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| - One of the many wonderful things that Pittsburgh has built up, is its food scene. Around the time that I was moving to Pittsburgh, was also a time when folks were starting to spend more evenings venturing in-between the buildings that make up the Pittsburgh skyline. What they found was a strong sense of creativity and collaboration among the many dining options available. And, at the same time that downtown became a dwelling spot for diners and drinkers, a new restaurant opened up that caught people's attention and captured their imagination with all the things that Pittsburgh was and will be. Tako, located on Penn Avenue in the Cultural District, is a testament of the simplicity and innovation that makes up Pittsburgh. Simply enough, Tako serves tacos...but, it does so much more than that. What Tako is, is a combination of ideas, flavors, and ambiance that leaves you satisfied with the simplicity of it all. When you walk into Tako, you will notice that the space is dark and fairly small, creating an intimate vibe. At the same time, you realize that there is a live D.J. playing upbeat tunes in the corner, which makes you feel like you are at food and music venue in Austin or a bar in LA's Beverly Grove. When you sit down you will be given a newspaper style menu where you will find a plethora of headline specialty tacos. The flavors here come across as "old-world ingredients meet citrus and chili combinations". It's nothing that you haven't heard of before but every new blend that you want to try. The tacos will come out on wooden boards in pairs of 2. They are huge and loaded with goodness. The first time I ate at Tako, I made the mistake of getting way too excited over the "build your own guacamole" appetizer. It is definitely something to get excited about but, keep in mind that there will be more to come! If you do find yourself with leftovers, don't worry - the servers have this great way of boxing your tacos up so that when you go to eat them the next day for lunch (or breakfast), your tacos are still intact. Being vegetarian, I was extremely happy with the mushroom tacos. Packed with flavor and texture, they were so hearty for being mushrooms. And the sauce on top... the perfect match between creamy and spicy.
When you eat at Tako you will be transported into a whole new world and your taste buds will never be the same. You may even forget that you are in downtown Pittsburgh, becoming engulfed in the environment around you. As you leave the restaurant, however, and step out onto Penn avenue with a full stomach, it may occur to you how simple of a concept taco's are and how Tako took a modest concept and made it something brilliant. This is a great example of the revival of Pittsburgh: simple, yet bursting with flavor; true to its roots, yet never failing to seek out creativity.
Enjoy!
Xoxo, A
(a California girl living in Pittsburgh on purpose)
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