Stopped into the Foundry before the Pitt home opener. The place is gorgeous. Small bar upfront with a rustic/industrial feel. Follow the hallway down and The Foundry just keeps revealing more of its awesome atmosphere. For such a large place, it feels quite intimate. Rotating beers on tap, wine and cocktail menu.
I ordered a Bloody Mary** which was mixed very well and my friend ordered a glass of wine. Nice selections to choose on the menu.
We opted for three small plates so we could maximize what we were trying. The roasted tomato pierogis were delicious. I never would have paired tomato in a pierogi. The sauerkraut side with it was a nice touch. I think adding two more pierogis to the dish for the price would be optimal.
The duck fried nuts...oh my. Totally decadent. A real treat! The thyme was a nice compliment. A little sea salt added to the dish would make that really pop!
The pork belly bites. Let me tell you this...when there is pork (especially the belly) on a menu, I'm ordering it. These were definitely my favorite. The crispy edges topped with the fresh jalapeño made the perfect marriage!
We sat at the bar and our service was excellent and I think the prices are somewhat fair.
Not bad at all for only being open a week! Can't wait to try more on the menu. If you're looking for great food and drink that's not going to break the bank in the North Shore, get here!
**The Bloody Mary was really good, but I think needs a signature garnish. Topping one of those with a lemon/lime, jalapeño, pork belly bite and either hot, pickled green bean or okra would really knock it out of the park!