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| - Different atmosphere than the original in Jeannette. They renovated again recently, but I can't say exactly how long ago. Some things I like about the remodel - the bar area is much bigger and can accommodate larger parties. They also have booths, which I prefer over a high table. The bar area is clean and has plenty of tv's...so it's a good place to watch a game. One problem is that now there is all this open space in the middle of the room, which is kind of awkward. I went here for a work lunch recently and, since there were five of us, we sat a high table in the middle of the room. It was uncomfortable. The other problem is, they cut the dining area way down, so now there's just a handful of tables over there and it's completely separate from the bar area. So frankly, one would feel really "left out" sitting over there, like a kid who got sent to the corner for a time out. Just a weird set up.
The food is good and they have the same menu as the original JWP in Jeannette. But, if you're watching your calories, you're out of luck. Most of the things on the menu are fried...it's definitely bar food. My favorite sandwiches are the grilled chicken, bacon, and cheese sandwich and the Jayhawk, which is a chicken sandwich and comes with blue cheese and hot sauce. Their salads are also good, but again not a healthy option, with the Pittsburgh tradition of fries on top and most come in a fried tortilla shell. However, you can obviously opt out of the fries and/or shell. Their wings are delicious, but as I've noticed with most other places, so expensive anymore!
Service is hit or miss. I've come here and had a great server...other times, not so much. I stopped in here earlier this week to pick up a to-go order and there was one waitress/bartender (that I saw) for the entire bar area. For a Monday night, the place was very busy. She was running around, never acknowledged me standing awkwardly by the bar. After she flew past me for the third time, I stopped her and said I have an order to pick up. She quickly got it for me and gave me my change. I'm sure I'll be back, but I still prefer the original.
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