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- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: Aug 27, 2013
- Also On: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
- Summary: Previously referenced as "version 2.0," this title has been rebuilt from the ground up, and centers on the core concept of rebirth, featuring a new world to explore and storyline to experience.
- Developer: Square Enix
- Genre(s): Fantasy
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
Positive: 29 out of 32
Mixed: 3 out of 32
Negative: 0 out of 32
Sep 5, 2013Square Enix has pulled off the seemingly impossible: rescuing a disastrous flop of an online game without going free-to-play, and creating an incredibly addictive, satisfying experience for both MMO and Final Fantasy veterans in the process. A Realm Reborn is a triumph for Naoki Yoshida and his team.
Sep 22, 2013Final Fantasy 14 is a great MMO; perhaps more meaningfully, it's the first Final Fantasy game in years to capture the energy and joy that made me fall in love with the series.
Oct 7, 2013It's one of the best MMOs on the PC and basically the only game of its type on the console. The company has made the game it promised when it when back and rebuilt FFXIV 1.0.
Sep 9, 2013Square Enix did it. They took a mediocre game called Final Fantasy XIV and turned in a fun MMO with a stunning character's progression system that cuddle the player far beyond the level cap. Eorzea is a vibrant and vivid world in which is way too easy get lost, and for this we have to thanks Yoshida and his team, that gave to use a game that is both modern and linked to a glorious past.
Oct 20, 2013A quality MMO, whichever machine you're using and filled with gorgeous scenes to drink in. [Dec 2013, p.70]
Oct 8, 2013The main conquer of A Realm Reborn is the fact that it feels like a Final Fantasy Game so it´s possible to enjoy it without remembering that we are playing a MMO. I don't know if this alone justifies a monthly fee, what I know is that it will require a lot of quality updates to keep both publics interested.
Sep 26, 2013Final Fantasy XIV's shine wears off as your level increases.
Score distribution:
Positive: 275 out of 409
Mixed: 29 out of 409
Negative: 105 out of 409
Aug 28, 2013Awe-inspiring graphics and art direction, immersing story and environment, beautiful score and extremely addictive game-play. Square Enix maintains the Final Fantasy essence that seamlessly integrates into the MMO platform. One of the best interactive media experiences I've had so far.… Expand
Aug 30, 2013This game is a masterstroke in experience exactly the way Final Fantasy titles should be.
The game feels extremely traditional in terms of Final Fantasy the story and game lean heavily towards the Fantasy end of the Fantasy/Sci-Fi spectrum. The combat is slower than other MMOs where trying to watch your character fight is an exercise in the suspension of disbelief. Here, Monks roll through complex series of tackles, punches and spinning kicks in a believable sequence while Paladins actually appear to be blocking with their shields.
The biggest shock here is the total lack of Talent trees. I admit I made it all the way to 50 and didn't even notice until somebody mentioned it in passing in our Free Company's chat. I don't miss it at all.
The story is unbelievably interwoven into the leveling experience in a way no other MMO has ever achieved. My character was an active participant in gorgeous cutscenes, and she really seemed like a bona-fide hero. The lip service other games pay to the concept of the player as the central hero of the story pales in comparison to FFXIV, where rather than 'oh, and a band of adventurers managed to defeat the firelord,' by the end of the story it's more along the lines of 'oh, holy hell, it's that Hero who is central to the story now.'
The boss fights are appropriately amazing, with the primal fights rivaling some of the greatest moments from Ulduar and Firelands in WoW. These boss fights are gorgeous, as is the entire game no MMO on the market looks like this.
Crafting is a huge delight. It starts off nearly as simple as in other MMOs, but by the level cap the sheer number of abilities and choices will lead to desperate struggles to correctly create a +1 piece of max-level gear. These items are easily boss fights for crafters in their own rights, and the complexity of this system is entirely unrivaled in the MMO market.
This is an experience no gamer should miss. The entire creation is a love letter to Final Fantasy fans and gamers in general. It may not objectively be to some as good an MMO as GWII or WoW, but it has the secret sauce that makes people fall in love with a game.… Expand
Aug 27, 2013This game has come a long way from the fiasco that was version 1.0. Overall, Square Enix has done a great job completely remaking the game and optimizing everything that failed in the first. And aside from the server issues during Early Access and the 1017 errors as of launch this game couldn't be any better.
