Tried to get into a few places last night but everyone in Pittsburgh must have decided to take advantage of the weather as our usual "go to" places had 1 hour plus waits (Gianna Via's, Armstrong's, Pasta Too, and Bravo's). We have heard about The Interchange Lounge from friends and decided to give it a try. Below is a summary of both myself and The Birds review:
We we were both in the mood for some Pasta. I had the ravioli and she had the baked pasta.
Pros:
1. Bartenders were great.
2. Drink prices were super cheap. (And strong).
3. Waitress was very nice as was the hostess. Also very attentive to our needs.
4. Food prices were very reasonable.
5. Short wait for a table (around 7:45pm on a Saturday).
Cons:
1. Red Sauce had zero flavor. We both thought perhaps salt was missing.
2. Presentation was also "different ". Sauce was placed on the bottom and the pasta was placed on top without any additional sauce. Did not make for an appetizing dish.
Neither Pro or Con.
1. Place reminds me of a "social/fireman's club". I've had some great food at these places.
2. Parking can be tricky as you may have to back out onto the main road when leaving.
I always like to give a place a few chances and I am a pasta snob having grown up Italian with some of the best pasta/sauce/pizza makers (Gram, Mum, Aunts, mine :) so pasta and sauce is always a tough sale for me (although Pasta Too and Gino's in Greensburg get me).
When I was leaving I did see a hamburger come out that looked pretty good. However I'll have to go by myself or with someone else since The Bird is never going back.