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I became a fan of the original Pitt's Dogg'n It in Oakland when I lived in the neighborhood...and it all started with Four Loko. Yes, as recent college graduate who had just relocated to Pittsburgh and had yet to find a job AND became trapped in my Oakland apartment for a month thanks to Snowmageddon 2010, Four Loko provided me with many, many hours of entertainment. And Pitt's Dogg'n It had the best selection of alcoholic energy drinks around, in a single serving format that didn't require committing to a case of what tastes a little bit like gasoline. Once the novelty of Four Loko wore off, and they were subsequently banned (RIP), I began to realize that PDI also had the best selection of beer within walking distance to my apartment. That and its late hours made for many an after-bar 6-pack trip for me.
I have many fond memories of PDI, most of which I don't actually remember, but had recounted to me by the guys who run this place ("How was the rest of your night last night?" "Wait, I was here last night?"), and this was one of few places in Oakland that I was sad to leave behind when I decided to move. Well, imagine my delight when I found out that a new location of Pitt's Dogg'n It had opened up right around the corner from my new apartment, just before I was about to move in! It must have been fate...
The guys here are super friendly, and while this may look like a shady operation (okay, maybe it is), they are actually pretty knowledgeable about beer and can give you some good recommendations if they are out of what you want. They have an even wider selection of beers here than at the old location, the best selection in Shadyside for sure. The prices are a little high but not obscene, and I find it to be worth the price for the convenience. If you live nearby, I'd definitely recommend checking it out.
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