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| - My family is originally from North Braddock, and we continued to visit my grandparents there until they passed. En route to Gram and Pap's house, my family always passed Drew's Restaurant. I always wondered what it was like inside. Now that I spend a great deal of time in Forest Hills, I have had the opportunity to stop in a few times. Drew's is your typical family diner, with tasty breakfasts, daily specials, and mediocre dinners.
The cook is a bit ornery, but he's adept at what he does. The silver-haired waitresses remind me of my 6th grade math teacher. Oh sure, she has a heart of gold and certainly wants you to succeed, but that doesn't change the fact that 1. she doesn't want to be there and 2. will send your butt to detention if you pass a note in class and no, you can't use the restroom right now. We're taking a pop quiz on proofs and that takes precedence over your bladder.
Where was I?
The breakfasts are hearty and well-prepared. I enjoy both the Ionian (Greek) and Italian omelettes. They are served with two pieces of toast and have have easily been split between myself and my boyfriend for a well-portioned start to our day.
I'd steer clear from their dinners. I don't understand why liver and onions is always a special at these diner-type places. Do post-Cold War Americans ever eat liver and onions? I'm genuinely curious.
Overall, not a bad place. Stop in for an omelette and a scolding from the waitresses if you're ever on Ardmore Blvd.
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