by Elliot Sprout on i really only want to knock a half point for not having a ladies' night, but rateclubs gives me no such option. this place is great. and by great, i mean it's a queer friendly dive bar with affordable drinks in an easy to access location with bar tenders who know how to bar tend. apparently, even in manhattan, that's asking for a lot.
by Chrissy A. on The largest aquarium in the world...In Atlanta Ga...Wow, who would have thunk it? I went here last week with work @ the company's expense...And all in all, I had a great time. It was my first time visiting...and so I didn't really have expectations...I quickly lost my group as I wandered off by myself to watch the sea lions outside. There was a guy out there that was full of fun facts! Like how to know the difference between a seal and a sea lion... So basically, after realizing that I had separated from the group, I had my own little field trip... It didn't take long for me to find lots of interesting things to look at...I definitely forgot that I was alone. The aquarium's layout is very efficient and ensures that the crowds keep moving. Some people call this crowd contol. Think Ikea, except there are like 4 or so areas...3 huge tanks house the beluga whales, whale sharks, and barrier reef...These account for the majority of the facility, and so once you've seen all of that...You pretty much have seen it all. The Beluga whales are really amazing. They almost look like they are dancing to the music. Really relaxing to watch them swim. The huge tank with the whale sharks is quite extraordinary....Those grouper seem to get right up to the glass and stare right at you. Makes you wonder what they are thinking about. Its really interesting to watch how all of the species interact...The schools of fish, the sting rays, the whale sharks...Its really beautiful. This is a great place to take kiddies. They have a little discovery pool where touching is encouraged!! I was surprised to see that the animals took breaks. When I passed by the discovery pool...There was a sign that said "These Animals are On a Break, Please Do Not Touch" it was cute seeing the kids all silently waiting...It made me giggle. This place was definitely designed for tourists...The Aquarium boasts being the largest in the world, but it seems to me that that is only because 50% of the space is devoted to marketing and crowd control (i.e. the large volume of central space where everyone stands and wonders what exhibit to visit next). IMHO, the whale sharks, sea lions, penguins, and belugas were incredible and definitely worth the price of admission.... There is a large common area with 'alcoves' for the viewings. Once you were done with one area you were back in the common area and had to figure out where to go next. In contrast, when you enter the TN aquarium, you go into the first viewing area and there is a progression between all exhibits. It seems to make more sense that way. And although the GA aquarium is billed as the largest aquarium, it seemed to me that the TN aquarium is actually larger. Maybe the sq. footage at the TN aquarium is larger and because of the layout and the fact that there are such large viewing windows you see on more than one level it just seems as if it is larger. I'm not sure. I am sure, however, that if you are going to Atlanta you should go to the aquarium but don't make a special trip just to see it. There are over 150,000 different species of fish available to view in the aquarium, so you are bound to be impressed by something! They also offer a behind-the-scenes tour @ $50/person, and a 4-D Imax. I would allot 2-3 hours to enjoy your visit under the sea. All in All: Seriously, A Great Place To Bring the Kiddies and Explore Sea Creatures!
by sarah k. on The burger is worth 5 stars but I can't get behind the whole package. The menu is a la carte... order a burger, a salad, and a few drinks and you will be staring at a bill that can't possibly seem right. Really really loud and trendy -- the wait can be fierce at peak hours. The chicken sandwich is not good. The salads are above average for Phoenix. I would only come here for a burger, if at all. Don't get me wrong. The food is super high quality. Organic beef and produce are used. The sweet potato fries are out of this world. The decor is very stylish. It's a fun place. It you like loud busy bustling spots you'll love Delux. Update: Okay. I find that I do actually come here on a regular basis. I discovered the veggie panini and it is fantastic. I also love the beet salad. And who can resist the fries.
