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RLA Learning and Conference CenterMenu

The RLA Learning and Conference Center is an official Green Meeting Center.  We pride ourselves on

providing healthful cuisine to our guests and most of the products we use are certified organic. 

Over 50% of our produce is grown at local farms and we also use 100% compostable wares on our

break stations.  We are also designated Silver by the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant Program.  

MORNING

Continuous Light Breakfast

Includes:

Chef's Choice Daily Hot Protein

Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit Platter 

Assorted House-Made Pastries and Muffins

Yogurt and Granola

A variety of Fruit Juices & Water 

Freshly Brewed Coffee/Espresso/ Cold-Brew

Assorted Premium Teas & Soft Drinks

Breakfast Buffet

Includes:

Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit Platter 

Scrambled Eggs

Crisp Bacon and Maple Sausage Links

Country-Style Home Fries

Assorted House-Made Pastries and Muffins

A variety of Fruit Juices & Water 

Freshly Brewed Coffee/Espresso/Cold-Brew

Assorted Premium Teas & Soft Drinks

ITALIAN-AMERICAN Hand Tossed Greens with Assorted Dressings, Chicken Parmesan, Traditional Stuffed Shells with 3 Cheeses, Garlic-Herb Vegetable Medley, RLA's Famous Roasted Red Pepper Orzo, and Strawberry Layered Cake

LUNCH

CHEF-INSPIRED
Allow our Executive Chef to create your menu based on nature’s bounty of the season. We use the freshest ingredients sourced locally to provide your group a wonderful dining experience

MEDITERRANEAN Greek Salad, Grecian Seafood Tortellini, Grilled Marinated Chicken with Diced Tomatoes, Artichokes, Oregano, and Feta Cheese, Green Beans with Marinated Sliced Portabella Mushrooms, Lemon Rice Pilaf and  Assorted Cheesecake

SICILIAN Chopped Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing, Stuffed Flounder with a Lemon Sauce, Cavatappi Pasta served with Sweet Sausage and tossed with a Herb Tomato Sauce, Roasted Vegetables, and Tuxedo Truffle Mousse Cake 

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN Fresh Chopped Salad with Italian Dressing, Chicken Marsala, Broiled Halibut Florentine, Penne Pasta Spring Vegetable Alfredo, Fresh Steamed Garlic Broccoli, and Assorted Cheesecakes  

TUSCANY Tossed Salad  served with Northern Italian Dressing, Tuscan Chicken Cacciatore, Manicotti with Pesto Cream Sauce, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, and Garlic Roasted Asparagus, and  Classic Tiramisu 

LUNCH

JASMINE Mixed Green Salad with Crunchy Noodles and Sesame Ginger Dressing, Mandarin Orange Glazed Chicken Breast, Beef and Broccoli, Jasmine Steamed Rice, Crisp Snap Peas and Carrots in Light Sesame Oil, and Toffee Cake 

HOME-STYLE Fresh Mixed Greens Salad, Homemade Meatloaf, Herb-Baked Chicken, Mashed Red Skin Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole served with Assorted Baked Pies 

CALIFORNIA MENU Spinach Salad with Mango Dressing, Potato-Crusted Tilapia with Dijon Shallot Sauce, Grilled Chicken Breast with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Mushrooms, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, and Strawberry Layered Cake  

PITTSBURGH STYLE SALAD BAR Mixed Greens with your choice of toppings: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Mixed Peppers, Hard-Boiled Egg, French Fries, Herb Seared Chicken, Seared Steak, Croutons, Shredded Cheddar,  Broccoli Salad and Tortellini Pasta Salad served with Orange Creamsicle Cake.  

ALL-AMERICAN BARBECUE Red-Skinned Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Roasted Corn on the Cob, Marinated Grilled Chicken, and Pulled Pork served with Assorted Fruit Cobbler, and featuring Fresh Strawberry Lemonade  

SOUTH OF THE BORDER Marinated and Grilled Chicken, Strip Steak, Portabella Mushrooms, served with Warm Flour Tortillas, Seared Peppers and Onions, Spanish Rice, Pico de Gallo, Assorted Toppings, House Salad, and Pineapple-Coconut Cake 

SALAD

Tossed Garden Greens 

Chopped Salad 

Crisp Cole Slaw

Marinated Italian Pasta 

Spinach Salad

Red Skin Potato Salad  

Summer Trifles

Carrot Cake 

Assorted Cookies and Brownies

LUNCH-CREATE YOUR OWN

MAIN ENTREE

Herb-Baked Chicken

Northern Italian Grilled Chicken

Lemon Chicken Romano

Stuffed Pork Chops

Roasted Garlic  Beef Tenderloin Tips 

Chef Carved Roast Beef with Portabellas

 

