First of all, I'm immediately intrigued by any place that has roasted beets AND caramel corn on the menu (as separate dishes, mind you). Culinary Dropout is not your typical restaurant. The menu items are creative but not so far out that the food isn't enjoyable. I loved the crispy shrimp ceasar salad. They include kale and lemon zest for an interesting twist. And yes, I tried the roasted beets and caramel corn. Both were delicious!
As for the decor - meh. Its appeal is missed on me. However, I did appreciate the friendly wait staff with their colorful tatoos and piercings. I liked the fact that the restaurant tries to be different. It does it well.