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When you think of Pittsburgh cuisine, you might not think of sushi and fresh fish. Sure, we've got three rivers, but the Mon isn't exactly the source of sushi grade tuna. And we're not living the Japanese life where you can munch on sushi from a vending machine...hmmm. So where can you go to quiet your craving for aquatic-dwellers? The Penn Avenue Fish Company has your back...or your stomach.
The PAFC has two locations (the Strip District and Downtown). We've been to both locations, but we're always drawn back to the Strip location. Not only is the Penn Ave location where it all began, but the amount of stimuli in this place is unreal. Not only is it packed with patrons getting their eat on (it's always jammed at lunch), but the guys and gals who run this eatery are really working!
If you look to the left, you'll see the fishmongers filleting up whole fish and wrapping up various fresh orders for the at-home cooks. In the center, is the sushi counter. Here you can sit and watch the sushi masters create art on a plate. Some of those rolls are almost too picturesque to eat...almost. At the front counter, people are jockeying for their turn to check out the chalkboard menu and place their orders. (Don't be surprised if Angela Earley, co-owner alongside Henry B. Dewey, writes your ticket herself.) This is also where you pay when you're done eating.
Besides sushi, the regular menu ranges from sandwiches and tacos to pizzas and salads. They also have daily soups and specials. While you might have trouble deciding what you want, trust me when I tell you that everything is fresh and delicious. No matter what you pick, your mouth will be happy. One of my favorite sandwiches to order is ...
To read my full review (including pics), please go to: http://fork2mouth.blogspot.com/2013/08/penn-avenue-fish-company-hook-line-and.html
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