I was very impressed with how Canal looked when I got there. Walking in and seeing different colored lights, a screen with images that changed such as faces and lips and white sheer drapes hanging, made it sexy and pretty. Who wouldn't want to eat in a restaurant that has a catwalk right next to their table? Unfortunately since Fashion Week is over, there were no models walking down it. I didn't feel like I was in Arizona. It felt more like a restaurant that would be in South Beach. Regarding the menu, it was very unique. I enjoyed all the nontraditional things they had to offer. There were so many options on the menu that I thought sounded good, I didn't know what to order. I ordered a couple of trios and loved how they were served. The service was excellent. The waiters seemed to all be trained very well, especially considering it is still a new restaurant. It could have been a little more crowded to add to the ambiance of a fun night out, but maybe everyone was holiday shopping since it was three days before Christmas when I went. I liked everything about this restaurant and thought the food was amazing, until I went to Ocean Club the next night and it didn't even compare. That is not saying anything bad about Canal though, because I am not sure any restaurant can compete with Ocean Club. Overall, Canal was a very good experience and I would highly recommend it. Their website is also amazing and I can't wait until they start serving Afternoon Tea.