Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 23:12     Subject: Re:lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
Duquesne Club for every meal.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 20:11     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
Please stop at Enrico’s for biscotti. In the Strip District
Please bring some for the rest of us, or I guess I can order online
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 09:58     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
Anonymous wrote:What is THE quintessential Pittsburg food item? The equivalent of a Philly cheesesteak but for Pittsburgh? We are going to be driving through and have about two hours, so we’re going to get lunch.

I’d say that’s the wrong question. I grew up in Pittsburgh and gave lots of family still there. I can tell you we never go back to the chipped ham heated with Heinz ketchup sandwiches ever. (Although we’d never have anything but Heinz ketchup ever). This point is Pittsburgh’s reputation for food is new. NYT ranked it top for “youth-driven food boom” — It’s the newer places that are great.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 09:52     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The banana hot cakes at Pamelas are not over-rated

I’d suggest the location on 21st. That’s the one Obama visited in 2008.


Thank you! They also have strawberry and blueberry versions. Totally worth it. They used to be cash only but dh was there recently and said they are now accepting credit cards but I would check if you go.

My son will LOVE that
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 09:46     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My coworker shared the list with me. She is from the area and a foodie. We loved Pamelas in Milvale and Gauchos.

Breakfast:
Pamela’s Diner
DeLuca’s
Coco’s Café
Square Café
Ritter’s Diner

Lunch/Dinner:
Gaucho Parilla Argentina
Noodlehead
Sienna Mercato
Tessaro’s
Altius
Chengdu Gourmet
Pizza: Mineo’s, Aiello’s, Enrico Biscotti Co., Fiori’s

Bars:
Anywhere in Lawrenceville
Bar Marco

Sweets:
Prantls Bakery
Oakmont Bakery
Jean-Marc Chatellier’s Bakery in Millvale



I'm the pp who said not to eat at Primanti's. This is a very good list. I would not eat at any of the pizza places. I was not impressed with the DC pizza when I lived there but it makes Pittsburgh pizza look amazing. Pamela's has the best pancakes I've ever had. I have not been to Gaucho yet but my friends rave about it and it is very unique so that would be a good choice. In terms of sweets, the burnt almond torte at Prantl's was voted best cake by someone (I believe Huffington Post). They have mini tortes that just hit the spot. Oakmont Bakery is huge and has everything you can possibly think of but it is outside the city in Oakmont. Prantl's has a location in Market Square and in the Shadyside neighborhood (both in the city). Have fun! Pittsburgh is a great city!


Yeah, couldn't disagree more about pizza. I was recently in Pittsburgh and someone told me to try Fiori's. I am from NYC and routinely eat at all the greats and Fiori's is a good pie for anywhere and better than any pie in DC.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 09:45     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
Anonymous wrote:The banana hot cakes at Pamelas are not over-rated

I’d suggest the location on 21st. That’s the one Obama visited in 2008.


Thank you! They also have strawberry and blueberry versions. Totally worth it. They used to be cash only but dh was there recently and said they are now accepting credit cards but I would check if you go.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 09:44     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
Superior Motor in Braddock. Go when you can watch the sunset behind the steel mill stacks. Very cool. Great food.

https://superiormotors15104.com
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 09:41     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
With a 10 year old, go to Pie for Breakfast on N. Craig Street. Yummy!
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 09:39     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
Anonymous wrote:What is THE quintessential Pittsburg food item? The equivalent of a Philly cheesesteak but for Pittsburgh? We are going to be driving through and have about two hours, so we’re going to get lunch.


Primanti Brothers sandwich, or peroghis from the church ladies (you can get them in the Strip District), or Isalys chip-chopped ham with Heinz pickles.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2021 09:28     Subject: lunch/ Dinner in Pittsburgh
What is THE quintessential Pittsburg food item? The equivalent of a Philly cheesesteak but for Pittsburgh? We are going to be driving through and have about two hours, so we’re going to get lunch.