As always, there is hope for any new place in the neighborhood. I always venture to these local establishments in lieu of chain restaurants. I recently discovered the new Mr Bigs, less than a mile or so from my home. A strong aesthetic appeal makes this place warm and inviting to enter. The restaurant has a clean classic Americana bar vibe. Plenty of TVs easily view-able from any vantage in the restaurant make this place an ideal sports hang on any sports night of the week. Upon further inspection you will see that the restaurant is trying to manufacture it's character - like the printed telling of the 'Mr Big" story and available "beer tasting flights". I credit the attempts but it all seems contrived.
A fan of eating and drinking local I was glad to see East End and Church Brew on tap. But only utilizing (2 or 3) of your 15 or so taps for local brew or other commercially available micro/macro Breweries does not make you a "Tap Room". A venture into the less commercial beer options could help substantially bolster the credibility of the restaurant. (Maybe even try some local beer tastings)
I visited a few times to scope out the food situation. On my first visit, I was surprised to get push back on having the kitchen add wing sauce to a standard "Pittsburgh" grilled chicken salad. The chicken was barely unfrozen and the ranch was straight out of the bottle and had that processed tang that turns me off every time.
While I give the ownership and staff a pronounced Congrats for providing the neighborhood another option. I suggest an investment in fresh made not frozen or bottled products or the addition of a Beer Guru to assist with Tap and Bottle selections.