"2018-04-01T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . . "Okay, okay, okay. I may be a tad bit biased. I'm a Penguins fanatic. Therefore I'm automatically going to think this arena is awesome. As you can see from the less enthusiastic Yelpers, it's a popular opinion that this is a nice place. \n\nPPG is on the opposite end of the business district, closer to uptown and the universities. It's placed on a hill, so if you come through the main entrance it looks much larger than it actually is. The gift shop is located up the escalators, and out of all the arenas I've been to, it's one of the nicer ones I've seen. It has a good selection of affordable items plus specials you can't get anywhere else. \n\nEvery time I've come here, I've always had a good view of the ice. I typically sit in the lower level, either in the corner or on the side where the Pens shoot twice. I can still see action at the other end of the ice so I don't miss out.\n\nThe concessions, as other people have mentioned, are subpar. I can get my primantis and an IC lite so I never have issues, but if you're not the type that enjoys French fries in sandwiches you may have to stick to an over cooked burger or chicken tenders. One Yelper mentioned a chicken sandwich on the upper level that sounds tasty. I may have to venture over next game.\n\nPPG will earn 5 stars once the rest of uptown is built up. When you attend a game at PNC park or Heinz field, you have a plethora of options to pre & post game at. The area around PPG isn't quite there yet. I will always give the Penguins arena at least 4 stars, and I can't wait until they're ready for 5. #letsgopens"^^ . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . "4"^^ .