It was time for the monthly get together with our foodie friends when we selected Tender Bar & Kitchen as our venue for tasty treats. This old bank converted into new hot spot in Lawerceville takes you back in time (think flappers and Gatsby) while embracing you with childhood memories of food.
Thank goodness for small plates because my decisions would have been ever harder! We ordered a little of everything - oysters, hush puppies, deviled eggs, SCRAPPLE, and (my favorite) lobster rolls! Being a native New Englander, this brought me a piece of home. Fresh, sweet, creamy, and the crunch of the roll... I'm salivating as I write this! My only wish is that there were more to a serving or I could just order a larger version.
Since this is the place for high class cocktails, I selected the Blood and Sand. My new favorite beverage in Pittsburgh. Scotch and Blood Orange juice - How can you go wrong? When you visit this diamond, please don't order a bud light. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new.
To satisfy our groups' sweet tooth, we ordered one of each of the desserts. The moon pie was a little underwhelming. Fluffernutter was finger licking good, bringing me back to my childhood. I wouldn't call the banana split a dessert. It was more like a piece of art. It looked beautiful and delivered delicious flavors.
Tender Bar & Kitchen now has a tender spot in my heart. I cannot wait until the next time we venture out for cocktails.