Ah, Shadyside. The land of bourgeouis, swanky shops and ridiculously high rental prices. A one-bed apartment for over $800? For real? I will admit, the architecture of the homes in the Shadyside area are beyond impressive and amazing. As someone who grew up in the cookie cutter world of suburbia, I appreciate the aesthetic beauty that is Shadyside. Many times, I have taken a stroll around the neighborhood just to look at the different types of homes. They are gorgeous and absolutely breathtaking. 
One of Shadyside's hidden gems is the store Kards Unlimited. I absolutely adore this store and frequent it often. Whenever I regale others about the wonder that is Kards Unlimited, the normal response is: "Oh, where's that?" People, go to Walnut Street and go to this store. They have cards (duh), novelty T-shirts (hot damn), a children's section to die for, and other assorted gifts. I think you could find a gift for most anyone between the age 18 to 35 at this store.
Moving on, I like the Shadyside area but I don't go there that often. Can't afford it, dude. I do appreciate the assortment of independently owned restaurants located on Walnut Street and Ellsworth Ave. Wing night at Cappys = awesome. I just wish Shadyside wasn't spilling into neighborhing East Liberty. That is pretty much my major beef with this area. Quit trying to take over the less affluent neighborhood with more "high end" stores. Eastside = it's not Easy Liberty and Shadyside coming together. It's pretense and it's not cool.
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A friend of mine just bought a condo in Shadyside (IT'S TIGHT AS HELL) and she figures she can rent it out for 1000k a month--a modest price. I figure she could definitely get away with it in that neighborhood.
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