Clancy's, Mandina's, Stanley (for brunch), Dante's Kitchen, Commanders, R & O (best roast beef po boy EVER - imho), Jacques-Imo's, Brightsens. Some of my favorites.

any suggestions for a decent place to eat near the airport??

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Not sure what your budget is or how many people are invited but Amanda's does a great job (can be $$$ though). Upstairs at the Brass Rail is a private room that is pretty big (may actually be too big if you have less than 50 - 60 people). Quays and Trinity do not have private rooms but I imagine they would rope off an area if you were to do it at an off time. I know Trinity does a big weekend brunch biz so not sure if they would even do anything for you. Hope this helps

Going to PittCon?

Mandina's has amazing fried chicken. Take the streetcar up there if you have the time.