Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Food Scene
The baristas are craftspeople that are kind, cheerful, and it's fun to converse with them.
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Commonplace Coffee — MWS
1501 Buena Vista StThe baristas are craftspeople that are kind, cheerful, and it's fun to converse with them.
Excellent eats for everyone. Ask to sit in the garden when it's not cold, it's beautiful. I recommend their mango-chicken salad, but it's excellent for vegans and vegetarians.
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Nicky's Thai Kitchen
856 Western AveExcellent eats for everyone. Ask to sit in the garden when it's not cold, it's beautiful. I recommend their mango-chicken salad, but it's excellent for vegans and vegetarians.
Called "Federal Galley" on map apps. A unique place for drinks and food. 5 restaurants in one space. Something for everyone, with a great bar and a great outdoor space for a good hang. In the evening the sunset is beautiful to watch!
Nova Place
100 S CommonsCalled "Federal Galley" on map apps. A unique place for drinks and food. 5 restaurants in one space. Something for everyone, with a great bar and a great outdoor space for a good hang. In the evening the sunset is beautiful to watch!
Solid burger place. They have the vegan burger too, which I recommend! A good place to hit up before or after a game, or after a long run.
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Burgatory
342 N Shore DrSolid burger place. They have the vegan burger too, which I recommend! A good place to hit up before or after a game, or after a long run.
Great beer and good food. Very reasonably priced, outdoor seating for warm days. Open late, and a good hang to meet people. A good spot before or after a game. Great for a post-run beer, then you can walk back home and nurse sore muscles.
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Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh
316 N Shore DrGreat beer and good food. Very reasonably priced, outdoor seating for warm days. Open late, and a good hang to meet people. A good spot before or after a game. Great for a post-run beer, then you can walk back home and nurse sore muscles.
This place is a diamond in the rough. Most Pittsburghers don't even know about this place. What it lacks in looks on the outside it MORE than makes up in taste once you're inside.
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Lola Bistro
1100 Galveston AveThis place is a diamond in the rough. Most Pittsburghers don't even know about this place. What it lacks in looks on the outside it MORE than makes up in taste once you're inside.
This is a MUST try! Call for a reservation, but if they're booked, don't worry, just show up and if you hang for 10 minutes you can get a table or sit at the bar. It is worth it! It's a bit pricey for tacos, but the splurge is worth it.
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täkō
214 6th StThis is a MUST try! Call for a reservation, but if they're booked, don't worry, just show up and if you hang for 10 minutes you can get a table or sit at the bar. It is worth it! It's a bit pricey for tacos, but the splurge is worth it.
This place has CRAZY good pizza! No delivery, but worth walking or driving over for the take-out.
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Badamo’s Pizza - Northside
1106 Federal StThis place has CRAZY good pizza! No delivery, but worth walking or driving over for the take-out.
Great standard American fare. Good salads, and nice atmosphere. Just a 10 minute walk away.
Mezza Luna Cafe
649 Midland AveGreat standard American fare. Good salads, and nice atmosphere. Just a 10 minute walk away.
Delicious food just a quick walk away. Sometimes there are jazz performances or readings at this great-vibes restaurant. Great cocktails (and mocktails as well) and super tasty, yet not overly filling desserts!
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40 North at Alphabet City
40 West North AvenueDelicious food just a quick walk away. Sometimes there are jazz performances or readings at this great-vibes restaurant. Great cocktails (and mocktails as well) and super tasty, yet not overly filling desserts!
A great spot for dine-in or take-out/delivery. Chinese, Nepalese, and northern Indian fare. Deo is the owner, he's SUPER nice and the food is very fresh and always tastes great.
Subba | Asian Restaurant
422 Cedar AveA great spot for dine-in or take-out/delivery. Chinese, Nepalese, and northern Indian fare. Deo is the owner, he's SUPER nice and the food is very fresh and always tastes great.
Vegetarian/Vegan? This place is fantastic! Omnivore? You won't even realize it's vegetarian or vegan. Upscale/Elevated cuisine at a really excellent price point. I recommend the chef's table if you call or make some reservations. It not, it's still a fantastic meal! Great for a date, or something special.
EYV Restaurant
Vegetarian/Vegan? This place is fantastic! Omnivore? You won't even realize it's vegetarian or vegan. Upscale/Elevated cuisine at a really excellent price point. I recommend the chef's table if you call or make some reservations. It not, it's still a fantastic meal! Great for a date, or something special.
Drinks & Nightlife
A neighborhood staple. This authentic, decades-old, Irish bar is THE place to go if you want some good bar food, to watch the game, to meet up with some people. It's like your own personal "Cheers" studio setup in real life.