You can call me a fanboy or just not agree with what I'm saying, that's fine. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and this happens to be mine. I've been playing since 1.0 but didn't play it for long because it did suck big time. When I heard about FFXIV:ARR I was excited and hoped they would do a better job this time around. They have.
The game is better in almost every way. The graphics are almost as good and don't kill your system like 1.0 did. Most people couldn't run the old game. The optimizations have worked out wonderfully. I can safely say that it's one of the besting looking MMORPG's out. People seem to mistake that for best looking game but that's not the case. This is right up there with TERA in terms of beautiful MMO graphics. By the way, I am running on maximum settings with 60+ fps. Perks of building your own extreme gaming PC.
The quest system is much improved and everything just feels more fluid. There is a lot of text to read but that's pretty standard. They do a pretty good job of defining what you need to do and it all isn't just fetch or kill quests. I think the most a quest has ever had me kill is 5 of a particular monster. I'm currently a 26 Marauder. My only gripe is I wish all the dialogue was all voice acted but as it stands only select in game cutscenes are voice acted. The ones that are are pretty well done too, some of the voices fit the characters while there are others that don't.
Things to do are plentiful in this game. Want to quest, sure, go ahead. Want to craft? You can do it all on one character. FATE's are frequent and award nice experience and GC seals when you get that far. Leves are a fun diversion though I wish you weren't restricted to the allowance you're given. And you only gain 3 every 12 hours real life time. The story missions have been great too. Lot's of lore and character development to discover. Another great diversion are the Logs you have access to. Hunting Logs have you kill monsters for super bonus experience. It's all a nice way to help you level up.
The only real issue I've had with the game so far is just the server issues which are doing much better than they were at the start of Early Access. Despite those issues I have given this game a 10/10 because it is everything I wanted and more. And the beauty is that it can only get better from here! They have so many wonderful plans for the future and even near future! So stick with it guys, I will, and I guarantee it will be a blast!… Expand
Sep 7, 2013Like many others, I came to FFXIV 1.0 after enjoying the old-school FFXI game that preceded it. I wasn't expecting it to be as "hard-core", since the trend has been making games more solo-friendly and "easy", but I *was* expecting something along the same lines.
What we got in 1.0 was something between an alpha and beta test of a new combat system, a different class/job system, and a graphics engine that felt both too advanced and too limited, at the same time. I can only assume the previous development team was working on both the PC and PS3 versions at the same time, and failures on one held up the other, in both directions.
After Yoshi took over, he made a concentrated effort to fix and salvage what was good from the PC version of the game, and shifted focus to developing a brand new engine from scratch, which would eventually become A Realm Reborn. It was the best decision he could have made.
The re-launch of FFXIV is a success, and the first time in history an MMO has ever found success with a second chance. The game is just fun to play, and amazing to look at. On top of that, it's very smooth and responsive, even on middle-of-the-road hardware.
The only issues have been the crazy popularity that was MUCH higher than they expected, causing a lot of server issues on the North American cluster during launch week, and some minor irritations with the UI that almost every game has until they have time to refine things a bit more.
Unlike some other MMO's (which I won't name), FFXIV feels like the devs really love the product, and the franchise in general. There are all kinds of little polish details you don't really expect from an MMO, and especially one still in launch phase. There are lots of them, but the most recent one I noticed was that when riding a mount, you get unique background music that fits the mount you've chosen to ride... and that the volume of the music ramps up while you're racing along, and falls back into the background as you stop. Wonderful immersion detail that is purely there for flavor.
I totally recommend it to my friends. And if you got burned on 1.0, you now own the new version, and have a few days to check it out without paying... now that most of the launch issues are either fixed or have a fix in sight, it might be worth the time to download it and see.… Expand
May 14, 2014Game is fantastic on PS4, but the PC version is not something I can recommend. The controls and UI are really just designed for a powrrful console. While leaps and bounds improved since v 1.0, it still is very hard to suggest over games like RIFT, LotRO, SW:ToR, or even WoW. Make sure you meet the recomended specs if you decide to get this on PC, minimum spec has unplayably terrible frame rates.… Expand
Jul 23, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Combat is slow and dull and only gets mildly better as you level up. Story is bland and unremarkable in any way as the time in between any parts that are ok is broken up by tons of typical bland fetch/ups quests. Quests often have you go from point A to point B back to point A then on to point C etc etc... The FATE events almost all fall into one of two categories, either kill a small zerg of normal mobs or kill one mini boss type monster. This is mostly the same as other games that feature this style of event, how ever it feels worse here.
