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Murray Avenue Restaurant Challenge: Ka Mei (And A Fortuneless Fortune)

Achievement: #2. Eat at every restaurant on Murray Ave

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 2010 Primanti’s-For-All: Cranberry

Achievement: #13. Go to all the Pittsburgh Primanti Brothers

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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The 2010 Primanti’s-For-All: Oakland!

Achievement: #13. Go to all the Pittsburgh Primanti Brothers

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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Murray Avenue Restaurant Challenge: Small And Scrumptious Plates At Silk Elephant

Achievement: #2. Eat at every restaurant on Murray Ave

Our next stop on the Murray Ave quest was the Silk Elephant, a classy restaurant that lists itself as a ‘wine and Thai tapas’ bar. That was really all they needed to tell me – Thai food is one of … Continue reading

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Murray Avenue Restaurant Challenge: Mineo’s Pizza

Achievement: #2. Eat at every restaurant on Murray Ave

For a quick afternoon snack, we headed up the hill to grab a slice of pizza at Mineo’s. Michael is quite the pizza snob, and he loves sampling every independent pizza shop he sees to find out if it stacks … Continue reading

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Cinco de Mayo at Cuzamil

Achievement: #2. Eat at every restaurant on Murray Ave

For whatever reason, we both love celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Mostly, I think it’s because we love remembering the victory of Mexico against the French back in the 1862 Battle of Puebla, but a tiny part of me really does … Continue reading

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The 2010 Primanti’s-For-All: PNC Park

Achievement: #13. Go to all the Pittsburgh Primanti Brothers

If you live in Pittsburgh, you know about the magic that is Primanti Brothers. If you’ve ever visited Pittsburgh with some Yinzer friends or family, they’ve probably taken you there. And let’s face it, once you’ve gone Primanti, you’ll never … Continue reading

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