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HISTORY: The original one is located in the Pittsburgh Strip District, a really busy area along with the Allegheny River which are dotted with warehouses and produce yards. The owner, Joe Primanti, invented his famous sandwich during the Great Depression. This spawned all kinds of sandwiches and the restaurant became a stop for late-night and early-morning workers. For decades, it was a big food stop for truck drivers. Because they usually had to get their burgers or sandwiches to go, the restaurant started putting the fries inside the burgers and sandwiches so they can eat their entire meal with ease while driving. That eventually became their signature piece for all their sandwiches. Even though it's an eatery for all and is a foodery stop for everyone crazy about the Burgh, the original Primantis still keeps it's super large parking lot for truck drivers to make their routine stop for food. Pittsburgh is a working class city who loves (LOVES) their sports so Primanti Brothers is an insanely popular place to pre or post-game or to game-game while eating and drinking. It's now a chain that is all throughout the east coast but in Pittsburgh it's a staple. Whenever TV stations (notably ESPN) do an expose on the city, Primanti Brothers is always mentioned, visited and spotlighted.
FOOD: Heavy. They put their fries inside their burger. Um, I guess that's a novelty but conceptually it's like a turducken. Kind of too much. But excess is the theme of all their signature burgers and sandwiches or you can custom-make your excess. Add more fries, sauces, an egg, double up on meat, combine different kinds of meat. Mention the word diet and everyone will look at you as if you're from California, which in this case, is true. But the restaurant, per their menu, states that their sandwiches are only the number 2 favorite. The title of number one favorite goes to beer. Not a particular kind. Just beer in general. Smile.
SERVICE: Incredibly friendly and they love the question "What's your favorite?" to which the answer will, again, be beer. Another smile. Tell them you're new and just visiting Pittsburgh, they'll relish the opportunity to fill you in on not just the favorites of the menu but their personal favorites in the city at large.
CONSENSUS: Definitely not a place to eat if you're dieting, paleo or vegan unless it's a cheat day or you relapse into the world of meat. But if you can appreciate the hearty sports bar fanfare, you'll find yourself at home here with your stomachs full. The restaurant, itself, is very welcoming and the bar area is incredibly social, especially if there is a game playing. As a visiter of the city as a whole, I don't know if this is characteristic to the restaurant or the city as a whole, but, regardless, I will swing by again when I have business in Pittsburg in the future. I'll just make sure that it is also a cheat day.
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