bEST of CULTURE + NIGHTLIFE BEST NEW CLUB
CAVO
1916 Smallman St., Strip District 412-918-1068 or www.cavopgh.com
_________ The newest big club in town is the Strip District’s Cavo, which features a small restaurant in addition to the large club area. Besides the usual dance nights, Cavo has hosted plenty of interesting events: among them the RAW Artists Pittsburgh series, a showcase for local artists and musicians. _________ 2nd: Skybar, South Side 3rd: Latitude 40, Robinson Township
BEST STRIP CLUB
BLUSH
135 Ninth St., Downtown 412-281-7703 or www.blushexotic.com
_________ Whether you’re out for a night on the town or looking to spice up your lunch hour, Blush is ready to keep you entertained. In addition to the regular schedule of exotic dancers, the club features nationally known dancers and adult-film stars, plus amateur nights, couples nights, happy-hour specials and a lunch buffet. _________ 2nd: Cheerleaders Gentlemen’s Club, Strip District 3rd: Club Erotica, McKees Rocks
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BEST GAME TO PLAY WHILE WALKING THROUGH THE CITY
RAT OR WEAVE Reason: Because it’s almost always a weave in the gutter, not a rat.
BEST SPORTS BAR
JEROME BETTIS’ GRILLE 36
393 North Shore Drive, North Side 412-224-6287 or www.jeromebettisgrille36.com
_________ Everything about this restaurant pays homage to athletics, including the fact it’s wedged between PNC Park and Heinz Field. There are plenty of nods to the legendary Steelers halfback too, including The 36 steak, Jerome’s burger and a “Bus” steak salad, plus standard tavern fare and some
wild-card menu items, like a deep-fried cheeseburger. It’s a great place to watch the game, or spread out for an after-work happy hour. _________ 2nd: Mario’s Saloon, Shadyside and South Side 3rd: Primanti Bros., multiple locations
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BEST FOOD FROM AXIS OF EVIL
CONFLICT KITCHEN Reason: They make some great food and help people to think about the fact that food binds us all together and that the people of Iran are people, just like the rest of us.
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BEST DANCE CLUB
STATIC
1650 Smallman St., Strip District 412-315-7330 or www.staticpgh.com
_________ For serious fans of electronic dance music, the Top-40-dominated club scene can feel a little lacking. Which is why it was kind of a big deal when Static opened as “the city’s first and only electronic-focused night club.” The 10,000-square-foot space — formerly Rosebud— regularly features national talent, as well as resident DJ Strobe. _________ 2nd: Diesel, South Side 3rd: Whim, South Side
BEST MONTHLY/ WEEKLY DJ NIGHT
’80S NIGHT, BELVEDERE’S ULTRA-DIVE 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville 412-687-2555 or www.belvederesultradive.com
_________ Last year, Neon — known to most just as “’80s Night” — underwent a quiet change of DJ. The former DJ Hatesyou left for England, and his successor took over the Thursday-night event, under the name … DJ Hatesyou. If you don’t care about getting up early Friday morning — or rolling out of bed smelling like booze and smoke — you’re in good company here. _________ 2nd: Title Town Soul and Funk Party, Brillobox (Bloomfield) 3rd: Pandemic, Brillobox (Bloomfield)
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