Q: I was in town for a weekend visit and used Yelp to find this shop to get a small tattoo on my ankle. It was a great experience, walked in and got in right away. The guys working in the shop were great to talk to and I love my new tattoo. When you're getting permanent body art the experience and memory is important, since you'll have that memory forever, so I appreciated that it was such a positive one and I couldn't be happier.

A: positive

Q: This used to be my weekend retreat. Coming here with the family on the weekend and finding the neatest treasures, things I had to have but really didn't need. I haven't been there is a year or so because I moved to the far west side. Was excited to go a few weeks ago and this place is now not even worth the $1.00 to get it. It is dirty and dingy. Shops in here are full of useless junk that I wouldn't even buy out of impulse. I won't be returning again.

A: negative

Q: In the midst of the insane opulence of that which is the Cosmopolitan, lies an equally over the top experience at Jaleo. Located on the 3rd floor of the Cosmo is a mix of amazing places to eat with Jaleo holding up the growing Tapas category. The entrance to Jaleo is inviting and enticing and holds a level of energy not seen by most eateries on a Tuesday evening. Just walking in and sitting at the bar, I knew we were in for a treat. Just as the rest of the Cosmo, no level of detail went underlooked inside this Spanish Tapas endevor. From the Tapas Kitchen mid dining room, to the wood burning circle kitchen right next to the bar, Jaleo's let's you marvel in the mastery of culinary design by seeing how it's made right before your eyes. At the bar, we ordered two drinks, I had a Tomato infused something or other that was out of this world, very pricey for the serving size, but worth having at least once. My friend ordered a glass of champagne which was also good I was told, but also on they high side for price vs. Volume. That aside, it was time to order. We got the Bacon Wrapped Dates, the Potato Chips with white and red sauce, Chirizo Wrapped with Potato chips, White Asparagus, and the Conejo (Rabbit). To make this easy, I'll simply break it down: Bacon Wrapped Dates: A typical order for us from Firefly, so we wanted to compare. The presentation was definitely not what we were expecting, but very fun to experience. They come served in a tennis shoe from a brand that we were told is the "Adidas of Spain". Aside from the off the wall plating, the Dates were amazing. The difference is, they deep fry the bacon wrapped dates so the whole bite is moist and flavorful with more of a hint of bacon and the richness of the date compared to most places where the bacon wins the flavor battle. A+ Potato Chips with Red and White sauce: A simple dish with lots to love. The chips seemed freshly made and the sauces had a good contrast to each other. Being so fresh, the chips had less crunch than you'd normally expect, but I saw it as a good thing. Not mushy, just less crunch and more smooth textures. B+ Choirzo Wrapped in Potato Chips: Simple, yet delightful. It is what it is, delicious Spanish chorizo, fresh potato chip, and a toothpick. Pick it up, bite, and enjoy. Simplicity at it's best, and tastiest. A White Asparagus: This was served inside a sardine-can-like tin sprinkled with a bit of cheese. The fresh crunch of each bite, cut by the slight bitterness of the cheese made each tiny serving seem like so much more. A Conejo (Rabbit): Something that's definitely not on everyone's top choices to try, but should. This was a leg and ribs serving with an apricot compote that was light and rich with enough sweetness to nicely balance the supreme flavors of the juicy Rabbit. If you've never tried Rabbit before, this is the one to try. It is not off putting at all, and will make you wish you could have it every day if you could! A+ To finish us off, we figured we'd indulge and have the Chocolate Hazelnut Cake. What a work of art this dessert was. I would've paid for just one bite of it. The chocolate and hazelnut combination they use is an absolute marrige commencing on your pallet. It was so good, I'd go there to just order that! A+ I thank the Cosmopolitan for choosing such an outstanding Tapas joint. I can't wait to try more of the menu. Hopefully over time, Jaleo's gets a happy hour or local's night, but even until then, this will be my new place to enjoy Tapas with friends and family.

A: positive

Q: This is a very tasty place with fresh, local ingredients rather than a super healthy place. It had far fewer vegetarian/pescetarian options than I expected, but still plenty of tasty choices. Everything is delicious, and the trendy atmosphere, friendly waitstaff and beautiful patio round out an excellent experience. I love the Portobello Manchego burger - it's postively bursting with flavor and comes with a giant side of humus. We've also had the sweet potato tacos (delicious! but a smallish portion size for the price and lack of meat/fish). The mac and cheese is really lovely and gourmet, and fingerling potato salad is delicious (although, don't expect a "salad" - see photo). Our vegan friend has thoroughly enjoyed the nosh board (note:the pitas at HB aren't vegan and they don't come with the nosh board, but if you're vegan, you can't order some on the side). I haven't tried the enchiladas and the salmon dish looks fancy (but has a fancy price to match), so there are only a few things that I can order. As a result, I can't come here very often for dinner. Looking forward to trying brunch sometime soon. PS The ladies restroom is worth a visit!

A:
positive