Choose one from each category 

VEGETABLE

Steamed Broccoli 

Grilled Marinated Vegetables

Garlic Asparagus

Corn O'Brien

French-Style Green Beans 

Fruits of Summer Pies

Fruit Cobbler 

Strawberry Layer Cake

DESSERTS

SECOND ENTREE

Halibut

Salmon

Nantucket Cod

Pasta Primavera

Vegetable or Cheese Lasagna

Penne alla Vodka 

Eggplant Parmensan

 

STARCH

Rice Pilaf

Smashed Garlic Red Skins

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Baked Potatoes

Tiramisu

Cheesecake with Topping 

Black Forest Cake

PREMIUM LUNCH BOXES

BAKED VIRGINIA HAM & SWISS

Served on a Multi-Grain Roll with Dijon Mustard and Garnished with Lettuce and Sliced Tomato

ROAST BEEF & WISCONSIN CHEDDAR 

Served on a Pretzel Bun with Spicy Horseradish Sauce and Garnished with Lettuce, Sliced Tomato and Red Onion

OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST & PROVOLONE 

Served on a Ciabatta Roll with Honey Mustard and Garnished with Leaf Lettuce and Sliced Tomato

CALIFORNIA VEGGIE SUB 

Served on an Italian Roll with Herbed Hummus, Sliced Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumbers, Baby Spinach, Red Onion, Fresh Sprouts and Italian Dressing 

PREMIUM BOXED LUNCH:

ITALIAN SUB

Served on an Italian Roll with Pepperoni, Salami, Capicola and Provolone Cheese with Mayo, Italian Dressing, Lettuce, Tomato and Banana Peppers

Premium Boxed Lunches include Beverage, Kettle Chips or Pretzels, one side (Pasta or Potato Salad), Apple Slices and Fresh Baked Cookies

Premium Salad Boxes include Beverage, Dinner Roll with Butter and Fresh Baked Cookies

GREEK SALAD

Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese and Black Olives, Served with Greek Dressing

SALAD BOXES

PREMIUM SALAD BOXES:

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD 

Strips of Grilled Chicken on a Bed of Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Served with Caesar Dressing

TURKEY COBB SALAD 

Fresh Field Greens topped with Turkey, Diced Eggs & Bacon Bits, Served with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

SPINACH SALAD 

Baby Spinach topped with Diced Eggs & Bacon Bits and Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Served with Honey French Dressing

Afternoon Snack Break Service

Served from 1:15pm-3:45pm, continuously refreshed.

Includes: 

Chef's Daily Fresh Assorted Savory and Sweet Snacks

Homemade Dried Fruit and Seed Mix

Assorted Chips/Pretzels/Chocolate/Other Premium Packaged Snacks

Freshly Brewed Coffee/Espresso/Cold-Brew

Assorted Premium Teas, Decaffeinated Coffee, Water, Iced Tea & Soft Drinks

We now offer a FREE Extended Afternoon Break Period from 3:45PM to 4:15PM

Beverages and Packaged Snacks

AFTERNOON

All Dinner Buffets are served with Mixed Salad Greens with a variety of Dressings, Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter, Coffee Service, Iced Tea and Assorted Canned Sodas and a Chef-Inspired Dessert

Dinner Buffet #1                                                                $37.95 pp/*

Tuscan Chicken Marsala

Classic Chicken Marsala with Wine-Soaked, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Baby Spinach served with a Homemade Marsala Wine Sauce

Tilapia Parmesan 

Grilled Tilapia Lightly Coated with Parmesan Cheese and Seasoned Bread Crumbs with Lemon Parsley Butter

SIDES

Roasted Redskin Potatoes and Fresh Steamed Broccoli 

Dinner Buffet #2                                                              $42.95 pp/*

Chicken Gruyere

Sauteed Boneless Breast of Chicken, Sliced Roma Tomatoes and Melted Gruyere Cheese Topped with Madeira Wine Sauce

Lemon and Goat Cheese Cod Filet

Broiled Cod Filet, Light Seasoned & Topped with a Lemon, Butter & Goat Cheese Crumble                    

SIDES

Classic Whipped Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus

*Price does not include the 20% service charge 

DINNER

*Price does not include the 20% service charge

Chef's Choice Buffet                                                   $43.95 pp/*

Allow our Chef to create a seasonal menu that is sure to tempt all of your senses.  

 

Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and other dietary restrictions proudly available by request. 

 

Served Dinner options available upon request.

