Some places just know how to make a random night feel important…read more I've been to @fishnorfowl_pgh a few times now and every single visit I leave just as impressed as the last. Chef Drew's consistency deserves its flowers because it's rare to find a place that delivers that level of care every time you walk through the doors. And no-I wasn't invited. I just genuinely believe in spending my own money at places I enjoy because that's what keeps this industry going around. The spots that make people feel something deserve people showing back up for them. The chicken parm will neverrrrr not get ordered at this point and I truly don't think I've ever left without a full belly and leftovers I was excited about later. Huge thank you as well for the duck dish and champagne that somehow made an already good night feel even better. Also starting a little series on the people I share meals with because food's always been tied to connection for me. This dinner was with Ashley ( @burghgourmetgirl ) -someone I met when I first started putting everything I had into content creation. She's quiet but confident in a way that makes people naturally gravitate toward her. And once you really get to know her, you won't stop laughing. She works hard, plays even harder, has seen more of the world than most people ever will, and somehow still stays one of the most genuine people I know. Pittsburgh's lucky to have her, but I have a feeling she leaves a little piece of herself everywhere she goes.

We loved our experience at fish nor fowl. We were seated upstairs, which felt more intimate than…read moredownstairs. Our waitress was very kind and offered recommendations throughout the experience. We started with the focaccia bread and tomato butter which was a must!! We had plenty leftover and I am still snacking on it at home. For our entrees I got the weekend special, lump crab risotto, and it was perfectly creamy yet refreshing just wish there was a little more crab in it. We also got the chicken parm and rigatoni which was delicious. The chicken parm is massive and definitely a show stopper. Kicking myself for not ordering a pasta, since it's all homemade:), but I guess I'll have to make another reservation!! Can't wait to visit when the outdoor patio is open.

I've been meaning to try here since they opened. Hubby and I got their happy hour. When we told our…read moreteens where we were going, they showed up lol. We got shakes (mine boozy). Shake was incredible. I got the turtle shake cause some portion gets donated to PGH aquarium for turtles. The habanero wings were crispy and good, but small. The burger was underwhelming. There was little to no seasoning on anyone's burger or fries. There's one shot to make a good impression so we come back and repeatedly spend the $112.69 on my family at happy hour. I'm sad to report that we will likely not be back. The ambiance was phenomenal, and we liked our server, Crystal (?? I think. She was very nice and attentive). The cornbread was also bland, and was supposedly jalapeño cheddar. Honey butter lacked salt, which is imperative for good honey butter.

The service was great as usual. Not so keen on the new vegan veggie burger though. It's way too…read moremushy and gross. Wish they would bring back the old veggie burger. We have many vegetarians and gluten free folks in our group and this was a great place for our family and friends in the past. Sadly, prolly not gonna go back. No one liked the vegetarian burger so totally not worth it.

Fig & Ash Wood Fire Kitchen is a local restaurant and bar that is in the North Side neighborhood…read moreand is open for dinner and private events. It serves wood-fired cuisine that uses locally raised meats, house-made pasta, and seasonal vegetables. Currently, during the winter, examples of menu items are small plates (e.g., roasted beet salad and heirloom carrots), mid courses (e.g., linguine and blue-bay mussels), large plates (e.g., sesame soy-glazed eggplant, pork chop, and picanha), desserts (e.g., pistachio cake and Kahlua fudge brownie), and alcoholic beverages (e.g., cocktails, mocktails, wines, and beers). For my husband and me, I made a reservation for dinner through the Resy website. I chose from options of the dining room, a four-season patio with awnings and heaters, and a chef's counter with a view of the kitchen. Please note that although the foods are upscale, the dress code seems to be smart casual. We parked our vehicle in a lot a short walk away. Upon our arrival to the restaurant, a seating hostess promptly greeted and seated us. Our server provided courteous and attentive service, such as taking our order and bringing our foods on time, refilling our waters, and cleaning my crumbs. We started with a Crab Cake with decent amount of crab meat, mushroom duxelles, tasty truffle aioli, and a side of arugula salad. My main course was Branzino with sides of beans-vegetables and parmesan cornbread. My husband's main course was Duck Breast with a blood-orange demi-glace, asparagus, and potatoes. I thought that everything tasted very good. The total price was $96 plus tax, 3% credit-card surcharge, and tip.

