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| - One of my favorite dinner spots downtown with dishes that are a bit pricey (for the Pittsburgh market) but well-executed. Never really have been let down with food options here plus they have a reasonable selection of beers. Always busy so make sure to make a reservation beforehand! I haven't had the brunch here so all my comments are for dinner but I will say I've heard good things about the brunch. It's on my to do list...
On a side note, Monday nights after 10 PM they have industry night for the folks who are in the restaurant industry. They offer $8 bites and drink specials- definitely worth checking out if you're out late on a Monday.
Food:
I've eaten a number of dishes here and quite frankly have never been disappointed. It is, in true Pittsburgh fashion, rather decadent so don't go if you're on a diet. My favorites:
Snacks/Apps- fried taters with black truffle mayo (the mayo really sells it in my opinion), Mac n cheese (a generous serving of mixed in chorizo packs in a nice punch of flavor; eat and expect an impending nap), fried brussels (my favorite but again, not the healthy kind your mom made you eat as a kid)
Entrees- lamb burger (just all-in-all well executed burger), pork chop
Also if you're there for industry night on Monday, I believe the menu may rotate each time but if poutines are on the menu (see picture) go for Asian Persuasion and Southern Pride. Three poutine dishes was more than plenty for 4 of us following an appetizer or two.
Drinks:
Had a mixed experience with cocktails here. Not all that impressed with them so if you're on the fence about a cocktail or draft beer, I'd steer towards the latter. They seem to always have a few interesting ones on tap. If you're looking for a place for a quick drink with friends downtown and are willing to stand at the bar, it's a worthwhile stop.
Ambience:
Matches the food- lots of wood, warm and dimly lit. As I alluded to before, it's a nice way to prep you for the food coma to come. The place seems busy often do not a quiet romantic date spot but certainly trendy and interesting enough for a date or with a few friends. Large groups would probably be difficult to seat here- haven't tried before.
Service:
Generally good although can be a bit slower when things are busy. Never had issues so far.
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