Problem: From the outside this looks like a pretty decent cafe, but as soon as you walk in you want to walk right back out. Its dingy and in need of an extreme makeover! I was disappointed by the food too and the staff seemed just as miserable as the decor!
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Problem: Recently I was talking to a friend about how much I enjoyed eating at Harley's Italian Bistro when the restaurant participated in Dining Out For Life. He looked at me blankly and then it finally clicked. "I totally forgot about that place!" he said. It seems that many people may have the same reaction because during several recent visits many tables sat empty, even on a Friday night. Let me just say, you're missing out. It's understandable that Harley's has been voted some of the Valley's best Italian food for several years in a row the food is delicious, comforting and affordable. The sauces are made in house, carrying on a tradition of from scratch recipes dating back from the Roman Table days, if you can remember that far back. Owners Lynn and Mike McGarry have recently updated the space with new artwork and fresh paint, but the friendliness of the staff is unchanged. The food is simple and uncomplicated. Roasted Garlic & Cream Cheese Bruschetta ($8) is bread, cheese, garlic, tomatoes and basil, then finished with a bit of olive oil. Nothing masked or hidden, the flavors of the creamed cheeses and garlic are tasty. I only wish that the tomatoes had been ripened a bit longer, as they weren't as tender as they could have been. Salsiccie Alla Vodka ($13) starts with farfalle pasta combined with sweet Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions that are tossed in a vodka gorgonzola cream sauce. This bowl left me reaching for more of the house made bread to pick up the remains of the sauce. When you visit Harley's Bistro's Web site you can sign up for e-mails about nightly specials. For instance, Thursday nights are getting to be known for Lasagna ($10), a thick slab of layered pasta sheets, sausage, cheese and ricotta all baked up hot and bubbly. If I had an Italian grandmother, I'd hope she'd cook just like this, comfort and joy. Available for dinner only Thursday through Sunday, Harley's also serves a mean Hand-Tossed Pizza (small $10/large $13). The crust comes out pale, but the chewy texture makes up for the lack of color. The many toppings include tender meatballs and juicy sausage, paired up with a choice of sauces, including one of my favorites, creamy alfredo. You can't go wrong here. Desserts include the usual suspects, such as Cannoli ($5), Tiramisu ($6.50) and Cheesecake ($5.50). After eating so much, we just shared a few selections of Berto's Ice Cream ($6.50) Pistachio Tartufo and Lemon Strawberry Sorbet. I wish that these had been served in a bowl rather than on a plate with chocolate syrup and whipped cream; some things are just better plain. Food this tasty should never be forgotten.
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Problem: I honestly never write reviews on yelp. But this is SOOOOOOOOOOO BAD I had to make an exception. The stay was Terrible! TERRIBLE TERRIBLE! I knew I booked through Expedia and the rate was cheap so I didn't have much of an expectation. But I was placed in a room in which the window looks out to the wall of the next building. Didn't think too much of it. I was sooooooooooo wrong. I didn't know what was next to the wall. I came to find out after midnight. It was either some construction site, or delivery place. From 12AM to 5AM, I kept hearing trucks backing into that building (beep beep beep), and then loud sound made by metals banging on ground or something. Like either metal construction material being dropped, or containers being delivered. I wasn't able to sleep both nights I was there. It was pure hell. I made a complaint the second night (first night... i thought it was a fluke... and honestly, second night was WAAAAAAY worse). All they offered was to reverse one of the amenities charges. They actually blamed me for not telling them the first night. I was like, are you *$&%^& kidding me? I don't believe anyone would have to pay to stay there and you have the audacity to tell me that it's my fault for giving you the benefit of a doubt after the first night? I was so tired the next day. Plus the plumbing failed mid-stay. Yeah. WORST HOTEL STAY EVER.
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Problem: The dancers were beautiful. They all looked like fitness models. They were very talented and sexy. The singers were also very talented. So, the performers were great but the show itself is lacking. The entire process is very unorganized. Some of the acts are awkward and too long. The really need to go through the show with a fine tooth comb and cut out or change the parts that don't flow well. Sometimes the girls looked like they were not well rehearsed but I don't think it was their fault I think they need to change their routine to things that work a little better so it runs more smoothly. Over all it needs to be cleaned up. I am hoping the production staff reads these reviews. I was really endeared by the cast. Those girls stayed in character with sexy smiles the entire time even with costume and set malfunctions and awkward missteps.
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