January 7, 2017 - Culinary Dropout - Tempe, Arizona

I visited on January 7, 2017 with Loy Chvilicek, Jeanne Stecher, Mike and Carol Thompson, Jack and Judy Svendsen, Jody Hayes, and Sandy Wilts.  All of us had just toured the Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights.

We started off with Bacon Bloody Marys…our server

 Bacon Bloody Mary

told us that the bacon is infused with vodka overnight…were they ever good!  I did, however, limit myself to only one.  Then the baskets of homemade potato chips arrived with the most delicious homemade onion dip.  I liked them.

Homemade Potato Chips with Onion Dip

Jack ordered the Paperbag Special…we call it Beer in the Bag.  They served him an IceHouse Beer in a brown bag.  You just never know what you are going to get in the bag.

Sandy Wilts and I shared a Beer Battered Fish and Chips…yummo!  It was served with cole slaw…and that was fantastic…had a very delightful apple taste to it…but I feel that the dressing was most likely made with an apple cider vinegar…or a few drops of apple juice but I think that would have been too sweet.   The fries were perfect…crispy and coated.  I also thought the tartar sauce that was served with the entrée was delicious and fresh.

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Jody, Jack, Judy, Jeanne and Loy Ann had the Fried Chicken served with a homemade buttermilk biscuit. 

Most of the group ordered the Fried Chicken.  It was served with a buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes and gravy and cole slaw.

Mike and Carol Thompson split a Shaved Prime Rib Deep with fontina cheese…and au jus.  Carol also ordered Yesterday’s Soup. She loved it.  So good that she ordered a container to take home…Chicken and Gnocchi…

Yesterday's Soup - Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

I will be returning here soon.  I also loved the atmosphere of the college town.  Go Sun Devils!  We could take the light rail here…and stroll the streets…eat…drink and be merry!

The building is huge…the décor is very industrial commercial.  I really liked it because people weren’t crowded together…plus we could visit.  They did, though, have live music.  That at times overpowered the table conversation.  “Cool, British Pub gastro-pub chain with quirky décor serving inventive cocktails and comfort food.”

Culinary Dropout

149 S. Farmer

Tempe, Arizona 85281

(480) 240-1601

Hours:  Monday – Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

             Thursday and Friday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

            Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

            Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.