Rich’s Parkside Den Inc
A Letter to My Taste Buds: A Confession of Culinary Indulgence at Rich’s Parkside Den
Dear Diary,
Setting the Scene
You know, sometimes you just have to lean into the chaos of life. I found myself at Rich’s Parkside Den, that wild little joint sitting at the corner of Donner and… well, let’s just say it’s very much in McKeesport, PA. It’s this cozy spot that feels like they threw in everything from a bar, a restaurant, to a bowling lane, complete with a billiards table that screams, “Yeah, I’m having the best night of my life!”
This place is open 365 days a year. I mean, who does that? Even the sun takes a break sometimes. You can stroll in or roll up any day of the week, 7 AM to 2 AM during the week (except Sunday, when they decide to be considerate and start at 9 AM). Isn’t that kind of them?
Menu Madness
Now, let me tell you about their signature dishes, which are like the food equivalent of your favorite pair of sweatpants: comforting and fitting in all the right places. On Mexican Mondays, you can snag two beef tacos for just $4. That’s less than the price of a sad cup of coffee. Then they’ve got the Tender Burger Tuesday—oh, the glory! You get a customizable burger with fries for a cool $12. It’s almost like they’re daring you to eat it, while also sending a loving warning to your waistline.
And listen, if you’re feeling adventurous, the ‘Fishtastic Friday’ brings a boatload of joy with a large fish sandwich and fries for $16. Fish feels healthy, right? Then there are those shrimp tacos that just giggle at your low-carb plans.
Oh, and if you’re like me, with a strange obsession for any excuse to eat salad, try the Pittsburgh salad for $15, which comes with so much stuff that you forget there’s lettuce in there somewhere. It’s like a surprise inside an edible box.
Service with a Side of Shenanigans
Now let’s talk about the people. The service is like your aunt at Thanksgiving—warm, a bit chaotic, and more than happy to ensure your drink is never empty. They joke, they laugh, they probably know more about your life than you do at this point. It’s almost a therapy session, if that therapy included high calorie foods and laughter that could raise the dead.
Why You Should Care
In a world that seems filled with sterile places with weighty menus, Rich’s Parkside Den feels like home—if your home was packed with rambunctious patrons who shout things like, “Get me another round over here!” It’s not just a restaurant; it’s a community hub. League events for billiards and all those daily specials create this undercurrent of camaraderie that is delightfully intoxicating.
So, if you’re hungry and find yourself in McKeesport, do yourself a favor: step into Rich’s Parkside Den. Embrace those tacos. Have that burger. Dive into life with the chaos wafting from the kitchen and the clanging of pool balls echoing in the background. It’s like being cradled by a happy bear who’s also a chef.
Until next time, may your food be plentiful and your drinks be cold.
Oh, and for those fancy joint experiences, consider checking out Fooki, where noodles never looked so fabulous.
Yours in Gluttony,
A wannabe Louie C.K.
Rich’s Parkside Den Inc Phone Number
(412) 896-1966
Rich’s Parkside Den Inc Address
1907 Donner St
Mckeesport, PA 15135