so, pittsburgh is a fun city. the sun even shone. my conference was just fine. but the best part was getting to leave the conference each night and drive to mike and robyn’s house! it’s so much more fun to visit cities where you know people. we went to this great restaurant called Church Brew Works. it’s a gorgeous old brick church that’s been converted into a brewery and restaurant. the outside still looks like a church and even when you walk in the front door, there is a narthex that still has the feel of an old church. it’s not until you push the door to the eating area that you are struck with the sacreligiosity. check this out: they’ve kept the beauty of the church building, while creating a delightful place to enjoy a meal. it feels a little weird walking down the center aisle to your table, and if you go, be sure to request the bar menu so you can get the buffalo burger or the pulled pork sandwich. the stained glass is gorgeous, and the pipe organ is still in place. read the history section of the website if you get a chance. they brew very nice beers–i chose the blast furnace stout, but Mike got the sampler.
if you ever get to the ‘burgh, be sure to stop at this fun spot. if you’ve ever visited tenth presbyterian, you’ll be struck by the resemblance in architecture as well.
10th was my immediate thought when I saw the pic…same Byzantine arches. Let’s hope that this is never 10th’s fate!
Is this restaurant right downtown? I’m looking for things to do while in Pittsburgh in a couple months.
Travis,
It’s not right downtown, but is pretty close. It’s worth the cab ride.