Q: Growing up, we lived maybe 5-10min from this place, and every Friday my parents would order Mineos, take it home and we'd have our little pizza day. Pizza Day, opposite as the Aquabats would lead you to believe, became the worst day of the week. As a child, I guess I couldn't stand this thick thick cheese and greesey floppy crust. I thought my parents were dinosaurs for using forks and knives to eat this thing. I'd wind up eating one slice and being "full" just because I didn't want to eat any more of this stuff. Now, I've heard everything under the sun defending Mineos honor whenever I speak these critiques. Most notably "Oh, well you need to eat it THERE". Well, unless Mineos pizza changes quality in the first FIVE MINUTES it's served, then it's official: Mineos Pizza tastes like a foot. Never bought it in my adult life. Very happy I didnt after hearing people say how expensive it is, here.

A: negative

Q: PI believe I am a show time aficionado. This was so boring. Have been to every show on strip. Yawn won't go again.

A: negative

Q: I'm a big fan of Cherry Bar and have been frequenting the locale since I first moved to AZ 6 1/2 years ago and FRIENDS had just opened in this space. The new owners are awesome. They've invested a fair amount of moulah into upgrading and renovating the place, which is paying off in spades with the uptick in foot traffic I've seen over the past few months. They have a very nice appetizer/nibbler menu and are now offering a nice lunch menu to boot. I've only tasted the pot stickers so far and they were great! Everything looks and smells delicious and when talking to Todd, one of the owners, his passion for food is evident -- which clearly translates into good food and good service. I spend too much money in this place, but not because the drinks are overpriced. I just drink there too much with my other half. Guh. Actually the food and drinks are very well priced and the service is consistently top notch. Best bartender? Tom. Hands down, no question. Haven't seen Billy in a while, but that boy was swoonerific. I'd give Cherry Bar 5 stars, except there's still no outside patio service. Smoking and drinking (if you're a smoker) is like PB&J (there's no gettin' 'round it), but for now you still have to leave your drink inside when you kill your lungs. I'd like to be able to destroy my lungs & liver simultaneously. The crowd tends to be mixed and all over the board depending on the time of day (or night) and ranges from average Joes to a smattering of twinks to bears, daddies and some seniors and ladies on occasion. They play a lot of extreme sports on the TV's and the music has leapt forward into the 21st century with the new owners. Mostly like a neighborhood bar/grille scene but can get pretty packed on weekend nights, as it deserves to! If you want a great atmosphere, no attitude, mixed crowd, fantastic service and reasonably priced food & bev -- taste Phoenix's newest cherry and tell me what you think!

A: positive

Q: Great stay here. Spotlessly clean. Front desk staff is wonderful. Parking is terrific. I have been here at a time where there have been no events at the Consul Energy Center. It may be a very different place when filled with hockey fans, but I love this hotel.

A:
positive