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The Barber’s Inn – Pittsburgh

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Male Grooming Inn

The Barber’s Inn, located in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh, is definitely a new kind of barber shop. Gone is the simple business model of a haircut and/or a shave. Gentlemen today are being offered more goods and services, such as:

  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Massages
  • Shoe shine
  • Carwash
  • Pool tables
  • Free Wi-Fi & laptops
  • Big screen TV
  • Chess

Comb & Scissors

The male grooming lounge has taken manscaping to a new level. Guys can now enjoy the same services and pampering that we girls have come to appreciate and more! They offer annual memberships that entitle members to use of the mini bar, as well as booking the venue for private events.

The Barber’s Inn also welcomes women and they encourage their customers to hang out for the day and enjoy the amenities. It’s kind’ve a social club to get your primping on!

As far as I’m concerned, anything that gets rid of excess hair is A-OK in my book. I would add some tanning beds, foosball tables, and a juice bar; the options are wide and varied.

If you’re near Shadyside in Pittsburgh and feeling a bit shaggy around the ears, be sure to check out the Barber’s Inn and the other cool attractions in the neighborhood!

 

 

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Calling All Ketchup Lovers!

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On a day trip to Pittsburgh yesterday I snapped this picture from the window of our moving car, just as we passed the Senator John Heinz History Center. This is especially cool at night, when the bright red ketchup “pours” out of the bottle and fills up the background of the lighted sign. 

HeinzKetchupGlassI couldn’t resist; probably because there’s something about this iconic condiment that brings back childhood memories. It was a staple at picnics, cookouts, ballgames, and our refrigerator. I put ketchup on a few of my favorite foods:

  • Hot dogs
  • Hamburgers
  • Meatloaf
  • Scrambled eggs


When I was growing up there was only one flavor; tomato. But, like so many other things today, we have a lot more options:

  • Blended with sriracha (a type of hot sauce)
  • Hot & spicy flavor
  • Blended with caramelized onion & bacon
  • Blended with balsamic vinegar
  • Blended with real Jalapeño
  • No salt
  • Reduced sugar 
  • Organic
  • Simply Heinz (made from the basics, gluten-free, and Kosher Pareve)

The ketchup comes in a variety of sizes and Heinz makes other products like mustard, relish, and mayonnaise to name a few.

Bread Ketchup  There’s some fun & interesting information on the website. For example: do you know what the best way to get the ketchup out of the bottle is? It’s a well-kept secret and only 11% of people know it.

So, if you want the answer or you’re a ketchup aficionado like me, head on over to their site and learn about Heinz Ketchup Facts & Trivia.

PittsburghOh, and if you’re ever in Pittsburgh, there’s lots of great things to see and do:

And, of course, don’t forget the Heinz History Center.