Inside Look at the New Mad Mex in Shadyside

Mad Mex preparing to open on Highland Ave in Shadyside

@trashyleesuh captured this inside look at the new Mad Mex

trashyleesuh – i stood on tip toes to bring you a sneak peek into the mad mex going in on highland ave in shadyside #pittsburgh

Locally owned Big Burrito Group is opening their 10th Mad Mex restaurant on South Highland Avenue in Shadyside – only a few steps away from BBG owned Casbah. Everyone seems excited since Shadyside has a rather lackluster selection of lunch menus, so there’s some hope that Mad Mex will change that. Plus, you no longer have to drive to the ‘burbs when craving a Big Azz Margarita!
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MrBaconPants Bacon Bash at Harris Grill

Bacon Bash: A day to celebrate one of Pittsburgh favorite foods, BACON!

Vegetarians click here. Bacon lovers, read on! MrBaconPants is back in Pittsburgh, this time with the Bacon Bash at Harris Grill on Ellsworth in Shadyside. They really couldn't have picked a better spot for the event. Harris Grill is well known for their bacon nights on Tuesdays. That's where they have baskets of bacon sitting on the bar in place of stale peanuts and pretzels.

Last year, MrBaconPants was at Harris Grill for a bacon tour and it was a huge success. They had a bacon eating competition where some dude ate an entire 3 pounds of bacon in three minutes! 85 people were there chomping on gourmet bacon eats, and that was the day after the G20… this year is bound to be even more exciting.

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CoCo’s Cupcake Cafe Closed

CoCo's Cupcake Cafe in Shadyside is Closed (flickred by Rrrrred)

A long time ago, the loyal subscribers of Boring Pittsburgh decided that they preferred other cupcakes over the ones baked at CoCo’s. Not only did Dozen beat CoCo’s, but we were shocked when a bakery that wasn’t listed on the poll (Vanilla Pastry Studio) also beat them.

Our readers predicted the fate of CoCo’s Cupcake Cafe. The place closed their doors for good on June 27th.
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Henne Diamond Dash: Win a $15,000 Ring

Win a $15,000 diamond ring, the more hints and clues you find the better your chance!

Are you thinking about popping the big question? Did your hoopty breakdown recently? Are you late with your rent check? This might be your big break! A local jewelry store on Walnut Street in Shadyside is giving away a platinum diamond ring valued at $15,000. But not so fast… you’ll have to earn it first! It’s the Henne Jewelers’ Diamond Dash, and it’s a city-wide treasure hunt that’s free to play.

A flawless $15,000 Mark Patterson diamond has been hidden somewhere in Downtown Pittsburgh…

Pretty generous giveaway considering that their shop was robbed within 8 days of each other at beginning of the year (supposedly they drove a freakin’ truck through the front door).
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Yoga Flow Offering Free Yoga, But When?

Free yoga in Shadyside for the month of February at Yoga Flow.

Free yoga for 30 days! This is great news for all the aspiring yogis in Pittsburgh. Yoga Flow is a new yoga joint getting ready for a grand opening in Shadyside. Yes, we know yoga studios are as common as coffee shops in part of town, but this one sounds pretty cool.
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