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Best of Pittsburgh 2016
The results of our annual Readers' Poll
By
CP Staff
CP photo by John Colombo
Dallas Sauers, owner of your choice for Best Nail Salon, Dallas Beauty Lounge
Culture + Nightlife
Best of Culture + Nightlife
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The results of our annual Readers’ Poll
Best Local Theater Company
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City Theatre
Best Gallery for Local Artists
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SPACE
Best Dance Company
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Attack Theatre
Best Local Stage Production
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Morose & Macabre’s Atrocity Exhibition
Best Local Visual Artist
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Durty Art
Best Literary Event
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The Moth
Best Local Comedian
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Derek Minto
Best Local Comedy Troupe
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Secondhand Sketch
Best Local Photographer
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Dave DiCello Photography
Best Local Poet
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Terrence Chiusano
Best Local Writer
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Tony Norman
Best Local Annual Convention
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Anthroco
Best Pop/Rock Band
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Nevada Color
Best Metal Band
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Dethlehem
Best Alt-folk/Alt-country Band
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Justin Fabus Band
Best Jazz/Blues Band or Performer
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Phat Man Dee
Best Local Hip-Hop Performer to be the next Mac Miller
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Mars Jackson
Best Local Music Venue
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Stage AE
Best Music Festival
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Deutschtown Music Festival
Best Place to See a Local Band
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Club Café
Best New Bar (as of June 2015)
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The Goldmark
Best Bar (Downtown)
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Butcher and the Rye
Best Bar (North)
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The Park House
Best Bar (South)
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Acacia
Best Bar (East)
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Spirit
Best Bar (West)
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Downey’s House
Best Sports Bar
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Redbeard’s Bar & Grill
Best LGBT Bar
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Blue Moon
Best Place to take a First Date
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PNC Park
Best Place to Take a Tinder Date
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Blush
Best Place to Dance
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Cavo
Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners
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Mount Washington
Best Cocktail List
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Tender Bar + Kitchen
Best Bartender
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Richie Walter, Cavo
Best Club
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Cavo
Best Bar to Pregame
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Pregame
Best Bar to Day-Drink
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Local Bar + Kitchen
Best Strip Club
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Cheerleaders
Best Dive Bar
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Gooski’s
Best Trivia Night
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Brillobox
Best Karaoke Night
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Nico’s Recovery Room
Best DJ
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DJ Nugget
Best Place for a Girls’ Night Out
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Perle
Best Place for a Guys’ Night Out
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Blush
Best Haunted Attraction
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ScareHouse
Best Place for an Adult Birthday Party
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Rivers Casino
Best Distance Race
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Pittsburgh Marathon
Best Independent Movie Theater
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Row House Cinema
Best Street Festival
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OpenStreets PGH
Food + Drink
Best of Food + Drink
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The results of our annual Readers’ Poll
Best New Restaurant
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Morcilla
Best Restaurant (Downtown)
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Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Best Restaurant (North)
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Bella Fruttet
Best Restaurant (South)
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Bistro 19
Best Restaurant (East)
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Cure
Best Restaurant (West)
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Bakn
Best Chef
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Justin Severino, Morcilla and Cure
Best Indian Restaurant
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Taj Maha
Best Japanese Restaurant
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Nakama
Best Italian Restaurant
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Piccolo Forno
Best Thai Restaurant
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Nicky’s Thai Kitchen
Best Chinese Restaurant
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China Palace
Best Middle-Eastern Restaurant
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Aladdin’s
Best Mexican/Latin American Restaurant
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Mad Mex
Best Contemporary American Restaurant
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Eleven
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
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B52 Café
Best Restaurant to Take the Kids
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Eat’n Park
Best Steakhouse
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Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Best Seafood
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Monterey Bay
Best Sushi
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Umam
Best BBQ
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Union Pig & Chicken
Best Mac & Cheese
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Harris Grill
Best Sandwich
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Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Best Burger
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Burgatory
Best Pizza
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Mineo’s
Best Wings
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Bigham Tavern
Best Taco
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täkō
Best Hot Dog
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Franktuary
Best Buffet
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Grand View Buffet at Rivers Casin
Best Coffeehouse
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Espresso a Mano
Best Tea Shop
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Bantha Tea Bar
Best Desserts
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La Gourmandine
Best Bakery
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Oakmont Bakery
Best Ice Cream
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Millie’s
Best Candy Store
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Sarris Candies
Best Sunday Brunch
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Grand Concourse
Best Downtown Lunch
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Umbrella Café
Best Happy Hour
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Mad Mex
Best Take-Out
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Spak Brothers
Best Service/Wait Staff
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Eleven
