Try Something Different

I always go to the same restaurants, such as Eat N Park, Olive Garden, and Applebee's. It was my friend's 23rd birthday. Let's just say it was quite an experience unlike any other, especially for a restaurant. This past Friday I went to Hofbräuhaus located in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Hofbräuhaus has been in it's location for just about three years. Hofbräuhaus gives you the feeling as if you went to Germany for the night. My friend and I split an appetizer, Pretzels and Bier Cheese and we enjoyed every bite. The best part was the live band that played very familiar songs, Brown Eyed Girl (originally sung by Van Morrison), Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond), Don't Stop Believing (Journey), Build Me Up Buttercup (The Foundations) and other songs. The band even sung happy birthday to my friend. Everyone in the restaurant was standing on the benches, dancing and singing along having a great time. My advice is to go on a Friday or Saturday night to get the full experience of what I am describing. If you enjoy a live band and are not in a hurry and just want to have a good time then that's the perfect time to go.


If you are interested in experincing this fun place visit their website:
http://www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com/

If you would like read reviews visit:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g53449-d1515154-Reviews-Hofbrauhaus-Pittsburgh_Pennsylvania.html
http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/04/hofbrauhaus-pittsburgh/

The Convention

February is the shortest month of the year, but for me it seems to be the longest. Are you a car fanatic, or are you simply interested in buying a brand new car? I advise you to get out to the David Lawrence Convention Center located in Pittsburgh, PA. The Pittsburgh International Auto Show is from February 17th through the 20th.

 I really enjoy going every year. For the simple fact of sitting in any car and not get hassled to buy it.  If you can't afford buying the car, it is understandable if you want to look and feel. I also like to see what the newer model of my car looks like to see the changes from inside out. I drive a 2009, Mitsubishi Lancer. This will be my fourth year going. The number one  reason why I believe people love going to this convention is for the simple fact of seeing every car dealership. If you have any questions about the type of car there are always representatives of the brand available. By the end of your visit you will have a bag filled with goodies. Such as brochures, pens, CDs, reusable bags, and more. 

For pricing, tickets, and hours please visit their website:
http://www.pittautoshow.com/AutoShow/

Don't let snow ruin your day

The snow has arrived, and perhaps that little groundhog was right. But, don't let Punxsutawney Phil get you down. 


At PSUGA they are spending today at Seven Springs. I personally have never been there. However; I always hear great comments about seven springs. When looking at their website, there is something for everyone. For the people who want a challenge, try skiing or snow boarding. For the women who just want to relax, try the spa.  Or if you just want to have fun then snow tubing is for you. You can go their for a couple of hours or plan a weekend trip. 


Here is a video that I found on youtube, that is also feature on their website. This video was just posted today, what you see in the background is what you see in person.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hg8K1LGsO8&list=UUkmzaRmSnQoBXC6Kbxu7sQw&index=1&feature=plcp

If you are interested, visit their website http://www.7springs.com/

Breathe the Fresh Air

Lately we have been experiencing great weather. What more could we ask for, especially in the months of January and February. Today is February 2^nd and its Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning. This means 6 more weeks of winter. So I am telling you to get out of the house and enjoy this nice weather while it lasts. I recently just went for a walk with a friend on a trail near my house. At first it was just a nice walk to catch up with each other. I really enjoyed the fresh air. But then we decided to go hiking at Dead Man’s Hollow. It was a great site to see one of the old factories which I believe was a brick factory. I faced some challenges of walking up hill with wet muddy leaves along with tree branches smacking back in my face. As we jumped across the small creek to get across to continue our journey, soon we had to turn around since our jumps were getting bigger and we were wearing mesh shoes which does not match well with water. It is a great feeling to take a chance on something that wasn’t planed. My advice is if you decide to go hiking make sure you wear old clothes and shoes that you won’t mind getting dirty. 

 Here is a photo I took while standing on a rock in the middle of the creek.