Problem: Furniture is actually not bad, but is clearly IKEA. Meaning you'll know when you see it in other people's houses. Lots of cheap houseware type things too. I came this last time to rummage the free parts bin for an extra bed frame I had, that we lost the parts for.
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Problem: If I was forced to make a list of my top 10 favorite things to do in Pittsburgh - which I don't want to do, because I love everything in this city so much! - Kayak Pittsburgh would make that list. I haven't checked out their other locations yet, because while I want to eventually, this one is the most convenient: it's right by PNC Park, 15 minutes from my place and down the street from where I work! Really, unless you go for an evening paddle on a game night, you won't have much trouble here (and if you do that, be prepared for traffic and parking difficulties...). Just walk up to their rental desk, take a couple minutes to fill out some paperwork, and you'll be given a paddle and a life vest before you're sent out on the water. You can get a kayak for one or two people and the guides will give you a few paddling tips if you've never been out on the water before. Then you're off to explore! The trick when kayaking is to pick a day where there's the perfect mix of sun and clouds; the sun obviously helps enhance the beauty of the city but the occasional cloud will make sure you don't overheat while you're out in the water; kayaking, while super relaxing, does require a bit of work. From this location you can either paddle upriver and take it easy on the way back down, or head out to the point first and then paddle upriver to get back to Kayak Pittsburgh's base. I prefer heading down towards the point because I love paddling alongside the submarine by the Science Center - it's so surreal when you're next to that thing! - but the paddle back isn't a picnic. Important notes: keep in mind that you're, you know, on the river...I know a lot of people who lose important items like phones or iPods because they bring those along; why they do this, I don't know, but they do. Your best bet is to either bring a waterproof bag for the kayak (and if you do, put as few items as you need in it, just in case) or to keep your keys and ID in a shorts pocket that zippers shut. Just leave as much as you can in your car, where it won't potentially fall in the river. Also: ALWAYS bring a bottle of water and sunscreen. Even on a cloudy day the sun could appear in Pittsburgh thanks to our weird weather, and even when there's a breeze it gets hot and you work up a bit of a sweat when you paddle against the current. In summary: get out there right now and have fun, guys!
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Problem: I love me some cow on bread. Five Guys avoids one of the more deadly traps that befalls most burger-oriented venues: it doesn't take the hamburger too seriously. When I eat a burger, I don't want Kobe beef and aged cheddar cheese. I don't want a southwestern aioli sauce and a pretzel bread bun. I want damn hamburger. Five Guys burgers are straight up burgers. Want cheese? You got it. Mayo? Cool. Jalapenos? Crisp and fiery, (unlike the brine-soaked, nancy-pants sissy slices they call jalapenos at most other places.) What grade beef is it? Tasty. What sort of bread is it? It's a hamburger bun. And damn it, it's greasy deliciousness. Add to all that, the fries are perfect. Not to big; not to thin. Greasy but crisp. Fresh cut and fried. Salty to no end. Five Guys isn't fast food and it's not The Counter. But it's a perfect blend of the two. It's simply the most satisfying burger and fries I've had in Charlotte.
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Problem: My girlfriend and I had our 3 year anniversary here. The service was very good, a little slow and relaxed but that's better than hurried and impersonal. I had the Apple seasonal cocktail and it was very good, tasted like a strong apple juice, definitely got my tipsy on an empty stomach. My girlfriend and I both had a glass of the house wine which was good, we aren't big wine drinkers but we enjoyed them with dinner. We first ordered the artisan bread which was a cool, a balloon-like tortilla with Olive oil and balsamic vinegar, not your traditional bread and butter but we liked it. I got the seafood linguini which was a good, sweet and creamy sauce. All the shell fish was perfectly cooked. My girlfriend got the blackened shrimp fettuccini Alfredo. It was lightly dressed and very tasty. Last we got the assorted sorbet plate, which allowed us to choose 3 ice creams. All delicious. The manager even surprised us and comped us desert, which wasn't at all necessary but greatly appreciated. Loved this place, good service, great food, amazing view of the strip at sunset. Definitely go here!
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