Endgame fights rely mostly on extreme gimmick mechanics combined with the long global cool down to force difficulty into the fights. In most cases just reacting to a fight mechanic will not be enough you have to memorize the pattern of the boss so that you can move pre emptively, part of this is due to the horrid net coding used and the awful latency/updating the server does. Itemization on gear is horrible. Secondary stats provide so little benefit that they shouldn't even be on gear, spell/skill speed being the biggest culprit. It provides so little benefit so as not to break the long GCD system they designed that it should have never been created.
This comes from a pre 2.2 player that cleared turn 4 and just stopped caring about the game due to all the above issues.
P.S. Crystal tower loot system is the worst thing ever.… Expand


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TUESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Men with low testosterone may have a slightly increased risk of developing or dying from heart disease, according to a new review.
Researchers analyzed studies that looked at testosterone levels and cardiovascular disease and were published between 1970 and 2013. Testosterone is a male sex hormone involved in sex drive, sperm production and bone health. Over time, low testosterone may contribute to an increase in body fat and a loss of muscle bulk and body hair.
The review, which will be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, showed increasing evidence suggesting a connection between low testosterone levels and heart disease.
The review, however, did not establish a cause-and-effect relationship between low testosterone in men and heart disease risk.
Among other findings were the following:
Treatment with testosterone-replacement therapy did not improve heart health.
There was little evidence of a link between low testosterone and atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries that can cause heart attack and stroke.
There was no connection between testosterone levels and heart attack risk.
"When we reviewed the existing research into testosterone and cardiovascular disease, a growing body of evidence suggested a modest connection between the two," study lead author Dr. Johannes Ruige, of Ghent University Hospital in Belgium, said in a journal news release. "A specific [disease process] did not come forward, but perhaps less frequently investigated events may play a role, such as thrombosis, where a blood clot develops in the circulatory system, or arrhythmia, where there is a problem with the heart beat or rate."
"Based on current findings, though, we cannot rule out that low testosterone and heart disease both result from poor overall health," he added.
Additional research is needed to confirm the relationship between the two conditions.
"Gaps still remain in our understanding of low testosterone and cardiovascular disease," Ruige said. "Ultimately, the goal is to more accurately assess the impact testosterone substitution therapy may have on the heart health of men who qualify for the treatment."
Ruige said a growing number of older and middle-aged men are being prescribed testosterone-replacement therapy, but there is debate about whether the practice is too widespread.
More information
The Urology Care Foundation has more about low testosterone.
SOURCE: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, news release, Sept. 24, 2013
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Extension Risk Management Education's Northeast Center, in conjunction with the North Central, Southern and Western regional Centers, announces the availability of grant funds and requests the submission of applications. Awards will fund 12-month projects conducted between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. The application process is conducted in two stages:
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In association with the ISRP Biennial Conference, Prague, 21-25 September 2014, the European Section of ISRP is offering one or more Bob Bentley Bursaries linked to the ISRP International Conference in Prague 21st to 25th September 2014. Recipients will be required to attend the conference and to present a paper.
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J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park
- Address:
8901 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212Neighborhood:
Overland Park
- Cuisine:
SteakPrice: $31 to $50
J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.jgilberts.com/Home.aspx?825
- Phone: 9136428070
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 4PM-10PM | Friday & Saturday 4PM-10:30PM | Sunday 4PM-9PM.
Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: Ruben Rosales
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wine
- Entertainment: Friday - Saturday: Live Music in the lounge from 6:00 - 9:00pm
- Special Events: Happy hour food and drink specials: SUNDAY – FRIDAY | 4pm - 6:30pm | BAR ONLY.
