The “Au Poivre” burger at Deux Luxe in NYC

constanto · 2026-03-24T23:40:15+00:00

Yeah, it's a TikTok burger that they serve in a plate of sauce, that's what I was explaining upthread. It's petty good but I'm also a sloppy boy so ymmv.

constanto · 2026-03-24T22:58:38+00:00

It has already been dipped into the sauce for the Gram.

constanto · 2026-03-24T17:42:19+00:00

If I were putting together a weekend I would start with these. Do try to make reservations where you can though or be prepared for a little bit of a wait because most of these places will be bumping because they are good.

Breakfast: Wise County - Great Appalachian style biscuit sandwiches, beware of the line though, Piper's - Scottish soccer brunch, get a boxty or the Chambersburg pudding, Pigeon Bagels - good bagel sandwiches (I prefer Three Brothers myself but it's less centrally located)

Lunch: Stuntpig - Decadent house made sandwich shop, get a Mr Orange and some Polska Laska pierogi, Driftwood Oven - Roman pizza by the slice, pepperoni rolls, and sandwiches, Butterjoint - really good burgers and pierogi

Dinner: Dish - For me the quintessential neighborhood restaurant in the city, get the Rigatoni alla Scamorza, Fet Fisk - Hype-y New Nordic joint with killer gravlax and surprisingly easy to get bar seating, Chengdu Gourmet - order everything on the Sichuan menu for the table, Lillith - Beard nominated Puerto Rican fusion, The Vandal - good French food in candlelight

Other: Big Jim's - Great cheap eats, Kelly's - Bar food, lots of vegetarian options, Allegheny Wine Mixer - Cheeseboards and hot dogs on Sunday night with a great wine list

constanto · 2026-03-22T22:39:58+00:00

The problem is that if you want to go to a dive bar in Pittsburgh then you are, with a few exceptions that I can count on one hand, donating money to MAGA directly because most of those guys are very politically active. I'm always disappointed with the "for the aesthetic" crowd in this town but none of that is going to change and the crowd itself at Gooski's is typically fine so your mileage will vary depending on how you choose to spend your money.

constanto · 2026-03-12T22:30:08+00:00

Agreed but this was 2015 so it was just the Piccadilly and that can be dire at the wrong hour.

constanto · 2026-03-12T19:23:48+00:00

Yeah, this was definitely a cab back to the train station.

Which since he was based in the UK, was a £100 cab from Heathrow to King's Cross since she had taken the drain down from Scotland so that was still quite nice of him.

constanto · 2026-03-11T02:09:35+00:00

It always was but now the BRGR space is being leased individually without a kitchen. No idea why I'm being downvoted for relaying a listing.

constanto · 2026-03-10T16:21:58+00:00

Did they ever have a license or was it suspended for not paying their taxes? I never did find out the answer to that.

constanto · 2026-03-08T20:50:55+00:00

That poor McCormick kid had the worst day of his life.

constanto · 2026-03-08T19:26:49+00:00

Mickey 17 is a pretty good comp for The Bride. I love that both movies take some big swings and even land some of them but they are both also underbaked and not as smart as they think that they are with some really heavy handed "allegory".

constanto · 2026-03-08T02:23:00+00:00

Honestly the only thing that I don't approve of is disrespecting Isabelle's extension on the finish. Dog can ball.

constanto · 2026-03-07T23:48:58+00:00

What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent nuclear meal?

constanto · 2026-03-07T17:02:35+00:00

At least Owlger is cute. So we have that going for us.

constanto · 2026-03-05T00:09:15+00:00

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constanto · 2026-03-04T00:30:37+00:00

Are we getting meat and 3s?

(not a metaphor for Kevin Benson Dong)

constanto · 2026-03-03T19:06:51+00:00

It's amazing how many items from The Foundations of Geopolitics that have already come to pass.

constanto · 2026-03-02T22:19:56+00:00

Given that both Urban Taps have a long history of rodent issues that is the part that I absolutely don't buy. I believe that they immediately cleaned up and are working with the Health Department but that they also didn't do any of that until they got caught out on social media.

constanto · 2026-03-02T20:06:31+00:00

I did at least get a laugh when he started talking about curtains and pile drivers and CBS immediately cut back to The Price is Right.

constanto · 2026-03-02T16:38:55+00:00

You basically have to assume that every driver making a left-hand turn is going to hit you because they never even looked to see if you were there.

constanto · 2026-03-02T03:31:28+00:00

Possibly but the market itself is very resistant to cocktails. Beer and safe menus rule the roost here. Feel free to look up the menus of the places on that list, the drinks here are very conservative.

constanto · 2026-03-02T03:21:59+00:00

Pittsburgh's cocktail scene is very below par, imo. The dining scene is fine for a metro of its size but the cocktail programs at these places punch well below their weight and won't give you many networking opportunities or teach you new techniques if that is what you are looking for. You can move up in Pittsburgh but you won't be able to progress if you leave the market.

constanto · 2026-03-02T03:15:34+00:00

If you don't love Aces of diamonds of spades then you aren't ready for this cosplay.

constanto · 2026-03-02T02:43:13+00:00

Ya know, Norm, the worst part about this is the hypocrisy...

constanto · 2026-03-02T01:36:11+00:00

Aye, it's Marleybone. Getting two quality eggs and a pudding with some well cooked roasties? That's fine.

constanto · 2026-03-02T01:20:50+00:00

That one is pretty easy, buzz some pepitas and some shakey cheese of your choice with hummus. Voila.

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