Scoop du jour: Park House & Pyrohy

Old and new on the North Side.

Scoop's scooting on over tonight to a brand new Ukranian North Side restaurant/deli called Roxolana's Garden (856 Western Ave., North Side, 412-321-7696). The posted menu lists pancakes, muffins, toasts with ricotta and friut as well as specialty deli items. Also featrured are cherry and blueberry pyrogy. Hmmmm....

Scoop'll have a full report on Monday.

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While getting one of the best haircuts since she arrived in Pittsburgh, Scoop jotted down a tip from Shirlene, owner of Thomas and Thomas hair salon (858 Western Ave., North Side, 412-322-4248). Shirlene swears by the Friday night crab leg special ($7.99) at the historic Park House (403 E. Ohio St., North Side, 412-321-0551). "We've been going there faithfully every Friday night for the past four years," swooned Shirlene. "It's a nice crowd and we know others who have been going just as long as we have." The Scoops are big fans of Park House's fresh salads. For a full review read Eric Miller's piece on The New Colonist website.