A word from J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park
J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Bleu potato chips & Chocolate Velvet Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy a quiet table or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for dinner 7 days a week and lunch banquets. Reservations are recommendedContinued
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J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park reviews from OpenTable diners
292 reviews since May 24, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.5
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (218)romantic (173)notable wine list (110)neighborhood gem (90)fit for foodies (88)good for groups (67)vibrant bar scene (19)great for lunch (15)hot spot (14)late-night find (13)kid-friendly (7)great for outdoor dining (5)great for brunch (5)scenic view (2)Show More
- remains consistent...eatsoutlotsDined on 9/14/2014Waitress said they are known for their steaks, but quick to add seafood... not sure of sustainability factor for any of the dishes. Three generations, and all found something to order- many of us took food home. Sadly the tortilla soup (really? in a steak restaurant) did not please my husband. All a bit pricey but that seems to be the norm for many of the local steak and seafood restaurants. We had to ask for the AC to be turned off as it was blowing directly down on our table, and even my daughter commented on the dim lighting. It may be showing its age now. I made the reservation via OpenTable, and commented that we were celebrating- yet no one asked nor acknowledged this. The front desk seemed to be in the middle of something...Special Features:
- An awesome romantic dinnerScooter53200Dined on 9/13/2014The manager and our waitress made our anniversary dinner an awesome and wonderful experience. We both agreed we will be back very soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First time there--TenPenneyDined on 9/13/2014Even though J Gilbert's has a great reputation and was recommended by friends, this was our first visit. Our food was great! The steaks were so flavorful and the crab cakes were filled with large lumps of crabmeat. The service was very pleasant and capable. I really liked the lighting, it added to the feel of private, intimate dining even though the restaurant was busy. We could easily carry on our conversation as could those around us. This is really a great place to eat!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LarrDineVIPDined on 9/13/2014Good dinner and evening, except too loud - particularly with group playing in bar.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect for our anniversaryLhornepoppDined on 9/12/2014When I booked the reservation, I asked for a quiet spot to celebrate my anniversary. Not only did they give us a secluded booth, they gave us a very nice card to celebrate our special day. The service was excellent and the steak was amazing. My picky husband couldn't get over how good everything was, and I was so very pleased to have a good first experience there. We will definitely be back!Special Features:
- Always FabulousjukaanDined on 9/12/2014We come here every year for our anniversary. We have never been disappointed. The service is second to none. The food is perfectly seasoned. You have to try the coconut cake with the pineapple ice cream. It is to die for!Special Features:
- Great Steaks in the suburbsjwgfoodieVIPDined on 9/12/2014We went to J. Gilbert's based on a recommendation from another party. We were told the suburbs offer great steaks too. We went and we were impressed. The quality of the beef and the preparation of the food was very good. Nothing to hold back from, no caviats . . . this was not only a good but a great meal. We did not have dessert as the portions were large enough to not allow that but everything we tried was very good. highly recommended.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/11/2014We always enjoy eating at your restaurant. Service is always good, and the food is great. Well prepared and nicely presented.Special Features:
- Disappointment over One of my FavsBoobooVIPDined on 9/5/2014The past 2 times we have eaten here,the service has been poor, the food not prepared correctly, and a huge disappointment. Something has changed here, and it is no longer on my favorites list.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 8/31/2014Wonderful food and service, as usual. I tried the Grouper and found it delicious, light and flakey and wonderfully sauced. We celebrated a birthday--had a great time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday celebrationOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/31/2014This was our first dining experience at J. Gilbert's. When we got there, we were immediately taken to a table and it was very noisy and it was one of those table/booths where people are sitting not too far from you (the long booth on one side and table on the other). Because we don't get to go out much, I requested a smaller, more intimate booth and we were quickly accommodated. I received a handwritten birthday card and I was also given free dessert of my choice. Our server was outstanding and she recommended great wine. The poblano au gratin potatoes are perhaps the best side I've ever had. Definitely get those! Overall, it was a great experience!Special Features:
- Great Wood Fired FoodNettBill1Dined on 8/31/2014The only difficulty was choosing a menu item. Every menu item sound awesome. I offered the scallops and wedge salad. Both were terrific!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- nonicknameVIPDined on 8/31/2014We went for steak and ended up having grouper (the special) and scallops. Sundays are 1/2 price bottles of wine under $100, so we had a nice bottle of wine. Salads were good. The grouper was delicious as were the scallops. We split the coconut cake for dessert, and it was great. Service here is always polished and professional. A great selection of wine, including several selections by-the-glass. Parking is easy. It was Sunday so no live music from the bar, making the place a little quieter.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great placefriscogirl05Dined on 8/31/2014We loved the experience we had. The server was very nice and knowledgeable. The ambiance was very nice and for being our first time we rcvd a complimentary dessert. Absolutely delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- VanceVIPDined on 8/31/2014One reason J. Gilbert's is a favorite for us is that I request a quiet booth because of a hearing problem and they always come through. That means as an older senior I can have a nice dinner conversation with fellow diners. There are several good restaurants I won't go to because they are too noisy. J. Gilbert's is an exception. At our last visit the sea bass was cooked just right and my wife's steak was, as always, medium rare as requested. Consider the wedge salad, it's crisp and the blue cheese and crumbles dressing set it off. R. Vance HallSpecial Features:
