Q: negative

A: The food was pretty solid (pulled pork), price fair, and there was a nice selection of beer on tap. However, the waitress was a total beast from the moment we sat down...like we were inconveniencing her by being there. Never once a 'you're welcome' and certainly nothing close to a smile. Someone else served our food and we didn't see her until it was time for a box. I realize everyone has a bad day but I really don't like being made to feel like I'm the problem when I show up willing spend my money at their place of business. Her behavior will keep me away for awhile...plenty of good BBQ places in Charlotte!

Q: negative

A: All we heard about before taking the trip to Pittsburgh was how we HAD to try Promantie Brothers while we there, it was the classic, historic place to eat while visiting. So of course we tried it, and of course like I imagine, most people probably have it after a long night out, which we did. I have to say the best part is that they stay open late for the bar crowd to have an option of food after the long night. But that may just be the best part as all I could really taste on my sandwich was the fries. I know that is what they are known for and had heard the staff doesn't appreciate "specialty" orders that late, besides of course having to try the original on the first attempt, but I can't say it was for my taste having that many fries on there. If that's your thing I would certainly say this is your place or definitely say you have to try it on your first trip to Pittsburgh since it is the classic but would warn you to prepare for it. I would maybe give it another try if I were in Pitt just to see if it was that particular night/sandwich/location as it is a landmark itself but first impression was too many fries and wouldn't go out of my way for it. The place was small and the atmosphere was laid back, kind of a drinking crowd and pretty loud. We didn't eat there but it wouldn't be out of the question.

Q: positive

A: Dom DeMarco's is really great - definitely one of my top pizza places in town (if only it were closer to me...). It's not very often that I want a serious deep-dish pie, but when I do, Dom's is the only place to go. So far, I've only ordered the DiFara special, but I haven't seen anything on the menu yet to make me stray! The pizza is so so good. The crust is the highlight and it's delicious - thick, but not bready, and deliciously flavored with some type of garlic-y stuff. The pizza is topped with some more high-quality cheese and pepperoni (like you'd expect from a fancy pizza place), and everything works together wonderfully. The location is not near me, but it's really cute with a little patio area that's shielded with plants and slightly below sidewalk level, so you're not staring at the parking lot. The bar/wine specials looked really good, and I bet it's a cool place to go for a happy hour drink. Prices are higher, but totally worth it as the DiFara special fed 2 of us and we had leftovers for 3 days!

Q: negative

A:
Once upon a time, these guys were pretty good. Times have changed. You should look elsewhere.