I’ve seen those signs at Rivers as well.

Try Bella Vista Beverage. Their place is enormous and they have a large international section.

Peak usage plus bad weather can result in some obscenely high rideshare prices. I'm assuming it was one or a combination of both.

The very few times that I've been stuck with taking a cab in the last few years, they've still tried to pull the "card reader isn't working" BS each time.

Pre-employment screening =/= random testing. I’m pretty sure you can still be tested in a job like that at any time.

I read something recently about why Giant pulled out that I can't recall, but yeah, the whole deal is off for some reason.

Really not sure where you're getting the "looks empty 90% of the time" feeling from. As someone who walks down Arch to work and back every day, there's nearly always an event going on, whether you realize it or not. Lots of industry-specific conventions that you may not hear about if you're not in that particular line of work, but it's definitely regularly used.

Love the Skyline Stage. It's so nice to be able to pay the same price to be able to either hang out on the grass in the back or get right up front on the rail if you want to.

Phish is not at all unique for fans leaving trash in the parking lots/surrounding area. Not excusing the littering, but it happens everywhere. Take a look at what it looks like after, say, a Kenny Chesney show.

As far as the balloons go, wooks gonna wook.

The trick for the Mann is to just hang out in the moat between the lawn and pav if you have lawn tickets. As long as you're okay with standing and can get there early enough, it's a great view. I did that for Phish N2 last year and it worked out pretty well. I was lucky enough to score actual seats in the main section for the Tweezerfest N1, which as you mentioned was absolutely face-melting.

I think the nitrous tanks are just a problem everywhere, but the lot scene tends to be so cramped at the Mann that they're all on top of each other and it makes it seem worse.

To be fair, getting out of the Mann after a concert is nearly as bad.

Might be worth checking out the Ukie Club if there's nothing going on there that night. Big space, relatively furnished, etc.

Another vote for Bluebond here! Great folks there.

Exotic animal people are just bizarre. There used to be a show on (I think) TLC or Animal Planet about an "exotic vet practice" in Florida and it was an absolute circus. I'm sure the Florida aspect contributed quite a bit, but yikes.

Okay, but think of the BBQ potential...

We adopted a 3 year old JRT not too long ago from Morris Animal Refuge. They didn't know anything about his past other than that he was an owner surrender from another shelter, but I'm almost positive it was a similar situation - he's extremely reactive and absolutely hates kids and/or people abruptly getting too close to him, but is otherwise the sweetest guy. He's made a ton of progress in the short time we've had him, but I don't think he's ever going to completely change based on what he probably went through before this.

Congrats! Glad to hear you got him!

I was just there on Saturday. Beers are reasonable for that kind of setting, but prepare to pay $20+ for any cocktail.

Dinner is still pretty pricey. Easily close to $100+ per person if you're getting any apps or side dishes.

The menu at Jean Georges itself (not Skyhigh) is $218 per person, before tax/tip/beverages. I'd call that outrageous.

I would say that this is only time that other dog owners leaving bagged dog poop in anything but a trash can is acceptable, but I think we all know that this person is just going to toss the bags (and probably the tickets) right on the ground, so it's back to square one here...

This is me as well - I'm a total philistine when it comes to coffee, as long as it's not instant. As long as it's hot and black, I'm happy with it.

It depends on the year. I feel like last year, they not only had more than usual, but did this over a weekend.

I feel like it definitely used to be more than a 5 oz pour, too. Younger is fantastic, but $15 for that is pushing it for me.

Hope she finds home!

(Yet another reminder to chip your pets, people! It takes all of 30 seconds and makes a huge difference if they get lost.)

Not really. Try this at LAX and the cops will be on your ass in seconds. One of the only positives of navigating that airport.

There’s been guys set up at both 17th and Market and 18th and Market for over a week now. I’m sure they’ll be there through the weekend.

Lots of chill places in Old City if you're willing to go beyond the Broad Street area. Mac's Tavern, Khyber Pass, Glory, etc.

(To be fair, lots of places to avoid, too - looking at you, JJ Bootleggers.)