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| - Giving Culinary Dropout in Tempe 1 star for various reasons. We had reserved a table for 13 for a graduation dinner and were seated at the first table inside the door (no problem so far). Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, but it didn't take long for things to go downhill. For different reasons, a few of us got up and walked outside throughout our 2 1/2 hours at the restaurant (picture taking, etc.). For unknown reasons, security had an issue with that AND with us. The people in our group ranged in age from 20 to 65, and I only mention that because more than half of our group was over the age of 40, and NONE of us were being loud, obnoxious,or drunk. First of all, the service was extremely slow, hence the 2 1/2 hours, and several of our appetizers and entrees contained toast or bread, which was so burnt you couldn't chew it or even cut it with a knife. Right before we left, the waiter came over and said that we were "cut off". Thinking it had to be a joke, we asked both the waiter and bartender what we had done wrong and they both said that they didn't make that call, it was security. We then left in 4 separate groups, the last 2 standing beside their car waiting for a Lyft since they had a couple of drinks. At that time, they were in plain sight of security and as they were driving off, were flipped off by one of the security guys. Early the next morning when they went to get their car, they discovered it had thousands of dollars worth of damages from vandalism (it's a classic vehicle and several parts are irreplaceable) and the car had to be towed. We are about 99% sure it was security, but interestingly enough, there are no cameras on that side of the building. Will never go back there and the whole graduation experience was ruined for us. They actually deserve zero stars.
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