I've only been living in North Scottsdale since November on the *other* side of Scottsdale Rd. for most of my life. Getting fed up with my nails chipping after a few days of being painted I recently decided I would start getting regular manicures so my nails always looked superb. I live at Thompson Peak Pkwy and FLW so I have plenty of nail salons to choose from but on Saturday picked Paulene's Nails because it was on my way to running errands. I got in and was seated right away. For the most part, my experience wasn't half bad until the nail tech asked me if I was pregnant (either for lack of conversation or just to be rude because I have never been asked this in my life) to which I just kind of got a sour experience from there on out. She criticized my choice in color (black on Valentine's Day) and was asking questions about my boyfriend and I that were frankly none of her business. She was chattier than any other tech I've ever had. She ended up slightly injuring one of my nails from filing them down or perhaps cleaning them. It's just a small cut that has practically healed but not something I should be receiving when I get my nails done. A simple manicure cost $15 (not terrible) but they wanted $38 for a mani AND a pedi which is WAY too much in my opinion. Needless to say I will be looking elsewhere for my manicure next time.
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Had another visit here. Food was okay, but the service was beyond terrible. Waitress took our order, didn't bring us our food, after ages another waiter brought us the food, waitress didn't come back to check on us at all, the order was wrong, no offers for coffee, no cheque, had to track her down to pay, and she argued with us about the order being wrong. Decent place ruined by terrible service.
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Seems like this is the new trend, Gastropubs. This is one of two that we visited while in Vegas. They have a fairly extensive beer selection. With such a large selection, they have sampler selections that would allow you to try different beers without getting too blitzed. From the "Butcher Block" tried the Jamon Serrano and the Rabbit Loin in Porcetta. Serrano ham was good, not too salty. The Rabbit/Porcetta was flavorful and moist. Tried three cheeses from the "Cheese Shop" Don't remember all but do remember the Roquefort Blue. Mild for a blue cheese which is a good thing. Accompanied the two dishes were toast points, jam, and grain mustard. The short ribs were dry, crispy frog legs were good, poutine was the best of the three. What's not good about fries covered in gravy, cheese curds, and duck confit. Overall the experience was worthwhile and would not mind revisiting this establishment.
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A long term consignor, I didn't really keep track of the items I brought in, or the individual amount received for them. I donate many things to charity, but take the more expensive things here. Well, I took a necklace, Honora pale green, freshwater pearls in their leather pouch into MSC. I paid $185 for them and had never worn them. I was paid $7.50 for the pearls!! It is my opinion, when there is an item one expects to sell for at least $85+, they should let you know, before giving them away for peanuts. I was not happy, although an employee called me after my inquiry as to what happened to the pearls. I think with designer clothes, one is better off sending them to The Real Real. They pay 70% and shipping. From now on I will donate all other items to charity and take the donation receipt, rather than feel as if I had been "taken". The staff is friendly for the most part, but many do not know quality when they see it, and reject things that would sell and are valuable.,The store is well organized, and I'm sure if you buy anything, you'll get a great deal-especially if you bought my pearls.
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