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| - I dig Culinary Dropout. From the decor, to the food offerings, to the casual, trendy vibe. To the music selections, to the ping pong tables outside and the misters that help during hot Phoenix summers.
What separates Culinary Dropout for me from the other places in Tempe is the way the restaurant carries itself in attitude. No one is trying to upsell you stuff that you don't want, and it's just a chill place to be. No obscene drunks, and no stupid bar fights you might see nearby on Mill Ave.
Word of warning to prospective customers; this place is LOUD. When coming here, make sure you're okay with this, they sometimes have live music here which makes it even louder and can make conversation difficult especially if you're on a date.
Some favorite menu items of mine:
"Ma, the Meatloaf!" - Classic meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans. The green beans are not the crappy kind from the can. Meatloaf is packed full of flavor yet makes you feel just the right amount of full.
"Korean Style Ribeye Cap" - This dish has hints of Asian Korean flavoring; it is a consort of ribeye steak and assorted veggies. Really good, would get it again.
"Bistro Steak" - See how I've only been ordering red meats here? The bistro steak paired with the fries is really good, whatever they use to flavor the steak is out of this world, some combination of a strong herb and a cream base.
As far as drinks go, I haven't had a bad drink here, but word to the wise, when I get moscow mules here, it's not served in a copper mug. Still, not a bad drink.
Would and have returned.
No need to talk about service; it is good.
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