#217: Double Wide Grill - Carson Street Hot Spot

Best Place for a Night Out With Everything

On June 18th I participated in the South Side Summer Open and began my morning at the Double Wide Grill. At 10:30am there were already several diners enjoying meals and engaging in the active atmosphere of the miniature golf teams. Emily's friend Tom came to the city and the Double Wide Grill was somewhere she was very excited to take him to hangout, so we agreed to meet that evening back at the restaurant when the event was over.

I drank all afternoon, so when I met up with Emily and Tom the only thing I was concerned about was food. I asked the waitress what she recommended and she said that you could never go wrong with their burgers. I ordered a Black N' Blue burger which was a tad bit too salty for my tastes but satisfied my hunger. Emily and Tom ordered Rogue Dead Guy Ales.

The patrons ranged from miniature golfers that had been at the South Side for several hours to bars hoppers who were making their first stop of the night. At the Double Wide Grill, there never seemed to be a dull moment and definitely is a hot spot on the South Side.

-Michelle

46 down, 319 to go.

#190: Mattress World - Sneaking In, Stealth Mode

The Best Place to Find a Good Night's Sleep

Michelle and I are both fortunate enough to have our furniture supplied by our jobs. This means that we will have no need for a new bed or bed frame for at least another year. Rather than getting stuck talking to a salesman, we decided to operate in stealth mode while checking out Mattress World in Mt. Lebanon. We ran in and took a lap around the store while scoping out the products before I hopped in a child's bunk bed. While cozy, I'm not sure that this bed will fit either of our needs even if we are looking for a new bed this time next year. I might, however, find a use for that giant stuffed giraffe.

- Emily

45 down, 320 to go.

A Trip to the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon

Conveniently located across the street from the Holy Cross Church is the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon where three of the 365 things can be found.

#80: Restoration Hardware - Best Place to Buy Cool Lighting, Knobs, and Pulls

If you are searching for a modern look for your home or apartment, Restoration Hardware is the place to shop. Earth tones, metals, and hardwoods adorn the store from wall to wall. There are quite a few interestings pieces such as tripod lamps, lion head door knockers, and domed chairs. If you enter with full pockets, expect to leave with them pretty empty.

#194: Jezebel - Best Place to Get a Leg Up on Prom Dress Shopping

For Emily and I the days of prom are long behind us, but it's always fun to get dolled up for a special occasion. Jezebel had racks of short and long dresses in almost every color and pattern. We felt pretty old criticizing the styles of dresses girls are wearing to prom these days. In the photo I am modeling a hot pink Kardashian inspired dress though I usually prefer the classic little black dress.

#152: Jernigan's Tobacco Village Scotch and Cigar Bar -Best

Place to Find First-Class Stogies

Neither Emily nor I are cigar aficionados, so we were pretty clueless when we went into Jernigan's Tobacco Village Scotch and Cigar Bar. We browsed shelves of cigars using our noses to determine which ones we liked and didn't like. From experience I have learned that smoking a cigar actually attracts men, so don't be afraid to grab a stogie ladies!

-Michelle

42, 43, and 44 down. 321 to go.

#220: Greek Food Festival and Village - Arrive Early

The Best Greek Festival

 Michelle and I will soon become quite the gyro connoisseurs. On Friday, we dared fight Pittsburgh's Friday evening traffic through the Fort Pitt Tunnel on our way to Mt. Lebanon for the Greek Food Festival and Village. We arrived around 7:30pm to find limited parking and even more limited food selection. It turns out this festival is so popular, they frequently sell out of food. Luckily, they had at least two gyros left and we made sure we grabbed them. We sat outside the Holy Cross church while people-watching and gobbling up our delicious dinner. 

Special note - although the festival runs until 9pm, the food will run out. I suggest arriving earlier than 7:30pm if you want to try everything. And you should - it looked and smelled fantastic (on other people's plates)!

- Emily 

41 down, 324 to go.

#92: Trader Joe's - "Cheeeeeessseeee"

Best Place to Find Gourmet Cheeses for a Steal

I usually shop at Market District because of the convenient location and the fuel perks (gas prices are insane!). Emily on the other hand, drives alllllll the way out to Walmart in West Mifflin because of the lower prices. Insert Walmart rollback jingle here. We made the trip to Trader Joe's in search of English Blue Stilton, Livingsocial's favorite.

The cheeses are displayed with a brief description of where it is from, how it was made, and how it should be eaten. Unfortunately we couldn't find the English Blue Stilton, so we had to settle for an alternative. I selected Trader Joe's spotlight cheese, Idiazabal, a Spanish cheese that is only available during the summer months and should be paired with spring fruits. Perfect.

-Michelle

40 down, 325 to go.