Culinary Dropout opens new location at The Bowl at Ballantyne

Culinary Dropout officially opens in Ballantyne on Wednesday, and they may have one of the best desserts in the city. Lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch will be served in the 9,000 square foot space, with live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. There's going to be DJ sets on Saturdays too, so diners on the rooftop patio can join in on the fun. The menu at Culinary Dropout includes nearly 20 handcrafted cocktails, but y'all know how to start with the Playboy Stash. It's got vanilla tea infused deep Betty vodka, passion fruit liqueur. and orange oil and it was fire and i got this bacon wrapped shrimp as an appetizer and y'all these are stuffed with cornbread these things really didn't stand a chance for my main course i got these 36 hour pork ribs and it only took me about 36 seconds to eat them the sauce is made with jalapeno and molasses and it was excellent and i know people say this about ribs all the time but that meat really did fall off the bone the ribs were amazing But y'all aren't ready for this dessert. This monkey bread is made with cinnamon apple brioche and comes with vanilla ice cream. The menu says it's great to share, but after trying it, there was no way that was happening. My server said this dessert tastes just like apple pie, but lighter. And she was right. The bread came out piping hot. And watching the vanilla ice cream melt into all the nooks and crannies, that was an experience I'll never forget. I'm for real kicking myself for not asking for a couple of these to go. It was just an all-around great dessert. If you're looking for a chill spot with live music, a huge patio, and an expansive menu full of delicious food, you need to check out Culinary Dropout. Y'all know where to go for more info, charlotte5.com.