If you ever take the N-Judah out the the beach in San Francisco, then you should know that there is an excellent dive bar at 47th Ave and Judah. The place is called Pittsburgh's Pub and I've seen it for years, but just recently decided to check it out.
From outside, it looks a little dull and drab, but inside it's warm and inviting. Brick walls surround a long bar, two pool tables, an old school jukebox, and lots of Pittsburgh Steelers' paraphernalia. Behind the bar, the bartender was friendly enough, and he was serving 10 beers on tap that included range of local and microbrew choices. As an added bonus, the clientele made me feel young, though it was early afternoon and I imagine that the demographic changes throughout the day and night. Or maybe it doesn't and the same ten people are always there, which really wouldn't surprise me.
I'll make a return visit or two if I can, but I don't think that soon-to-be Baby Stobbster would be allowed in the place, so it may be a few years until I make it back.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Calgary baseball
The past ten days or so have been extraordinarily busy, and it was all kicked off with a short trip up to Calgary for a few days of work, or I should say, business meetings. I sure don't want any Canadian immigration/customs officials coming after me for erroneously stating the purpose of my visit up north.
While in Calgary, I didn't have much free time, but a few key facts meant that I was able to make the time for a quick minor league baseball excursion. Most importantly the weather was absolutely awesome - blue skies, scattered clouds, and mildly warm temperatures. Plus, I happened to be staying within walking distance of the baseball park. Then the most important part, there actually was a game scheduled for one of the nights that I was there.
So on Tuesday evening, I took a walk over to the stadium to see the Calgary Vipers take on the Edmonton Capitals in an independent Golden League game. It was not a pitching or defensive showcase. Lots of hits and runs plus quite a few fielding mistakes let the game drag on for quite a while. I didn't stick around for the whole game, but it was refreshing to relax outside on a nice evening and watch some baseball.
The only disappointing part of the evening was that the selection of beer consisted of cans of Budweiser, Bud Light, and Kokanee. I chose Kokanee, but it's a pale yellow, mild tasting, fizzy beer that's a little more unique that a can of Bud. It was better than nothing.
While in Calgary, I didn't have much free time, but a few key facts meant that I was able to make the time for a quick minor league baseball excursion. Most importantly the weather was absolutely awesome - blue skies, scattered clouds, and mildly warm temperatures. Plus, I happened to be staying within walking distance of the baseball park. Then the most important part, there actually was a game scheduled for one of the nights that I was there.
So on Tuesday evening, I took a walk over to the stadium to see the Calgary Vipers take on the Edmonton Capitals in an independent Golden League game. It was not a pitching or defensive showcase. Lots of hits and runs plus quite a few fielding mistakes let the game drag on for quite a while. I didn't stick around for the whole game, but it was refreshing to relax outside on a nice evening and watch some baseball.
The only disappointing part of the evening was that the selection of beer consisted of cans of Budweiser, Bud Light, and Kokanee. I chose Kokanee, but it's a pale yellow, mild tasting, fizzy beer that's a little more unique that a can of Bud. It was better than nothing.
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