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Perhaps one of the ugliest facades in Pittsburgh, Hunt Library houses a modest amount of books. Often, the library does not have books of interest, or they are too outdated to use. Best bet is to...
Perhaps one of the ugliest facades in Pittsburgh, Hunt Library houses a modest amount of books. Often, the library does not have books of interest, or they are too outdated to use. Best bet is to try a local branch of the Carnegie Library system. Sometimes books are scholarly, but others seem to have been apart Oprah's book club.
Open weekdays until 3 am, the library is an excellent place to study, but be warned that homeless people often wander the building, searching for a place to sleep at night.
A small but useful collection of films can be found in the basement of the library.
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Save-Mor Beer & Pop is any easy stop on a trip to the Waterfront. Conveniently located in what seems like an abandoned warehouse, Save-Mor has never been cleaned, but the staff does ensure that a...
Save-Mor Beer & Pop is any easy stop on a trip to the Waterfront. Conveniently located in what seems like an abandoned warehouse, Save-Mor has never been cleaned, but the staff does ensure that a wide assortment of beer and malt beverages is always available. To legitimize the operation, soda and bottled water is also sold.
Employing what appear to be ex-Hooters girls, Save-Mor is not a place for conversation or friendly service, but rather about obtaining a cheap beer keg with only minutes until the frat party starts.
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With a cafe in the food court next to the Westin Hotel in Dallas's city center, Alonti Cafe & Catering has a convenient location for downtown workers.
A large salad bar offers a variety of...
With a cafe in the food court next to the Westin Hotel in Dallas's city center, Alonti Cafe & Catering has a convenient location for downtown workers.
A large salad bar offers a variety of tempting treats, although one has to question how many previous customers coughed on the food.
Sandwiches, soup and other prepared meals are offered, although since they appeared unappetizing, I opted not to try them
Pricing is average, and staff is friendly.
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In need of a smiley face, or just a croissant, check out Le Madeleine. The staff is eerily perky, as if they all snorted lithium in the backroom before opening.
Food is always well-prepared,...
In need of a smiley face, or just a croissant, check out Le Madeleine. The staff is eerily perky, as if they all snorted lithium in the backroom before opening.
Food is always well-prepared, tasty, and priced moderately. Service is sometimes agonizingly slow -- rather than wait 15 minutes for someone to pour a cup of coffee, wander over to the Starbucks across the street. A couple of the staff members are completely incompetent in every aspect of life, but luckily extra staff is usually around to guide them, even if it is one of life’s simpler tasks, like making change.
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Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry, located in the ghetto near the University of Chicago, has many interesting exhibits for those who are fond of industrialization or science. A full size train,...
Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry, located in the ghetto near the University of Chicago, has many interesting exhibits for those who are fond of industrialization or science. A full size train, airplane and submarine are all on display, with sometimes interesting factual information. For those who continued education past elementary school, do not plan on learning new information, but rather attempt to enjoy seeing the exhibits in person. The Body World exhibit has a separate $12 fee that is not worth the cost -- unless you're a cannibal.
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Only go to this place for gas, if that. It took University Exxon four years just to change their sign!
The gas pumps are old and disgusting. If you do find one that works and actually accepts a...
Only go to this place for gas, if that. It took University Exxon four years just to change their sign!
The gas pumps are old and disgusting. If you do find one that works and actually accepts a credit card, do not leave it unattended. The auto shut-off mechanism does not work, causing gas to SPEW EVERYWHERE! When this happened to me, the gas station attendant was lifeless, and merely brought out a plant watering bucket to clean the pavement!
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Entropy
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Grocery Stores
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
(412) 268-2117
But overpriced for students with MORALS.
Entropy stocks a variety of items -- including a large assortment of unhealthy snack food, perfect for any freshmen looking to gain an obscene amount of...
But overpriced for students with MORALS.
Entropy stocks a variety of items -- including a large assortment of unhealthy snack food, perfect for any freshmen looking to gain an obscene amount of weight.
Service is usually good, even if the store is manned by usually intoxicated students. It's the quickest place on campus to grab a soda or quick snack.
If you're a thief, you have found the perfect place -- hell, even people who work there steal items. Unfortunately, for those of us who do not practice such sins, we pay higher prices to cover the stolen items. CMU's version of trickle-down economics, eh?
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A hot summer in Chicago... and the Erie Cafe is running the heater, just to make the smoke-filled restaurant a bit more nauseating. The wanna-be classy place is extremely over priced, with the food...
A hot summer in Chicago... and the Erie Cafe is running the heater, just to make the smoke-filled restaurant a bit more nauseating. The wanna-be classy place is extremely over priced, with the food comparable to McDonald's quality.
The menu is very basic, with vague descriptions. Don't turn to the staff to explain any items on the menu -- few understand English.
If you're thirsty, avoid this place. Sodas come in 6 oz bottles at nearly $6 each.
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Send sell-out Patricia Heaton to this Jewel for her next overly happy commercial. Just walking into this store made me want to shower with Clorox.
The store seems to be constantly "under...
Send sell-out Patricia Heaton to this Jewel for her next overly happy commercial. Just walking into this store made me want to shower with Clorox.
The store seems to be constantly "under construction" which means complete aisles knocked over, floor missing, absolutely no organization, and rarely are items re-stocked. It's the closest thing to a war-zone grocery store.
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Avoid this grocery store, with its slim aisles, inability to stock items and sassy staff. Although a variety of items is housed in the ulta small grocery store, do not buy anything that you cannot...
Avoid this grocery store, with its slim aisles, inability to stock items and sassy staff. Although a variety of items is housed in the ulta small grocery store, do not buy anything that you cannot carry. The parking garage located above Jewel is free if you buy something -- but you can't take the cart out of the store! The store is usually under staffed, so expect to wait many minutes at the check out lines.
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