DINNER

Dinner Buffet #3                                                           $42.95 pp/*

Salmon Cilantro

Atlantic Salmon Filet with a Citrus Cilantro Crust

Grilled Bourbon Pork Tenderloin

Tender Grilled Pork Tenderloin Glazed with a Sweet and Tangy Southern Bourbon 

SIDES

Dirty Rice and Roasted Vegetables 

All Dinner Buffets are served with Mixed Salad Greens with a variety of Dressings, Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter, Coffee Service, Iced Tea and Assorted Sodas and a Chef-Inspired Dessert

*Price does not include the 20% service charge

Sliders priced per 50 pieces

Pulled Pork Sliders                                             $160*

Applewood  Smoked Pulled Pork, Sharp Cheddar and Tangy Slaw

Crab Cake Sliders                                              $160*

Maryland Style Mini Crab Cakes,  House-Pickled Onions and Remoulade

Grilled Veggie                                                     $160*

Zucchini, Squash, Onion & Asparagus Marinated in Vinaigrette Topped with Basil Oil   

Grilled Chicken or Cheeseburger                $160*

Crispy Bacon, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes and Herbed Mayo      

RECEPTIONS

Bartenders  

Based on 2 hours, per bartender                 $100*

    

Alcoholic Beverage Policy  

The RLA is a BYOB Facility.  Only Beer and Wine is Permitted.    Only Events That Purchase Reception Food are Permitted to Bring in Beer and Wine.   All Beverages Brought into Facility Must be Approved by Management of RLA.

    

*Price does not include the 20% service charge

Looking for Something a Little Different or Themed to Your Event?  

 We Do Customized Reception Packages!  

Be Sure to Ask our Business Development Team for More Information.

Skewers priced per 50 pieces

Polynesian Chicken                                           $160*

Sweet Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Pineapple Topped with Sweet Teriyaki  

Caprese                                                                $160*

Grape Tomatoes, Local Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction

Steakhouse                                                          $160*

Red Wine Marinated Beef and Sweet Onion Grilled with Olive Oil and Local Herbs    

Cajun                                                                     $160*   

Slow Poached Shrimp, Bell Peppers, Cajun Seasoning and Glazed with Bourbon Honey     

RECEPTIONS

*Price does not include the 20% service charge

RECEPTIONS

DIPS serves 25

Crab Rangoon                                                              $120*

Fresh Jumbo Crab Meat, Monterey Jack Cheese, Green Onions and Sesame Seeds with a Hint of Spice.  Served with Wonton Chips, Carrots & Celery

4 Cheese Beer                                                              $80*

Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Pepper Jack and Gouda Blended with Local Cream and Pennsylvania Lager.  Served with Bavarian Pretzels, and Fresh House-Made Potato Chips (Vegetarian)

Smoked Buffalo Chicken                                          $100*

Chicken Breast Brined in Salt, Pepper and Vinegar, Smoked, Cooked and Shredded, then Mixed with Buffalo Sauce and Cheese.  Served with Tri-Color Tortilla Chips and Celery Sticks  

Hummus Trio                                                                 $80*

House-Made Hummus with Fresh Baked Pita Chips and Veggies.  Choose 3 from  the Following: Herbed Original, Roasted Red Pepper, Rosemary & Garlic, Feta & Artichoke, Spicy Sriracha and  Sun-Dried  Tomato Parmesan (Vegetarian & Vegan)

*Price does not include the 20% service charge

Flatbreads priced per flatbread                                                                       (4 pieces each per flatbread)

Shrimp, Boursin & Arugula                                  $10.00*

Garlic Sauteed Shrimp, Creamy Boursin Herb Cheese, Fresh Diced Tomatoes and Baby Arugula on Grilled Flatbread

BBQ Brisket, Onion & Cheddar                         $10.00*       

House-Made BBQ Sauce with Slow Braised Brisket, Caramelized Onion, and Sharp White Vermont Cheddar Cheese

Southwestern Black Bean and Corn                $10.00*

Sweet Roasted Corn, Seasoned Black Beans, Pepper Relish, Pico De Gallo and a Splash of Fresh Lime Juice (Vegetarian)  

Margherita                                                               $10.00*

Fresh Miniature Mozzarella Balls, Blistered Grape Tomatoes, Olive Oil and Local Basil with Fresh Cracked Pepper      

RECEPTIONS

*Price does not include the 20% service charge

RECEPTIONS

Beverages  

Assorted Sodas                                               $2.00 each*

Assorted Regular and Diet Sodas

Coffee                                                                $25.00 per gallon*

Coffee and Decaf Served with Milk, Creamer, and Sugar

Hot Tea                                                               $15.00 per gallon*

Selection of Premium Teas

  

  

Desserts priced per 50 pieces

Peaches & Cream Cups                                  $125*

Peaches Cooked with Butter and Brown Sugar, on Top of Vanilla Custard Tucked into Phyllo Cups Topped with a Sweet Crumble

Chocolate Strawberry "Flatbread"              $125*

Chocolate Ganache Spread, Fresh Macerated Strawberries, Local Sweetened Cream and Garnished with Mint atop a Delicious Puff Pastry Flatbread

Salted Peanut Caramel Bars                          $125*

Peanuts, House-Made Caramel and Sea Salt on a Crispy Baked Vanilla Crust