Restaurant Recommendations?

[llipgh2]

That places looks good. Also it is likely doomed as the last 3 restaurants that were there in the last 4 years are gone

It's odd so many restaurants there failed. I liked Typhoon...

[Letang Is The Truth]

i thought typhoon was quite tasty

[Eismann]

Trying Girasole in Shady side tonight.

[JS©]

Anyone been to The Hop House in Greentree?

yes

solid beer selection with lots of micros and imports on the list. They do woodfired pizzas and IIRC their burgers are pretty good too. The last few times I got wings they were a bit on the undercooked side, although I'm somewhat picky and like mine slightly overcooked so I'm probably not a good person to ask. Prices are about average for what you'd pay for pizza, wings, and an import.

One downside: they allow smoking. Second minor downside: low ceilings = loud noise.

[mac5155]

ive been going to the Market District Cafe in Robinson for a few days now for lunch and I must say it is very good.

[JS©]

Went to BD's last weekend for lunch and left very satisfied.

http://www.gomongo.com/experience/experience.php

It's a create your own stir-fry place that has about a dozen meats and 20 sauces to choose from. When I went on Sunday I had a coupon so I was able to get my lunch, drink, and tip for under $8. That $8 also included the $2.99 doggy bag, which is something they just started doing. A little extra money so I don't have to cook for the rest of the day? Yeah, I'll take it.

Without the coupon, I'd say you can get a drink and your meal for around $11 for lunch and $13 for dinner, which starts at 4.

BD's is doing 50% off for veterans this week.

[cheesesteakwithegg]

Trying Girasole in Shady side tonight.

Portions aren't the greatest, but their food is phenomenal.

[mac5155]

Has anyone ever gone to the Papaya restaurant at the pointe at north fayette? Near Panera bread and Burgatory?

[Eismann]

Girasole was closed for a private party. Womp womp.

Went to new Elbow Room on Walnut. "Super hot" wings were neither super nor hot. Waiter brought me small plate ahi tuna - without asking me if that was what i wanted - and had no side at all. Tuna was dry, sauce was too.

2/10. Won't be returning. Womp womp.

[llipgh2]

Girasole was closed for a private party. Womp womp.

Went to new Elbow Room on Walnut. "Super hot" wings were neither super nor hot. Waiter brought me small plate ahi tuna - without asking me if that was what i wanted - and had no side at all. Tuna was dry, sauce was too.

2/10. Won't be returning. Womp womp.

The new Elbow Room is extremely disappointing..

[Kraftster]

Ate at Toast! last night. I was a little disappointed based upon mostly glowing reviews. I just wasn't really blown away by anything. The best thing I ate was the crispy pork with candied jalapenos and cornbread small plate. The red pepper soup I had was extremely average and my brisket was cooked perfectly but lacked a little punch. Dessert was good but not great. My wife loved her Hanger steak and dessert (pot de creme), so maybe I just made the wrong menu choices.

They did pick up our dessert for our anniversary, which was nice and very unexepected.

[Troy Loney]

what are some good BYOB restaurants in the burgh

Thai Cuisine.

That and Pusadee's Garden are the best Thai places in the city in my book.

where is pusadee's garden?

Troy, if you are going to be hipster new-Lawrenceville style, you should know this.

It's on Butler Street at like 52nd. Great outdoor garden with seating on the side too.

Went to Pusadee's last night, my dad's girlfriend was pushing the curry so I had a green curry dish and it was delicious. I need to have the pad thai before proclaiming it the best thai place in the city...but I'm pretty sure it's going to be the best. And as an added bonus, the wannabe swanky bar across the street had draii laag on tap so I got to kill two birds with one stone on that trip. Those dudes in Millvale need to get their **** together and start making more barrels.

[Letang Is The Truth]

evolution grill in sarver?

[thehockeyguru]

Troy, if you are going to be hipster new-Lawrenceville style, you should know this.

It's on Butler Street at like 52nd. Great outdoor garden with seating on the side too.

Hit up Cure last week, it was very good.

[Letang Is The Truth]

evolution grill in sarver?

or el burro comedor in the norf side?

[pittsoccer33]

Ate at Toast! last night.

Where did you park? I always wondered about that place. The meters on Baum are off limits in the early evening. Either way you have to walk at least a block.

[Kraftster]

Ate at Toast! last night.

Where did you park? I always wondered about that place. The meters on Baum are off limits in the early evening. Either way you have to walk at least a block.

Our reservations were for 8:00 PM. We parked right on Baum a short distance from the restaurant.

[meecrofilm]

I liked that place when I went there. Agreed, parking is a ***** if you want to eat at a reasonable hour.

[eddysnake]

Going to be around Latrobe on Saturday for lunch, looking at Dino's, Sharkys, Chef Datos Table. Any suggestions?

[pittsoccer33]

ive been sitting on a ruths chris gift card for a few years that im going to use soon. at mortons ive got the porterhouse, but ruths doesnt seem to have one. what do you recommend?

[mac5155]

Going to be around Latrobe on Saturday for lunch, looking at Dino's, Sharkys, Chef Datos Table. Any suggestions?

Can't go wrong with Dino's or Sharky's. As another option, there's DeNunzio's at the airport if you are looking for something a bit more upscale.

[eddysnake]

Going to be around Latrobe on Saturday for lunch, looking at Dino's, Sharkys, Chef Datos Table. Any suggestions?

Can't go wrong with Dino's or Sharky's. As another option, there's DeNunzio's at the airport if you are looking for something a bit more upscale.

been to DeNunzios and DeSalvos (?) and both were really good, didnt' know if they'd be open for lunch? Kind of thnking in the mood for a good sandwhich.

[mac5155]

Going to be around Latrobe on Saturday for lunch, looking at Dino's, Sharkys, Chef Datos Table. Any suggestions?

Can't go wrong with Dino's or Sharky's. As another option, there's DeNunzio's at the airport if you are looking for something a bit more upscale.

been to DeNunzios and DeSalvos (?) and both were really good, didnt' know if they'd be open for lunch? Kind of thnking in the mood for a good sandwhich.

Dinos. Steeler Burger. Cheese, egg, onions, bacon, lettuce, tomato, all between grilled cheese sandwiches for buns.

[eddysnake]

Going to be around Latrobe on Saturday for lunch, looking at Dino's, Sharkys, Chef Datos Table. Any suggestions?

Can't go wrong with Dino's or Sharky's. As another option, there's DeNunzio's at the airport if you are looking for something a bit more upscale.

been to DeNunzios and DeSalvos (?) and both were really good, didnt' know if they'd be open for lunch? Kind of thnking in the mood for a good sandwhich.

Dinos. Steeler Burger. Cheese, egg, onions, bacon, lettuce, tomato, all between grilled cheese sandwiches for buns.

done. do they have a nice menu selection outside of that heart attack?

[mac5155]

Haha yes. They have one of the largest and most diverse menus of any bar. It's more than just bar fare