Q: positive

A: Sure, you live out in BFE, but the views are pretty and it's a nice area. Rent is cheap, the floorplans are nice and there are washers and dryers in every unit. The carpet is good and when things don't work, you can just call and they get someone out within a day to fix it. The handy men are really nice. I also like that you can pay your rent online... no more dropping off checks, which is awesome. One issue... the customer service. Now, it's only one chick here that pisses me off because she's just not trained properly on how to deal with people and just doesn't seem to be a happy person... the rest are great and nice. I don't have any issues with "critters" but I'm on the 3rd floor. I don't hear people thru walls or anything... don't hear the people below me. I haven't gotten complaints about noise from me either, so it seems like it's relatively sound proofed.

Q: negative

A: Overall, blase atmosphere (kinda tacky really - red, orange and yellow color palate, which Arizona pulls off better than anyone, but not in this space - it looked like a converted ball room from the early 1990's) and terribly unimpressive hostess. Can't say anything for the food, the initial disappointment with the atmosphere and service was enough for us to decide not to waste our money on a subpar experience (which it would have been regardless of how good the food was). We arrived here after having had a negative drinks and appetizer experience at Sol Mexican Concina (which was recommended to us by Allan, a Westin concierge when we said we were looking for a place with local flare and high-end service like The Mission in Old Town - oh goodness could they not have been further from the mark). This was also recommended, so we tried it next. The menu looked okay so we decided to give it a try, the hostess tried to insist on having us sit in the small lounge area, but we wanted a more elegant dining experience since it was my birthday, so we asked to be seated in the main dining area. She just looked at us confused, literally twirling a strand of her hair with both hands (i wish I had gotten a photo of this - it would have been down right comical how ditzy she was acting if I weren't hungry and frustrated with the Westin's poor track record with recommendations so far). Ultimately she did seat us in the main dining area, but along a back wall away from everything and everyone EXCEPT* another couple whose booth was situated so that they were staring right at us (so awkward). There was plenty of other seating in the restaurant but we already felt like we were being difficult so we didn't want to bother them by asking to be seated anywhere else. Our waiter came over and told us about the specials that evening, and we had to laugh because their special was the exact same as the special at Sol Mexican Cocina (skirt steak), which both servers pushed pretty hard. I'm guessing it must have been on sale in the area or something? This was when we decided we'd be happier with a movie, a bottle of wine and tapas in our villa - it was sad because we really wanted to have a nice dinner out, but the remorse would have been much greater had we settled for either of the two sad recommendations we received from Allan, the Westin concierge.

Q: negative

A: The fact this restaurant has 4 stars boggles my mind. The service and atmosphere is great but the food, unfortunately was a let down. We were recommended this place by a friend because of how much my bf loves french dips. We figured for $19 and the rave reviews it would be a great sandwich. If you love bread, not a lot of meat and sub par au jus, then this would be the sandwich for you. I've had plenty of better french dips at local bars, for half the price. We also requested extra crispy french fries, which came out pretty soggy. I ordered the thai steak salad. I LOVE thai everything, but this salad was just a smorgasbord of clashing flavors. The filet in my salad was also very salty. Not a very well thought out dish, was only able to eat half of it. All in all, not worth the price. Disappointing. Won't be back.

Q: negative

A:
I prefer Harkins to AMC or any other theater, but I hate this location. I admit, this is where I see most movies, but only because it's SO close to my house. If it weren't, I'd make the trip elsewhere or go to an AMC. Here's the problem: All the annoying kids and ghetto 20-somethings come to this theater and talk all through the movie. My biggest pet peeve that has gotten WAY out of control is people who have to check their cell phones or have texting conversations during the middle of the movie. To me, the bright, glowing phone screens are so distracting. These problems seem to be more prevalent at this theater than any other. Bottom line: Try another Harkins.