Monthly Archives: August 2010
13. Go to all the Pittsburgh Primanti Brothers
Since we were already heading out to Robinson for the drive-in movie, we decided to hit up the Robinson Primanti’s for dinner. Although this one is a suburban Primanti’s, it manages to get a pass in my book because it … Continue reading
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Iconic Pittsburgh Architecture: The Cathedral Of Learning
I have two favorite buildings in the city of Pittsburgh: the first is the Steel Building downtown, and the second is the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. The Cathedral holds a special place in my heart because of my time … Continue reading
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Murray Avenue Restaurant Challenge: Ka Mei (And A Fortuneless Fortune)
It was a dark and stormy night… No really, it was! It started out breezy and lovely, but just as we found parking on a side street off of Murray Avenue, the skies opened and one of the most torrential … Continue reading
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The Triggers At Howlers
If you live in Pittsburgh and haven’t seen the Triggers, shame on you. If you don’t live in Pittsburgh, you still might get a chance to check out this band, because they are really becoming more than just a local … Continue reading
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The 2010 Primanti’s-For-All: Cranberry
I know what you’re thinking: Primanti Brothers two days in a row?? And yes, it seems excessive, but… well, it was necessary. There are only so many weeks left in the year, and we didn’t realize quite how many new … Continue reading
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In Which A Reindeer Snots On Fox
Achievement #9 is another favorite childhood experience that I wanted to share with my husband. He had never been to Living Treasures Animal Park (and truthfully, despite there being two in the Pittsburgh area, not a lot of people actually … Continue reading
The 2010 Primanti’s-For-All: Oakland!
Stop #2 on our Primanti Challenge was the Oakland Primanti’s. Despite going to college just up the street for six years, I really never went to this location too often, and really, it’s a shame. This Primanti’s is one of … Continue reading
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South Oakland For Life
I lived in South Oakland five of my six years at Pitt, and Michael lived there with me the last year, and the place will always have a fond place in our hearts. Well, it has a little fonder spot … Continue reading
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Michael Is A Statue: Robert Burns Edition
Michael has a special *affinity* for the next statue… He had to write a historical nonfiction piece about Robert Burns, and struggled to make all of his indiscretions appropriate for elementary school students to read, so it was only natural … Continue reading
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Hold Me Closer, Inappropriate Dancer: Boogie On The Turnpike
Dance location #3 was one of those opportunities that you can’t have and skip out on. We were returning from our biennial family reunion at Laurel Hill State Park (what a beautiful, beautiful place that part of the state is … Continue reading
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