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The Famous Fish Fracas: How Nied’s Met Our Needs

Achievement: #13. Famous Fish Sandwich Tour

This year we’re on the hunt for the best damn fried fish sandwich that Pittsburgh has to offer. We begin at Nied’s Hotel. Does their Famous Fish Sandwich deserve the title? Read on to find out! Continue reading

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Showdown on Route 22: Dick’s v. Dean’s

Achievement: #7. Dick's v Dean's Diner-Off

On Route 22, you will find two diners about 25 minutes apart. Both looked promising, but who would emerge the victor between them? Come see our side-by-side comparison of two lovely greasy spoons: Dick’s and Dean’s! Continue reading

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The Baller Meatball Ball-Off: Franktuary

Achievement: #22. Meatball Ball-Off

We begin our hunt for the ideal set of meatballs in an unexpected place: Franktuary, a spot better known for their wieners than their balls. How’d they hang? Turn your head and have a look! Continue reading

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Charcuterie Face-Off, Round 1: Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh

Achievement: #21. Charcuterie Face-Off

We begin another foodie challenge with our 2015 Charcuterie Face-Off. Judging on measures of presentation, flavor, accompaniments, variety, and personality, we’re on the hunt for the best charcuterie plates in town. First up: Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh! Continue reading

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: The Wooden Nickel Is Golden

Achievement: #26. Winter Restaurant Week

If you’re looking for something to enjoy outside the city limits during Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, you’d do well to try out the Wooden Nickel. Come take a look at what’s on the menu! Continue reading

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: #BloggerDinner At @KaleidoscopePgh

Achievement: #26. Winter Restaurant Week

Looking to start off Pittsburgh Restaurant Week with a bang? Look no further than Kaleidoscope Cafe in Lawrenceville. It’s one of our favorite places in the city, and after you check out the amazing meal we enjoyed, you’ll understand why! Continue reading

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For Pies Of Notable Size, Visit Vincent’s Pizza Park

Achievement: #84. Vincent's Pizza

Since it was ineligible for last year’s Pizza-lympics, we decided to make a special trip to Forest Hills in order to showcase the pies on offer at Vincent’s Pizza Park. Whoa, baby, you’ve got to see them for yourself! Continue reading

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Pancake Eating (And Eating And Eating) Contest

Achievement: #46. Have a Pancake Eating Contest

This is a story all about how my wife challenged me to a pancake eating contest on her birthday. Who was crowned victor, and who was left shame-faced and bloated? Click to find out. Continue reading

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Starting Fresh: Dinner And Jazz At Savoy

Achievement: #78. Savoy Jazz Monday

For our inaugural achievement of the year, we took a ride over to Savoy in the Strip District to enjoy some dinner and their Monday jazz night. What a time we had! Check it out. Continue reading

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Pizza-lympics: Battle Of The ‘Views And Three Medalists

Achievement: #52. Pizza-lympics

In our final post of the Pizza-lympics, we visit our final three competitors: Center Avenue Slice (of West View), Luigi’s (of Bellevue), and Slice on Broadway (of Beechview). Who will take home the gold? Read on and discover! Continue reading

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