- Great DiningfinediningguruDined on 8/31/2014I have passed this restaurant for years and decided a few years ago to drop in and have enjoyed the atmosphere and menu a great deal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- My favoriteNeat1986VIPDined on 8/29/2014Every time I go there they exceed my expectations best steaks around!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always greatGreatDined on 8/28/2014We have enjoyed many dinners at J. Gilbert's over the years and are always pleased with the quality of the food and service. This is our go to place for dinning.Special Features:
- Very good experience.Oscar40Dined on 8/27/2014We had a really good time and the food was great!!Special Features:
- Business MeetingOPbizmtgDined on 8/26/2014I was going to be in Overland Park for a meeting with one of my top ten accounts. I did an internet search for a restaurant in that area and J Gilberts was at the top of that list. My customer agreed this was a good choice and we were not disappointed. The service was excellent, the food was fabulous-the filet with scallops was our selection and the cheesecake was delicious! The atmosphere was perfect for our meeting. I would definitely recommend J Gilberts!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday dinnerMuncher1Dined on 8/26/2014Took my partner to his birthday dinner and they had followed my special requests with having my drinks ready. The food was ok as the steaks had some flavor but not a lot. My steak was over cooked but they fixed that in a matter of 2 min with a new one. I liked it and may come back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Perfect Evening!MiMiDined on 8/25/2014Very warm, welcoming environment with a server who was efficient, fun and knowledgeable. Scallops were amazing, steaks done to perfection, pork chop delicious! We didn't feel rushed as we enjoyed conversation, dinner and drinks. Lovely eveningSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding EveningButtonDined on 8/24/2014We visited J Gilberts for our wedding anniversary with our daughter and grandchildren. Our waitress was outstanding, the food was great and the grandchildren enjoyed the kid's menu. Everything was perfect.Special Features:
- NewbykcfdDined on 8/23/2014Service and food were amazing!! Great steaks and the scallops are awesome (make sure to ask for the reduction sauce!)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a satisfied customerblueakingDined on 8/23/2014Everytime my hubby and I go here I am never disappointed. We have eaten at a lot of places in KC and while there are quite a few contenders J. Gilberts will always be my favorite. The food is always on point, the drinks are great and the environment is romantic. No matter how many people we are around it just seems like it's us two. I have never had bad service there ever. Best Cesar Salad hands down and I always compare my Caesar Salad! I would totally recommend!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not what it used to be.SorryDined on 8/23/2014It has been awhile since last time there. Ordered drinks at bar was not told they were pr-mixed cost $12 each and not good. Should have been told up front about drinks being pre-mixed. Food sounded good on menu however steak was very sad. No sear very thin 1/2" and was told that the rib-eye "cowboy cut" was there best. If you go to a steak house you expect a steak. Certainly something more substantial for more than $40.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014I visited J.Gilbert's for my girlfriends birthday. The food was great and the service was outstanding.Special Features:
- Always a Great ExperienceEricDined on 8/22/2014Over the years I can rely on the fact that J Giberts will surpass my dinning expectations without breaking the bank.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always fabulous J. Gilbert'sLoloDined on 8/21/2014Great food and exemplary service! Every time. Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight out. Love, love, love the staff!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Steak in YearsDCB1Dined on 8/20/2014Our 33rd anniversary dinner was the best ever. J. Gilbert's is truly as good a steak as any of the top rated steakhouses in the US. My wife and I enjoy trying out the highest rated steakhouses throughout the US. J. Gilbert's is in our top two favorite. Outstanding steak and wine list to match!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Great Place To CelebrateMeredithDined on 8/20/2014The filet was so tender it was like eating butter. The taste was great, too. We ordered from the menu that included the salad, entree, and dessert. If you love good food this is the place to eat. If you love a nice place to celebrate a special occasion this is the place. Kathy was an excellent server and that combined with the excellent meal made my birthday celebration one I will always remember!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First timeprimussDined on 8/16/2014I took my girl there on the recommendation of my boss since we were in Kansas City for a night. Was not disappointed. I was very glad we made a reservation as there was over an hour wait for walk ins. Service was great, food was great. All in all a very pleasant experience. The even dropped off a card at the table welcoming us for our first visit.Special Features:
- Good place for couplesFishinrichyDined on 8/16/2014I took my wife out for dinner and enjoyed ourselves very much. We were seated in the main dining room where the lighting was calming but not too low. We could hear just enough of the live music from the bar to enjoy. Unfortunately we had to point out to the server the birthday certificate J Gilbert's sent us was not applied to our check. He corrected it in short order.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Grandma6Dined on 8/16/2014One of our favorite restaurant's who is consistent with it's food and service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of the BEST in KCOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/16/2014J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood in Overland Park, is one of the best restaurants in KC. Our party of 6 had a memorable and enjoyable evening. We'll go back soon !!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very good experience.SlamminVIPDined on 8/15/2014This is our third time to visit J. Gilberts. The first time we had a bad experience but the last two visits have been very good and most probably representative of the quality of service and food that J. Gilberts puts out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not as good as othersmemyselfandiVIPDined on 8/14/2014Went to J Gilbert's for the steak. I didn't think it was worth the price. Other places we get steaks are better and less expensive. Probably won't return.
