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chefvic123

By chefvic123
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Rail Paul

Rail Paul

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I've seen a number of food related references to the area of Carson street south of the Panhandle Light rail bridge.

Haven't been there in a few years (I live in NJ) but it was very ethnic (Polish, Serb, Hungarian, etc) when I lived in the PIttsburgh area in the 1970s

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Apparently it's easier still to dictate the conversation and in effect, kill the conversation.

rancho gordo

chefvic123

chefvic123

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I have been doing some poking around on the forum here and have found a referance to "The Strip", this is probably the area I have been searching. Do you have any idea if the area you mentioned has a name? Maybe this is it.

I am not familiar with Pittsburg. I have only been there to change planes.

Thank you,

Chefvic123

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kjcooks

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the strip as it is known is the life of food in the burgh(thats pittsburgh)...i grew up in the city and its what i miss most...i now live an hour west i try to get in once every 2 weeks....it was the terminals for all produce and bulk goods for the city...today the still have the big produce vendors and many specialty shops....several coffee rosters,many meats,bakerys,asian,chinese and several top line italian....fish markets,yes just like the coast....on many trips my wife and i will have lunch sitting in the car...maybe rustic bread/italian meats and fresh cheeses o the smells on the ride home.......back i the earlier days there was aplace called primanti bros it did not open till 10pm and the custermer base were the truckers,you would go in and get what ever on two big slices of italian bread with meats,cheeses,their signiture coleslaw,and fries all together.....they have francised them but a primantis and a cold red ball(iron city beer) not much better

coolranch

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.......back i the earlier days there was aplace called primanti bros it did not open till 10pm and the custermer base were the truckers,you would go in and get what ever on two big slices of italian bread with meats,cheeses,their signiture coleslaw,and fries all together.....they have francised them but a primantis and a cold red ball(iron city beer) not much better

Primanti's makes a mean sandwich. :wub: It's the first place we hit when my husband and I go back for visits (he grew up there).

Now it's a Yuengling and a Primanti's.

I love the fried egg w/onion. But can only eat that no more than once a year. I think there are only 3 in Pittsburgh--and one in Hilton Head (?).

Challah back!

Rail Paul

Rail Paul

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.......back i the earlier days there was aplace called primanti bros it did not open till 10pm and the custermer base were the truckers,you would go in and get what ever on two big slices of italian bread with meats,cheeses,their signiture coleslaw,and fries all together.....they have francised them but a primantis and a cold red ball(iron city beer) not much better

Primanti's makes a mean sandwich. :wub: It's the first place we hit when my husband and I go back for visits (he grew up there).

Now it's a Yuengling and a Primanti's.

I love the fried egg w/onion. But can only eat that no more than once a year. I think there are only 3 in Pittsburgh--and one in Hilton Head (?).

Iron City and an Imperial Whiskey. Aaah. Imp 'n I-urn, breakfast of champions. Many the morning I had a few of these to get ready to face the day.

I'm not familiar with Primati's, would either of you provide more details? Sounds like it's worth a visit!

kjcooks - welcome aboard!

If you live an hour west of Pittsburgh, the character known here as Wilfrid may be interested in food stuffs found in the Panhandle and eastern Ohio.

Apparently it's easier still to dictate the conversation and in effect, kill the conversation.

rancho gordo

Varmint

Varmint

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Primanti's is legendary in the Burgh. What may not have been clear is that they put the slaw AND the fries right on (or, rather, in) the sandwich.

Dean McCord

VarmintBites

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jeniac42

jeniac42

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Primanti's is great. It's not in the Strip, but the O (Original Hot Dog Shop) is also well worth anyone's while. You really don't need more than the small fries there, and don't be freaked out that they charge for extra ketchup - the amount alloted to you is probably enough (I think it's like 4oz or something).

Lots of good food in the Strip. Mmmm.

