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| - We went to Proper following a performance at Heinz Hall. The last place we went to open after a concert was Grit & Grace, which had lead me to believe that the finest dining option open late by Heinz Hall was the 7-11. Clearly I need to get out more, and I'm sure there many acceptable, and perhaps even excellent options (still need to make it to Meat & Potatoes), but I was relieved to have a good experience at Proper.
By 10 they'd switched to their late night menu, which is just pizza. I was immediately impressed by the beer selection, which was not overwhelming, but a nicely curated collection. I ordered the Green Flash, Serrano Chili Double Stout, which was surprisingly delicious. The cocktails looked like they used quality ingredients, but all appeared to be on the sweet side.
We shared the Forest pizza, laden with mushrooms, fontina cheese, and balsamic drizzle. The pizza was pretty floppy, in fact soggy from the center to a few inches up each slice. Fortunately, it was still delicious, and the crust was much closer to properly cooked: chewy and flavorful.
Otherwise, our service was fine, the atmosphere relaxed, and the clientele seemed to be mostly young to middle-age professionals. I'd be happy to return, particularly to try the carnivore pizza, and check out the latest beer offerings.
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