In Pittsburgh, we have a restaurant chain called Northpark Lounge. They have really good bar food and big salads and soups. It’s a chain so there are five locations around Pittsburgh.
This location near McKnight Road did something really neat when Covid started! They created a whole outdoor, socially distant dining experience!! So you know we had to go check it out!!!
Last week I met up with two girlfriends of mine. We used to do all kinds of volunteer work together for CysticFibrosis but alas, due to Covid, we haven’t had any fundraisers to volunteer at this year. We have a meeting about once a month for dinners just to keep in touch. Here is the view of the greenhouses from the parking lot. Sooo cute!
There is between 8 and 10 of these little green houses outside of the building. There’s a picnic table inside each greenhouse so your little group is socially distance from everyone else. They’re cleaned every time someone new moves into them. They also have a 90 minute time limit to keep people from sitting in them for excessive length of time and not allowing others a chance to dine there. Along with the houses, They have also set up a ton of other picnic tables and chairs outside of the restaurants there are many options to eat outside there.
I should have taken a picture of our food because it looked and tasted amazing! We all got very different things but they were all delicious!
And here we are!!! As you can see my weight has skyrocketed during Covid but I am working on getting it under control ASAP. At least it is headed in the right direction now. Ugh-I think it is officially a lifelong battle! Ha! Ha!
If you’re in the Pittsburgh area you should definitely check this out. It’s a lot of fun and a great way stay safe while eating out!
So, I am trying to stay positive and also trying to stay busy and keep up with friends. I have a few interviews scheduled and I will definitely keep you guys up-to-date on what happens.
I’m so happy to be back with you all in blogging again! Hugs to each and everyone of you and stay safe out there!
What a creative solution!
ReplyDeleteRight Kathy!?!?! It was so neat and so much fun. Making the best of this crappy covid! It was super pretty lite up at night! Have a great week! HUGS
DeleteCute idea!
ReplyDeleteYes it was super creative and a lot of fun. I hope you are well Julie! HUGS
DeleteThey had a great idea there.
ReplyDeleteIt really was neat Ann. I think the novelty of it made a lot of people go there to spent money too. win win! Have a great week! HUGS
DeleteIn New York there are a lot of places that are doing igloo tents...great alternative.
ReplyDeleteAn igloo tent is a great idea - that sounds like a lot of fun too! Great that all these restaurants are able to continue making money during this horrible pandemic. Have a great week!
DeleteWhat a fun way to have fun with friends during these crazy times! Great idea! Good luck with the interviews and do keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteThank you Terri! Hope you and Joe are staying safe! HUGS
DeleteHi Ann! So good to see your new blog post. What a clever idea on the part of this restaurant! Best wishes on the interviews.
ReplyDeleteHi Robin! It is so good to be back to blogging!!! I Missed everyone - hope I can keep it together and stick around a while - ha! HUGS
DeleteHi Robin! It is so good to be back to blogging!!! I Missed everyone - hope I can keep it together and stick around a while - ha! HUGS
DeleteThat looks like a cool place. Very nice idea.
ReplyDeleteIt really was a great idea for the restaurant. Have a great week Patrick.
DeleteIt really was a great idea for the restaurant. Have a great week Patrick.
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