Aladdin's Eatery (Squirrel Hill)
This Mediterranean chain is a reliable option for healthy and natural Middle Eastern cuisine. The setting is cafe casual with cheerful yellows, purples and oranges throughout.
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Dish Osteria and Bar
While this Sicilian gem is tucked-away in Pittsburgh's South Side district, make the effort to find the long-standing neighborhood favorite. The atmosphere is intimate with dim lighting and dark woods. But keep in mind that "intimate" is also code for smaller.
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Eleven
This restaurant is sophisticated and modern with rich hard wood floors, curved booths, soaring ceilings and an elegant neutral color scheme. Via an open kitchen, Eleven's chef focuses on contemporary American cuisine using seasonal ingredients.
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Federal Galley Food Hall (North Shore)
You get two for one here. It is a food hall and beer garden! We just love that visitors can sample a variety of cuisine.
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Jimmy John's Gourmet Subs
This sub shop has character. Check out the website! Along with a variety of sub sandwiches, there are also options for those looking to eat light or without so much carb loading.
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Kaya
Kaya has a festive vibe with its Caribbean decor that is modern and cool. The lounge area is narrow and long with stool seating along the bar and tables along the back wall.
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Lidia's Pittsburgh
Located in the historic Strip District, Lidia's dining room is architecturally delightful with cathedral ceilings, warm tones, ample natural light, and enormous, blown-glass chandeliers. The room is contemporary and chic. The adjoining bar area is spacious and welcoming for those dining alone.
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Market Square Farmers' Market
This downtown seasonal market features 30 or so vendors selling all the fresh stuff including flowers, herbs, fruit, vegetables, honey, yarn, breads, sweets and artisan goods. There are often free afternoon concerts happening at the same time too.
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P&G's Pamela's Diner (Oakland)
Just off Pitt's campus, this is not one of those retro 50s diners with chrome and red. Nope, this place looks more like a truck stop with its wood tables and chairs, old school lighting fixtures and 70s style wood paneled walls.
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Pamela's (Shadyside)
Pamela's Shadyside outpost is slightly more attractive than the Oakland location, but expect a diner that looks like a diner--not one dressed up in chrome, red and cool retro formica either. At Pamela's it's humble wood chairs, a checkerboard floor and some colorful artwork on the walls.
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Pamela's P&G Diner (Strip District)
The Strip location is the most recent addition for this very popular local diner (6 area locations) and is located in a former pharmacy. The 50s era décor sports pink and blue, booths, and total seating for about 300, significantly larger than the other locations.
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Panera Bread (Blvd. of the Allies)
If you're looking for something quick, not too expensive and quite good, you may welcome a meal at this bright and cheerful sandwich chain. Sandwiches, soups and salads make up the majority of the menu, and there are a number of healthy options along with even more calorie bombs.
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Panera Bread (Forbes & Oakland)
If you're looking for something quick, not too expensive and quite good, you may welcome a meal at this bright and cheerful sandwich chain. Sandwiches, soups and salads make up the majority of the menu, and there are a number of healthy options along with even more calorie bombs.
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Pittsburgh Farmers' Market (7 of them)
There are seven farmers' markets within the city limits. All offer seasonal produce, baked goods, cheese and some have other items as well. They typically run May through late October.
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Roland's Seafood Grill
Exposed brick and duct work, big windows, a wood burning oven, and a seafood bar all combine to offer patrons a number of seafood dining options. Downstairs is the main dining room which is quieter. The upstairs bar area boasts pool tables, live music and plenty of seating.
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Spice Island Tea House (Oakland)
Located close to both Pitt and Mellon, students, profs and locals come here for budget friendly Pan Asian eats. Despite the humble storefront exterior, inside it's homey and charming with terracotta colored walls, rustic wood floors and mix match of wood tables and chairs.
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Square Cafe (Regent Square)
Located about 6 miles East of downtown, this place may be worth the trip for its café cool setting and diverse, fresh menus that will appeal to light and hearty eaters. Cute furnishings, big windows and funky 50s accouterments create a bright and lively setting.
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The Zenith (South Side)
This kitschy south-sider is a vegetarian haven amidst the surrounding bars and attracts an eclectic and loyal crowd. Don't fret when you enter into an antique and vintage clothing store. The café is in back with its mismatched antique furnishings and homey vibe.
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Two Louie's Market
This corner store/eatery is close to the Heinz History Center and is perfect for quick, on-the-go, eats. Staff is friendly and aims to please. The space is modern and welcoming with exposed brick and hardwood floors.
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Whole Foods Market (East)
Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar. Lots of gourmet goodies for all.
Open daily 8a-10p
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