text: Continuing on my kid free weekend I went over ot Tempe Marketplace to return something at one of the stores there I suddenly realized that the only thing I had to eat was popcorn at the movie and that was over hours ago So I stated to think about what was at the Marketplace in terms of being kid free and having a decent dinner nnI do not mind dining alone but on a Saturday evening when there are lots of families and dates going on I would rather not sit in the dining room alone so I bellied up to the bar It was pretty empty There was one other guy at the bar so I figured the bar tender would see me pretty fast Not the case I waited about minutes before I was acknowledged by someone other than the bartender I asked for some water and told him I was looking over the drink menu not sure what I wanted yet Another minutes went by and the bar tender came over I ordered my drink and he asked if I would be having dinner I said yes so he got a menu I was somewhat taken aback by the prices I thought it was a tad bit expensive Since it was just me and I was giving myself a treat I thought ok just onceunless it is just amazing bbqyou never know I finally made my decision and ordered slab of baby back ribsit is bbq and that is usually how I gauge my bbq by the ribs nnMy food came out piping hot The roll that was severed with the meal was flaky on the outside and tender inside The cinnamon butter was delish and a nice compliment I was never asked if I wanted another though I dug into the mac and cheese and it was hot and gooey with a nice flavor I got sweet potato fries tooI know I love carbs Wish I did not but I do not have many vices Those were tasty as well hot and crisp And now for the ribs They were good Moist and tender fall off the bone goodness The sause had a tiny bit of sweetness to it that I liked The Dbacks were playing the Dodgers and not doing so well so I took solice in my ribs nnThe atmosphere here is cute Down home southern style and comfy They had a blues combo playing in the bar and they were pretty darn good I must say The music made me feel better about watching the Dbacks loose to the Dodgers UGH nnThe service was just ok Considering I was one of just two other people at the bar I could have been greeted faster I had a margarita that tasted a bit off to me And I felt that was pretty expensive too The food was good but for the price I can go other places and get something just as good In this economy I have got to save my pennies I also thought the service was lacking I would not have been pleased at all if I had been in the dining room But then again one of two people at the bar and I was not greeted with a minute Not sure I will go backbut thanks anyway