when it comes to new customerpleasing ideas .
Among those options is the hot food , salad and dessert bar from which patrons can now choose , in addition to the already full menu .
Serendipity now has its own large event room , beautifully decorated with original artwork and designs , creating a perfect space for everything from birthdays to business meetings , from anniversaries to graduation parties , as well as church gatherings and of course holiday parties .
In addition to all the fare Serendipity ' s experienced chefs have perfected over the last decade , the venue is in the process of creating an authentic-style Italian menu which will be available to patrons in the near future .
Several years ago , John Waddle came up with the idea to start a line of Italian dishes for Serendipity to offer , and decided to call the line " Joey Knuckles ."
Sara said they plan to introduce the Joey Knuckles menu in the next few months .
Always emphasizing the importance of high-quality dishes , Sara has elected to keep the specialty Italian selections to a focused number , choosing quality over quantity .
" Not a lot ," said Sara , " perhaps five or six entrees ."
The mouth-watering list of potential choices will include fresh home-cooked lasagna as well as fresh home-cooked vegetarian lasagna , and other classic Italian-themed items .
Sara said there are other menu additions in the works , which include a weekend breakfast buffet .
Sara said she is delighted with the new location , including its proximity to U . S . 27 and many businesses of the area .
" Our location enables us to be close to the hospital , medical offices and other businesses ," said Sara .
" I
have hired a manager to manage our White Box Lunch to-go services ," she added . " They are box lunches that will be available for a very good price – less than fast food – and we will deliver them to you ."
She said this will enable busy medical workers and employees of other businesses convenient and delicious options for meals without having to leave work .
Sara said she appreciated the former downtown spot and all the regular customers who became a part of her patronage , and said a lot of those folks still make the short trip to the new location . She said she also looks forward to gaining new regular customers at the new spot . Sara added that an additional
PICTURED AT LEFT : Serendipity ' s new location at 113 Trade Park Drive at stoplight 8 in Somerset .
PICTURED ABOVE : Bob Roth , Paula Roth and Linda Edwards enjoy their meal at the new location of Serendipity while taking in the restaurant ' s pleasant atmosphere with server Lauryn Stephens .
Photos by Shane Morgan
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