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Must Eats in PGH
That's interesting, I didn't know there were different seating areas for reservations. We actually had to cancel (baby with a cold :( ) so maybe we will try to walk another night in if we can get a babysitter.
Must Eats in PGH
Thanks for the Spoon recommendations...we actually LOVE Spak Bros, but not for the pizza. The subs are great, the wings are really great and the salads are actually pretty good too. The pizza was so-so.
Must Eats in PGH
Thank you for all the suggestions! We are actually moving (back) to New York, but these are some great suggestions! We've been to Tamari, Tram's, Tessaro's, and Rose Tea but will definitely try the O and the Oyster House.
We have reservations at Salt of the Earth for our wedding anniversary...any recommended dishes?
Also, not to start a whole other debate, but where do you go for the best pizza in PGH?
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Rose Tea Cafe
5874 1/2 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Tessaro's Restaurant
4601 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
When do PGH farmers markets open?
Is the East Liberty one the in the parking lot on Mondays? Or the indoor market?
Must Eats in PGH
Hi! My husband and I will be moving away from Pittsburgh in a few months after a year of living here. We've been able to experience a lot of great Pittsburgh eats...Primanti's, Pamelas, Deluca's, etc. but want to make sure we're not missing anything before we head out. Where should we go and what should we eat?
Is there a best place for pierogies and a fish sandwich?
We live in Lawrenceville and have a baby, so nothing too far afield and anything open at lunch is better than dinnertime (since it's also the baby's bedtime.)
Thanks!
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Deluca's Restaurant
2015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
When do PGH farmers markets open?
So, I have a baby just starting solids and I'm dying to make her some baby food with local produce. When do the farmers markets open in and around Pittsburgh?
We hate Honey Cake - Need New Ideas
I hate honey cake too! Second only to teiglach in gross Jewish desserts.
I have made the Smitten Kitchen apple cake to rave reviews (bonus, it is great for breakfast the next few days too) or an apple crisp.
Best Food Markets in the Strip?
Thanks so much for all the advice! We've definitely made to the Farmers @ Firehouse lately and have loved the produce there as well as buying a lot of the stuff from Penn Mac. I'll try the other markets mentioned here shortly. Also, is there a preferred restaurant supply store that is open to the public? I need a few utensils...
Best Food Markets in the Strip?
Hello,
We've recently relocated to Pittsburgh and we love going food shopping down in the Strip. My question is really whether people have preferences for one market over another for the same stuff? Like: Wholey's vs. Benkovitz? Or which Asian market is the best? Or are they just better for different types of foods?
Also, very much looking forward to the opening of the Public Market in a few weeks!
Baby Shower in DC this summer
Hello,
I'm looking for a nice venue to host a lunch or tea for a baby shower in early August. I'm guessing there will be about 30-40 people, probably towards the lower end. Any suggestions? Good desserts would be a plus!
Lunches to-go near convention ctr?
Hi, I'm actually going to be in town during the same time for the same convention, but I'll be working and have extremely limited time. To add an additional layer of complication, I'm pregnant. I've never been to NOLA and want to make sure I get at least a few good things to eat. I'm considering pushing for a quick trip to Cafe du Monde for beignets, but we will do one nice dinner out with our group and would love some suggestions.
Are there po'boys without deli meats? I would love to try one, but can't have deli. Where is the best spot?
Palena lately?
Please let us know...I was planning on going for our anniversary this week!
Best Milkshake in DC?
Went last night and was served well by the toasted marshmallow. Husband had the black and white, but it's not quite right. The chocolate is a little too thick. A classic B&W uses the syrup swirled in and goes up the straw easily. Don't get me wrong, they were both excellent though.
Best Milkshake in DC?
Oh, is the black and white good? I do love a B&W, but most places don't do it right. I'll definitely check out the ones at BGR too.
Best Milkshake in DC?
I'm having a serious milkshake craving and don't want to waste my time on lesser quality stuff. I'm already considering Good Stuff Eatery (the toasted marshmallow) or Z burger in Tenleytown, but I'm open to suggestions...where's the best?
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Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC
Road Trip from NY to Pittsburgh: Need Recs along the Way
We are taking 78/76 for time reasons, and thank you for the suggestions...we might try to leave post-NYC rush hour so lunch and maybe a snack would be great!!
