Aaron,
Pittsburg has become an all-weekender for us, as my husband has three must-eat places. Friday night is Osteria Gran Sasso, an authentic Italian restaurant downtown just off the main drag that you wouldn't expect to find in Pittsburg, KS. VERY IMPORTANT: If you're taking a group, call a couple days ahead or they WON'T be ready for you.

Saturday night is Gauchos, in the same building but just above Gran Sasso. This is a wrestler's off-season dream. It's a Brazilian barbecue, served family style and all you can eat. Side dishes are all carb-heavy, save room for the meat. As it comes off the grill they bring it around and you just take hunks of it. Sausage, chicken, ham, beef, turkey, everything!

Then Sunday, of course, is Chicken Annie's. No explanation needed, I don't think. I think we're actually going to make a weekend out of the Shrine Bowl so he can make all his stops. All in all, a fabulous weekend for those looking to gain a few pounds! Oh, and there is also a fun sports bar down by the hospital on the south end of town.