DISAPPOINTMENT NAMED SALAD. I've been going to Houston's for 23 years (I started young) and I've been getting the same dish EVERY single time. Why? Because it's great EVERY single time. Never have to worry. Except this time. I usually split the salad with someone along with the artichoke dip. Dip = great. Salad = Worst. When did we change it up and add corn? And the portion was the size of a side salad. Side salad? Really? Are we that pretentious Hillstone? And never mind about mentioning the difference of proportion to your waiter. It doesn't go anywhere. Which was another first. All in all, a Debbie Downer of a meal at the sorta new Houstons.
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Cirque du Soleil performances are already a bit more sexy than the average show, but Zumanity takes it to a whole new level. If you'll notice, most of the 1- and 2-star reviews are from people who called it "raunchy" or "gross" - umm, prudes! Do you research before you go to any show. If they already require spectators to be at least 18-year-old due to "mature content," you bet your ass you're gonna see T&A - and maybe even more. You still see the amazing Cirque du Soleil high flying tricks, acrobatic stunts, dancing, singing, and prop sherades - but with super-sexy costumes and adult humor. Would I see this show with my parents? Uh, hell no. But our group of gals enjoyed the show. As for the venue, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. EXCEPT - if you choose the balcony, DO NOT get the first row of seats on the balcony. You might think you're getting a great view, but the balcony bar will be in your way - whether you're tall or small - so pick the row just behind it. And unfortch, the ticket box office doesn't warn about this obstructed view. Secondly, floor seating and love seating does involve audience participation, so if you easily shy away from the spotlight, sit on the balcony. Oh, and go early for the pre-show. Kinda sets the tone for the night.
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My husband (boyfriend at the time) always ordered floral arrangements from Gaia for my birthdays, Valentine's day, etc. We are both big supporters of downtown LV small businesses. When my husband proposed to me and after we had decided we were going to go with a smaller, more intimate wedding (and had effectively removed the need for a florist at all), we decided we would still at least like to have a bouquet for me and a boutonniere for him on the day of our wedding. We visited Gary at Gaia back in late August/early September and went through a few ideas. Basically, it seemed like I would just be able to let Gary know what our budget was and he would come up with an arrangement. I was a little nervous about that since everywhere I read seemed to suggest that I get everything in writing, etc. but my husband assured me that that's how he's always placed his own floral arrangements there and pointed out that I'd never been unhappy with them. Since there really wasn't anything in writing (I assume due to the simple and small order), he told us to come back closer to the wedding day. A little less than two weeks before the wedding day, we visited with Gary again. I brought 5 or so examples of red/plum winter bouquets and let him know that I wasn't attached to any particular flower but merely wanted something in season, in those colors, and within our $75 budget. On the day of the wedding, my husband went to pick up our order just right before 2 pm, which is when they close, and worked well with our civil ceremony start time. Gary assisted in placing the boutonniere on him and I saw the bouquet later (I arrived separately). To be honest, there were so many other things happening that day, that I'm not sure I appreciated the beauty of the flowers until much later on, but everyone commented on how beautiful they were and now seeing them in our photos makes me very happy we let Gary's imagination run wild. I would have given 4.5 stars (as opposed to 4). The reason I can't give 5 stars is just because we had to wait so long to place our order. I felt anxious enough those last two weeks before the wedding that once we did place our order and pay, I felt much better. I would have liked to have that feeling a few months earlier.
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Very expensive and not particularly large dishes. If you're okay with this first statement, this place is a great place. The food is really good and the interior is very stylish. Also, the service is great. This is a very professional place that you wouldn't expect to see in Champaign.
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