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| - We really like Union Standard. It's not cheap, and so the expectations are higher, but they have delivered the several times we've been there.
First, this is a place that knows how to prepare an oyster. They are always shucked properly (not beat up like you can get at places in Pittsburgh), and they have different varieties, which we always like. They serve their mignonette with an eye dropper, so you can add just a drop or two, and have the taste compliment the oyster rather than overpower it. The rest of the menu is good and inventive.
Funny, but with everything on the menu, let me recommend their burger. I think it's one of the best burgers in Pittsburgh. Now I don't want to start a fight on this one. I love Tessaros burgers, and Burgatory is a favorite place to make your own custom burger, but the burger at Union Standard is one of my favorite right-off the menu burgers. It's simple, not overly topped with this and that, and so it relies on the burger itself being well seasoned, which it is. And then there's the Marrownaise. Can you guess what that is? Yes, it's what you think it is, and it's excellent!
We've had the crisp smelts, and they're great, and the crispy squash blossoms with ramps chimichurri, also great.
Good selection of beers, good service, nice atmosphere. All together it's one of our favorites.
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