# The "O" is closing. (Pittsburgh). Wailing and gnashing of teeth. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135 "2020-04-19T18:48:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135/41 "2020-04-24T12:14:10Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > Honestly, I was in the lab about 24/7 in those days. But we did spend an unfortunate amount of time at the Panther Hollow Inn… Panther Hollow (the lake) was a childhood hangout for me. I once drove my kids to Squirrel Hill to show them where I grew up. When we drove into Oakland, and I told them how I’d ride my bike there, they were incredulous. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Vorlon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@The\_Vorlon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Vorlon)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135/42 "2020-04-24T13:43:52Z")
> [@nightshadea](#): > > here’s the place that will have the town here in mourning if it ever closes even though we have 2 now [http://www.crazyottosdiners.com/menu.html](http://www.crazyottosdiners.com/menu.html) the ave I is the original … **nightshadea** , hope they are good, because their prices are rather dear… Around here breakfast places are getting rare, wth everything stuck at take-out. The Boston place that was mourned upon closeing, many years ago–The Deli Hause in Kenmore square. Good hangover food, and lots of it, cheap. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Mabes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mike_mabes/32/1782_2.png) [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135/43 "2020-04-24T18:12:28Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Graffiti and The Decade were my hangouts at one point. _The IronCity HouseRockers_ was a band I’d go see anytime they played The Decade (which was often). I still run into Joe Gruschecki, Norman Nardini, And Norm’s brother on occasion. > > Dom (owner of The Decade) was really something (and still is). I was at The Decade the night the IRS padlocked the door (tax issues). Dom had already paid a band to play that night, so he made a “USE BACK DOOR” sign and had a huge crowd that night. Iron City Houserockers! Never seen them live but Have a Good Time is an incredible album ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135/44 "2020-05-27T04:50:08Z")
[Update](https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/05/21/mark-cuban-the-original-hot-dog-shop-purchase-attempt/): it might be saved afterall. Apparently, Mark Cuban is trying to purchase The O. _crosses fingers_ ---
**Author:** ![BwanaBob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bwanabob/32/2985_2.png) [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135/45 "2020-05-27T12:14:41Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > Yes In n Out is a chain but its still 100% family owned and their quality control is top notch. Ive never had a bad meal there. > > For LA I would also nominate The Original Tommys [https://www.originaltommys.com/](https://www.originaltommys.com/) as my favorite stand type eatery although they have expanded from their original Beverly/Rampart location. And El Tepeyac [http://eltepeyaccafe.com/](http://eltepeyaccafe.com/) in Boyle Heights. The late owner would occasionally great guests with tequila shots. Its also famous for its five pound burritos. OMG. Tommy’s! It’s been 30+ years but I have never forgotten how good the food was there. Might need to book a flight to LA sooner rather than later. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135/46 "2020-05-28T21:25:12Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > [Update](https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/05/21/mark-cuban-the-original-hot-dog-shop-purchase-attempt/): it might be saved afterall. Apparently, Mark Cuban is trying to purchase The O. _crosses fingers_ Yes, for real this time. Hope! (And I vastly preferred Tommy’s to In 'n Out.) ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135/47 "2020-05-28T21:42:31Z")
> [@Rilchiam](#): > > I’m wondering if there are any other standalone eating places, in other cities, that would get this reaction if they closed. I know Californians would be devastated if In 'n Out ceased to be, likewise Southerners if Waffle House shut down all stores. (And what would the NOAA do, in the latter case?) But those are franchises, and if they’re not coming back, a lot of things aren’t coming back. I missed this thread the first time around, but to answer your question, for Sacramento I nominate [Jim Denny’s](https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/article239131243.html), because they actually did close back in January. After they announced they were closing there were lines around the block. They had been in business for 85 years and still maintained a 1930s feel, with wooden signs behind the counter advertising “Fancy Cheeseburgers” for 25 cents. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-o-is-closing-pittsburgh-wailing-and-gnashing-of-teeth/852135.md?page=2)