Best OF GOODS+SERVICES find in, say, Lawrenceville or South Side. But City Paper readers are willing to make the trip to Neverending Ink, where Byron Lee inks lettering and luminously colored graphic work with equal mastery. _________ 2nd: Jason Angst, Artisan Tattoo 3rd: Justun Palenscar, In the Blood
and take a furry friend home, Animal Friends can help. It houses homeless cats, dogs and rabbits, while providing future owners with the tools they need to be successful parents. At Animal Friends’ facility, there is even a veterinary clinic and pet-therapy suite. _________ 2nd: Animal Rescue League, Larimer 3rd: Western Pa. Humane Society, North Side
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HOT ROD BODY PIERCING COMPANY
BEST PLACE TO BUY HEALTH FOOD
95 S. 16th St., South Side (412-431-6077) and 115 Oakland Ave., Oakland (412-687-4320) www.hotrodpiercingcompany.com
WHOLE FOODS 5880 Centre Ave., East Liberty (412-441-7960) and 10576 Perry Hwy., Wexford (724-940-6100) www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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If you’ve got a body part crying out for a piece of jewelry, there’s a good chance the crew at Hot Rod Body Piercing Company can help. They offer body jewelry in many styles and a variety of materials, including stainless steel, 18-karat gold, titanium and even Pyrex glass. Whether it’s a nose ring or something a little more personal, they’ll get you pierced. _________ 2nd: Tattoo Noir, Bloomfield 3rd: Artisan Piercing Boutique, Garfield
When you’re looking to fill your fridge with organic, gluten- or GMO-free ingredients, Whole Foods is the place to do it. Even though it’s a national chain, you’ll still find plenty of locallysourced produce. And if your culinary skills leave something to be desired, the store’s prepared foods section is always handy. _________ 2nd: East End Food Co-Op, Point Breeze 3rd: Trader Joe’s, East Liberty and Upper St. Clair
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There’s no question the trend toward “vaping” is reflected at Smoker Friendly: Every store now has a vape tasting station. But you can still find traditional products like pipe or rolling tobacco, plus a wide variety of cigarettes. If you’re into cigars, check out the Downtown location, which has over 500 varieties and its own cigar lounge. _________ 2nd: Steel City Vapors, Castle Shannon and Monroeville 3rd: Leaf & Bean, Strip District
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TEXAS DE BRAZIL Reason: They literally walk around and ask if you want filet wrapped in bacon. BEST THRIFT SHOP
BEST PLACE TO ADOPT A PET
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If you’d like to stop looking at the billions of cute animal pictures online,
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Pittsburgh is lucky to have a pretty active market for thrift stores, and this year City Paper readers chose Goodwill as their favorite. The inventory is as CONTINUES ON PG. 34
Bring in this ad to receive 25% OFF one item. Offer valid at participating stores 10/21/14 through 10/31/14. Not valid with other discounts, purchase of gift cards, Oriental rugs or Traveler’s Finds. One coupon per customer per day. 1001487
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