Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the closest place to grab a drink and some food to my house. Solid menu of standard pub fare like sandwiches, burgers, and salads
The Bulldog Pub
1818 Morningside AveThis is the closest place to grab a drink and some food to my house. Solid menu of standard pub fare like sandwiches, burgers, and salads
A bar with a fantastic pizza counter in the back, an outdoor space, and two different event spaces. Depending on the night, you can get a quiet drink and some delicious pizza or dance all night.
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Spirit
242 51st StreetA bar with a fantastic pizza counter in the back, an outdoor space, and two different event spaces. Depending on the night, you can get a quiet drink and some delicious pizza or dance all night.
Blue Moon
5115 Butler StRaucous gay bar with nightly drag shows, very fun
Hidden Harbor
1708 Shady AveTiki themed bar with delicious fruity cocktails
Food Scene
Really tasty Belgian restaurant with happy hour deals on beer and mussels
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Park Bruges
5801 Bryant StReally tasty Belgian restaurant with happy hour deals on beer and mussels
Tram's Kitchen
4050 Penn AveFamily owned Vietnamese food, cheap and very good
Punk rock pizza shop with really good sandwiches and lots of vegan options
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Spak Brothers
5107 Penn AvePunk rock pizza shop with really good sandwiches and lots of vegan options
Lots of locations around the city, iconic Pittsburgh breakfast spot. They're known for their giant crepe pancakes and Lyonnaise potatoes.
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Pamela's Diner
60 21st StreetLots of locations around the city, iconic Pittsburgh breakfast spot. They're known for their giant crepe pancakes and Lyonnaise potatoes.
APTEKA
4606 Penn AveCool vegan Eastern European restaurant with really great cocktails
Soju
4923 Penn AveNewly opened Korean restaurant serving comfort food
B52 Café
5202 Butler StVegan Palestinian restaurant with awesome pancakes
Spot-on seasonal New American food (disclaimer: I'm friends with the chef, but the food really is absolutely amazing!)
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Scratch Food & Beverage
1720 Lowrie StSpot-on seasonal New American food (disclaimer: I'm friends with the chef, but the food really is absolutely amazing!)
Cure
5336 Butler StEmphasis on cured meats and small plates, pricier
The original local and seasonal Pittsburgh restaurant. My favorite restaurant in the city.
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Legume
143 N Craig StThe original local and seasonal Pittsburgh restaurant. My favorite restaurant in the city.
Tazza D'Oro
1125 N Highland AveCute coffee shop walkable from the house
Constellation Coffee
4059 Penn AveCool coffee shop good for working and reading
Commonplace has a few locations around the city. Friendly neighborhood coffee shop with locally roasted beans.
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Commonplace Coffee — Voluto
5467 Penn AveCommonplace has a few locations around the city. Friendly neighborhood coffee shop with locally roasted beans.
Fantastic French bakery with pastries, desserts, bread, and sandwiches
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La Gourmandine
4605 Butler StFantastic French bakery with pastries, desserts, bread, and sandwiches
Parks & Nature
Highland Park
Closest park to the house, I like to walk around the reservoir
Arts & Culture
Outdoor color explosion created and curated by Randy, make sure you get him to take your photo! Very close to the Mattress Factory
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Randyland
1501 Arch StOutdoor color explosion created and curated by Randy, make sure you get him to take your photo! Very close to the Mattress Factory
I-Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia WayContemporary art museum in multiple buildings
Very small, quirky museum dedicated to the impact humans have on the natural world. Only open on Sundays
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Center for PostNatural History
4913 Penn AveVery small, quirky museum dedicated to the impact humans have on the natural world. Only open on Sundays
Essentials
Rite Aid
1700 Murray AveClosest drug store to the house
Closest grocery store, very large and similar to a Wegmans
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Market District Supermarket
5550 Centre AveClosest grocery store, very large and similar to a Wegmans
Target
6231 Penn AveGetting Around
Jancey St at Hampton St station
Bus stop for the 75 to go towards Oakland and the 87 to go downtown
Chislett St at Bryant St
Bus stop for the 75 and 87 to get back to the house