September 27 Run: Bakery Square Coffee Tree for an East Liberty Restaurant Tour

For those of us not running the Great Race on Sunday, meet at Bakery Square Coffee Tree Roasters so that we can avoid any road blockages.  We will tour the new construction and newly opened/promised restaurants in this area, although we'll have to save the feasting for later when the establishments are open.

For those participating in the Great Race, Pam has again offered runners to use her house as a starting line pit stop/place to drop sweatshirts, etc.  Pam, typing with her non-injured hand, writes:

"I will take it easy, but am still planning on hospitality before and running the Great Race. 2200 Beechwood Blvd, just before the start. 412-425-1118 if you have questions. No need to RSVP. "

Heal up quickly, Pam!  And have a great race, Great Racers.

Last Sunday, we started at Nancy's East End Diner in Wilkinsburg in hopes that we could feast on brunch items post-run, but sadly, it doesn't open until 9am, and the old grill takes 40 minutes to heat up!  Galit and her husband, pushing in the stroller their 10-month old--youngest runner!-- showcased the various points of interest in Wilkinsburg.  We saw the Singer Mansion, the high school, an old post office, etc.  Several parts of the neighborhood were even cuter than the last time we ran through.  And houses are not on the market for long, if they even hit the market.  Google effect?  Or is this just Pittsburgh's Renaissance?