the experience was great ! will definitely book again very clean and communication was great very…read moreeasy fun spot to enjoy family and friends !!!

I highly, highly recommend Pittsburgh Event Studio for any gatherings! Truly such a gem in Verona…read more The main selling points for me: - BYOB (pay extra for a permit) - BYOF (so hard find) - 5-hour rental time (perfect for set-up & clean-up) - Includes tables, chairs - Has a kitchenette with fridge, counter space, sink You can complete the entire booking process online which is literally the most convenient thing ever. It's such a nice space, minimally decorated and pretty! You can visit for a tour by connecting with them and it's all self-serve. They'll email you a door code an hour before. That's the same process for your event day too - you get a social door code and you're set. Truly a great experience and will definitely be booking them again!

This theater looks newly refurbished. The seats and carpets are all updated, and everything is…read moreclean and we'll maintained. The screen is large and the sound is good. The concession stand offers a few different snacks that I didn't expect I found plenty of parking on the street. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

I came to the Oaks to see a comedian. The main reason I…read moregave a three star rating is the seats. They are on the small side and are very uncomfortable if you are a plus size person. My husband had to wedge himself in and barely fit in the seat. When he asked if there were other options, he was told we could sit in the table seating in the back, but we had purchased VIP to sit up close, so he decided to just be a bit uncomfortable rather than be at the back of the theater. I know theaters have tight space and other considerations, but considering they were remodeled not all that long ago, I was surprised about the seat size. The bathroom situation is also a bit of an issue. You need to go downstairs and the set up is a bit strange. There aren't many stalls, and the layout makes it awkward for getting in and out, especially if there is a line. All that being said, it is a lovely theater with friendly staff and fairly affordable concessions. I just wish the seating was more comfortable.

I have lived in Pittsburgh for the majority of my life, but had never been to the Oakmont Country…read moreClub until last month for a wedding reception. When we arrived, there was the option of valet parking or self-parking. We opted to self-park, a got a spot only a few minute walk from the door. The entrance is on the right as you pull in. If you were dropping anything off, there is a governor's drive that you can use to park essentially right next to the front door. The indoor portion is quite nice. There are several rooms likely used for various purposes. For this event, we got to see about 3 or 4 of the different spaces. The room where the cocktail hour was held has a lot of windows, and you can see out into the golf course. There is some seating here, and four the event they had some cocktail tables set up. The ballroom held the 150 person wedding just fine. There is a side room off of the ballroom that was used for the Cookie Table. It had some seating so guests could enjoy their desserts without having to take them all the way back across the ballroom. Also, the restrooms are very nice. In the women's, there is a seating area and plenty of stalls. It is not outdated, but think of a restroom from a by-gone era in terms of layout. They also had various hygiene products On the counter for guests to use. Also used during the cocktail hour and beyond was the back porch area. It also had a good amount of seating, and overlooks some of the holes on the golf course. We were able to get an up close view of the course and walk around a little bit while out there. This was especially cool because this wedding happened about two weeks before the U.S. Open, so they were preparing for that event outside. As stated, this wedding happened right before the U.S. Open. The County Club used some U.S. Open branded cups and napkins throughout the venue for the event. We even got to take some of the cups home as a "souvenir" since they were plastic. Also, wedding guests were able to visit the Pro Shop, and purchase some U.S. Open merchandise. This was a big hit with the crowd! The food served was not bad. We had the option of three plated meals. Most got the Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables. Nothing wrong with it, but could have used some more seasoning. The steak was cooked well. The other options were a Lemon Beurre Blanc Salmon or Eggplant Roulade Florentine. The eggplant dish was the favorite of all three, but it was all good. Everyone was also served a salad and bread. The logistics and setup of the event were great. The staff did a great job of executing the event and running it smoothly. The staff here were wonderful. They helped with anything we needed and were very friendly. One of the staff got us some extra U.S. Open cups to take home with us! Also, I made cookies for the Cookie Table and had to drop them off the night prior. The staff then was very helpful and made the drop off process a breeze. Overall, I enjoyed my first visit to the Oakmont Country Club. If you are looking to host an event here, it is a great place to do so. I hope to return in the future! NOTE: Even for a delivery, those coming on premise have to wear either business attire or golf attire. No jeans are permitted.

