Does anyone remember the days of making mix CDs for friends and you could only fit about 10-12 songs on each one? Or how you could pick and choose your top 10 friends on Myspace? If I’m not dating myself, do you remember how hard it was to pick those top, select songs or people that your friends would choose to bop to per your creation, or members of the interwebs would be able to see?
Now, picture doing the same for your top 10 favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh… the struggle is absolutely real. And especially for Pittsburgh, 2019 was a year of innovation, creation, and pushing the envelope on new concepts and making them successful. Plus, not being a native Pittsburgher myself, I definitely had my work cut out for me in 2019 making sure I tried all of the city’s staples, yet stayed on top on what was new and hot.
THE
HUNGRY GRL
HITLIST
By Jessica Iacullo
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With that being said, I’ve sat down and created my own list of what stood out to me in 2019, from new Jazz spots bringing music and ethnic cuisine to Shady Side’s forefront to my go-to spot for all things Thai, whether I’m looking for a cozy night out with friends or rolling up in sweats for takeout.