- disappointeddisappointedDined on 8/14/2014Although the food, service, etc. were excellent, I was disappointed that I was not given the $25 off for the birthday special. I am sure the waitress knew it was a birthday for she brought a candle on his cake. I didn't say anything at the time because we were with special guests.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JakeDined on 8/14/2014Food is delicious; price is in high range; lighting is dark.Special Features:
- FoodMeatLoverDined on 8/13/2014We go to J Gilberts for special occassions and normally have a great experience with food. Not sure if they have a new chef but everything was OVER SALTED............all you could taste was salt.Special Features:


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Last week, prior to the big fights this past Friday and Saturday, I got an unexpected call from my friend and former broadcast partner Dutchy. After some idle chit chat, Dutchy said how disappointed he was that there were "no big fights around". Well, as was the case when he co-hosted In This Corner with me, Dutchy was, as usual, wrong again!
Let me start first with this past Saturday's card at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where "El Terrible" Erik Morales was on the comeback trail as he took on power-punching Argentinean, Marcos Maidana.
For those of you who saw the fight, you were witness, as was I, to what will undoubtedly be a Fight of the Year candidate. For those of you who didn't see the fight, STOP READING and go watch a fight which will have you shaking your head in disbelief.
In one of those rare contests, Maidana and Morales put on a display of courage rarely seen. Early in the first round, a left uppercut split the guard of Morales and landed directly on his right eyeball. Within seconds the eye began to shut. By round 4 it was barely more than a slit. By round seven, it was a grotesque purple mess. Yet despite this, Morales began charging back. With a heart the size of Mexico and a chin made of steel, Morales began punching his way back into the fight. As the fight swayed back and forth, both fighters gave as good as they got. In the end, Las Vegas judges once again rendered illogical scorecards. Judge Richard Houck scored the fight correctly as did HBO's Harold Lederman at 114-114. However, inexplicably judges Adelaide Bird and Jerry Roth handed in identical scores of 116-112, giving Morales only 4 of the 12 rounds.
In a display which rivals fights like Corrales vs. Castillo and Gatti vs. Ward, Maidana and Morales combined to once again humble mere humans with a more than superhuman performance.
While on the subject of Nevada officials, I would love for someone to explain referee Joe Cortez's move on previously undefeated James Kirkland. In a stunning upset, Kirkland was knocked down three times in under two minutes of the opening round by lightly regarded Nobuhiro Ishida. The first knockdown was a short little left hook which seemed to surprise the usually aggressive Kirkland. The second knockdown was courtesy of a good clean left hand which deposited Kirkland on the canvas hard. Allowed to continue, Kirkland was dropped once again, courtesy of an Ishida right hand. Without hesitation, and without the three knockdown rule being in effect, Cortez threw his entire body weight on Kirkland and refused to let him rise as he waved off the fight. Kirkland, who is considered a strong middleweight, was able to push himself and Cortez up. Cortez had to use all his strength to keep Kirkland down.
Now let's just be clear about something, I don't have a problem with Cortez taking the decision to stop the fight. After all he is the third man in the ring and the one in charge. However, I have a great problem in a referee putting his body weight on a downed fighter and forcing him to the canvas. What was Cortez trying to prove? Completely uncalled for!
Finally, as most of you know by now, and as many of you must have seen either live on Friday on ESPN2 or in a replay on Monday on TSN, my fighter, David Lemieux suffered the first setback of his career when I stopped his world title elimination fight in the seventh round against the hard-punching Mexican veteran Marco Antonio Rubio.
