Had I known about this when moving from out of state, I wouldn't have bought a house in Allegheny county. We got immediately hit by the school for a 36% increase in the house estimate despite all of our neighbors having very similar houses remaining the same just because we bought a house... When we tried to fight it they basically laughed at us. The school districts have layers on payroll just for this. Imagine how much we are paying just for these layers because of an unfair system.

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As a side note, anyone have a recommendation of a layer I could contact to send in an appeal on the east side of town? I don't mind paying the tax, but I do mind that a neighbors house that is bigger costs $1400 less a year because they bought it before me.

I'll throw in a few places outside for a possible Drive. In Irwin Area I like the following

Gato Taco -very good tequila selection, good frozen margarita's, and pretty good tacos

Laurel Highlands Meadery - Stop in here, walking distance from Gato and Burger Burger if you want a good burger but not date scene

Cenacola - locally made pasta and seasonal dishes. I like it, not crazy pricey but higher. Right next to Quinn brewing, which is great.

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Greensburg:

Olives and Peppers - Neat setting in an old train station, huge portions, decently priced. Wasn't my favorite chicken parm but it was good. They had a pistachio cheesey ball appetizer thing that was awesome.

The Headkeeper - Claims its a Tapas bar, but while they do Tapas portions, the prices are not, and they aren't typically shareable plates. But the food is really good I like sitting at the bar and watching them prepare dishes. It rotates quarterly. Great beer selection.

Bonus - White Rabbit Cafe, if your in the area early, I like stopping in here. Its a neat little cafe with a wide range of drink selections. They even have a horchata.

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Fayette County / Ohiopyle area

Out of the fire cafe - great date spot to sit outside on a nice evening. Expensive, but almost everything I've had there has been good. They even killed it with a Poke bowl.

Tree Tops restaurant - This is a neat experience type restaurant. I didn't do the tasting but sat outside in the fall. Great service and good food, but very expensive.

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Squirrel Hill area

I like Fujiya Ramen and noodlehead.

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Strip district / downtown

Gaucho - This one is already posted its pricey, but pretty good. Not always consistent though

Roland Seafood - I liked their lobster roll

Little bankok in the strip - Great pumpkin curry.

I love asian food, this just went on my list, not OP, but thank you! I really like Fujiya Ramen. Their Donburi bowl is my favorite.