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Join geekstar.com and friends at South Side’s OTB (Over the Bar) Bicycle Cafe Sunday May 24th at 8:00 PM for food and drinks.

Feel free to invite friends. All ages welcome but must have ID to order from the bar.
Nearly 50 people came out for our last OTB happy hour in March!

Monday is Memorial Day so stay out late!

OTB is formerly Quagmire’s bar and grill and is located between 25th and 26th street on East Carson.

OTB is bicycle themed cafe and bar with a full menu featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. OTB also has a full bar that carries an assortment of craft brews and of course PBR.

For our happy hour, OTB is offering us the following specials (kitchen will be open till 10):

$1 off all burgers (turkey, black bean, or beef)
$1 off all draft beers
$2.99 Appetizers Menu

Menu: http://www.otbbicyclecafe.com/?page_id=112

Sunday May 24, 2009
8:00 pm – close
OTB (Over the Bar) Bicycle Cafe
2518 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA

http://www.otbbicyclecafe.com

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A very scientific experiment involving ‘peeps’ during the wee hours of Easter 2009.

Geekstar’s posse had a little too much fun with peeps. It doesn’t take much to entertain us.

Love Marty’s “Dude!” throughout!

Geekstar’s original review:
http://geekstar.com/2009/01/18/otb-over-the-bar-bicycle-cafe-south-side-now-open/

Friday January 30, 2009
Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres 6-8 PM
Draft Beer Specials all night!

2518 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

www.otbbicyclecafe.com
Phone: 412.381.2690

OTB Cafe in South Side is now open! Geekstar’s friend, John Benzinger, opened the cafe with his business partners, Mike Kotyk and Scott Ambrose, on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side. You may recognize OTB as formerly Quagmire’s Bar and Grill. The old pub was given a complete overhaul and has been converted into OTB Bicycle Cafe.

I love the concept of OTB. It is all things bicycle and outdoors. OTB reminds me of cafes and pubs I’ve seen in places such as Portland and Seattle. The cafe is full of art. I love art and unique interior design. The team hired artist, Ashley Hodder, to paint custom outdoor themed murals across the angled ceiling in the cafe. The murals are complemented by Read the rest of this entry »

Change is underway in Braddock as groups working with and within the community bring renewed energy to a town that many wrote off. Artists, social entrepreneurs, community organizers, urban homesteaders and others with a pioneering spirit are inspired by the town’s potential for grassroots urban renewal and are using the inherent energy in Braddock to fuel their creativity.

It is with this spirit that OBSCURAE  views the maligned town – turning a photographic eye towards the borough’s oft-overlooked beauty amidst the former grandeur and “urban blight” that Braddock has come to represent for many.

Curated by Braddock residents Jenny Fremlin and Jodi Morrison, with special guest curator John Ryan Brubaker, OBSCURAE pays homage to Braddock’s unique post industrial urban beauty. From the borough’s Victorian and industrial-era construction to particulars of its natural surroundings, each photograph captures a unique perspective of the town.

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Guest band, the Bloodsugars, play this Saturday night at Brillobox. The Bloodsugars hail from Brooklyn NY and are bringing a unique blend of indie dance rock to the burgh. Also on the bill are Pittsburgh bands Good Night States and Round Black Ghosts. Philadelphia band Grammar Debate will also be performing.

The Bloodsugars recently released their latest EP titled BQEP. This six song EP consists of catchy indie rock songs mixed with the clean vocals of singer Jason Rabinowitz. The Bloodsugars stand apart from other “indie dance rock” bands with their intelligent songwriting and arrangements. Anyone who has ever played an instrument can immediately pick up on the tremendous technical aptitude showcased by all four members. Take a listen to their music and hear for yourself at: www.myspace.com/bloodsugars.

The Brillbox is located in Bloomfield across the street from the new Children’s Hospital on Penn Avenue. Brillobox is where to go to hear local and national indie rock bands in Pittsburgh. The scene is filled with hipsters, great music, strong drinks, and flocked velvet wallpaper. Geekstar’s suggestion is to arrive early and have dinner at the neighboring Taste of India restaurant. Next, grab a Straub and enjoy the show at Brillobox.

Brillobox
4104 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15224

Bands: Good Night States, Bloodsugars, Round Black Ghosts, Grammar Debate
Show time: 9 PM
Cost: $5

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I think these are fantastic. The Chocolate Bar in NYC commissioned 10 NYC graffiti artists to design candy wrappers for their gourmet chocolate bars. What more could a stylish girl want?

You can order these chocolate bars only for $4 each or the whole lot for $40 at chocolatebarnyc.com. A portion of all sales supports the children’s art organization, All Star Project.

fab & yum.

Photo credit chocolatebarnyc.com.