In a fight in which Lemieux dominated the first five rounds, the resiliency of Rubio proved to be the difference as Lemieux gambled by going for the knockout throughout the first five rounds. Time after time Lemieux backed up the taller Rubio and unleashed bomb after bomb on the Mexican Warrior. After withstanding the Lemieux onslaught, Rubio began coming back. Near the end of the sixth round, Rubio caught Lemieux with a looping right hand over a lazy Lemieux jab. The veteran knew he had made a statement. In the waning moments of round seven, Rubio caught Lemieux with a right hand behind the head. Hurt, Lemieux fell into the corner defenceless. After taking the mandatory eight, Rubio moved in for the kill. Lemieux did his best to try and resist the Rubio assault. After Lemieux took a right hand against the ropes near our corner, I had seen enough and stopped the fight.
OK, there you have the break down. Now I have spent a little time looking over the comments made by members of the media and fans across the internet, and I would like to take this moment to clarify and answer a few questions.
Lemieux had not beaten anybody on his rise to the top.
I have been more than patient in moving David through his short four year pro career. Nobody, and I mean nobody, expected Lemieux to blow out fighters like Donnie McCrary, Elvin Ayala or Hector Camacho Jr. in one round each, especially this early in his career. Everytime we stepped up the opposition, Lemieux passed the test with flying colours. The ease in those victories was more indicative of Lemieux's talent and progress than in the lack of quality of opposition.
Lemieux was not properly prepared for this fight.
Wrong! Lemieux prepared for over 10 weeks for this fight including three weeks at high altitude in Sierra Nevada, Spain and seven weeks here in Montreal. Lemieux was a workhorse and was prepared for a marathon. As has always been the case, Lemieux's desire to please the crowd has often surpassed his better judgement. Lemieux has thrived on being spectacular. There is no doubt that he was exactly that for five rounds on Friday. Lemieux's youthful exuberance got the better of him, sadly, but it would not be enough to get the better of Marco Antonio Rubio.
We used the wrong strategy.
The biggest and really only mistake Lemieux made in his execution of the strategy was to unload with both hands at an incredible pace and with the highest intensity possible as he looked for the knockout. As we all know, the knockout is least likely to come when you look for it. Lemieux rolled the dice and came up craps.
I stopped the fight too soon.
I have a real problem knowing that there are people out there who feel I stopped the fight too soon. After all there were "only" 24 seconds left in the round. What fight were you watching to think that? How many more punches should Lemieux have been allowed to take? One? Three? Six? As I said in a recent interview, go to your local gym and have someone time you for 24 seconds and see how many punches you can throw. And you're not Marco Antonio Rubio. Lemieux is only 22 years old. In professional boxing that's a baby.
This weekend proved just how incredible professional boxing can be. On a weekend when a veteran like Morales showed the courage and skill against a determined power puncher like Maidana, two undefeated, young prospects suffered huge upsets. Only time will tell if either has the resolve and determination to return to their once promising position.
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June 14 2013 1:41 PM
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For weeks we watched stocks rise while gold and silver prices pulled back. Observing this, it would be easy for any investor to get caught up in the markets while ignoring gold and silver as viable diversification tools.In mid May, while stocks reached record highs, gold prices pulled back to their lowest levels since January 2011. Since then, the Dow has given up more than 500 points while gold prices have edged higher and stubbornly refused to drop below their two-year lows.
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June 14 2013 8:46 AM
The euro remained strong at $1.33 on Friday despite sinking government bonds which have been responding to concern that central banks around the world will pull back on their stimulus programs. Although bonds around the world have dropped, it seems that the weaker eurozone countries have been hit the hardest. The recent drop led many to believe that countries like Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece may see massive swings in their bond markets in the future. After the European Central Bank pledged to do "whatever it takes" to keep the eurozone together and support markets, bonds in those countries rallied and their yields improved. However over the past few weeks they have plummeted. As central banks ease up on the cash they have been injecting into the market, the eurozone's weaknesses are likely to be exposed.
- Brent Jumps on Geopolitical Tension
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June 12 2013 7:48 AM
Court proceedings in Germany began after more than 35,000 Germans filed a complaint against the European Stability Mechanism, claiming it violates the nation's central banking mandate. The trial has been widely covered by German media as policy makers argue over whether or not the European Central Bank is out of line.
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June 07 2013 8:53 AM
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