Q: positive

A: I always enjoy eating here. Kale salad is great. However I would like the carrots chopped in the crudite. I felt a little like a baby rabbit.

Q: negative

A: Althought the portion sizes are huge...it's a waste of food. My dinner was dry as if it had been prepared several hours in advance and then reheated once it was served to me. Even though we were two of the only people at the resturant, we were still set way in the back by the kitchen. What gives? I was left with nothing but disappointment from my trip to Mallorcas. Prehaps I just went on a bad night. I had the paella it was dry and flavorless and paella is one of my favorite dishes. I went to Mallorca's for my birthday dinner and was completely let down. I didn't even take the left overs home, of which there was plenty My boyfriend enjoyed the Sangria but the waiter took it away, even though the pitcher still enough left for one more glass. Grumble...Mallorca I don't like you.

Q: negative

A: Went to Basilico because we love to support neighbourhood, family run businesses. My meal was pretty good although all three family members I went with had terrible experiences both in terms of quality of food and level of service. Atmosphere is good when you walk in, however the service was terrible. My wife had seriously undercooked pasta (and she likes al dente pasta, but this pasta was simply raw). Our server replied with a grunt and told us it was because they make their pasta fresh. He went on to suggest she erred by not requesting "well done pasta" and that if she wants to have pasta done this way she needs to ask. Strange as we've never complained about pasta being undercooked before. Ever. Bad experience. Hate to say it, but go to Macaroni Grill instead.

Q: positive

A:
Had a good morning playing Hold 'Em at Red Rock and noticed they have a Lucille's now. I'm a BBQ fanatic, so a visit on the way out seemed in order. Staff was awesome...extremely attentive and friendly. Was seated and waited on promptly. Went with the lunch BBQ platter, which includes three meats. Chose a hot link, beef tri-tip, and baby back ribs. The sausage was absolutely off the hook...spicy and succulent. One of the best I have ever had. The tri-tip was excellent as well: perfectly cooked, sliced, and the dipping sauce was delicious. The baby back ribs were a major disappointment. Overcooked, dry, and stringy. The local pitmaster really needs to be more attentive to this...when a restaurant identifies itself as a BBQ, ribs need to be cooked competently. Not sure whether I like the sugar dusted biscuits...tasty, but I'm more of a cornbread guy. Mac and cheese side was absolutely solid...not the best I've had, but a solid four stars in any foodies book. No room for desert this time...will try again in a couple of weeks and focus on all three styles of ribs offered to see if the pitmaster gets his 'Q act together. =================================================== Second visit. One week later. Had the three meat combo again, this time with St. Louis ribs, 1/4 chicken and another off-the-hook hot link. The ribs were very good...smoked just right. The chicken was fine, but nothing exceptional. Link was just as good as the first I had. Baked been side was a bit on the sweet side...a little more kick would have balanced it out perfectly. Had the banana pudding to top things off...in a word, WONDERFUL. One weird thing. Sat at a table by the bar...when the A/C kicked in you could feel the floor vibrate. Odd, but I can live with it. Going back in a few days to give the baby backs another chance.