My bf is a Pittsburgh native. I remember the first time we had Primanti's from Lucky's in Chicago. I served everyone their Primanti's in my living room, dodging the Terrible Towels as the Steeler's game pushed on... and I stared at mine, wondering how the heck people can possibly eat this heaping, gross, mass of meat, slaw and fries. I took mine apart and made a nice little buffet across 2 plates and ate it that way.
THEN I took my first trip to Pittsburgh, took a chance on the real deal... and boy oh boy did I become a Primanti's lover! Everytime we go to Pittsburgh, we hit Primanti's for lunch. We have to!! I never want to start a trip to Pgh out without hitting Primanti's... pronto! =)
Primanti's is a great little spot to grab lunch, dinner, and even a mid-day snack. I love the fact that this place is always jammed full of people. Their food is well worth the wait and the effort it takes to tackle a table before someone else does. The murals on the wall never get old, and it's great for one person or the whole family. I can't wait to go next week for the start of my holiday season!