That Small Town Feel

by Taylor Reynolds

The Strip is the location of many small businesses. This is the location in the city that many entrepreneurs choose to open up their first restaurant or shop. This community feeling is one of the things the Strip District is most famous for. Owners know the names of their regular customers, and these owners know the true meaning of inviting someone into their home (or in this case business). There is no room for chain monopolies in the Strip. The only one that can be found there that is not native to Pittsburgh (like Primanti's or Pamela's) is a McDonalds. Many people on the street, however, will tell you that they would never go to the McDonalds with so many other local businesses to support there.

Featured here is a local coffee shop located in the Strip. On a brisk Saturday morning, this place was full of customers in there to warm up for a bit with a hot chocolate or a soy latte. There are no Starbucks here to rival this coffee shop, so this place is able to thrive. This is one example that adds to the community vibe that can be found in the Strip.