Q: I'm not sure if this was a "typical" evening at the Ainsworth, as we were there for a private party, but it was a cool little bar & lounge. For our party, there was a good dj, and silhouette dancers projected onto the tv screens (I'm assuming those screens usually show sports and the like). The drinks were good and reasonably priced by Strip standards. My only complaint was that it seemed under-ventilated for the party space (no air conditioning), so it got quite hot, quite fast. I was sweating all night! I guess they weren't expecting a big group of people dancing the night away!

A: positive

Q: Willing to give it another shot, but not impressed with the sushi. I like the vibe, small but trendy. Great drinks. Just was less than impressed with the roll and I had the soul special. I admit, I'm a bit of a sushi snobb.....but that doesn't mean I believe a good roll has to burn a hole in my pocket. No, I love the dive sushi joints that are actually good. Overall not impressed.

A: negative

Q: CFC (or Chandler Fashion Center for those of you not reading my mind) IS the Scottsdale mall, in Chandler. Meaning that it has most of the same stores, just smaller and chalk FULL of kids. I honestly think that little play area upstairs by the bookstore breeds children. They keep popping out of there, like, if youre not careful, you will probably come out with two more kids than you went in with. MUST strollers be supersized?? I cant get my oversized Coach bag around your three screaming kids in your giant stroller. God. Enough of my rants. Aside from the under 12 population, CFC is a fine shopping complex. Macy's, Nordstrom...that other one that no one goes to.... Express, White House Black Market, Abercrombie, Gap, Limited, The Buckle, BeBe, Guess, Arden B, Vickie's, Pottery Barn for your 16 rugrat kids you just strolled in with, Williams Sonoma, American Eagle, Toni and Guy, Kona Grill, a movie theater, Paradise Bakery....you get the picture. Not as much product as some of the other valley malls but if you can get past the minors, you can park and get in and out faster than it is to wait in the valet line at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

A: positive

Q: I've tried this place twice now and I'm just not impressed. The frosting on the cupcakes is WAY too sweet, which made me a little sick. I also don't think the flavors are strong enough for the specialty ones. The lemon should taste like lemon, and when I have to ask someone what a fuzzy navel tastes like...you know its not noticeable. The cakes is dry. You all get the point. Go to Decadent Designs for the perfect Red Velvet cupcake.

A:
negative