We stopped in again for another birthday celebration. They accommodated us immediately upon arrive…read more(wee bit early). Service was friendly and attentive but I found the food just fine. Here's what we ordered: 1. Duck toast - get it. It's great. Milk bread with duck. Solid. Two slices 2. Zuchini crab cake - I enjoyed though hubs thought it was just fine. I appreciated the greens with it. 3. Chicken - a little sweet. Gboochi is solid. 4. Black cod - Neither of us cared for it. It didn't have a lot of taste. Ramps were tasty. Honestly, not a great birthday dinner.

Brandy is Awesome, Best Bartender The staff is very…read morefriendly Food is great, extra gravy if you need it. Gyros Filet tip sandwiches Huge nachos & Steak salads Parmesan fish are some of my favorites

Food wasn't great, the water tasted like mildew my wife and I both ended up sick after eating here.read more

Yes, sometimes she has a lot of customers come in all at once. Her daughter does work there and she…read morestarting to know a lot of things. When I get to her, she is very knowledgeable helpful. I do own hot tub and I have a swimming pool, but it's an index pool. They do not have anything for that, but when I need sanor chemicals. She always been helpful. She has a smile the hours in the winter that's my only great but it's winter time how many people own hot tubs so I can't complain.Written by Dane Lee.

I've been using them for years! They installed my pool liner last year and did a phenomenal job!…read moreHighly recommend!

You like traditional goto, must have, sandwich from Pittsburgh? If you do, this place is for you…read more This place was started by Joe Primanti in 1933 to feed shift workers from the local warehouses (coal and iron) and railroads. They are known for big sandwiches which now includes fries and cole slaw. The sandwiches provided value to workers...who were looking for a place to feed themselves to keep their energy up for a long shift. When you sit at the bar and you can only imagine the workers that sat here to feed themselves with what little they had. They found a sandwich between two pieces of soft Italian bread with a good balance of meat, cheese, cole slaw and fries...think energy and value. The history here is real and intense. Would I rate this as a culinary destination? Not particularly but I would say it's a must see to be part of US history as the town righted itself and came to life. The sandwich? I had the pastrami with cole slaw, egg, fries and tomato on Italian bread. Remarkably, the sandwich was light...despite it sounding heavy. The cabbage and tomatoes bring a great balance to the sandwich which makes it messy and remarkably light. Be prepared to get messy..so eat fast! I am probably talking too much about the sandwich...just go try it. The food is probably a 3.5 but it gets the extra .5 for the amazing history there. The service was great...well educated on the product, accommodating in every way. If you are in Pittsburgh, this is a must try.

The sandwiches were good, so I want to give credit where it's due. Unfortunately, the rest of the…read moreexperience wasn't great. The restaurant itself didn't seem very clean. I had to go across the street to use the restroom because theirs were nasty. It required going down a steep set of stairs, and the women's bathroom floor was wet. There was also a bucket catching brown water dripping from somewhere, which was pretty concerning. The wings and onion rings were just average and didn't really stand out. There are newer locations of this restaurant that I'd recommend instead. Based on my experience, you'll likely have a much better overall visit at one of those locations

They are so unreliable. I am consistently disappointed. They don't bother to respond to emails,…read morethey don't review orders, and you have to baby-sit them the entire time to make sure that they fulfill your order. I won't use them again.

