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As a software engineer, and recent Pittsburgh transplant coming from NYC, I think it's ok here. The only part that's hitting me pretty hard is food... it's pret
by benburton 12y ago
As a software engineer, and recent Pittsburgh transplant coming from NYC, I think it's ok here. The only part that's hitting me pretty hard is food... it's pretty much incomparable.
I have been trying to find decent Indian food, for example, but have been coming up short. Pittsburgh does have very good modern-American cuisine, but "ethnic" food is a bit lacking.
Going out drinking is insanely cheap by comparison. You can get a good craft beer draft for as low as $2, whereas in NYC the best I'd find would be around $4 (and that would be pretty lucky). There's plenty to do culturally, and the rent/housing prices are very good.
EDIT: Thanks for all the Indian food recommendations. I've got some eating to do!
- osterwood 12y agoGood indian? You need to check out Udipi: http://udipicafepittsburgh.com http://udipicafepittsburgh.com It's out in Monroeville next to a concrete factory -- but fantastic south indian food. Definitely worth the drive.
- benburton 12y agoThanks for the recommendation. I'll definitely check it out!
- kibwen 12y agoAh, I'm glad someone beat me to suggesting Udipi! Everything there is lovely, and I've never seen anyone else make puri (the fried balloon bread) as spectacularly large as they do. Probably the best Indian food that I've had in Pittsburgh, though Tamarind (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/23/271746/restaurant/Oakland/Tamarind-Flavor-of-India-Pittsburgh http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/23/271746/restaurant/Oakland/Tam...) in Oakland has an amazingly affordable lunch buffet.
- machinshin_ 12y agoUdupi's south indian (mainly Tamil) food, it's only one small piece of the gigantic puzzle :)
- cfallin 12y ago> I have been trying to find decent Indian food, for example Tamarind on North Craig Street in Oakland? Oh how I miss Pittsburgh... I was there four years and it took a little while but it really, really grew on me. I hope you find more spots to your liking!
- benburton 12y agoI found Tamarind to be pretty bland, but I'll keep exploring! :)
- therobot24 12y agonot indian food, but go across the street to kanda house for the best sashimi
- akilism 12y agoPeople's and Taste of India were my go to spots before I left Pgh for NYC.
- kcovia 12y agoThe best Indian food is at the truck on Bigelow in Oakland. Delicious, cheap, and authentic (according to a (north) Indian girl I used to date. )
- brational 12y agoThat's kind of the catch though. Indian food is drastically different by region. Many american-indian restaurants will try to offer a full variety of various region dishes and may be great at some but weaker at others. So depending what a certain restaurant is good at and where your indian friend is from... you get different results. That said, the more options the better in my opinion!
- jmgao 12y agoOh man, that guy was awesome. I went there 2-3 times a week back when I was in Pittsburgh. I still haven't found better Indian food out in the Bay Area.
- wil421 12y agoI think most people make their decisions on where to live based on jobs, schools, and location...not on food.
- benburton 12y agoHow foolish of me. I ought not to have even brought it up.
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- justrudd 12y agoNah brother. I'm right there with you. I'm a software dev so I can find a job (almost) anywhere. I have no kids (and don't plan on kids) so schools are a non-issue for me. But food? Gotta have good food.
- sjs382 12y agoGood Indian food? Inside the Days Inn on Banksville Rd. Seriously, I'm not kidding.
- jpadkins 12y agoIf you are downtown, Sree's on 7th/smithfield is nice. She makes a different dish everyday. I agree on ethnic food. I still can't find a decent burrito place.