Demographic shifts in the city due to a variety of factors (not the least of which is rising rents) has pushed out those who typically frequent lower cost restaurants like Eat'n Park - families. The COVID-19 Pandemic also radically changed food service. Less places are open late, and the industry is still suffering staffing shortages. The chain is still alive and well in the suburbs as far as I can tell.

Haha I was out of town for 4 days over Christmas so that explains it! I hadn't realized I had such good timing with the weather, I usually prefer to stay home.

I haven't had to wear a winter coat at all this season, it hasn't dipped below freezing.

I wouldn't say so. There's some chains in the city downtown, North Shore, and down in Station Square, but generally way more local businesses. I feel like it's a lot harder to find fast food in Pittsburgh than most of the cities and to me that speaks volumes. I'm not looking for it (or any chain restaurant) though, so, maybe I'm just full of it.

I need some Topo Chico.

Expanded light rail into more relevant areas of the city and surrounding counties.

High speed rail to other major metropolitan areas.

A community market downtown a la Faneuil Hall.

More mixed-use in our high rise buildings.

Public music art!

Put something in the lot next to PPG Arena. Please?

I think you will really struggle with your budget. You would need to look at surrounding counties.

I took introductory classes at Corsair Fencing Club (foil) and Steel City Historical Fencing (longsword) last year and would recommend both!