Q: positive

A: This feels like one of those places that are tucked away and is somewhat of an adventure for you to find. Walking Walnut in Shadyside you usually don't think to walk down the side streets unless you have a purpose for doing so. Journeys, not to be confused with the chain shoe store, has a nice mix of items. From gems and incense, to books and art. It took us a while to browse the shelves as there was so much to look over. Walking through here as well makes you think that you are walking through someones personal pintrest page in real life. The book selection upstairs is a lot of self help, guidance type of reads. Good if you have a job where you are there to help people. They also have educational board games that would be good for children (don't read that as boring either). Why not five stars? I'm a bit skeptical of a place that sells items that are to help you cure yourself when it's not medication. But that shouldn't deter people from coming here.

Q: positive

A: Casa Di Amore' is a very traditional NY-like Italian restaurant with a Las Vegas twist. There's a lounge singer crooning Sinatra ( primarily) tunes all evening. George Bugatti is amazing. I heard this guy open for Don Rickles a few years back and was blown away. If you closed your eyes you'd think Frank was in the room singing. The food is excellent. The service is over the top. The crowd is neat as its a good mix of locals with tourists. Our table's top dishes- Osso Bucco and Veal Parm.

Q: negative

A: pouched eggs are totally raw eggs. Long long waiting time for breakfast after beverages. Served obviously rotten strawberry.

Q: positive

A:
When I say I'm going to the park, this is the park to which I am going. It's a beautiful, amply forested piece of land, with a large dog park and some interesting and challenging trails. My usual routine involves taking my fuzzy four-legged companion around the long Sierra Loop trail. I enjoy the scenery and peace; he enjoys the smells and squirrels. We then end the afternoon at the dog park where he burns off the remainder of his energy and socializes with other canines. The dog area is equipped with a watering station and a hosing-down station. The lakes are good fishing, if you're into that sort of thing. The nature center is charming and has a classroom for kid-oriented educational activities. There's also a gift shop, so buy a tee shirt and support the facility! A final point of interest is the farmhouse ruins off the main trail... if you can manage to sneak out there with no one else around, it's quite tranquil. Reedy Creek Park is one of Charlotte's treasures!