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| - Not knowing Pittsburgh too well, people suggested I give the South Side a shot. I wish a plague upon their houses. Nah, I'm playing. But I was a little misinformed about the neighborhood. I found some good spots, but I ended up starting off in what most the neighborhood is, young college bars.
Upon walking into the area we noticed lots of college aged kids. Having gone to college with my buddy I was with, we knew the look. Overly enthusiastic, obnoxious, and drinking crappy beverages. They haven't had the hard bitterness of the world suck out their soul yet.
While at Jack's my worries were confirmed. Super cheap beer. Even more so for Pittsburgh. Glow sticks. Beer posters. Yep, college bar. Asked the bartender about it, he played coy. Acted like he's didn't know what I was talking about. Gave him a look and he came clean. Ended up being a really chill guy. He gave us some solid recommendations for the neighborhood. Really appreciated it. He then offered us the "best shot" in Pittsburgh. Once he told me it involved more than two ingredients I told him I'd pass. I gave him a nice tip, but I wasn't about to try his mixed college girl shot.
Just know what the place is. I'm sure it could be fun for some, and it's an alright place. Just not my cup of tea.
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