Food Facts
Part 2 - Forbes Avenue
The Original Hot Dog Shop, otherwise known as the "O" -
You can't live in Pittsburgh and not at least once eat at the O. Their fries
are legendary. A small will feed one very hungry person, or two or three
not-so-hungry people. I recommend the cheese sauce, but you can also get
gravy or ketchup. Best first experienced at 3 in the morning, with a pack
of slightly inebriated people, if at all possible.
Hemingway's - The hangout of the undergrad English
department (you know, those types that sit around and smoke and write in
their journals). I have never been in here with a male who has NOT commented
on the waitstaff. So I guess they're cute? The food is nothing special, but
you go for the atmosphere and deep thoughts. And the waitstaff.
Sushi Boat - This is actually on a little side
street.Their miso soup is good, hot, and plentiful. You can get a roll special
and soup for around $6, not too bad. And sushi is good for you.
Fuel and Fuddle - Not a bad place to watch sporting
events. Good salads and sandwiches, and quite the array of beers.
Peter's Pub - Horrible place to watch sporting events.
Let's not mention the food.
Pamela's - Trust me, the line is worth it, and it moves
very quickly. The homefries are delicious, and the coffee is strong. The
pancakes are things of beauty, with crispy, lacy edges. Try the pancake specials
available only on weekends - banana chocolate chip; banana walnut; strawberries,
brown sugar, and sour cream; apple walnut.
Brueggers, Starbucks, Subway, McDonald's, Burger King
- Did I get them all? Lots of chains, but now you know they're there.
I will say that the BK is one of the few still open, and they serve frozen
Coca-Cola, so if the Slurpee machine up the street at the 7-11 is on the
fritz, try one of these.
There are several newish places, among them Joe Mama (Italian) and Qdoba (Mexican). There are also some smallish places on side streets - a noodle shop, pizza, a coffee shop (Crazy Mocha), things like that. There's a bakery, and two more bagel/deli places (Schlotzky's and Schwartz's). Feel free to report back.
Next month: Restaurant Row - Atwood Street.
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Last updated October 30, 2002