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Monterey Pub
1227 Monterey StA neighborhood staple. This authentic, decades-old, Irish bar is THE place to go if you want some good bar food, to watch the game, to meet up with some people. It's like your own personal "Cheers" studio setup in real life.
If you're into an authentic bar like Moe's Tavern that hasn't changed in decades - this is your place. No frilly cocktails or fried Brussels sprouts here. Just a bar that will have you convinced you walked in to a time warp to 1972.
Riggs Lounge Restaurant
1206 Brighton RdIf you're into an authentic bar like Moe's Tavern that hasn't changed in decades - this is your place. No frilly cocktails or fried Brussels sprouts here. Just a bar that will have you convinced you walked in to a time warp to 1972.
An EXCELLENT sushi/seafood spot with a fantastic bar! Open really late and a boisterous atmosphere.
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The Warren
245 7th StAn EXCELLENT sushi/seafood spot with a fantastic bar! Open really late and a boisterous atmosphere.
Esquire magazine listed this as one of the top 10 bars in the US in 2019. A superb brown-liquor spot, and excellent food.
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Butcher and the Rye
212 6th StEsquire magazine listed this as one of the top 10 bars in the US in 2019. A superb brown-liquor spot, and excellent food.
Arts & Culture
The crown jewel of the cultural scene in Pittsburgh - and my workplace. A beautiful rococo-style interior, and the Grammy -winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cannot be beat.
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Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
600 Penn AveThe crown jewel of the cultural scene in Pittsburgh - and my workplace. A beautiful rococo-style interior, and the Grammy -winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cannot be beat.
This is Andy Warhol's workshop which continues to be used by various local and visiting artists. 2 blocks away. Entrance into this also gets you reciprocal entry into the Andy Warhol museum just a short walk away.
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Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia WayThis is Andy Warhol's workshop which continues to be used by various local and visiting artists. 2 blocks away. Entrance into this also gets you reciprocal entry into the Andy Warhol museum just a short walk away.
Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StIt's Andy Warhol's museum. 'Nuff said.
This is a super cool museum that is for kids and adults alike. Very cool!
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Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StThis is a super cool museum that is for kids and adults alike. Very cool!
O'Reilly Theater
621 Penn AveIconic Pittsburgh theater with plenty of great shows happening all the time.
Here to see a broadway show? This is the place! Great prices, and a beautiful theater.
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Benedum-Zentrum für darstellende Künste
237 7th StHere to see a broadway show? This is the place! Great prices, and a beautiful theater.
Entertainment & Activities
Steelers play here. So do the University of Pittsburgh, and lots of concerts.
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Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney AveSteelers play here. So do the University of Pittsburgh, and lots of concerts.
One of the most scenic ballparks in the U.S. - hands down. Even if you hate baseball, you'll have fun here. Tickets are usually inexpensive, even walk-up tickets, and you can catch a beautiful view of the sunset.
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PNC Park
115 Federal StOne of the most scenic ballparks in the U.S. - hands down. Even if you hate baseball, you'll have fun here. Tickets are usually inexpensive, even walk-up tickets, and you can catch a beautiful view of the sunset.
The Pittsburgh Penguins play here. Some concerts happen here too, but seriously - the Pens are awesome!
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PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth AveThe Pittsburgh Penguins play here. Some concerts happen here too, but seriously - the Pens are awesome!
Parks & Nature
Feed the ducks, take a walk, watch the train go by. A good place for relaxing and a little piece of zen.
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Lake Elizabeth
Feed the ducks, take a walk, watch the train go by. A good place for relaxing and a little piece of zen.
Beautiful, breath-taking scenery day and night. Bring you BAE here!
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Point State Park
601 Commonwealth PlBeautiful, breath-taking scenery day and night. Bring you BAE here!
Shopping
Everything you would need when it comes to good eats and fresh veggies, organic farmers, fresh fish, meats, coffee, mexican food, bakeries, the list goes on! Definitely worth a visit.
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Strip
Everything you would need when it comes to good eats and fresh veggies, organic farmers, fresh fish, meats, coffee, mexican food, bakeries, the list goes on! Definitely worth a visit.
Do you like cheese? Of course you do. Hundreds, literally, hundreds of cheese varieties available here by the 1/4lb and more. Very knowledgable cheese mongers. Worth a visit.
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Pennsylvania Macaroni Company
2010-2012 Penn AveDo you like cheese? Of course you do. Hundreds, literally, hundreds of cheese varieties available here by the 1/4lb and more. Very knowledgable cheese mongers. Worth a visit.
Essentials
Galardi's
119 Forbes AveDry cleaning here. Best deal in downtown. Same day service before 10am.