Having never been there, we were both a bit skeptical when we
walked in and looked over the joint. We sat down and a bartender with just
the right mix of friendliness and orneriness took our orders. J made the
pro move and ordered a bottled beer; A regretted his amateur mistake as his
draft beer was "off." We also ordered our traditional shot
of Jameson. We’re not saying it wasn't Jameson, but when you have had as much of
the stuff as we have, you kind of know what Jameson tastes like, and it also
seemed "off." So as far as drinking there goes, negative 10 points to
Nadine's.
However, much was forgiven and many points were re-earned by the food,
the "charm" of the bartender and the atmosphere in general. The food
is prepared right in front of you with lots of something resembling love. Maybe
not love, maybe grudging acceptance. We were asked very specific questions
during the food making process; it was kind of interactive. We did not get
the "Famous" roast beef, but what we got was delicious. J ordered a
BLT and A ordered a grilled capicolla with swiss on rye, with an egg. The
egg was forgotten, but the sandwich was still delicious.
The check was for something like $15. Two beers, two
sandwiches, and two shots. $15. So, there is that too. That’s
worth quite a few points.
We liked this place and the bartender. As we have said before,
a bartender can really make or break a bar. We bemoaned the state of the
Southside with him and learned about his flight to the suburbs. We left
feeling pretty positive about the experience and we are glad we went, but we
wouldn't tell you to go out of your way. If you’re down near the Southside
Works, though, Nadine’s is definitely near the top of the list to stop in.
Address:
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Games:
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Magic Touch
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Façade:
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Not Scary
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Scene:
| Pgh Dad |
Parking:
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Easy
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Patio/Outdoor:
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No
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Kitchen:
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Bar Food (plus breakfast)
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Cleanliness:
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Normal
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Smoking:
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Some
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Jukebox:
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Internet Crap
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Hours:
| 6am- |
Cig Machine:
| Yes |
Drink Prices:
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Dirt Cheap
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# taps:
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3
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Bathrooms:
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Sit
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Specials:
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Food Specials
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Live music:
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Never
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$5.00
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ATM:
| Yes |
Cash Only
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No
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TVs:
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6
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Size:
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Hole in the Wall
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