Best Outdoor Dining
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Round Corner Cantina
Best Rooftop Bar
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Il Tetto
Best Hotel Bar
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The Ace Hotel
Best Late-Night Menu
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Mad Mex
Best Pub Grub
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Pub Chip Shop
Best Gluten-Free Menu
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Eden
Best Place to Eat at the Bar
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täkō
Best Food-Delivery Service
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Wheel Deliver
Best Margarita
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Mad Mex
Best Martini
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Olive or Twist
Best Bloody Mary
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Meat and Potatoes
Best Local Beer
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East End Brewing Company
Best Restaurant Beer List
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Sharp Edge
Best Restaurant Wine List
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Sonoma Grille
Best Locally Made Spirit
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Wigle Whiske
Best Food Truck
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Pgh Taco Truck
Best New Food Truck (as of June 2015)
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Driftwood Oven
Best Juice/Smoothie Bar
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Pittsburgh Juice Company
Best Food Festival
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VegFest
Best Local Cartoonist
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Rob Rogers
People + Places
Best of People + Places
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The results of our annual Readers’ Poll
Best Local Celebrity to Take a Selfie With
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Rick Sebak
Best Nonprofit
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Hello Bully
Best Local Instagram Account
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Keep Pittsburgh Dope
Best Local Twitter Account
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Pittsburgh Dad
Best Local Blogger
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Sue Kerr
Best Local Podcast
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Drinking Partners
Best Activist
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Julia Johnson
Best Local Radio Personality
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Mark Madden, WXDX
Best On-Air Sports Personality
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Mark Madden, WXDX
Best Philanthropic Pittsburgh Steeler
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Charlie Batch
Best Philanthropic Pittsburgh Pirate
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Andrew McCutchen
Best Philanthropic Pittsburgh Penguin
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Mario Lemieux
Best Bike Path
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Great Allegheny Passage
Best Animal at The Pittsburgh Zoo
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Polar Bear
Best Television Weather Personality
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Stephen Cropper, WPXI
Best Television News Anchor
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Ken Rice, KDKA
Best Pittsburgh Couple
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Adam and Nicole Kulik
Best Hiking Trail
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Frick Park, Point Breeze
Best Public Bathroom
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Point State Park
Best Local Political Commercial
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John Fetterman Bridge Ad
Best Public Art
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Randyland
Best Bridge
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Roberto Clemente Bridge
Best City Steps
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South Side Slopes
Best Scenic Drive
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Grandview Avenue, Mount Washington
Best Neighborhood to Raise a Family
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Squirrel Hill
Best Neighborhood for Young Professionals
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Lawrenceville
Goods + Services
Best of Goods + Services
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The results of our annual Readers’ Poll
Best Bank
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PNC Bank
Best Local Bookstore
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Amazing Books
Best Local Store to Buy Music
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Dave’s Music Mine
Best Record Store
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Jerry’s Records
Best Place to Buy Musical Instruments
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Pittsburgh Guitars
Best Place to Pimp your Ride
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Team Nutz Technologies
Best Local Store to Buy Furniture
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Levin Furniture
Best Local Place to Buy Vintage Clothing
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Eons Fashion Antique
Best Antique Shop
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Who Knew? Retro Mod Decor
Best Place to Buy Yourself Happiness
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Wildcard
Best Locally Based Etsy Store
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Garbella
Best Beer Distributor
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Save-Mor Beer & Pop Warehouse
Best Card Store
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Wildcard
Best Bridal Shop
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Glitter and Grit
Best Outdoor Wedding Venue
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden
Best Indoor Wedding Venue
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The Priory
Best Florist
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Hepatica
Best Local Jewelry Store
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Henne Jewelers
Best Hair Salon
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Salon Ivy
Best Nail Salon
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Dallas Beauty Lounge
Best Barber Shop
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Mister Grooming and Goods
Best Spa
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Tie: Esspa and Sewickley Spa
Best Massage Therapist
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Julie Devine, Devine Touch Massage
Best Fitness Center
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LA Fitness
Best Bicycle Shop
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Thick Bikes
Best Yoga Studio
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Amazing Yoga
Best Adult Store
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AdultMart
Best Tattoo Shop
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Artisan Tattoo
Best Body-Piercing Shop
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Hot Rod Piercing Company
Best Place to get a Tattoo Removed
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Disappearing Ink
Best Vape Shop
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Drip Lounge
Best Cigar Shop
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Leaf & Bean
Best Garden Shop / Nursery
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City Grows
Best Local Pet Store
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Petagogy
Best Doggy Daycare
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The Dog Stop
Best Place to Adopt a Pet
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Animal Friends
Best Neighborhood Market
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52
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Street Market
Best Farmers Market
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East Liberty Farmers Market
Best Thrift Shop
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Goodwill
Best Place to Take the Kids for an Afternoon
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Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Best City Tour
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Just Ducky Tours
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