“We dance even if there’s no radio. We drink at funerals. We talk too much and laugh too loud and live too large and, frankly, we’re suspicious of others who don’t.” – Chris Rose, 1 Dead in Attic, 2006 Cafe du Monde – No trip to New Orleans is complete without beignets and cafe au lait from Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter. Wear something you don’t mind getting powdered sugar on! AND it’s open 24 hours for those...
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Adjacent to the hotel is the “T” or Pittsburgh Metro System (links all points of downtown Pittsburgh and Station Square). The metro is free in the downtown area and stops include: Steel Plaza at One Mellon Center (hotel station) Gateway Center Wood Street Station Square – located across the river (entertainment complex, restaurants and shopping) Getting to the Hollywood Theatre There will be shuttles for The Reel Thing and Archival Screening...
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Inside the Omni William Penn Food and drink options inside the hotel include the Terrace Room, Tap Room, Speakeasy, and Starbucks. *Bakersfield (bakersfieldtacos.com) Mexican Street Fare. Tacos. Whiskey. Tequila. 940 Penn Avenue (412) 586-5024 *Host of the AMIA Student Mixer Bluebird Kitchen (http://www.bluebirdkitchen.com) Artisan sandwiches, salads and pastries to go, $$ 221 Forbes Ave. (412) 642-4414 .4 miles Bea Taco Town...
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The AMIA 2016 Local Committee has been busy!! In addition to tours, they’ve been working on the best things to do, to see, to eat, and to drink in Pittsburgh. With 30 days left until the conference, we’ll be adding something new here every day! In no particular order … Bicycle Heaven, established in 2011 by Craig Morrow, is the country’s largest bike museum. You can also get your bike fixed, tuned up, or maybe trade it...
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Main Hotel Building 921 SW Sixth Avenue Valet Parking is located on SW 6th Avenue Self Parking is located on SW Taylor TAKING THE MAX LIGHT RAIL FROM THE AIRPORT Purchase your fare before you board (all zone required) Board the Max just outside of baggage claim Exit at Pioneer Square North Walk across Pioneer Courthouse square southbound The Main Building is located on SW 6th, occupying the entire block of SW Taylor to SW Salmon Allow yourself...
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Heathman Hotel $$$ 1001 SW Broadway Romantic dining choice at the Heathman Hotel spotlights French-inspired Northwest fare & fine wines. Veritable Quandary $$$ SW 1st Ave. Romantic spot with brick walls, glassed-in dining room & outdoor patio serving imaginative NW fare. Clyde Common $$$ 1014 SW Stark St. Trendsetting tavern with communal tables downstairs, known for handcrafted cocktails & local fare. Urban Farmer $$$ 525 SW...
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