I've gone to the Scottsdale location for a few years each time I go down to visit for spring training. So, when I heard that Fox Restaurants was opening a Culinary Dropout in Vegas, I was very excited.
Fun atmosphere, with great natural light as both the bar and restaurant open up to the patio to overlook the pool at the Hard Rock. Food seems to be right on par from the Scottsdale store - pretzel bread fondue, fried chicken and pork belly cubano, taste just like I remember - great flavor, good portions and good value. Beer menu and cocktail menu is top ten on the strip (if you want to put Hard Rock on the "Strip"). I sat at the bar to watch some Sunday Football, our bartender was very friendly and it was good to see she had her bartending skills honed - technique looked sound and she makes a good crafted cocktail. Thank god she served us, as another bartender came in later and she seemed to be to wrapped around her nails, her looks and some other bartender rather than serving any of the guests.
If only this was a neighborhood restaurant located at the District in Green Valley, I'd be a permanent fixture... But I look forward to going back soon! Sam, thanks for bringing Vegas a concept we have been lacking for way too long - next time, bring it to my neighborhood. :)