Q: negative

A: The course is dormant right now due to flooding. Okay if you like to walk, but don't expect any grass to be growing. Will probably be a lot better when it gets warmer. They didn't overseed this year due to flooding.

Q: positive

A: So I'm 33 and still had fun at this place! I went with my sister and my 2 year old niece. It was a blast. I think kids of all ages will be entertained here. There is a special room for toddlers (age 3 and under). Super fun for the little guys plus they won't be pushed aside by the bigger kids. There are lots of different rooms featuring different activities. Fun for everyone! If you come here thinking of this as a true "museum", you might be disappointed. It is more of a place to let the kids run free and expect the kids to sleep in the car on the way home as it will wear them out! The place has super cool decorations all over. Everywhere there is something to look at. Bring hand sanitizer if you are grossed out easily. Afterall, there are kids everywhere wiping their nose and eyes and who know what else! There was a small snack room. Sandwiches were $7. We got little tubs of pasta salad and potato salad. Those were each $2.

Q: negative

A: When it's 82 degrees in Pittsburgh...in March...I'll take any excuse I can get to sit outside in Market Square. Today's excuse was a much-anticipated inaugural trip to Noodles & Company. I ordered online with 7 other co-workers; which is a great feature their website and one you should DEFINITELY take advantage of no matter how small or large your group may be. Otherwise, get ready to WAIT. Seriously. The line was capital E - Epic and the atmosphere was chaotic to match. I will say this - their online ordering system was down today, so the pick-up of our order was a little messy. But the manager eventually made good on all of our orders, so I'm going to let it go. Our selections ranged from my own Bangkok Curry to a couple of Pad Thais, a salad and a few Italian noodle dishes thrown in for good measure. Out of 10, the highest rating my co-workers gave to their own respective dishes was 8 and the lowest 6; though after further thought I might change my 6 to a 5. My Bangkok Curry was totally fine. Fresh broccoli, well-cooked noodles, but lacking in spice. Just nothing special and now I smell like an onion. Definitely not worth waiting in that insane line for (even though I didn't, as an online orderer), but worth it enough to pay $5 for. I'd recommend going once, maybe twice to try another genre of noodle dish. Beyond that, there are so many more local, interesting joints that serve noodles in this awesome city of ours.

Q: positive

A:
Phat Burrito doesn't look like much from the outside, just a rundown, brightly colored cinder block building. But this place has some of the best burritos in Charlotte. These burritos are not only massive, but filled with fresh ingredients you can't get at the franchise burrito joints. There are several options of burritos, but their menu isn't that extensive. Don't go here looking for a Mexican restaurant, go here only if you want burritos or quesadillas. From black to pinto, chicken to beef to fish, & several other options, Phat Burrito provides enough of an option for the whole group to enjoy the kind of burrito each person likes. The salsa bar also has some different options to top your burrito with, & you can try as many as you wish. This place is pretty tiny, with not much room for indoor eating. When the weather is nice, the patio is a good option & is right next to the light rail. The lunch crowd is always huge & most people take their food as takeout, so expect to wait a good while to order, & wait for seating as well if you plan to stay. The parking lot can sometimes be a hassle as well. Phat Burrito is so much better than your normal Qdoba, Chipotle, etc. types. Phat Burrito gives you a much better tasting burrito, without a high price, & will have you going back again & again to this unique little joint.