Road Trip from NY to Pittsburgh: Need Recs along the Way
Hello,
We are road tripping from NY to Pittsburgh in a week or so and will need to stop at least once, maybe twice along the way. Are there any cute towns or great road food to stop for? I'd rather not detour into Philly if possible.
Looking for Good Eats in Cabo
Hi! My family is heading to Esperanza in Cabo for a week and we are looking for some good places to eat. We will have a villa, so most nights, we expect to be able to cook and we have reservations at two places for nicer dinners with friends who are also there.
Specifically, I'd love to know the best places for great tacos or another quick and great lunch. My parents spent a few years living in Mexico and speak Spanish and none of us are picky about location.
Thanks!
Sufganiot (aka jelly donuts) in WDC?
The ones from Kosher Mart are pretty good, a coworker brought them in last year.
G Street Food Open!
I saw on Daily Candy that the long awaited G Street Food from Marc Furstenberg (Breadline) is open this week! Since it's a little trek for me from Rosslyn, I want to be sure it's worth it. Has anyone been? I'm dying for a banh mi if it's actually good!
Recipe for Hot Pepper Jelly and Hot sauce
Hi! My husband has been growing chile peppers all summer and is getting ready to harvest them. I've been experimenting with jams and would love to make a hot pepper jelly but most of the recipes I see use commercial pectin, does anyone know of a recipe that uses the apple pectin instead?
Also, we are planning on making hot sauce, any good recipes for that?
Crisp & Juicy coming to Tenleytown
I heard that it's open!! Has anyone been? Does it stack up to the branches in the suburbs?
Visiting PGH this weekend, need help!
Just back from PGH and had a great time! Got to see a lot of Shadyside and Squirrel Hill, met friends for a drink at Kaya which was fun and the food looked great, then on their recommendation, we went to Point Brugge Cafe for dinner which was really good. This morning we got coffee at A Mano espresso in Lawrenceville and then got brunch at Pamela's in the Strip. Everything was great, I saw a lot of the places you all suggested and I can't wait to try them all out when we move!
As for living, we actually really liked the Strip and the parts of Shadyside closer to Ellsworth. Thanks again for all the help!
Visiting PGH this weekend, need help!
Thanks again for all the suggestions! I'll follow up and let you know where we go.
As for neighborhoods, I wouldn't mind something a little grittier than Georgetown, but Adams Morgan is really a huge cluster nowadays. For all the DC people, is Lawrenceville more like Columbia Heights? It certainly sounds like we are not lacking for options, and since we have so much time before we move, we'll be taking several trips to check everything out!
Visiting PGH this weekend, need help!
Thank you all for the suggestions! It sounds like we have lots to choose from!!
Panini Guy, thanks for the DC comparison! Which neighborhood is more comparable to which though? We actually live near Georgetown, so that is more our speed. I would love something that is residential, but close to shops and restaurants, maybe even walkable? Are we missing a neighborhood that might meet our needs?
Visiting PGH this weekend, need help!
Hello! We are visiting PGH this weekend since we will be moving there in July of 2010 and I've never actually seen the city! We are driving from DC Saturday morning, so I figure we will have lunch and dinner Saturday and brunch on Sunday. I think Pamela's seems to be the universal recommendation for brunch, but I need help for the other two meals!
We are staying in Oakland, but plan to explore neighborhoods that we might like to live in, like Shadyside and Lawrenceville. It would be great to have dinner in a place where we can walk around and see what the nightlife is like. Also, I've heard about the Strip District markets and might try to check that out when we arrive Saturday morning.
Any recommendations??
Taco Cart in Rosslyn
I work right in Rosslyn and I noticed that there is a new taco cart outside the WJLA building at lunchtime. The sign says District Taco.
Has anyone tried it? Is it good?
Crisp & Juicy coming to Tenleytown
OMG. My husband will be there every night. Any word on when it will be opening?
Arisu - Korean/Japanese Restaurant in G-Town/Glover Park
Has anyone been here lately? Tom Seitsema just wrote about it for the First Bite column and said good things. It's so close to my house that I would really love it to be even halfway decent!
Help for Group Dinner this weekend!
Thanks for the help! I was able to get a reservation at Brasserie Beck, which we've liked in the past.
