Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer: Awful service. Never saw server JC again after she took the order. Nobody ever checked back to see I everything was okay and coffee was not refilled. The check wasn't even brought to the table. I guess all It must be poor management because all Coco's seem to have problems from CA to AZ.

Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer: What can I say, I *knew* this place was a dive bar before I decided to eat there so I don't know why I was so annoyed the duration of my stay. I got carded at the door. I'm in my mid 30s, so I did not mind this at all. The only thing is as soon as I get carded, I know I'm probably headed into a bar full of people I could have babysat. Not the case. The patrons in the bar gave me the sense that this bar is where 'dreams go to die." There was just something sad about the vibe. I think it was the fact it was noon on a weekday and there were all these senior citizens at the bar. No one was talking, and no one looked happy, and this may have been bc there wasn't a game on tv. I dunno. We sat outside on the deck. the atmosphere was as nice as atmosphere can be when you're sitting next to a major intersection and trucks are going by. There were some potted plants, so that helped. And the deck is screened in, so it helped keep road debris out. Our waitress looked like she'd been crying. I felt really bad for her, and my friend asked me if we were in the 'twilight zone.' this is when we made some hard decisions. Do we leave, or do we just get shit faced drunk bc, you know, we're already here and all... We stayed and got drunk, and ordered chicken strips. They have a good variety of beers available and they're reasonably priced. We were wasted. Then we asked if we could order food, and the waitress reminded us we'd alreayd ordered food. This was an hour and a half later. There's very little I care about when drunk so I asked, "Well, what's the status of the basket of chicken strips?" The waitress teared up again and siad there was a 'melt down in the kitchen' and that she would 'do what she could' for us. Clearly there was also a melt down in the dining room. Then, some random dude vomited right outside the bar, basically right in front of us. This is when we left. Given the ridic nature of my visit there, I am certain this had to be a very off night. I'd urge you to go there and tip the waitress with the peach hair veyr, very well. She's apparently going through a lot right now.

Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer:
So, disappointing, I can't tell you. I live in walking distance and wanted for months to stop in. I finally walked in yesterday (Sunday) at around 4:00pm. Sat outside on the patio overlooking the parking lot and road. Ever since My Big Fat Greek Restaurant closed near by, I've been desperate for a consistent "go to" for noshing and drinks. Perfect Pear is a faux bistro with no bar, no charm and zero ambience. The restaurant smelled like smelly cheese - maybe cheap grated romano - so the patio was the escape. The menu offers typical easy-to-make, low risk, but high profit dishes. The drink menu is pedestrian and boring. No buttery chards and warm room temp reds. The waitress thought Pinot Gris was a misprint and apologized !?! So, the foodie in me already knows the pasta selections are embarrassingly ill conceived, so think American corporate like Chili's or Carraba's. So, what to do? Well, order something that few restaurants can screw up --- bruschetta!! Trendy, high profit, easy with fresh ingredients. The Classic came on soggy focaccia, hardly toasted, with tasteless, off-red tomatoes with red onion and julienne'd basil (not torn). Then, (get this) topped with cheap-of-the-cheap romano cheese (see above). Any shot at being edible was ruined by the grated romano. The Chef must have zero culinary instincts or just doesn't care because there is no real competition in the area. Unforgiveable. The Lolita was actually worse. Please don't say "avocado" when you really mean a brown guac spread. We ordered the olives and pesto goat cheese. Why ruin pesto with goat cheese? The crostini with the olives was the best part of the meal. My partner reconstructed the bruschetta using the crostini and the edible parts of what was served. I marvel at new owners who seemingly don't avail themselves of the basic "how to's" and "do's and dont's" of culinary. Please -- owner and chef -- do a dine around in Phoenix, take the entire week and then re-vamp your concept and menu. I'll be back in (3) months because I refuse to go to Native New Yorker. I'm serious. Much luck. D