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| - A friend and myself went to the newest Culinary Dropout (Fox Restaurant Concepts) located at The Yard last night for one of their invitation-only opening dinners and it was a great experience from beginning to end. This Central Phoenix neighborhood just got little more fun and friendly.
We were fortunate enough to meet the architect and signage designer and gave them a big congrats on a job well done. And there's more to come! In addition to Culinary Dropout, three more eateries will make The Yard their home: an oyster bar, sandwich shop, and coffee joint. It will be a neighborhood place to go, eat, hang out, meet new peeps, and support the local community.
I first want to thank Culinary Dropout for the generous dinner: two alcoholic drinks, appetizer, two entrees, and a desert. Though it was chilly and there are numerous heaters, the hostess originally sat us at a table that was not near a heater. The beautiful white marble top was cold enough to starting mixing some Cold Stone on it with Butterfinger mix-ins. We politely asked to be relocated to a table with a heater, and without hesitation and with a smile, we moved immediately. The friendly waitress by the name of Jessica was knowledgeable about the food offerings, professional, and personable from the beginning
We asked for recommendations for every course. She picked out our antipasto appetizer, which consisted of two meats, cow and goat's milk cheeses and roasted beets (I can't remember the exact meats or cheeses...sorry). When asked what entrees she recommends - after I told her no fish for me - she recommended the 36-hour pork ribs and the fried chicken. Both were amazing and the ribs peeled right off the bone. They do supply you with handy-wipes for your sticky fingers which was nice. We finished the meal of with the chocolate tart with sugar cookie crust and salty toffee chips on top. Table next to us had another dessert that smelled amazing. That would be the Monkey Bread and definitely getting it next time.
Even though they just opened, there was not one glitch nor an ounce of chaotic servers running around like their heads were cut off. It was a very smooth show on our end.
One reason why I really like this establishment is because of what it offers. It is VERY spacious. There's an 8,000 square foot covered patio. Two fire pits and great lounge sofas and beautiful wing chairs all covered in a soothing green create several outdoor living room areas. After dinner you can chill and chat on the sofas or you can work off your meal by playing Corn Hole, ping pong, or shuffle something (it is a table with pucks that you push for points...I think). Anyway, there is seating everywhere and plenty of elbowroom.
Thanks again to all the folks who greeted us with smiles. We'll definitely be coming back!
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