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Originally Posted by dukemama
Is Bruster's based in Pittsburgh? We have one outlet in our area (greater Philly) that I know of, but I've never been there. Passed by it just yesterday, in fact.
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Originally Posted by MysticCat
There are a bunch in North Carolina, too. I've tried a few times, but it really didn't do that much for me. (Sorry, honeychile.)
ETA: As I think about it, I think there could be a shadow floating through a thread like this: How much are our opinions on what is the "best" whatever in our hometowns based on an objective assessment, and how much is based on subjective associations? I know I've told people that such-and-such is the best whatever around, only to have them try and say "eh, it's okay, but this other (inferior one) is better." What's the difference (aside from everyone having different tastes)? They don't have the memories associated with it that I do, or the same associations, including growing up with the idea that "everyone around here agrees" that this whatever-it-is is the best whatever-it-is.
Good memories make almost anything taste better.
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Sure, there's subjective opinions. But when you have a chain, the quality of the food depends on those who are making it. I think the Bruster's near my old home is the second one, and it's darn good! Not quite as good as PSU's Creamery ice cream (which will forever remain the standard for good ice cream, but much better flavors.
BTW, please note that I didn't mention the over-vaunted Primanti Brothers. Yes, it's a tradition, and if you can at least try one, fine. But it's far from my favorite.
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