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| - We came to Culinary Dropout after reading Yelp reviews, and if I'm being honest, also because I like the name. It was my first time at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. We parked in the garage and that entrance wasn't a far walk to the restaurant. We decided to dine on the patio and enjoy the nice weather. Maybe we should have chosen an inside table because the music was blaring out of the speakers. Seriously, the music was disturbingly loud, and I wasn't able to properly enjoy the meal or atmosphere. Also, we were there during Happy Hour but specials weren't offered that day because there was a concert in the city later that night. Keep that in mind if you're going specifically for HH. On to the food. We ordered several appetizers.
Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue- good; but a huge, very filling portion.
Cheddar & Pork Cracklings- very good; light and airy, great flavor, my favorite out of them all
Strawberries, Brie, & Pistachio- ok; prefer them served colder
Sherry Glazed Beets & Goat Cheese- ok; if you like beets, then try them with goat cheese
Crusty Bread, Garlic Oil & Balsamic- ok; basic bread, flavors didn't stand out
Oysters (1/2 dozen)- good; if you like them, you know what to expect
The Soiled Dove (cocktail)- very good; I like the individual can of Jose Cuervo they gave me
Overall, an okay experience here. A few adjustments are needed, but I would give it another try.
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