I'm particularly excited about a new establishment in this end of Lawrenceville since I live in the area.  I've been to Alchemy N Ale multiple times for drinking, once for brunch, and tried my first pierogi since coming to Pittsburgh.  I have not dined in the dining room so cannot speak for the servers, but the male bartenders and owner are fantastic-really fantastic.\n\nI cannot compare pierogi's since they were my first, but I thought they were tasty enough.  I've heard great things about the salad and can't wait to try it.  The brunch was fantastic.  I had the yogurt (greek), granola (with candied ginger) and fruit.  Way too much granola, but it was delicious.\n\nThe Moscow mule is very good and the copper cup it comes in is a nice subtlety.  I do wish they had a drink menu and more liquor to choose from.  For example, they don't have any brandy or cognac to make a sidecar-which I think is a basic drink.  I'd like to see a menu with specialty drinks (and listed prices!!), mostly because I never know what to order or much about cocktails, and it's easier to pick one off a list.  And I want to know what it costs before I order it-sorry, I hate when bars don't list prices.\n\nI will be back many times, and sit at the bar.  It's nicely decorated (the lighting is a bit odd), usually aptly busy without too much ridiculousness, and there's ample street parking.  And I like that I can be dressed up with heels.  Be sure to check it out at least once.