"2010-01-13T00:00:00"^^ . "6"^^ . . "8"^^ . . "4"^^ . "8"^^ . . "WOO-HOO! That's the way I feel inside when I step foot in Wholey's Market, every time. \n\nThe anticipation is awesome, and everything just hits you all at once--the sights, the sounds, the smell! Fish and crustaceans are everywhere. People are everywhere. Customers and butchers are calling out orders. It's...EXCITING! Such a great seafood, meat, and produce market.\n\nChildren always seem to have a blast at Wholey's. They get a kick out of the live fish and lobsters in the tanks in the back. You can also introduce them to Wholey Bear (who wears an old #55 Porter jersey out front on the sidewalk) and Rachel the Pig (who collects donations for the Children's Hospital). Then there's also what I call \"The Steelers Fisherman\" and \"Mr. Penguin.\" I'm not making this stuff up; these things exist and should make sense if you've been to Wholey's!\n\nNow, an interesting little tangent. Ever see the movie \"10th & Wolf?\" It's a pretty good 2006 organized crime film that's set in Boston but was filmed in Pittsburgh. Towards the end of the movie there's a dramatic chase scene--right through Wholey's! You see the name on the door and everything. Pretty cool, huh?! \n\nI'm removing 1 star only because of the produce; there always seems to be a noticable amount of overly ripe stuff on the shelves when I visit Wholey's. Pears automatically come to mind.\n\nAnyone who appreciates seafood and/or traditional butcher markets shouldn't miss an opportunity to check out Wholey's!"^^ .