Parker’s Pgh Serves up Tasty Sandwiches, Dormont Dogs and More; ‘The Big Short’ on Local Screens (Tues., 1/5/16)

1) Dormont Dogs may have gone to heaven, but mourners can still order a Dormont dog at Parker’s Pgh, the sandwich-shop now in its place. The menu offers “the original ‘dormont dogs,’” including hot dogs named after Dormont streets, just like the old hotdog shop used to have. Parker’s of course boasts plenty of its own originals. It’s these options that have made it the packed establishment it is today. Located just off Potomac Avenue, Dormont’s main drag, Parker’s specializes in sandwiches, both for breakfast and lunch, plus salads, and sides. Customers can build their own, pick a menu item, or leave their culinary fate in the hands of the artisans with The Lottery Ticket—the staff picks the bun, meats, cheese, and condiments. Their bacon mac and cheese is a hit, and they proudly brew Zeke’s coffee. They also have a limited daily amount of pretzels from the South Side’s Pretzel Shop. Local delivery is available during lunch hours as well. 2911 Glenmore Ave., Dormont. (CM)

2) The Big Short – In 2010, Michael Lewis wrote the highly regarded nonfiction book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine, about the financial crash of 2008 and the build up to the housing and credit bubble. The book focused on several people who foresaw the coming troubles, and, through complex financial instruments, bet that both the market would crash and some banks would disappear. (In other words, they “shorted.”) Now director Adam McKay along with writer Charles Randolph have turned the book into a comedy/drama. Financial comedies may seem like an oxymoron, but advance word is tremendous, thanks in no small part to the stellar cast: Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Karen Gillan, and Marisa Tomei. See Fandango for screens and times. (TH)

3) Getaway to the tropics with a trip to Brillobox for Tropical Tuesdays. There you’ll feel the trade winds (breeze from the fans) soothing your overdue vacation bones. Here’s a sampling of their specials: $3 select craft cans, $4 frozen drinks, $10 California bubble bath, $10 Eva Peron, $7 Fernet con cola, and $6 Coronita Margaveza. You can also sop up the island drinks with $7 pineapple soy-glazed chicken or tofu skewers served with Caribbean sweet potato salad. Shoes and shirt required. 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield.

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