Atmosphere was traditional and decorative. Came during graduation week with a reservation…read more I got the burger with cheese and grille onion and fries. Thought it was cooked great and tasted delicious. Was well priced too for such a nice establishment Would come back

I went to The College Room inside of the University Club on Friday night and had amazing dishes!!…read moreThey are located in Oakland and occupy a beautiful, historic building. The club contains 2 restaurants, one is private for their members (Fraternity Grill), and the other is open to the public (The College Room). We got the hummus, chicken Milanese, and grilled peaches. We also got a sneak peak of the new fall menu which has Arancini, roasted strip, and potato gnocchi. The gnocchi was my favorite dish; it was sooo good!!! The staff were all extremely nice and personable. I had a great time and I can't wait to go back :)

My friends had a wedding there on Sunday evening. The address for the golf club leads you down into…read morenot their event place but the gym area so you want to go up the hill to get to where you need to go. We had the ceremony downstairs, went upstairs for cocktail hour in a small space with a bar and a fairly sizable balcony, and then went back downstairs for dinner so be mindful that there's a lot of stairs when picking out your shoes. The downstairs had a lot of natural light. I thought our mushroom soups were delicious with the puff pastry on top. The salads were decent as salads go with apples and pecans. I chose the salmon entree and the salmon itself was fine and could've been more flavorful but it at least had cooked cherry tomatoes on top to give it some flavor. The mashed potatoes were decent but the asparagus seemed to be just steamed and served bland without any seasoning. My bread was really hard and difficult to cut open and bite into. The staff we interacted with was nice.!

A very nice place thats tucked away in Squirrel Hill. We have friends who are members and they…read moreinvited us to a specialty dinner they were having. It was a special menu with 3 courses and wine pairings. We really enjoyed the food and the service was alright. It didn't seem overly crowded and wasn't noisy.

We have a social membership at the club which allows us to participate in everything except golf…read more They have many activities during the warmer months which includes but is not limited to a bocce ball league, wine and whiskey events, a big holiday party in December and events around the holidays (Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day). They have a pool and feature a lot of events for the kids e.g. movies nights). Keep in mind though that all of these activities are an extra charge in addition to your membership fees. There is a $500 minimum food and beverage requirement every 6 months (Jan-Jun) and (Jul-Dec). There's also a $40 per month service charge for the servers, but that means you don't really need to tip. However, we always leave our server a few extra bucks. I love the ambiance. They are in the process of renovating. We like to eat at the bar or sit on the upstairs covered terrace and enjoy spectacular views of the golf course. The service is always outstanding -- attentive and friendly. Food: Breakfast and lunch are great value. I love their omelettes and some lunch items. Dinner, in my opinion, is not good value. It is pricey and mediocre. However, I love their "make your own pasta" on Wednesdays -$20 which includes a mini buffet of two salads, a soup, pizza, a couple of entrees (e.g. sausage and peppers, meatballs) and dessert. They also do on Thursdays a "Member Appreciation" entree which is also reasonably priced. Recently, we went on a Thursday. My husband got the Member Appreciation entree which was prime rib for $20 and I got the Spots and Crab for $42 (pic attached). All entrees come with choice of soup or salad and two sides. Prime rib was really good. Spot and Crab was okay. I really enjoy the club. It's a good hang and opportunities to get decent value.

This is such a pretty club! I do not attend as a member, but I have attended a wedding and a…read morerehearsal dinner here. It is a great venue to host an event! The décor at both events has been phenomenal!! The weddings here are also all inclusive. You get everything for 1 price and they have different packages you can choose from. You also get a round of golf included in those packages. I would recommend looking into this venue if you are hosting an event any time soon!

Service, food and coordination! We Celebrated our Clairton High School 50th Reunion with classmates…read morefrom 76, 75, 77, 74, 73, and 78. It was such a pleasure to work with Sandy, Jill and Kayla in making the arrangements. All we had to do was select our food, explain our vision, agree to date and time, and sign our contract! They made it so easy for us. The night of the event, everything ran pretty smoothly. The food was excellent, the service exemplary, and a beautiful atmosphere with a lovely ambiance. Taylin, Hanna, and Alayna, along with the entire staff were so attentive but more importantly fun to interact with and the service couldn't have been better. They all contributed to a magical evening and experience. Thank you all so much. I highly recommend them for staging any special event, or any event for that matter!

