Problem: Write a negative (OPTIONS:
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- positive) yelp review.
A: I just had to write about having another one of those 'Only In Pittsburgh' moments at this Prantl's in Market Square. My best friend and I had just had amazing burgers across the square at Winghart's, and were making our way toward the cab stand at the Fairmont, when we passed the Prantl's. Several weeks earlier, we had gone to Paddy Cake in Bloomfield, and picked up a couple of amazing Eclairs, and since my friend's mom had been quite wowed by the Paddy Cake eclairs, we thought we'd pop into Prantl's and grab a few here for later. I mean, really, what's to an eclair? Flaky crust, stuffed with custard, and topped with chocolate. Bakeries have been making them since long before Marie Antoinette supposedly said 'Let them eat cake'. We entered the shop, and there was a small gathering of buyers, in the usual inconsiderate stance of standing with their crotches pressed firmly up against the glass display cases - I mean come on people - you know what you want, now back the hell up and let others look! So we had to wait for the muffin tops and zanzibelts to clear the viewing area. Once the butts cleared and we could see into the cases, I looked up and down and left to right, but didn't see anything that looked like an eclair, or even a creme puff. Eventually a rather short blonde gal's head popped up from behind the counter, and asked if she could help us. I asked if they maybe had any eclairs. The girl looked at me puzzled, tilted her head like a confused cocker spaniel and said: "mmmmm, I dunno...what's an eclair?" I stood there dumbfounded for about 20 seconds...and then said flatly "um...it's...well...never mind" I could not BELIEVE that anyone in any bakery anywhere would actually have to ask 'what an eclair' is, with the possible exception of in Latin America, where if it ain't made with guava, it ain't a baked good. We picked up a couple of creme horns, which according to someone in another shop somewhere else in da burgh told me, Pittsburghers like to call cannoli, when clearly, they are not. I can understand confusion between lady locks and creme horns - but CANNOLI??? So we paid for our creme horns, went out to the Fairmont and hailed our cab home. All along the way saying "I can't believe that someone in a bakery had to ask 'what's an eclair?' Only in Pittsburgh!" Bottom line - the creme horns were ok. Nothing exciting. Just an average creme horn. Not too cheap, not too expensive. From now on we'll definitely not only be going to a place that knows what an eclair is - but that actually has them. *sigh* UPDATE: Since banking nearby, have tried a few more items. Cinnamon rolls - to die for. Moist, and tons of cream cheese frosting. Anything else has been 'just ok', but it's all WAY too pricey.
Q: negative

A: I believe the replies made by Butterfly Wonderland to some of the posts here pretty much sums up the experience here. It's just enough to be courteous but nothing extraordinary to make you want to come back. Why would a company provide canned responses that say "I'm sorry for your experience!" -and love the exclamation point in the end. First I just want to say I have been looking forward to this for awhile. I've been talking about the building when it first came up and the future plans that are yet to come with the aquarium and Ripley's. I really hope this place does not represent what is yet to come. First from the 101 freeway on outside this place looks to be nice and air conditioned. Oh my goodness please don't pay for a gym membership just come here for a sauna! Yes we came when it was 115 degrees out but are you kidding me everyone was sweating buckets for how hot and humid this place was. I think we stayed in the butterfly area for 15 minutes. 10 of those minutes was close to the back where the "air" was. Seriously visit the 6 other months when it's nicer. Which leaves me to this conclusion....what is this place thinking? This is the desert. We Phoenicians love our AC at 75. No one goes out of the house unless there is an opportunity for shelter in an icebox. This place is expensive at $20 a person. I was willing to pay the price but expected so much more value. I've been to the butterfly habitat in a Six flags in Northern California and I felt like I had a much more enjoyable butterfly experience there than this dedicated place. Let me offer some tips to justify this price tag and bring more people in: 1. Seriously...board those windows up and get A/C and get rid of that humidity If its not the right climate for the butterflies then you better find some that do. The other butterfly habitat I was at it was outdoors but was not humid and I believe it was about 80 degrees. You absolutely need to consider this to survive in the desert and for us locals to help spread the word on your establishment. 2. Your employees better add to the experience than do the bare minimum. Try smiling, interact with the guests...add to the experience and don't just stock items. Those opening closing "protect the butterfly" human door guards need to have more personality. That was everyone's first and last experience of this place and it was blah. They need better coaching to bring their A game. 3. The second half of the exhibit... What the heck is that? Random ant farms from hobby stores and scorpions that look like teens are trying to keep? I mean can you do better than a blacklight flashlight on a chain that doesn't work? Wire up a cheap button to light up a strip black light. I really hope there are bigger plans for this it just really looked rushed or not well planned out. I think the bees thing was cool but the "experience" of it wasn't. It just wasn't presented well. I love that the bees fly on and out of the building themselves. Yet there was nothing that told me that and it seemed hidden. I have no idea about the fish...I'm assuming they were inexpensive compared to the other fish and so you bought them. 4. Upkeep. New building and there's paint missing and tape holding up the wall in the bee area? Cheap paper signs telling me to give me my ticket? Think experience. This is my first impression. You paid thousands of dollars to get those giant butterflies in the ceiling and you go cheap on signs and upkeep? Cafeteria get an interior designer. It just feels like a high school cafeteria than part of an "amusement park". 5. Make this place more kid friendly. Maybe allow strollers. Nothing like holding a sweaty 97 degree kid next to me so she doesn't squash anything. Have a play area? I don't know we're customers you should know your clientele. This place obviously is to attract young families so think that way. 6. Get tons more butterflies. Okay now I'm ranting... If you are considering coming here wait for the fall or winter. I doubt you'll be back until prices are cheaper or if they make the premium price worth it. Just go to say you've gone. I guess I'll see you in a few years when hopefully you're still here and you've improved.
Problem: What would be an example of an negative (OPTIONS:
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- positive) review?

Answer: I checked in on 2pm, and they still charge me early check in fee, really? WTF! And the room was very old. I wont come again, this hotel is shit.
Q: positive

A:
I have read a couple other reviews on this pub and I have to chuckle a little at some of the comments, one person even said it is not Irish enough. Pardon me if I seem a little defensive but I have been going to this pub for years. The person who created this pub could not be anymore Irish and even though Seamus is no longer the owner (he sold it to Frank his long time lead bartender several years ago) I can tell you it is still the same place. I have to admit it is not uncommon for there to be a lot of patrons that are not necessarily there for the pub aspect as they are just looking for a drink before or after an event downtown. That said the atmosphere has a lot of character being attached to a historic hotel, it has that vibe only an old building can have. There are even some fun urban myths that go along with it. Some people say the hotel is haunted and the pub is not immune from those rumors, just ask some of the women who have used the restroom upstairs. For some reason I don't know of anything being said about the men's room that's right across the hall. I have not heard anything too crazy I just think some women get themselves psyched out about the rumors before they even go up stairs. Ultimately this is one of my favorite pubs and it's also one of the best places to be on St. Patrick's Day when they close the street off in front of the pub. It is a surreal scene to see people partying at 8AM in the middle of the street in the heart of downtown Phoenix. I hope to see you all there. Slainte