Best Chinese Take Out: Zaw's

 Zaws on Murray Ave next to Aiello's Pizza (521-3663) is by far the best
 thing that has happened to Chinese takeout in Pgh during the last year.
 Their Singapore Rice Noodle and Twice Cooked Pork are very very good.
 Even some of the Cantonese dishes (usually pretty tasteless and prone to
 sticky white/gray sauces in most places) are good.  Try the Chicken with
 Almonds if you're not a fan of hot sauces.  Marvin, the cook, is a gas to
 watch, and the owner/counterguy (Sonny) is friendly and efficient.  They do
 get backed up, so order early or just come with a book or magazine
 and hang out on the bench by the front window.  Food is worth the wait and
 they're nice people to boot.   Tell'em Dave sent you.