I took that fateful step and dipped my first bite of that delicious looking chicken into a sauce I thought was cocktail or marinara. Lo and behold it truly was barbecue sauce - likely the most amazing I have ever had!
This was the effect Tenders had on me. One previous reviewer classified this as "fast food" but I wouldn't even put it in that category despite the fact that it is in many ways. The fried chicken is juicy and spices cover it with a flavorful embrace. The dipping sauces are honestly to die for. Like I said before, the barbeque looks a lot like cocktail or marinara sauce but its surprisingly a delicious barbeque. And the sweet yet spicy chipotle is a great combination for even those of us who typically don't do spicy so well. The fresh, crispy fries appear to be covered with sea salt - better than the table alternative.
Seal the deal with a desert of granny smith apples soaked in pineapple juice and dipped in a caramel-like Heath bar medley. The staff is awesomely friendly and helpful and even the other patrons of the restaurant are willing to converse with a stranger. Tenders is a delightfully simple eating experience for which I could pass on any fast food alternative any day!