There is really not a lot of information on this parklet out there. When I came by all that was…read morehere was the plaque I took a picture of. Doing a search of the man this is named for doesn't pull up much. But here is what I got from what I could find. Charles A Lewis was a dedicated firefighter and union activist. He loved what he did and was good at it and rose through the ranks at Pittsburgh Fire Department and eventually served as Chief. During his tenure he also served as President of Firefighters Local #1 before becoming Chief. Charles was instrumental is starting the Fill the Boot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It was a big success and went nationwide with other Locals. As far as the land that this parklet sits on, it was once a police station. Closed long ago and sitting there in disrepair. Charles suggested that the use the land to create this parklet for the people of Mt. Washington to enjoy. I will say, he was right. This little parklet has a grotto feel. The brick arch, the mural on the wall, seating and tons of plants everywhere. It's a nice little spot to tank break during a busy day. You almost forget you are at the corner of a busy intersection.

Once the site of the Mt Washington station of the Pittsburgh police, this is the classic reversal…read moreof Joni Mitchell's classic Big Yellow Taxi. "Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" So on the corner of Shiloh Street and Virginia Ave is Charles Lewis Parklet, where an ugly building once stood, a tiny parklet sits complete with foliage,benches, art, and ambiance. Charles Lewis was the Pittsburgh fire fighter who founded the fill the boot drive, that today, Pittsburgh Fire-fighters still do today. Beautiful architecture makes this a great and idea spot for picnics, killing some time on a warm summer day, or spending time with someone special. "They took all the trees and put 'em in a tree museum And then they charged all the people twenty-five bucks just to see 'em Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" Good to see that some smart people in the Mt Washington Developmental Community are thinking green.

I have waited a bit to write this review, and finally it was time to do so. I had once visited…read moreabout four years ago until recently. I can report that not much changed from that visit until now. Some things had changed since I was here last. The outside seems to have been spruced up. It is actually more appealing to the eye. I think we can contribute that to the fact that the area is being spruced up in a whole. Also they seem to have food for takeout, I don't remember that the last time I was here. However, some things don't change. When I pulled in this time I noticed that a majority of the staff were outside having a smoke break, not far from the gas pumps nonetheless. When I went inside I wanted to purchase something. When I walked up to the counter and asked for it I found the employee behind the register on her cell phone and not paying attention. Instead of getting up and looking if they had the product it was kind of a dismissive nod in the general area with a generic response. I guess the lesson here is that some things never change. I would assume that if I lived in the area I would come to embrace this place the way it is, but as a person passing through the neighborhood it does not feel inviting. I also wanted to note that I did have a review for this place prior and was recently informed that it was removed. I had described myself in a way that came off as offensive even though it was myself who I was talking about. So here is a review, based on my experience, with a non description of myself.

I do not expect as establishment as this to have great customer service but this place is pathetic…read more I arrived 20 minutes prior to the closing time and the clerk looked at me as a I was approaching and flipped the closed sign. I walked up to the door and she literally waved goodbye to me. Long story short, the closing time is 9:40 PM.

I think this is one of the better spots downtown. I prefer to come for a casual lunch more than…read moredinner because it is a lot louder inside at night. I love their flatbreads and their burgers are pretty good. One time I got their Ceasar salad and it was a bit disappointing for the price. It is a nice spot if you want to watch any game that's going on and it's a great spot in Market Square.

Jesus Christ. I think they microwaved leftover Applebees and gave it to us. I get it's a chain but…read moregood lord, boys what are we doing here? It was worse than movie theatre food. Felt like I was eating wings from a cosmic bowling alley. Im 100% positive they mixed our ranch with 4 ounces of water. Our wings tasted like pork. Our fries were undercooked. Fried apps legit tasted like it was out of the freezer section of a grocery store. Aa I'm eating peanut butter Oreos in bed and I don't like peanut butter. I also had a panic attack at a coffee shop today.

Our appetizers were truly the star of the show - we had the Brussels and the pretzel bites, 10/10!…read more Our entrees fell a little flat.. I had the steak tips "medium rare" and for a $13 up charge, it wasn't worth it. They were dry, charred and just not appetizing. The ravioli themselves were delicious in a sweet cream sauce. The crème brûlée was good but we were there at kitchen close and you could tell it was rushed, as the sugar was barely toasted. Overall an ok experience, but not sure we'd go back.

We loved this place! Party of 5 and we ordered Nashville hot chicken, Crab cakes, Pretzel bites, a…read morechocolate martini and a few other things. It was all fantastic! Service was great too. Very comfortable and casual, but very nice atmosphere.

3/13/25 Ate List:…read moreToasted Loaded Italian - 6.5 Toasted items are new for Jimmy John's but it ain't that bad. Not the sudden new favorite on the menu but a very welcome addition. This location was great. Friendly staff and lived up to being freaky fast especially given the number of lunch orders downtown. Will definitely have it again.

My son wanted something before we attended a party that night. It was nearby, quick and easy. Plus,…read moreif you are careful with what you order it can be pretty good. I ended up eating half a sandwich then and half for breakfast the next day. Good for what it is supposed to be.

Bri is amazing!!!! She is always there to help with any needs you may have with your apartment!…read moreThanks Bri for all you do!!!

Do not give these people a dime of your money. They denied me for an apartment (and thank god after…read morereading these reviews) but they've happily kept my deposit and ignored my requests for a refund receipt! In fact they stopped responding all together. Seriously stay far away from these crooks

Every promise broken. I'm a fairly chill guy. I'm not going any further. A beautiful house treated…read morehorribly.

