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| - In 1661, Robert Boyle wrote a book called, "The Sceptical Chymist: or Chymico-Physical Doubts & Paradoxes" and it's considered the basis of modern chemistry.
The basic idea is that matter is comprised of atoms, and every phenomenon is the result of the collisions of particles in motion. It's told through the conversation of 5 friends sitting around discussing the world.
Why do I bring this up and why should you care?
Well, it sort of explains the confusing mess that is The Skeptical Chymist, where they got their name, and why I'm so conflicted about this place.
First, the good:
1. Excellent food -- I've been there three times and each time, the dishes were excellent. From the Beef Wellington (really? they have that? yeah, they do) to the Reuben, from pulled pork nachos to beer, everything is perfectly cooked and to order. No complaints there whatsoever and it's what will keep me coming back.
2. Atmosphere -- It's a welcoming and friendly place, with worn wooden furniture and appropriate lighting, with enough room between tables that you don't feel claustrophobic.
3. Beer selection -- Since I'm more of a vodka guy, this doesn't mean much to me, but to my friends, it was quite impressive. Quick note -- Did you know you can spend $24 on a bottle of beer? I didn't.
The Bad:
1. Slow service -- I realize there's an art to getting everything to the table, simultaneously and at the right temperature, but come ON. I really expect the kitchen and the wait staff to be on point during lunch. Maybe they were short staffed every time I went, but it's always slow.
2. Keep my drink filled -- It's a basic concept, and if I have to ask more than once, there's something wrong. We're in Arizona, where it's a million degrees out -- I need fluids.
3. If you advertise "Gluten Free", your food damn well better be gluten free. I get it, it's cool and trendy to say you have a gluten free menu and as long as you're dealing with bored and pretentious people who are leaping on the latest fad, there's no harm. That said, for the people who actually HAVE Celiac Disease or a severe gluten intolerance, you need to tell the waiter. TSK has a few options for people who are celiac, and the rest that say "Gluten Free" should come with the disclaimer, "Wait, you're serious? Oh, LOL, nevermind."
4. Small portions -- This really depends on what you get. The corned beef plate was three or four little pieces of corned beef, and if I'd been the one who ordered it, I would have sent it back. The Beef Wellington, on the other hand, should fill even the emptiest of stomachs.
So, to wrap this up, if you're looking for a place to bring four of your friends and discuss chemistry, it's a great choice, because you'll have plenty of time to talk while you wait for your food, plenty of good beer to keep you entertained, and plenty of gluten to send your celiac friends into a coma.
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