Attended the 125th US Open on Saturday and all-in-all, it was a pretty cool experience. The amount…read moreof people that attend this event is just insane, but it was very well organized. Never had to wait for a shuttle. It was nice that the route to get to the course allowed the shuttles to use roads that were closed to the public so it took less than 25 mins to get there from the lot where we parked our car. The workers and volunteers were super friendly and welcoming despite working very long hours over the course of the week. And the food - SO GOOD. I wish I took a picture of the crab cake sandwich - it was HUGE. And ALL crab! We were in the Trophy Club for the majority of the day so we had an amazing view of the 3rd fairway with the iconic Church Pews bunker. Really cool spot to see the pros play (and struggle) on this course. The bathrooms were air-conditioned and well-stocked. Waste was managed timely and efficiently, and the entire place was immaculate despite all of the rain. The only area of improvement would be to set up more seating or counters to set down your drink/food because we spent a lot of time walking around looking for a spot to eat. They also had to close several of the crosswalks on Saturday, also due to the rain/mud, which meant bottle-necks of spectators funneling through to get across to the other side of the course. This meant up to 45-60 mins of standing and waiting to cross with nothing to see except the mass of people surrounding you, doing the same thing. They did offer a full refund for your tickets the morning of because access to certain viewing areas of the course would be limited throughout the day. Of course, we still decided to attend knowing full-well that this would complicate navigating the course. I was perfectly happy staying on the side closest to the entrance since that's where most of the amenities were located, but I can see how this would be frustrating for many fans. All-in-all, this experience was definitely worth the cost of admission. The staff and level of organization is what made this experience so memorable!

I had my prom here and my son's kindergarten graduation. The graduation was such a great location…read moreand it felt so official which made it fun and adorable for the kids. 10 years ago my husband and I did look at having our wedding here but it is very pricey. It might be perfect for a huge wedding but we only had 150 guests and that wasn't worth it.

The indoor/outdoor music venue for the 2017 Blues and Roots Festival was wonderful. A basic pole…read morebarn structure with a nice food/drink system to the side. Facilities were wonderful and all totally handicapped accessible.

Highly recommend hosting your next event here! First of all the landscape and venue are beautiful!…read moreYou pull up and you feel like royalty. Everything is so elegant and the layout of the property is immaculate. When you walk inside the main area, everything is just as beautiful as it is on the outside. The ballroom is huge and everything is brand new due to a remodel they did earlier this year. But the main reason for the 5 stars is the staff. Everyone is so nice and so helpful. They always had a smile on their face! I will definitely be hosting any of my events here in the future!

I recently photographed a wedding at Longue Vue and left the day in awe of the venue…read more When I say the view is stunning - I mean it. A gorgeous view of the beautiful hills in Pittsburgh and a winding river. The estate/mansion itself is beautiful stone with slate tile roofing. It truly feels like a castle tucked away on a private villa. I've photographed many weddings over the years but Longue Vue will go down in history as having one of the best staffs I've experienced. Any time myself or either of the other two photographers had a question - we were quickly given an answered and offered any additional help we'd need. And, a perk - we only had to ask about our dinner twice. (Wedding photographers know this is a game changer and a far cry from the usual 3 or 4 times I need to ask the staff for a plated dinner on any given wedding day.) After asking the second person about our dinner, we were served within one minute by an incredibly kind waiter with a smile on his face. We were also served drinks (seltzer for my second photographer, pop for me) during "non-serving" hours by a nice bartender who immediately understood that we hadn't been able to grab drinks earlier and knew how thirsty we must be. Both the bartender and server checked on us during our meal (which we were eating in the living room, away from guests) to ensure we had every single thing we could possibly need. The gentleman who lead us around on the golf carts was also a stellar employee. I cannot say enough great things about him. The ONLY downfall is that the archways are a really popular spot for portraits. (Rightfully so. They're gorgeous!) But they are also the main entrance and exit from the parking areas, so there are regularly cars going through them. If you are a bride/groom and want your photos specifically there - plan ahead. Plan for extra time for those portraits to allow for the time cars need to go through and then for your photographer to set up the shot again. I look forward to visiting again soon.

5 Stars for sure the place is amazing. It's the first time I've been here and I thought it was just…read morenice golf course but it's much more. Besides golf you can swim,play tennis,paddle board and shoot trap in the winter. Plus the have a huge Hall for special events and weddings. I'm sure the cost of membership is extremely high so I'll just enjoy my day here.

Fox Chapel is a true gem located 10 miles northeast of downtown Pittsburgh and across the Alleghany…read moreRiver from famed Oakmont Country Club. The Seth Raynor layout boasts template hole designs such as Punchbowl, Eden, Cape, Redan, Alps, and Biarritz. The front nine features more template holes than the back with the inward nine showcasing more hole designs unique to Fox Chapel. Like all Raynor courses, Fox Chapel focuses much more on good architecture and having fun rather than a punishing challenge. The result is a layout that you look forward to playing every time out whether it is with your buddies, spouse, or kids. The family friendly club delivers a parkland layout that caters to all handicap levels with a modest level of forced carries and non grassed areas with additional facilities that include fine and casual dining, a swimming pool, and tennis courts. Raynor conceived a routing that makes it one of the easiest and most enjoyable courses to walk that you'll find, especially considering the rolling terrain. This feature helped Fox Chapel secure the 2002 Curtis Cup and the 2012-2014 Senior Players Championships. The layout also lends itself to Fox Chapel boasting a healthy caddie program with three levels of caddie experience to choose from while those that don't wish to walk being offered a cart for their round. Bottom line, Fox Chapel is a flagship example of how to deliver a club that attracts families through great amenities, service, and a Top 100 golf course that is flat out fun for every handicap level. In conclusion, I wish Fox Chapel was my home course. The routing is a ton of fun with brilliant versions of Redan and Biarritz; my favorite par three designs. From the scratch golfer to the guy taking his family out for a round, Fox Chapel beautifully caters to a wide swath of golfers with the enjoyable architecture that only Seth Raynor could deliver. A top five course in Pennsylvania, don't miss an opportunity to play here.

