I started my meal with their fresh squeezed lemonade, probably my favorite non-alcoholic drink in the world. After which i had to wait a good 25-30 minutes to get my braised short-rib panini with au jus and sweet potato fries. My annoyance over the wait evaporated when i tried the food...the sweet potato fries are served with an awesome maple aioli.. and bites like Tonic's short rib panini is one reason why i choose to no longer be vegetarian. Brasied short rib meat, onions and provolone with the au jus that tastes like french onion soup.
I didn't get to try any of the cocktails they're known for but I'm so used to drinking for cheap in Pittsburgh (whether its in oakland, southside or shadyside) it was actually strange to be in a bar with the drink menu that Tonic has. It's obviously a place for professionals working downtown and is an escape from the working-class/college/sports/dive bars that dominate the burgh.
I got their chicken quesadilla to go which came in an eco-friendly biodegradable to-go container, big plus.