Steel City, baby
I had a great time visiting my mom, dad, sisters, nieces and nephew last week in my hometown of Pittsburgh. The weather was beautiful, the view from the Duquesne incline was spectacular, and good times were had by all. Unfortunately, in the south hills of Pittsburgh, house affordability and good public schools are also supplanted by a general lack of food options.
My sister Sandy: “Would it kill this suburb to put in like, a Chipotle or something? Jeez.”
Me: “I would give my left testicle for a mozzarella bar or an oyster shooter right now.”
Ok, I didn’t really mention my left testicle to my sister (that would be weird), but you get my point. The suburbs of Pittsburgh are not a mecca to progressive dining. However, this isn’t to say that people don’t try. When taking the kids to a local farm for the hay rides, I came upon a “pulled pork parfait”. I didn’t try it since I was in a rush, but I am always intrigued when people try to substitute ice cream, chocolate syrup and a cherry with pulled pork, mashed potatoes, and…well, a cherry.
Later that night I dreamt about it and felt deep remorse for not ordering it.
Trax Farms, 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, PA 15332, (412) 835-3246.
Duquesne Incline, 1197 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
