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blondiebell t1_ja4o3xp wrote

All said, the place wasn't great for the food and it is honestly surprising its lasted this long, but losing it is still very sad. Many Pittsburghers have fond memories of stopping there for an army and hanging with Al.

That was my family's favorite nostalgia spot when everyone was in town together and Al always gave the kids quarters for the toy and gumball machines.

I'll be going to get a Franco Italian Army before it closes and will truly be sad to never have the chance to go back.

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2naomi t1_ja5g1e5 wrote

Wayyyy back in the day, their pizza was amazingly good. This was back in the 70s-early 80s though. My dad would get us the big, square Sicilian ones with extra cheese and pepperoni. I don't think I've ever had pizza as good as Vento's was when I was young.

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69FunnyNumberGuy420 t1_ja7xz6q wrote

Did the pizza get worse, or did your tastes change? Makes you think!

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2naomi t1_ja8uqty wrote

Pizza got worse. I don't know exactly when, but by the time I went to college it wasn't the same at all.

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