I attended a wedding here as a bridesmaid. The event coordinator, Jill, was unpleasant from the…read moreget-go. When our bride was hungry, we asked for food recommendation. She encouraged us not to get food from anywhere else and to "wait it out" for 2 - 3 hours until dinner. The kind bartender offered us crackers and oranges which is all she could do, but was very sympathetic. There were also 3 very SNIDE remarks from her to various people, one was to the photographer, about how the bride "didn't get a rehearsal dinner so (she) has no idea what's going on." Let me be clear, we are all very pleasant and easy going people who have ALL worked various service industry jobs. This set the tone for the rest of the night. Jill failed to do her job of making sure the bride was unseen by guests MULTIPLE times. She also told us, although it was discussed previously, that someone would be able to drive the bride to the entrance of the ceremony area. We were then told it would be impossible, as the car would be seen in photos? There was no argument back, but as we were taking photos, we realized the car would have never been in the photos in the first place. Jill is keeping this nasty attitude. The night goes on, at a steady pace, which did not seem fast enough for Jill. Everything felt rushed, and multiple times Jill was seen rolling her eyes and tapping her feet. Why do you have this job if you lack patience for someone's special day? The icing on the cake for me was the bartending experience. There was a tip jar for cash tips, and a Venmo scan code. The kicker of the Venmo scan code is that the code went to JILL! The wedding COORDINATOR! NOT the bartender! That was absolutely the last straw for me. The bartender was the only person who cared about the wedding and wedding party. Insane that Jill feels entitled to ANY of her tips. The bartender assured me they split them at the end of the night... but for what? The coordinator was NOT behind the bar, was NOT serving drinks. As a matter of fact, she was serving only one thing : major attitude and annoyance. 915 rolls around and Jill is cleaning up everything. The beautiful table my bride neatly put together, all thrown on a tray before the DJ is even done. If your drink as unattended while on the dance floor it was in the trash, and 915 is last call so there's no chance to get another. My bride had a beautiful day, but I would NEVER recommend this place to ANYONE. The ONLY shining star was the sweet bartender, who truly deserves better. Edited to add: my husband just told me about how the chairs during the ceremony were PAINTED! So when everyone stood up they had huge white chalk like marks all over their pants and dresses. This actually forced people to sit on rocks during the ceremony. Another edit: no charcuterie board to the men's suite, and the DATE WAS WRONG ON THEIR BACKDROP (see picture!!!) when brought to Jill's attention, she said "well I'll HAVE to make a whole nother one if you want it fixed" what??? I would be SICK TO MY STOMACH if I messed that up. WOW. The more we discuss the night the more we all have to add. I'm sure this will not be the last edit.

I highly, highly recommend Pittsburgh Event Studio for any gatherings! Truly such a gem in Verona…read more The main selling points for me: - BYOB (pay extra for a permit) - BYOF (so hard find) - 5-hour rental time (perfect for set-up & clean-up) - Includes tables, chairs - Has a kitchenette with fridge, counter space, sink You can complete the entire booking process online which is literally the most convenient thing ever. It's such a nice space, minimally decorated and pretty! You can visit for a tour by connecting with them and it's all self-serve. They'll email you a door code an hour before. That's the same process for your event day too - you get a social door code and you're set. Truly a great experience and will definitely be booking them again!

Great hidden gem. This place was so cute and affordable. I recently I had my baby shower here and…read morethis place was perfect. The owners were great to work with and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this great intimate space to host any kind of event.

We had our Mom's Celebration of Life luncheon here and it could not have been better. They were so…read moreeasy to work with ahead of time working with us on Video to be played continuously, music, a toast with a shot for everyone, microphone for eulogies and much more. The Food!?! OMG people are still talking about the food weeks later and if you have an event do yourself a favor and upgrade to the beef brisket I think it was and don't forget the roasted potatoes- heaven. Also the complimets we heard is about the staff and we agree. The staff was not only quick and efficient, you had no idea that they were there. "how was my water glass never empty" was a comment we heard often. The space is also just beautiful and helped make our difficult day that much easier and memorable. Oh and out front of the building they had, on their sign, a message saying "Celebrating the life of (mom's name)". Nice touch.

We just had our wedding at Cefalo's this past weekend and it was First Class. Sixty guests…read moreattended. The owners, Lenny and Dean and Amy, the Manager, were fantastic to work with and made the event everything we dreamed of. We felt very welcome throughout the planning. Cefalo's is a beautiful place to hold a wedding ceremony then dine on fantastic food cooked up by Dean and served by his staff in their dining room. After dinner, you can spend the rest of the evening partying the ballroom. They offer all the services, (or can recommend) you need when planning a wedding. For us and our guests, it was super convenient and easier to have everything for the wedding in one beautiful setting. The food, the hor's d'oeuvres, and entrees was amazing. There's also a huge bar attended by professional bartenders. The food servers were friendly, professional and very attentive. We received so many compliments from our guests on both the food and service. Many said that was the best food they ever had at a wedding! So, if you're looking for a top notch, First Class venue to have your wedding, look no further then Cefalos.

Amazing space managed by amazing people. I threw my 40th birthday party there. The space itself is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous. Very industrial. Beautiful brick walls. Super versatile with lots and lots of potential for personalization. Multiple different areas with a variety of character. Gracie and her team were extremely helpful from the moment i first looked at the space to the day after the event. They have seasonal decorations that add to the beauty of the space. They are extremely flexible and worked with us to get the tables/decor/food setup. I cannot think of a better space for private events from birthdays to weddings. Highly recommended.

