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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Pittsburgh - The Strip District


We left for Pittsburgh Friday afternoon. It's about a 6 hour drive from our house. We arrived before 10:00 pm. Checked into the hotel and unloaded our stuff then went out to get a quick bite to eat. Ended up at Vincent's of Greentree as it was close to our hotel. Oh man, that place is yummy! I got a combo platter which had fried mushrooms, fried zucchini and fried cheese. I know, but I didn't eat it all ;) Nick got a sub, or hoagie as they call them there and Braden and Dalton got chicken strips. Christian stayed back at the hotel room because he had a terrible headache so he just went to bed. We did bring him back all our scrumptious leftovers though, and there were lots! (not that it was bad, there were lots because they give you A LOT of food!)

We woke up pretty early and headed downtown to the "Strip District" where we got a cup of coffee and some biscotti. We then walked around and looked inside many of the neat shops and there were tons of vendors set up along the sidewalk. Braden and Dalton bought Pirates hats after a long thought out decision on which to get, Steelers or Pirates.

We then went to breakfast and I'll show you that tomorrow because I am using it for "Signs, Signs" and you'll know why when I do. I love their sign!

15 comments:

  1. Sounds like you had a great time, and it also sounds like the food hit the spot too!

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  2. The combo platter sounds good, now you have me craving fried mushrooms! :)

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  3. Morel mushrooms are in season and I should go ahuntin'---your meal's description set me off. Love the Steelers! Pirates? Don't know enough about them to comment. Just read your comment on FB about the JC Penny tea kettle fiasco. It actually does look like Hitler!

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  4. Pittsburgh looks interesting. I have never visited. Maybe I should change that! :)

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    1. you should! it's a beautiful city, really! i was surprised!

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  5. I'll bet your family will/did love Pittsburgh. I visited it a couple of times and was surprised at how wonderful it is. If you have time, visit the Warhol museum.

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  6. I like your account of your trip. Sounds very enjoyable. I like the idea of checking out the local vendors along with some coffee!

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  7. It sounds as if your Pittsburgh trip got off to a good start, although I was sorry to hear about Christian's headache.

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  8. This looks the perfect place to explore! I'm impressed it took 6 hours driving, as I thought it would be a longer drive. Hope the rest of the trip goes smoothly!

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  9. Enjoying your trip and many references to 'food'. All looks fabulous. Like the change in font too, Tanya.

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  10. I have never been to Pittsburg. It will be fun to read your posts.

    Denise
    An English Girl Rambles

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  11. Looks like an interesting shopping experience.

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  12. Sounds like you guys are having fun!

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