Q: What can I say? Would you really believe me that an authentic Japanese Izakaya restaurant was not only on ste. Catherine in Montreal, but nearby the problematic Odaki? Well it's truly the case. Kazu is here, and it is good! Their menu is varied - so varied they blanket the walls in options - and we end up drooling at many of the shared dishes. The staff are helpful and bubbly about the food they serve, and it shows as we picked apart every seasoned dish down to the rice grains. There are a few catches though: 1) It's very likely you'll be waiting in line, and 2) the Lunch menu is very limited. Dishes like Ramen won't even last through lunch. If you want the real experience, you need to come at night, when you can pick from the specials on the walls. It goes without saying that Kazu is not cheap, per se - it's a trendy shared eating experience, not a lunch bar - but it's definitely an experience worth having.

A: positive

Q: Had reservations thru Open Table, no problems, we arrived early since all of the bad reviews about wait times even with reservations. They seated us right away, earlier than expected, yea. A nice French Bistro fare, with a good wine list. Great decor inside and outside fresco dinign with a view of the Bellagio fountain and hustle and bustle of the Vegas strip. Appetizers looked awesome, especially the escargots, country pate and chicken liver pate. Husband had the French onion soup, crust with Gruyere cheese and crunchy en crouton on top. I had the gaspacho, sooooo yummy, fresh tomatoes, splash of Spanish vinegar over crunchy cucumbers and creamy avocados, I have to reverse engineer this recipe! Salmon with quinoa was fresh and fabulous, the skate in lemon sauce looked good, but I had the seafood in broth, fresh fish, scallops, in a lemon herb white wine broth, soo good and fresh, no room for dessert, but next time! You hVe to try their Frangria, Beaujolais, conjac, fresh juices and a hint of rosemary..yummy! Have to come back and taste more!

A: positive

Q: My friend and I stayed here during a friend's wedding weekend. We had a rate of $109/night. We were pleased with all aspects....except their tiny bar closes at 10pm. The rooms were nice and clean. The bathroom was clean and modern. The water pressure was good. The beds and the pillows were comfortable. A fridge, microwave, and a keurig machine were provided. We couldn't have asked for more! The lobby is very nice. Complimentary cucumber and lemon water are offered in the lobby as well as coffee. The pool area looked nice. There's a gym. Breakfast is not complimentary. We found a fantastic breakfast spot called Over Easy that's a short drive away. I don't think there's anything within walking distance of this hotel.

A: positive

Q: So, we stumbled on Copper our first couple of weeks in Charlotte via restaurant week. I know restaurant week isn't always indicative of what the restaurant is usually like, but we were very impressed. Service - the service was great. Our waiter was attentive and helpful, always making sure we had drinks, water and silverware when ours needed replacing. The decor is also fun, dark and romantic with local paintings and a quiet atmosphere. The food we had was delicious. We both started with a chilled soup, which was amazing. If it isn't on their regular menu, they should consider adding it. It was more savory than other chilled soups I've had, but the flavors mixed well. It took all I had not to lick the bowl. I had a duck and mushroom korma with lemon almond rice. It was spiced well, and decadent. It was definitely very rich though, and although the portions are appropriately size, I still took half my meal home. My boyfriend had the salmon, which was well cooked and seasoned with a delicious tangy sauce on the side. The presentation of both dishes was beautiful and portion sizes were great. The desserts we had were just OK, although I'm not sure we go to an indian restaurant for delectable desserts anyways. We'll definitely be back to try some of their other dishes.

A:
positive