Problem: Ridiculously busy on NYE. Crowded. Decent turn-over. Felt rushed when eating the buffet. But food was exactly as I expected for an Indian buffet. I would return, but not on a busy day.
How would this review be described?
++++++++++
A: positive

Problem: I have been a member of Hand and Stone for years, and have been a member of another chain, but cancelled immediately after having 3 massages at Hand and Stone. I even left some in my "account" at the other place because the service and therapists were hands down much better here. Chad runs a clean place, and only hires quality therapists. They always make me feel like I am the priority, and I can't even tell if they have things going on in their personal lives...I would highly recommend them - facials and massages!
How would this review be described?
++++++++++
A: positive

Problem: Las Vegas can be on the extremes at times with all of its glamour and luxury along with the back alley dirt on your dinner table; however, I've never been offended by Vegas until now. HAZE may be the newest nightclub in town, but it sure won't last very long when the mystery is revealed that there's absolutely nothing special about this club except for a bunch of bouncers in the front all of whom think they are just too good for you. HAZE is not owned by Aria but by the Light Group which runs all of MGM / Mirage property clubs including Jet and the club at Hard Rock. If you've ever been mistreated at those clubs, now you know why. First, it's competition like someone mentioned is XS, Tryst, TAO and many other clubs that have amazing features such as beaches and pools, lagoons and pillars towering high above with gorgeous views of the strip. They have elegant and impressive bars and table areas. They have huge dance floors in multiple places and interesting tidbits like the girls in the bathtubs at TAO or the dancers at the pole at Tryst. Unfortunately for HAZE, they don't seem to have any of these features except for a small stage which divides the already small dance floor that contains a pole. They boast about having special shows that no other clubs have, but it's nothing more than going to a strip club on a B-grade night where a bald, head shaven female will come out and perform for you while hundreds watch on and wonder why she has no hair and is made up to look so scary instead of sexy. This club is SMALL. It cannot hold many people and of all the people it does hold, its about 90% girls. No they will not go home with you nor will they party with you because they also have the same attitude as the bouncers in the front. Too. Good. For. You. If you are a guy and you are trying to get in to this club, please save yourself some time and heartache because you will not get in even if you grease the bouncer $100+. If you get a table, you will have to deal with the fact that there's literally no space for you to dance and the waitress seems to be always missing so you can't get any service after paying $300 for a bottle of alcohol you can get from Costco in a bigger size for $55+tax. Even if you have 10 girls and 1 guy, the guy will get redirected to another line that will not move, and will be dispersed by the bouncers saying they are at capacity for people so cannot let anymore people in (but then will usher in 10 girl groups). Despite the poor layout, poor design, poor air quality and extremely expensive drinks (mixed drinks for $20? are you kidding me? not even the Wynn has these kinds of prices for a Vodka and Pineapple), HAZE tries to limit to zero the number of guys going into the club. Lets step back for a second. If the girls get in free, and guys buy girls drinks, and guys are in the club to find girls and are willing to pay to find and buy these girls drinks ... aren't guys the STAPLE of the Las Vegas clubbing scene? So why is it that every other club has this figured out already except for the newest supposedly "hippest" club in town? Regardless, being a hotel guest I expected to have no problems getting in with the bf. We waited in line, like normal people would. We had VIP passes from our stay at Aria. We did not bitch, moan, complain or make a scene. Somehow, we were still separated after 45 minutes of waiting in line only to say that I could get in free but he would have to stay behind and wait in a line that may or may not get in at all. And when I tried to find someone to explain the situation where we were guests of the hotel, had waited for a long time, had VIP passes and there's no reason for me to be in a club by myself while he's out there waiting ... the main floor manager Mike cussed at me, shoved me physically and told me I had to get in or get out while completely being RUDE and did not listen to ANYTHING I had said. I understand Vegas is different, I understand guys have to pay more than girls, I understand they are trying to keep the girl to guy ratio high. What I don't understand is why someone has to be RUDE and use INAPPROPRIATE language in front of me when I have not done anything except ask if he could give me a minute so I could explain how I was frustrated at the situation. There's NO reason for him to put his hands on me, there is NO reason for him to be rude. Please take your business elsewhere. HAZE is not worth your time, their attitude is not worth you having to put up with it, and you will have a far better time at XS or TAO once you find out that HAZE is nothing more than smoke and mirrors located in a dingy basement with some lighting, overpriced drinks, and no room at all to move.
How would this review be described?
++++++++++
A: negative

Problem: This is a surprisingly pleasant space in a strip mall. They offer nice wines and servers are typically adept at offering a suggestion if you need one. They occasionally have some great specials on wine from Italy. I've been there a number of times and the service in the dining room is always great, very welcoming almost like you are at your Italian Grandma/Great Aunt's house. I will caution that on the patio, you can feel a bit neglected. I went for takeout lunch today. I ordered pasta bolognese and a salad for a total of $23.00! When I told the gal I thought there was a mistake, she just shrugged and said, "I didn't take this order." And that was apparently that. The sad part is that the dish was extremely bland. Even adding some noticeably absent cheese couldn't save the experience. I don't recommend this dish, I guess in retrospect it being served with spaghetti isn't very traditional/authentic to the region. If you go, the eggplant parm is fantastic. The bread they serve is a hit with my 11 year old. I normally don't go for cream of mushroom soup but this is a solid starter choice there. I would encourage people to try it. Pizza is pretty good as well. I like the live music that is often being played at night. I've been there with a guitar player/singer who seemed talented. Although my boyfriend HATES it, I think the wandering accordion player is a charming touch. Based on my trouble today, I wish 3 1/2 were an option. I feel like 4 might be round up and I tend to round down. I will go there again, which I guess says something.
How would this review be described?
++++++++++
A:
positive