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| - I had been dreaming of this place opening in Pittsburgh for years. I had a girlfriend who worked at the one in Michigan and she guided me through the tricks and treasures of Mongo (as they call it, I know, I'm so "in").
We ordered a pitcher of sangria because sharing is caring folks! I was very excited about it because I felt in the mood for something fruity and refreshing, something a sangria should be like. This was not. This was strawberry soupy-ness mixed with some alcohol. It was not good. I'm not sure if this was something the new bartenders made wrong or it's just the way they make it. Just be warned:)
I was so the pro, I knew to not pile a bunch of meats into the bowl and I knew to pile that bowl high because it shrinks once it's cooked. So I get my mix ready:shrimp and scallops, pad thai noodles, lots of veggies and a crap load of water chestnuts because who can resist those! I choose the Bd's teriyaki the first round and the Kung Poa the second. The teriyaki fell flat but the Kung Poa was just the right mix of spicy and sweet I was looking for.
For the grand finale we were brought out this massive glass full of ice cream, one massive brownie (that could really pass for a large piece of cake) whipped cream and fudge. Holy bajebus it was huge! But it was seriously massively delicious. You absolutely have to split it or you may have to be rolled out.
The thing is, I think my palate has changed. There's so many wonderful local unique Pittsburgh restaurants that offer such fantastic fresh food, it's hard to keep up when you're a chain. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure this won't be the last time I go there or the last time I go to a chain, but it just isn't the same...and I think that's probably for the better.
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