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Went to a wedding here yesterday and the venue is absolutely gorgeous!…read more The wedding itself took place outside in the lower courtyard. It was nice that it was all contained and the amount of green made for a nice setting. Then we had a cocktail reception on the back deck which again was beautiful, however there was not enough food placed outside and the servers that came by served basic frozen food. After the cocktail hour we came inside to the atrium for dinner, and man was it beautiful, however the food took forever to be passed out, and the meal was small and not flavorful, it tasted once again like it was a frozen dish. After dinner we went out to the Pavillion for dancing, which had its own dance floor and was greatly designed again. Overall I would probably not have my wedding there, because I know how much they paid and while it was beautiful, everything else was subpar.

Wow this is the best Mexican food I have had in a long time. My friend picked Viva La Vida for her…read morebirthday dinner. We arrived and our waiter greeted us almost instantly. We ordered drinks and had them on our table less than 10 minutes later. The drinks were phenomenal by the way. I opted for the merlot and it was a great pour. When it came time for food, everyone at the table was so pleased. I had the steak fajitas and they were fantastic. We also purchased the birthday package for our friend, and it was so worth it. The music, sparklers, and the dancing shark were such a highlight, and she said it was her favorite birthday yet. I think we will make this a tradition every year!

First time here, and also my last time here…read more Never in my life have I had Mexican food with no taste. I got the viva sampler, and everything from the taquitos to the Mexican street corn tasted like cardboard. I took the chicken out of the taquito to see if maybe it was just the tortilla, no - it was just flavorless. The sauces it came with were the only things that were halfway decent. Then, my sister and I decided to split the flan and tres leches. Mistake numbers two and three. The flan was grainy and the tres leches has no flavor - where was the cinnamon the spices the sweetened condensed milk. Those were terrible. The mocktail was just overly sweet juice with no real thought or effort put into it. For $54 - I expect more. It's overpriced. It's flavorless. And the atmosphere was nonexistent. They're charging for nonexistent "vibes" and neon signs. Not worth it. The service was just okay. Plaza Azteca is the superior choice if given the option.

This hotel was convenient to where I was visiting. The room was clean, the staff was super, and…read morethere was ample parking. It's a little outdated but the price was right for my visit to the area. Breakfast at this place was good, but I'm a sucker for Sheetz and you can walk (down the road with no sidewalk) to Sheetz if you want some coffee or MTOs. There's also a KFC and McDonalds even closer. It's conveniently located off of Rt 28 and the PA Turnpike (Rt 76). I'd stay here again when visiting unless something newer popped up.

STAY ELSEWHERE! Pros first... The staff was nice. The people who cleaned our room were prompt and…read moredid an excellent job. The breakfast was a little better than your average roadside hotel. Cons.... The door to the bathroom was warped, damaged and wouldn't close. There was water damage to the wall in the bathroom and rust in the tub. Bathroom had some repairs done that were pretty shoddy. Room smelled musty. Breakfast area had buckets to catch multiple water drips and there was a hole in the ceiling where repairs were made above, but ceiling was not restored. WORST PROBLEM AND REASON YOU SHOULD STAY ELSEWHERE... We were there with a hockey team and the people who had rooms on the ground floor had ROACHES. This was the quality of an old $70 Super Eight Hotel where they put some blue lights on the exterior, call it a Holiday inn Express and charge close to $200 a night.

I don't want to review this place because other's may book it LOL what a throw back to the good old…read moredays! Spent a solo weekend in this majestic reclaimed and rebuilt1700/1800s log cabin. You can smell the history! From the immense front porch with rockers and a swing to the claw tub to the mini farm with sheep and chickens one was surrounded with silence and thought - if these walls could talk!- Every nook and cranny filled with early 20th century furnishings and books! There is a fireplace for cool nights and one very small hidden tv which was turned on once in 3 days and that was to watch Little House on the Prairie! Breakfast each day? Delectable!

This is our third stay at Oak Noggin. Located just outside of Pittsburgh it is a beautiful, well…read moremaintained log cabin with so many thoughtful touches. Snacks, juice, milk and candies to shampoo and soap. The grounds are well kept and comfortable. Betty is an amazing cook and fun to talk with. We always stay in B&B this is at the top of our list.