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69FunnyNumberGuy420 t1_j63mm59 wrote

Reply to comment by 28carslater in 2 Western Pa. school districts shifted money around to raise taxes, Pa. auditor general says by Jumpy-Natural4868

That's just the median time in the US that homeowners live in one place before selling and moving, but the pattern is real. A suburb gets hot, then the taxes increase to fund the services that the community needs, and people move to the next cheap taxpayer-subsidized development. When I moved here it was some developments in Ross Township, since then Robinson, McCandless, Cranberry, etc. Apparently Cecil is a thing now.

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murphey_griffon t1_j63luxe wrote

Reply to Unique restaurants to try in Pittsburgh by rry100

I'll throw in a few places outside for a possible Drive. In Irwin Area I like the following

Gato Taco -very good tequila selection, good frozen margarita's, and pretty good tacos

Laurel Highlands Meadery - Stop in here, walking distance from Gato and Burger Burger if you want a good burger but not date scene

Cenacola - locally made pasta and seasonal dishes. I like it, not crazy pricey but higher. Right next to Quinn brewing, which is great.

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Greensburg:

Olives and Peppers - Neat setting in an old train station, huge portions, decently priced. Wasn't my favorite chicken parm but it was good. They had a pistachio cheesey ball appetizer thing that was awesome.

The Headkeeper - Claims its a Tapas bar, but while they do Tapas portions, the prices are not, and they aren't typically shareable plates. But the food is really good I like sitting at the bar and watching them prepare dishes. It rotates quarterly. Great beer selection.

Bonus - White Rabbit Cafe, if your in the area early, I like stopping in here. Its a neat little cafe with a wide range of drink selections. They even have a horchata.

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Fayette County / Ohiopyle area

Out of the fire cafe - great date spot to sit outside on a nice evening. Expensive, but almost everything I've had there has been good. They even killed it with a Poke bowl.

Tree Tops restaurant - This is a neat experience type restaurant. I didn't do the tasting but sat outside in the fall. Great service and good food, but very expensive.

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Squirrel Hill area

I like Fujiya Ramen and noodlehead.

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Strip district / downtown

Gaucho - This one is already posted its pricey, but pretty good. Not always consistent though

Roland Seafood - I liked their lobster roll

Little bankok in the strip - Great pumpkin curry.

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NSlocal t1_j63liv5 wrote

Reply to Modern Cafe by manmuscle

I've never had any issues getting in there, earlier or later. They will get pretty packed, maybe it's an occupancy limit thing?

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MaybeADumbass t1_j63ipus wrote

Reply to Modern Cafe by manmuscle

They were one of the original plaintiffs against the City ordinance requiring paid sick time, so I've always just assumed it's a total shitshow to work there. I also choose not to patronize businesses owned by known assholes, so I haven't been there since.

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da_london_09 t1_j63gf6n wrote

Reply to What can I do about a nuisance light? by [deleted]

I've tried the same thing with the apt building across from our house. They were installed by Mozart about 2 years after we bought our house and they shine all the way up to our third floor. The city has done nothing..

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DarkKnyt t1_j63f5ko wrote

Reply to comment by starchyewexbox in Unique restaurants to try in Pittsburgh by rry100

Last time I went to parlor, the chow fun was overpriced for the size but the dim sum itself was decent..also 2/3 desserts were interesting. Cocktails were meh but only tried the most adventurous one below the duck sauce one (I think - I have a policy against duck sauce cocktails)

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