HIP at the Flashlight Factory may claim their "clients are not just another number," but their…read moreactions certainly prove that their clients are nothing more than dollar signs to them. Long story short, HIP notified my BFF via email only one week before her wedding that, to comply with the fire marshal's mandate, their venue would no longer be able to accommodate her wedding. Fortunately, the bride and bridal party were able to miraculously find another amazingly accommodating venue that same day, but HIP's handling of the issue was nothing less than classless. What was already a stressful situation was exacerbated by HIP's incompetent and unsympathetic actions, including (but not limited to): - delayed communication of the venue's inability to host the wedding - being unresponsive to requests to finalize details of the venue transition (yet still having time to post videos to social media about the situation) - trying to charge ridiculous prices for minimal venue involvement ($2,500 just to use the venue as a hotel and to take pictures there), - and claiming the rented tables were damaged when they were returned (even though they were already damaged when provided in the first place) just to be able to keep the $500 deposit We're so thrilled that the wedding turned out well despite the frustration of having to deal with HIP, but their behavior and attitude were completely unprofessional and, quite frankly, rude. If you're looking to have your big day at their venue, I'd recommend thinking twice. Give your business to people that truly have your best interests -- and not just your money -- in mind.

The Sokol Club is a fraternal organization for people of Slovak or Polish descent. However, they…read moredon't mind if you are not descended from the same ethnic lines as long as you want to play bingo on Sunday afternoon or Tuesday night. They also offer gymnastics classes, volleyball, golf and bowling teams. Need to rent a hall for a wedding? That's right, you can rent it out and have a traditional Pittsburgh wedding reception with a huge cookie table and a polka band. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sokol Club Bingo Come visit the Sokol Club Bingo and bring a friend! *There are 4,000 reasons to come to the Sokol Club Bingo.. *And 1,000 reasons to stay at the end! The Sokol Club offers two nights for bingo, Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening. There is ample parking in our private lot which is actively watched over by a security guard. Our spacious hall offers two floors for playing as well as a non-smoking section on the bottom floor. The 1st floor includes, two large display boards and a TV display next to the caller showing a live feed. The 2nd floor offers 2 TV setups on each side for easy viewing. Our kitchen service runs through out the evening. During the games, one does not need to get up, just feel free to take advantage of our waiter services. Sunday Hours: Doors Open at: 11:00 am Games Begin at: 1:00 pm Tuesday Hours: Doors Open at: 5:00 pm Games Begin at: 7:00 pm ---------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/rss/s_467110.html South Side clubs keep homeland memories alive By Kim Lyons TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, August 22, 2006 It's Tuesday night on the South Side, and the place to be on East Carson Street is the Sokol Club. Bingo is the name of the game, and those who don't get there early could get shut out. "I play bingo wherever I can, and I like it here a lot," said Mary Anne Fischer. She's not a club member, but you're not required to be for bingo games. "They're so nice here, and everyone acts like you're part of the club," Fischer said. Read more: South Side clubs keep homeland memories alive - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/rss/s_467110.html#ixzz1CjJ6zkZl

I learned a little something about culture here. Not Slovak culture, but bingo fanatic culture, aka…read moregambling addiction. The space is wide open and airy with lots of long tables, each seating one to three players - many players took up entire tables with their excessive quantity of bingo cards, wide variety of dabbers (often in a specifically designed tote bag), and in some cases, an array of good luck charms. Bright fluorescent lights illuminate the scene and a balcony with overflow seating was our vantage point for observation (and play). Their website says they have a smoking floor and a non smoking floor, so I was imagining a darker smoke filled social hall, but there is now no smoking allowed and I soon realized that bingo is not a social game. With my one bingo card, I had twelve boards to keep up with (twelve is the minimum for play = $12), and let me tell you, I had a hard time staying with it - they call them out fairly rapidly! Chatting and joking with my friend was hardly possible without blowing our game. The food was super limited, low quality, mostly packaged junk. No alcohol is served. There is only one reason to attend and that is for the hope of winning money. There was an interesting buzz in the room toward the end of each game, like the group had a psychic (more like experienced) knowledge that bingo was about to be called. This collective murmur felt like a communal expression of frustration and anxiety. We try so hard, come so close and rarely succeed. The demographic of the room is statistically disadvantaged peoples. In addition to bingo, dealers on the floor sell other sorts of game tickets, like paper slot machine cards. The psychological exchange between the dealers and the players was like a crack deal; the dealers knew many of the players, knew when to come around, what to say and used lingo an outsider would not understand. There was an antsy desperation to win among the addicted, me, I just wanted to get outta there. With a packed house, there is no doubt someone is winning, that is the Slovak Catholic Sokols and their beneficiaries. As for the venue, although full of characters, it has no character itself - it is one of those big quick construction metal buildings.