visiting pittsburgh in february

 Big Jims in the Hollow, Panther that is. If you want an unpretenious
 place try the Garden Cafe on East Ohio on the NorthSide. It is across
 from Stefenfords (sp) a great record store. Each table has their own
 lamp on the wall. Do not order a BLT, because when you order it they
 never have bacon or bring your own. If you like hotsdogs there is a
 place on Butler in Lawrenceville maybe around 35th or so that is called
 by two names which I can remember,but I think Frank is part of the name.
 It is near an antique store. Check it out

 Tom

 Someone wrote:
 >
 > ...and am soliciting restaurant tips. i had great success with this newsgroup
 > last year (thanks again to all who responded) and am eager for more
 > suggestions. some of the pittsburgh spots i like, to give you an idea of my
 > preferences: tambelini's, primanti bros., grobman's (?) gab 'n' eat, the
 > original o's, jojo's. where else can i go to find unpretentious hearty eats?
 > not interested in "gourmet" places, though price is not a concern. just want
 > pittsburgh atmosphere and tasty food. bar tips welcome too.
 >
 > thanks!
 >
 > matt from new york
 >

 Excerpts from netnews.pgh.food: 15-Jan-99 Re: visiting pittsburgh in ..
 by Maurice Rickard@{SPAMFRE
 > A couple Pittsburgh classics in Bloomfield are the Bloomfield Bridge
 > Tavern (Polish), and the Pleasure Bar (Italian).  The BBT is right next to
 > its namesake, on Liberty Ave.  The Pleasure Bar is up the hill from that
 > (farther away from downtown), on the opposite side of the street.  Both
 > would seem to fit the bill nicely.

 And there's always Chiodo's in Homestead (just off the High Level Bridge)

 toodles, gretchen

 There is a place in McKees Rocks called The Prima Donna.
 My husband and I went there last time we were in Pittsburgh.
 Coming from the NY area, an Italian restaurant suggestion
 may not interest you, but it is definitely one of the best dinners
 I have had in a while.  Enjoy
 Liz from NJ

   Someone wrote:
 > ...and am soliciting restaurant tips. i had great success with this newsgroup
 > last year (thanks again to all who responded) and am eager for more
 > suggestions. some of the pittsburgh spots i like, to give you an idea of my
 > preferences: tambelini's, primanti bros., grobman's (?) gab 'n' eat, the
 > original o's, jojo's. where else can i go to find unpretentious hearty eats?
 > not interested in "gourmet" places, though price is not a concern. just want
 > pittsburgh atmosphere and tasty food. bar tips welcome too.
 >
 > thanks!
 >
 > matt from new york
 >
 >

 If you're downtown at lunch time, grab a fish sandwich at the Oyster
 House on Market Square.

 Regards,
 Bill Ghrist

 Someone wrote:
 >
 > ...and am soliciting restaurant tips. i had great success with this newsgroup
 > last year (thanks again to all who responded) and am eager for more
 > suggestions. some of the pittsburgh spots i like, to give you an idea of my
 > preferences: tambelini's, primanti bros., grobman's (?) gab 'n' eat, the
 > original o's, jojo's. where else can i go to find unpretentious hearty eats?
 > not interested in "gourmet" places, though price is not a concern. just want
 > pittsburgh atmosphere and tasty food. bar tips welcome too.
 >
 > thanks!
 >
 > matt from new york
 >

 >...and am soliciting restaurant tips. i had great success with
 this newsgroup
 >last year (thanks again to all who responded) and am eager for
 more
 >suggestions. some of the pittsburgh spots i like, to give you an
 idea of my
 >preferences: tambelini's, primanti bros., grobman's (?) gab 'n'
 eat, the
 >original o's, jojo's. where else can i go to find unpretentious
 hearty eats?
 >not interested in "gourmet" places, though price is not a
 concern. just want
 >pittsburgh atmosphere and tasty food. bar tips welcome too.
 >

 Fat Heads (on East Carson on the Sought Side) is worth the trip.
 Great wings, sandwiches, burgers, and beer

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 Jim Mann                                    [email removed]

 Where would conversation be, if we were not allowed to exchange
 our minds freely and to abuse our neighbours from time to time?
                                       -- Dr. Stephen Maturin.

 Try Jerry's in Bridgewater. It's one of the last places with car-hops. Menu
 is printed on the sides of the building. Standard fare: burgers, fries,
 shakes, etc; better than typical fast food places, a little more like diner
 food. Call before you go. I know they are open in the winter but not sure of
 the hours.

 Anna

 Someone wrote:
 >
 > ...and am soliciting restaurant tips. i had great success with this newsgroup
 > last year (thanks again to all who responded) and am eager for more
 > suggestions. some of the pittsburgh spots i like, to give you an idea of my
 > preferences: tambelini's, primanti bros., grobman's (?) gab 'n' eat, the
 > original o's, jojo's. where else can i go to find unpretentious hearty eats?
 > not interested in "gourmet" places, though price is not a concern. just want
 > pittsburgh atmosphere and tasty food. bar tips welcome too.
 >
 > thanks!
 >
 > matt from new york
 >

  Matt
    If you want a taste of Pittsburgh then go to Chiodos and order the
 Mystery Sandwich and a cold beer
 Jim B.

 If you liked Krogmann's Gab and Eat, why not try the Del Kid on
 Steubenville Pike (Route 60) in Robinson Twp. across from the Burkett
 School.

 We shall just say looks can be deceiving.... The interior/exterior
 (read scary looking) is nothing to write home about, but the food is
 great and the portions enormous.

  Think about a bacon cheesburger.... one huge patty of meat with about
 half a pound of bacon on top. I am partial to their Western Omellete
 (6 eggs) and fried potatoes. I would get those over fries any day.

 Also, just down the street from Krogmanns is Rocky's Bar. They have a
 kick ass fish sandwich. May need to order another bun...

 Enjoy!

 Gullifty's in Squirrel Hill, Mad Mex in Oakland, China Palace in Shadyside,
 Union Grill in Oakland

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 ...
 > ...and am soliciting restaurant tips. i had great success with this
 newsgroup
 > last year (thanks again to all who responded) and am eager for more
 > suggestions. some of the pittsburgh spots i like, to give you an idea of
 my
 > preferences: tambelini's, primanti bros., grobman's (?) gab 'n' eat, the
 > original o's, jojo's. where else can i go to find unpretentious hearty
 eats?
 > not interested in "gourmet" places, though price is not a concern. just
 want
 > pittsburgh atmosphere and tasty food. bar tips welcome too.
 >
 > thanks!
 >
 > matt from new york
 >

 >