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| - Nicky's is a wonderful option in the North Side, located in a brownstone on Western Ave, just a couple blocks from Heinz Field. Parking on the street is metered, but usually easy to find (unless it's game day, of course). Free street parking is easy to find but might require a little bit of walking (but not much!).
While the main dining area can get quite loud, the outside patio out back is like a little oasis -- charming, relaxing, and a great place to enjoy dinner. Try the Choo Chee Tofu. If I could eat it all of the time, I would probably get sick of it. But since I can't, I wish I could because it is amazing. Thai basil AND kaffir lime leaves? Sign me up! It's probably worth noting that the portions are pretty big -- too big, really, but worth taking home.
The waitstaff varies pretty dramatically night to night, and sometimes they can get a bit spotty (and occasionally there's a bit of a language barrier, but nothing that can't be very easily overcome with a little patience). I've never had a really bad experience at this restaurant, though, and I go regularly since it's in my neighborhood.
Special note #1: if you go in to get take-out and have to wait, they go out of their way to give you a glass of water or tea, which I've always found charming and have been very appreciative of.
Special note #2: the bathroom is kind of amazing.
Special note #3: yum.
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