Jennie

jeniac42

jeniac42

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Oh, and if you want some kinda sandwich, Chiodo's (near the slightly odd new Waterfront development in Homestead, but Chiodo's has been there since the development was steel mills) has a Mystery Sandwich. You really only need the half size one. Can't really tell you what's on it, because it's a mystery!

They also have lots of bras hanging from the ceiling, if that appeals to you. :biggrin:

Jennie

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hndapwrman

hndapwrman

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The strip is great. Get there early and make sure you hit Penn Mac for cheese and cured meats. Don't forget the breadworks bread. Across the street is Deluca's. It is a greasy diner that has the best breakfasts. I suggest the sausgae and cheese omlet with Italian bread toast. Spend a Saturday morning poking in the specialty food shops and the fun stores. If you stay long enough, get lunch at Primanti's. MMMMMMM Corned beef and cheese and a cold beer. Thats a good morning!

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moosnsqrl

moosnsqrl

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Bumping, kind of . . .

Is there any traditional Pittsburgh form of bbq or any chicken speciality that's indigenous? I'm supposed to make something for the Steelers game tomorrow and I'm afraid I am clueless. Based on this thread I looked at Primanti's website and The Strip website but nothing really leapt out at me.

Ideas? TIA

Judy Jones aka "moosnsqrl"

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mjg

mjg

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As others have noted, the Strip is indeed the part of town you've referenced. Here is a site with good info about the area:

Strip District

On Saturday mornings, make sure you check out the Farmers@Firehouse farmers market. Lots of great local foods:

Farmers@Firehouse

Is there any traditional Pittsburgh form of bbq or any chicken speciality that's indigenous? I'm supposed to make something for the Steelers game tomorrow and I'm afraid I am clueless.

This is a couple days late for your tailgate, but for future reference, I'd say the closest thing to "Pittsburgh tailgate cuisine" would be grilled kielbasa. Throw in some pierogies sauteed with onions and lots of butter and you've got a pretty good 'burgh meal.

phlox

phlox

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The Farmers at the Firehouse market is awesome!

And be sure to stop by Mon Aimee Chocolat while you're at it. If you see a short, dark-haired woman running around scooping chocolate and raving about whatever new, gourmet bar we got in, that will be me (I work there).

"An appetite for destruction, but I scrape the plate."

PaniniGuy

PaniniGuy

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Is there any traditional Pittsburgh form of bbq or any chicken speciality that's indigenous? 

It's called "City Chicken". And it's actually pork. They sell it at Jint Iggle (Giant Eagle).

Here's a primer: CityChicken

I'm supposed to make something for the Steelers game tomorrow and I'm afraid I am clueless.  Based on this thread I looked at Primanti's website and The Strip website but nothing really leapt out at me.  Ideas?  TIA

You can always fall back on kielbasa. Kielbasa goes with anything. And a grilled kielbasa hoagie with fried eggs... now you're talking. :laugh:

Rich Westerfield

Mt. Lebanon, PA

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There is no scientific data to support this conclusion, but try to prove otherwise. Go on. Try it. Right now.

phlox

phlox

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Oh, and if you want some kinda sandwich, Chiodo's (near the slightly odd new Waterfront development in Homestead, but Chiodo's has been there since the development was steel mills) has a Mystery Sandwich.  You really only need the half size one.  Can't really tell you what's on it, because it's a mystery!

They also have lots of bras hanging from the ceiling, if that appeals to you.  :biggrin:

Chiodo's is gone! I was so sad when I found that it had closed up last year :(

"An appetite for destruction, but I scrape the plate."

phlox

phlox

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Oh, and one other Pittsburgh area store I am loving lately is McGinnis Sisters. Their meat counter is out of this world. I got some thick-sliced bacon last week that almost made me cry, it was so good. And they have good prices on Amish chicken and butter.

God bless the Amish. Now I want a whoopie pie.

"An appetite for destruction, but I scrape the plate."

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