Awful real estate people to rent off of.. Lived there for…read moretwo years dealing with RAW SEWAGE in my basement which was near my kitchen.. never could breathe right, always afraid to take showers flush toilet or do laundry. After 2 years before I'm ready to move out they finally gonna fix the pipes that should have been fixed in beginning before I moved in due to fact it was an issue before I ever stepped in the building. I WOULD NOT pay a penny to live in the place unless it was habitable.. hope no one ever runs into issues like I have before

Criminals! I completed an online form on the steel smith website steelsmithinc.com in order to…read moredownload information. Several days later I was contacted by phone (near the end of the work-day). RED FLAG! The sales pitch went like this: steelsmith is a wholesale company that typically sells to retailers only. But today they are doing things a little differently. I was told that a local retailer in my area had recently shut down causing steelsmith inc to have to liquidate approximately 100 pre-engineered buildings at discounted wholesale prices in a matter of weeks before the end of the year in preparation for a large steel order. But I had to act fast since there were only a few select buildings left, and if they had one available that met my requirements (codes), it could be offered to me at 50% off the regular price. RED FLAG AGAIN! To my surprise, they just happened to have one that would work for me. I told the sales rep that it appeared to be a good deal, but I don't make deals like this quickly, so I would have to get back to him. He told me that the building would not be available if I waited until after the new year because anything that remained unsold at the end of the year would be auctioned, but if I signed an agreement to hold the building today, it would ensure that the building remained in the warehouse without an obligation to buy. I agreed against my better judgment. The form I was sent included a section of fine print that was so small and blurred I couldn't read it. ANOTHER RED FLAG! I also noted that the form requested credit card information. So, I called the sales rep back and told him I wasn't signing the document without being able to read the fine print, and asked why he needed my credit card information if he was just holding the building for me. He replied saying that it's just company policy, but that my card would not be charged. So he sent me another form with the section of fine print completely eliminated; he never did tell me what it said. After the first of the year I received building plans and sketches in the mail. I called steelsmith again 866-603-5053 to find out why I had received diagrams for a building that I had not submitted plans for, since I had not committed to purchasing the building. I was told that they were generic plans meant to give me an idea of what the building design would be like, and once I submitted my plans and signed a purchase agreement, I would be sent more specific diagrams for the building. Wait what? After doing some research, I discovered that Steelsmith, INC in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania had a history of bad business practices and found many complaints of unethical methods and pressure sales tactics very similar to what I experienced. After a couple of days, steel smith called asking me to submit detailed plans for the building, to which I replied that I had decided not purchase a building at this time. After a few minutes of manipulative conversation that was going nowhere, he told me I would be responsible for the deposit that I had initially paid. I told him I had not paid a deposit. He insisted that I had, and faxed me a purchase agreement including a non-refundable deposit that did not exist on the original form, and the section of fine print that was omitted on the original form I signed to hold the building. And guess what the fine print said, "Upon cancellation of order, Buyer and Seller both agree that 50% of the total price equates to probable damages suffered by seller, and shall be paid by buyer to seller immediately after cancellation of order." I immediately contacted my credit card company and discovered that I had indeed been charged several thousand dollars. This is FRAUD! I disputed the charge with the credit card company, and now they've hired a collection agency to come after me for a deposit I did not agree to, on a building that I did not order, cancel, or receive. This company should be sued and put out of business and the owners/employees should have criminal charges filed against them. Stay away from steelsmith inc and all of their affiliates! They are the ones located at 1216 LL Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA 15211. I believe this company is owned by Donald Gilmore. The Pennsylvania Secretary of State has them listed as a foreign corporation entity number 4352453 but no other information listed which does not surprise me!

I had to take Don Gilmore and Shawn Cortner and Steelsmith to court where I prevailed.I experienced…read morethe greatest disappointment of my 37 year business life and possibly my entire life when I did business with Steelsmith, Inc. While conducting my due diligence on the company before purchasing my 8, 400 sq. ft. building the company appeared to have a good product but was lacking in erecting. When I expressed my concern to Shawn Cortner, VP/Sales Manager he assured me that this (erecting) "is what they do best" and "they would really shine" in this area. He promised to send me a highly experienced crew that would complete my "small project" in 4-6 weeks depending on the weather. Shortly after the crew arrived major problems began to develop. The 28 year old foreman confessed to me this was his first job and that he assembled his crew from Criag's list and they had zero building experience! After 3 months I had to let them go and hire a local crew to finish and correct all their mistakes. The building immediately leaked and still does to this day. Therefore today I have a brand new $600, 000 Corle building on a $1, 000, 000 property that leaks! All thanks to Steelsmith, Inc. Four more issues concerning Steelsmith Inc. Before I paid my down deposit Shawn was calling me everyday and sometimes twice a day. As soon as I paid my deposit and signed the contract he quit calling and would not return my calls. It was like I didn't exist once he got my money. Also there were numerous delays in getting the engineering plans which stalled the entire project. When attempting to be compensated for Steelsmith's many business mistakes I dealt directly with the president, Don Gilmore, and gave him numerous opportunities to "make things right." He also ignored me and ultimately I had to take him and Steelsmith to court where I prevailed. The final issue is another one that involves integrity. Steelsmith presents themselves as a manufacturer when in fact they are only brokers for Corle Building Systems and others. My advise to everyone is to avoid the severe disappointment and heartache I experienced and deal directly with the building manufacturers! There is no service that Steelsmith can provide that the manufacturers can not.