I have been dealing with that location for over ten years. I have had numerous orders for business…read morecards for all my employees in all four of my office locations -- Pittsburgh and three other cities, and a couple years ago I started using them to print monitor calendar strips which I have given to my clients for the past 15 years. I used to order the monitor calendar strips online but switched to this Minuteman Press about four years ago because they were printing my business cards and I wanted to keep my business local. The monitor calendar strip order is the focal point of this complaint. I understand that ownership of that franchise recently changed hands several months ago. This is the first I have dealt with the new owner(s). In early December 2015 I emailed them to place another order for monitor calendar strips, just as I had done in previous years. The only thing I provide them is the quantity, my company logo and phone number to be printed in the center portion of the calendar strip. Each of my company locations has its own info for that center portion. I eventually received the pdf proofs for my approval. The center section with my company info for all four offices were all perfect. I ordered 2,050 of them, the same as I ordered last year. Last week a client called and advised me that the days for the month of March are kinda screwed up. I'd love to post the actual proof for everyone to see. The days (the numerals) are totally messed up numerous places for the month of March. It is missing (skipped) several days in two places, and even several days are duplicated- not once by four times. It was so jumbled up, it was kinda funny. I immediately emailed Lisa (I think she's the/a new owner of that franchise) to ask her about it. She emailed me back two days later saying she'd give me a discount on a re-print. I then called her to get clarification because I actually expected her to simply apologize and reprint them at no charge. She admitted that she missed the error but then said that since I okayed the proofs that I am equally responsible. I was stunned with that response. She insisted on the fact that I okayed the proofs, so it's not all her fault. I responded: Yes, I okayed the printed center portion with my company info on the calendars, but I certainly did not proof the actual calendar days. The format and layout of the months, including color and size, is 100% identical in every respect to the previous years I ordered this item. It's basically a template. I said: You mean I was expected to proofread an actual calendar -- every single day of every single week of every single month? You want me to make sure all the days of each month are properly numbered? She insisted that, yes, that was my responsibility. I said: Who EVER proofs a calendar day by day to make sure all the days are there and in the correct order? I proofed and okayed my company info to make sure it's accurate, and I am certainly responsible for that. I even offered to come to her location and she can ask the first ten people who came through her door if THEY would proofread the days of every month of a calendar as part of a proofing process, and that if she got even one person to agree with her that I'd agree to pay double. She wouldn't take that offer, said that's her policy, and wouldn't budge on a complimentary re-print. Her opinion and policy simply defies logic that I am responsible to proofread an entire calendar - day by day. If I make a mistake in MY business, I own up to it - even if it means a loss. I value my clients, their future business and, more importantly, my reputation. If I ever told my clients "well, that's our policy," I would expect to lose that client - and for good reason. Well, she just lost my future business. This review may or may not reach the franchisee, and I frankly don't care. I was so taken aback by her position that I felt obligated to let people know what and who they're dealing with and if they stand behind their product and don't care about losing a long-time customer. I have retained all my email correspondence, which quite easily and clearly substantiates my entire dealings with them. And I have no problem discussing them with anyone who contacts me because facts, especially written ones, are incontrovertible. Good luck!

Man, this was my second time having this taco joint and it continues to impress me. I am usually a…read moreshrimp taco type of guy, but they were out so I have to flip to the chicken tacos. And when I tell you these did not disappoint they did not. Have to try out this place if you are in the area.

A taco spot that feels welcoming, fresh, and easy to keep in rotation…read more I stopped into @docetaqueria and it's one of those places that just feels good the second you walk in. Christie (@cmnst4 ), the owner, was genuinely so kind when we talked about coming in-warm, easy to chat with, and proud of what they've built. That energy carries through because the staff was extremely friendly and honestly couldn't wait to make up my order. I love that it's an open kitchen. You can see them pressing tortillas, building everything fresh, and actually talk to them while they're making your food. It feels interactive and intentional instead of rushed. We tried a handful of things, but I have to specifically mention the chicken tacos on a corn shell and the quesadilla because they were exactly what I wanted-flavorful, fresh, and done right. Not over-the-top, not trying too hard. Just solid food made by people who care. And that's the kind of spot I'll go back to.

If I could give 0 stars I would…read more This store needs shut down. Store manager Steve Confer is a liar and a fraudster. He also refuses to return any calls. For those who don't know him, he plays dumb with everyone. Called in and complained, then called back 20 minutes later and literally said that he hadn't heard from them in weeks. This guy is a waste of air. His buddy Dave isn't any different either. For context, a relative of mine could no longer afford to rent the items she had from here, requested to return them and informed Steve himself that they (rent a center) were no longer authorized to take any more payments. Well Steve did what Steve does best, he ignored the request to pick up the item, played dumb when called out on it, and illegally charged for the item after being told he wasn't allowed to. Went in person to schedule pickup and was told by Dave that only Steve has the ability to process a refund, which clearly Steve doesn't do refunds. Avoid this store at all costs or risk being taken advantage of.

I have used this rent a center for so many years I can't even remember, under different married…read morenames. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED Steve and Dave. In fact, I was the ridiculous customer that would rent what I wanted and then pay the purchase off within 2 months. ( in my opinion they had great styles) However, Dave, the assistant manager moved and it became a nightmare. Steve hired a real character there, Chad! He has just ruined this place with his awful attitude that Steve doesn't see. Hopefully now Steve can get his store back to how it was, and his "old time customers" will enjoy being a customer again. Just wanted to say, even after all the bs I've gone through (sending someone to my home to pick up a laptop I never rented), being a "bounty hunter" over my last $137.00 payment, ( which I would have paid without a problem until you start acting like a fool~ this would still be the store of MY choice, even after all the BS, especially because DAVE IS BACK! Steve and Dave are a "power team!" We all have our moments!