Problem: We waited a month for things to calm down and decided to give it a try. What a disappointment. When we arrived, there was a 20 minute wait even though the restaurant was half empty. We were told they had a large party when the restaurant opened and the kitchen was backed up (based on other reviews they tell people this often). There were more people in the lobby than there was in the dining room. Reserved signs had been placed on the tables in the bar so people coudn't sit there either. For a new restaurant you would think they would be overstaffed until they figured out the correct staffing levels. Many people walked in and walked out because they were not going to wait for a table when the restaurant was half empty. There was a couple that asked for a manager, and it took so long for her to get there they had already left. That was the only time we saw her for the first half hour we were there. Didn't get her name, but she was very homely with dark hair. The food was mediocre at best. Honestly, not worth the money. Since the kitchen was "backed up" I was afraid to order anything other than a burger for feart I would be there for hours. Lets just say the Fridays they tore down to build this place could do a burger better. I would not even risk odering prime rib at this place. Pretty sure they would fuck it up. The service was not any better. It wasn't bad, but they really need to do some training. In the middle of lunch we are asked if we want seperate checks. Apparentyly because we are two males having lunch we must want seperate checks, right? If you are going to ask that question, how about asking when you take the order or after they are done eating. I said one check, and heres my card. She took the card and was gone forever. She comes out with a tray of 10 drinks she is delivering and finally gets the check to the table. The service was not bad, it just was not good. I truly fault the management. This place needs new management quikly to get this place in order. The manager that was there did not seem to know what she was doing or how to be an effective leader. It was priceless when she asked the couple next to us how everything was, and they basically said the service sucked and they would never be back. "Well thank you for the feedback so I can look into this and make sure it doesn't happen again". Very fake and insincere just like the other employees. It was not a very relaxing experience listening to all the negative comments, complaints, disheveled employees and watching the failure of a manager they have. It was painful. We will NEVER be back.
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Problem: Food is stale and bland. You get a nice mouth full of byproduct aka meat/chicken with each bite. Service is slow.
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Problem: The most approachable option in the Crystals complex. Paul Smith has always been a beloved brand of mine, but the San Francisco store leaves much to be desired both in size and in service. Thankfully the Crystals store satiated my needs for those beloved socks, and is staffed with incredible sales associates that will shoot the shit with you about other brands as much as they will about Paul Smith. Paul Smith's prices and designs are some of the most approachable in the Crystals, and the service backs that up.
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Problem: Not going to lie, I did not trust this place one bit because come on - the place used to be a sex toy/clothing shop. In my mind, I just couldn't see how the place could be built for dog boarding but, Mirna (owner) proved me wrong. Central Phoenix was seriously lacking a dog boarding center despite how dog-friendly the Biltmore/Arcadia businesses are and how apartment ridden this area is. I was going on vacation but moved from the 24/7 Gilbert Dogs area and needed to find somewhere closer than having to basically trek to Mexico just so my dog could be boarded. This place was literally steps nearby and once again, I was wary due to the former business it used to be and how new it was with not many reviews. I first went to take a look at the the place and Mirna more than willingly gave me a tour. No dildos or bras surprisingly, but an actual agility/play area with more than 4 sections to move dogs around. 40 bucks a night is more expensive than most other places but if you look at their Facebook page, you'll see why. My beast of a dog isn't exactly dog friendly after being attacked and finds other dogs annoying. I don't know where she got that from, definitely not me *eyes shifting*. It was my first time boarding and I nicely warned the staff that if they didn't update at least twice a day with pictures or videos of my beast breathing, I would assume that my dog was dead like Green Acres and start a one woman Ferguson Riot of my own. Mirna and the staff made sure she always had one on one enrichment and training and made sure to constantly upload the Facebook so I could breathe a little easier while I was away. What was probably the best part? My dog didn't come back home smelling like she came from the mighty St. River of Dog Pee. I used to hate that I had to give my beast a bath after Gilbert Dogs because she smelled worse than a skunk but she smelled so great I almost cried tears of joy as I smuggled my face into her fat rolls. Definitely give it a try! They also offer Veterans discounts so yay!
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