Problem: We used to be regulars at the Cantina but hadn't been in for over a month. On Fri. 9/5 we arrived there at 4:30. I ordered a Margarita & Mahi Tacos & my partner ordered coffee & a chicken quesadilla. The Margarita tasted like perfume & was murky so I sent it back (as did the woman next to me). Our server Jackie (always exceptional) said she'd have one made from scratch. That came & it was very sweet, so I asked for a Mojito. That was too sweet, but I didn't want to be a pain in the arss, so sipped part of it & let the matter go. My Mahi tacos consisted of so many large pieces of red cabbage & I couldn't find any fish in the first two. But alas! There were pebbles of fish in the 3rd taco. By this time I was feeling ripped off-- no decent drink & no edible food. Jackie asked if I wanted anything else & I said just a small order of cheese dip for the chips; & asked for the Manager. An assistant arrived at our table & said he'd take care of it, but he disappeared for too long so we asked our server who then inquired. He told her he'd comp the food but not the drink. Thanks a lot, Pal ! We left a nice tip for Jackie & that was it. The lack of friendliness by the receptionist didn't help matters, & because she was close to our table I noticed she treated everyone else the same way-- not even a smile. Manager & co-owner Mark left for a Cantina in another state recently & under his guidance, it was a different restaurant. He'd have comped the whole thing & rolled out the carpet, espec. since we've brought so many people in to try that restaurant. So for now, it's ADIOS! K I K I
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Problem: After three unsuccessful attempts, I finally made it to La Bocca, and fourth time's a charm! The food was perfectly executed, the service on point and the ambiance relaxing and casual on a weekday afternoon. The order: Flight of three ice creams (sorbet - strawberry, lemon, basil, Maya Farm Mint with Chocolate Chips, Salted Caramel with Toasted Almonds) $5 Bruschetta planks: pulled pork, housemade pesto, roasted red pepper Mozz, basil, roma tomato, qc olive oil & balsamic Margarita pizza Warm queen creek olives and artisan toast Mediterranean plate: basil hummus, babaganoush with warm feta, roasted peppers, queen creek olives, artisan toast and house made flat bread A 5-star experience all the way.
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Problem: I agree with Ian below as well. The Moonlight Masquerade event was the worst planned event I've ever attended. There was absolutely no theme concept, the music was atrociously paired (and half of the acts were unlistenable), they quickly ran out of food, drinks, and souvenirs within 45 minutes, and THE TICKETS WERE 60 FRIKKIN DOLLARS!!! The Botanical Garden was quickly becoming a great cultural institution for it's well planned and designed events, its great variety of performers and entertainment, and its ties to the arts community in the valley. I have heard from ex-volunteers that all the talented people in the events department have quit or been fired in the last six months because the dimwit department heads don't want to lose their jobs. They are now breaking contracts with performers, treating guest artists and garden staff poorly, getting cheap and poor quality entertainment, and mis-planning their events. It's too bad. Looks like a bunch of fools are running the place now and I am disappointed because DBG has the potential to be a real cultural institution in Phoenix - a city that has far too few.
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Problem: One of the best sushi places in town!!!
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