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Snack walk: The Milkshake Factory

Pittsburgh is home to many unique restaurants and snack shops.  The Milkshake Factory is one such place.

The Milkshake Factory sits at 314 Fifth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh.  There you can get a variety of milkshakes from anything like vanilla to chocolate raspberry truffle.  

However, you aren’t limited to just milkshakes.  The Milkshake Factory offers a variety of delicious treats like chocolate covered strawberries, and a selection of fudge.  

“I would give this place a 10 out of 10 because it’s delicious and allergy friendly,” said Meghan Macioce.

The Milkshake Factory works well with food allergies and can easily accommodate.  

The hours are 11 am to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11 am to 11 pm Friday through Saturday, perfect for an afternoon snack or an evening dessert.

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Fortune Cookie

It is better to ask questions, then know all the answers.

We ask questions, then to assume we know the answers. We ask questions because we don’t know, or we wonder what the outcome could or will be. You educate yourself when you ask questions because some things you’re taught in school, and at home may not give you enough information to go in life or help you fully succeed. We ask questions to ourselves while making drastic changes with our future, and the people in our lives. Asking questions may be annoying or too much but at the end of the day, who is the one that knows all the different ways to handle certain situations. Never hesitate to ask questions whenever you feel as though you don’t understand. Knowing all the answers does not mean you know it is the correct answer, people feed other people false information everyday. It is up to you on how you take that information into your life. Each question you ask, comes with a answer. You can not let that answer changes your views on things, if it is an answer you do not agree with. Again, personally it is better to ask questions, then to know all the answers.

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Katie’s Kandy Coverage

During a snack walk around the city, we had a chance to stop into Katie’s Kandy located on Wood Street.

Bright colors lit up the space as candy-filled containers stretched along the walls.

With selections including Clark Bars, Goo Goo Clusters, Gold Rock Candy, and Bubble Gum, Katie’s is referred to as the “haven for nostalgic candy”.

At the time, a mother and daughter were working together.

“This is my relaxation,” the mother says. “I work at a very stressful job during the day. . .and then I come here.”

The two are able to bond over running the store.

When Katie’s gets “new” candy, they have to try it and make sure it’s fresh.

“I say ‘Um no Honey, we had these 20 years ago,’ and we go through it,” the mother says.

With over 400 choices of bulk candy, there’s something there for everyone. Glass-bottled sodas, pinatas, and colorful cards are sold as well.

“When you’re leaving you’re definitely happy,” the mother says.

Katie’s Kandy, located in four stores on Wood Street, Fifth Avenue, in the Clark Building, and in the Federated Tower, is accessible to anyone in downtown Pittsburgh.