Soba

 John C. wrote:
 >
 > Soba is  Great!  It brings the Pittsburgh bar/restaurant scene up a couple of  links on
 > the food chain.  Atmosphere 10, Service 10, Food 10, Drinks 10(they even serve saki).
 > Several lounge areas, Two bars  and tons ambiance.  On Ellsworth Ave across the street
 > from EONS.
 >
 > John

 I would agree with your ratings, but you left out price.

 We visited there Tuesday night. The zaru soba was very good, but at $9,
 it was too expensive. The mixed greens salad we tried at $5 was also
 good, but too much money for the size.

 The restaurant was also too smoky. If you are a firm smoke-hater, ask
 for a table on the first floor, far away from the smoking lounge on the
 third level.

 And who in the hell needs to go to a restaurant to buy cigars. Get rid
 of the cigar lounge. That macanudo stench interfered with my dining
 pleasure.

 GMGoodge
 PGH