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SO fun, but watch your phone

After so many years of visiting & living in Phoenix, I finally went to BS West two Saturdays ago. (I'm not sure why this listing is BS - even their website & signs in the club say BS West.) It has a very energetic vibe. The music was great, and lots of cute guys. Plus, the podium dancers in their skimpy undies were super yummy. I found people to be friendly. You can't expect everyone to want to talk to you, and I had no trouble getting drinks at the bar. My only problem on the night was that my phone disappeared. i don't think I dropped it, and I know I didn't lay it down. The pick pockets seemed active that night - the next day when I called, to see if by slim chance it had been handed in, the guy said I was at least the 3rd person who called for the same reason. SO, I will definitely be back - but my phone will be under lock & key.

Not bad

This is a good hotel. If you regularly stay at 4/5 star properties, then this isn't anything super special; however, I had absolutely no complaints about my stay. I loved the large, round leather ottoman in the room. The best thing for me was its proximity to the convention center - I just had to stumble across the street each morning!

Even the guys have fun

Granted, I only go to Cash Inn because of the lesbian friends, but it is a hoot. Saturday nights it is packed wall to wall - lots of ladies of every shape & style. While it can take awhile to get a drink at the very busy bar, the staff work their asses off to get everyone served. The drag kings aren't my flavor, but are well loved by the ladies.

Like this space

The patio area is very unexpected. Not massive like Charlie's, but excellent for a neighborhood bar. I enjoy coming here to get the evening started. My experience here has always found decent service and a laid back feel.

Different spin on Mexican

I was with a colleague who had previously eaten at Salsa a la Salsa several times. He loved it, and I trust his taste in restaurants - so wasn't too afraid. The service was good, although not overtly "friendly" or bubbly. This was fine because the food was excellent. It wasn't the garden variety chain Mexican i get all the time in Phoenix. The recipes were well thought out, with a few unexpected twists. The only disappointment was their Spanish rice - it looked like fried rice from a food court Chinese restaurant with a reddish tint. Their grilled vegetables wowed me, and the pork tamale was excellent.

Worth a visit

I only stopped in with a colleague to drink beer and watch the Suns lose to the Trailblazers. However, this place is large but is split up into smaller areas - so it doesn't feel like a cavern. To the right of the main room is a sports viewing den with two dozen screens - you can see from any chair in the room. Will definitely go back and try some food next time.

Great food, beer, & sports

In Minneapolis for a week and have been to the 8th Street Grill twice (so far). It's an easy walk from anywhere downtown. The staff is friendly (although some are a bit slow). However, one waitress suggested a beer - and I'm not a huge beer fan - but I loved it. All the food was of high quality. My only disappointment was the queso dip. I know it's Minnesota, but my dining experience at Salsa a la Salsa was phenomenal - so I know the 'sotans can whip it out spicy. Anyway, I thing 8th Street Grill is a great place and will visit it again.