So...March 28th is "Something on a Stick Day". Don't ask me how I know this weird stuff. Anyway, I am including here a list of places where you can get great FOOD ON STICKS in Pittsburgh to enjoy this special day!
Try Bangkok Balcony (5846 Forbes Ave, between Murray and Shady) for very good chicken satay. I think that Asia must have developed the first food on sticks. Of course, Bangkok Balcony is the slightly more upscale version, but the satay nevertheless does arrive on a stick.
Mediterranean Grill (5824 Forbes Ave, between Murray and Shady) has awesome kebabs (chicken, lamb, and beef). Off the top of my head I can't remember if they're actually served on the stick, but they are grilled on a skewer, so I think it counts. This is also one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh, is super cheap, and byob. The lunch special rocks.
This is a national chain, but if you like fondue, The Melting Pot is a prime place to eat food from sticks. The Pittsburgh location is in Station Square. You can get a whole fondue meal, appetizers all the way to dessert.
I have not yet had a corn dog in Pittsburgh. However, D's Six Pack & Dogz in Regent Square (1118 South Braddock Ave.) appears to be highly rated. The corn dog is $2.99. If you are crazy and don't like hot dogs wrapped up in a fried corn batter, there are a tons of other hot dogs, sandwiches, and sausages. Again, I haven't been there, but it sounds perfect for Something on a Stick Day. It was ranked almost as highly as The O in terms of hot dogs--but one thing that is better is their beer selection.
I am sad to report that I have not located ice cream bars at local ice cream shops. But if you want to call a cone a form of a "stick", you can try Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream (207 Atwood Street) in Oakland. However, I called to confirm that they do not sell ice cream bars. I guess you'll have to get those at the grocery store.
That's all I can think of. Any other good stick food I'm missing?
Check out this video for more food-on-stick ideas or to relive your Midwest childhood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-5Lr2IhB_o. HAPPY SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY!