Jade Crockem

Articles

• Bar Buddies: Mt. Washington

  It's been the best of times, it's been the worst of times, and now it has finally come to an end. For my last week as your official bar buddy, I felt I had to do something beyond the ordinary. Over the semester, I've been to Southside, Shadyside, North Shore, and everywhere in between. There was one place however that I had yet to tackle: Mount Washington. A friend I was with described it as "the ...

  Pillbox | April 30, 2018
• Bar Buddies: Tequila Cowboy

  This week I ventured to the North Shore to finally see the place, the myth, the legend: Tequila Cowboy. I had heard tales of the mechanical bulls, the karaoke, and the country music, and finally it was time for me to experience it for myself. Saddle up, because this place is definitely a wild ride.

  Pillbox | April 23, 2018
• Bar Buddies: Bakersfield

  This week, I once again found myself downtown looking to spend my hard earned paycheck on two things: tacos and tequila. This led me to Bakersfield on Penn Ave. I know I'm going to spend most of this article talking about the drinks, but I have to mention the food at least once. The tacos are amazing, especially the baja shrimp ones featuring fried shrimp, guacamole, and red cabbage among other to...

  Pillbox | April 9, 2018
• Bar Buddies

  This week, I decided to stay on the 61B well past my usual eating exit (Forbes and Murray) and found myself just past Frick Park at Square Cafe. It’s a very whimsical place with a bright blue wall and a menu big enough to match its over the top appearance.

  Pillbox | March 26, 2018
• Brunch Buddies: Coca Café

  This week I decided to opt for brunch over a bar. I wasn’t up for all the crazy people you meet at the bar and let’s face it, I was hungry. So, I found myself in Lawrenceville at Coca Café, a small restaurant whose breakfast packs quite the punch. This place boasts a ton of five star Yelp reviews, and after my visit I can definitely see why.

  Pillbox | March 5, 2018