On behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, I am honored to welcome you to America’s “Most Livable City.” Pittsburgh is experiencing its Third Renaissance – a revitalization marked by job creation, impressive neighborhood development and a thriving high-tech innovation economy. People from across the world are traveling to Pittsburgh. I’m proud to say that, among other accolades, our City is recognized as America’s “Most Livable City” by The Economist, as well as a “Top 10 Comeback City” by Forbes.com and one of the “Top Cities to Raise a Family” by Forbes.com and Parents Magazine. During a time of global recession, the City’s unemployment rate continuously remains below the national average, and Pittsburgh today is a growing city, a younger city, an educated city. Now is truly an exciting time to be in Pittsburgh. During your stay, I encourage you to experience the many things that make our City so exceptional. Rich with numerous historical, recreational and social amenities, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Take a ride on the inclines and check out the view from Mt. Washington – ranked among the most beautiful views in America. Visit our museums, which offer everything from dinosaurs to Andy Warhol. Enjoy a performance in our Cultural District – among the largest of any arts district outside of New York City’s Broadway – where spectacular shows and cutting-edge galleries can be shared. Downtown, in the heart of our City, you can also enjoy the newly redesigned Market Square – a European-style plaza that offers unique outdoor dining and shopping, and has quickly become the center of excitement for Downtown activity. Pittsburgh is home to outstanding universities and medical facilities, a diverse economy, and cutting-edge research and technology labs. We are a national leader in green building, a hub for clean energy businesses and home to top environmental education programs. You’ll find that the business sectors of technology, finance and industry are infused with a vibrant cultural scene that celebrates arts from around the world. As we remain focused and continue revitalizing our neighborhoods, we aim to keep Pittsburgh as America's “Most Livable City” as well as one of its safest and cleanest cities. Once again, welcome to Pittsburgh! I hope that you enjoy your stay in Pittsburgh – a city that keeps surprising people from all over the world. Sincerely,
Luke Ravenstahl Mayor, City of Pittsburgh
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Painted on the Attic Records store at 513 Grant Street in Millvale, “The History of Music” mural by Sandy Kessler chronicles musicians through the decades and features colorful and artistic record labels.
Enjoy this vivid nostalgic mural on the side of Klavon’s in the strip. Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor is an authentic 1920’s Sodafountain/Drugstore. Go back 70 years and experience the ‘youth’ of our Parents and Grandparents at the Corner Drug Store. Klavon’s is complete with the original Marble Soda Fountain, Coca-Cola bottle cap fountain stools, solid brass fixtures, mohogany woodwork, penny candies and much, much more. Stop by for a scoop, the nostalgia may overwhelm you.
As part of the dedication ceremony, Gerry Tonti, muralist for the Sprout Public Art mural at 131 Shiloh Street, talks about the design process. In the mural, Mount Washington is represented in the fullbloom cherry blossom tree depicted. Looming beneath are the shadows of downtown Pittsburgh. The mural serves to highlight the community’s efforts to become a more ecologically friendly space atop the bustling city landscape.
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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust PITTSBURGH 803 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 471-6070 trustarts.org A complex, multi-faceted organization, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has a single objective and responsibility: the development and promotion of the downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District. The Cultural Trust is a performing arts presenter, theater/galleries owner/ operator, Cultural District real estate developer, visual arts exhibitor and arts collaborator.
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August Wilson Center 980 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 258-2700 augustwilsoncenter.org Presenting theater, dance, music, film, literature, visual arts and interactive education, the August Wilson Center preserves, interprets, celebrates and shapes the art, culture and history of African Americans. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2900 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (412) 281-0360 pbt.org One of the nation’s most exciting ballet companies, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has built a legacy of excellence and innovation The iconic Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents world premieres, audience favorites and ballet classics.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Heinz Hall 600 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 392.4900 (800) 743.8560 pittsburghsymphony.org The internationally-recognized Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra provides musical experiences at the highest level of artistic expression at its elegant Cultural District home, Heinz Hall, as well as venues around the world. Pittsburgh CLO 719 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 281-3973 pittsburghclo.org Vibrant productions and bold new works define the Pittsburgh CLO as a leader in the musical theater industry. Throughout the year, the Pittsburgh CLO produces Broadway-quality musicals on the Cultural District stages. Pittsburgh Opera 2425 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 281-0912 pittsburghopera.org With its unyielding commitment to artistic excellence, Pittsburgh Opera is an invaluable regional asset that creates live opera of the highest caliber and makes opera intellectually and financially accessible to diverse audiences. Pittsburgh Public Theater 621 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 316-1600 ppt.org Producing intimate, engaging professional theater at its Cultural District home, the O’Reilly Theater, the Public offers diverse theatrical productions that may encompass American theater classics, masterworks from the international repertoire, world premieres, contemporary plays and musicals of exceptional merit. Landmarks of Greater Pittsburgh
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he Andy Warhol Museum is a vital forum in which diverse audiences of artists, scholars, and the general public are galvanized through creative interaction with the art and life of Andy Warhol. The Warhol is ever-changing, constantly redefining itself in relationship to contemporary life using its unique collections and dynamic interactive programming as tools. The collection includes 900 paintings, approximately 100 sculptures, nearly 2,000 works on paper, more than 1,000 published and unique prints, and 4,000 photographs. The film & video collection includes 60 feature films, 200 of Warhol’s Screen Tests and more than 4,000 videos. Exhibition prints of all Warhol films and videos are added to the collection as they are preserved. Also included in the collection are wallpaper and books by Warhol. The Warhol regularly organizes and tours
traveling exhibitions of its collections to venues across the United States and around the world. To date, more than 8 million people have visited the traveling exhibitions. The archives includes Warhol’s working materials and source materials (such as photographs, newspapers and magazines), his personal collection of thousands of collectibles and ephemera, 608 “Time Capsules” (dated collections of material from the artist’s daily life), the full run of Interview magazine, approximately 4,000 audiotapes, and scripts, diaries,
The Andy Warhol Museum 117 Sandusky Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5890 T 412.237.8300 F 412.237.8340 www.warhol.org
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and correspondence. Film screenings, live music performances, lectures, symposia and workshops are offered on a regular basis. As a child, Andy Warhol received his first formal training in art through free classes offered by Carnegie Institute. The Andy Warhol Museum is therefore concerned with serving young people in Pittsburgh, particularly those of the North Shore, through classes in studio art and through its Education Resource Center for schoolteachers. The Education Department also serves the general adult public through a full range of programs, including lectures and gallery talks.
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prices, and an overall feeling of hospitality. Six Penn Kitchen is a neighborhood restaurant with world class aspirations. By paying attention to the basics – true hospitality, great food, casually sophisticated environment – Six Penn Kitchen will raise the bar on the art of dining casually.
Soba
5847 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh 412-362-5656 www.bigburrito.com/soba The cocktail culture and large offering of small plates build the perfect atmosphere for a transcendental experience. Upon entering Soba, you are greeted by smooth river rock walls, zebra wood accents and a silent wall of water sliding over smooth slate. Housed in a dramatically renovated three story Victorian house, Soba offers guests intimate and exquisite dining. From a menu that ranges from lobster shu mai to pad Thai, bold flavors and thrilling textures are the hallmarks of Soba’s food.
Sonoma Grille
947 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh 412-697-1336 www.thesonomagrille.com Sonoma is a sophisticated, casual restaurant with an airy dining room displaying vivid colors and a warm atmosphere, reminiscent of the Sonoma Valley. Savor a glass of wine in the lounge or spend a leisurely evening pairing the wine with a delightful dinner. Sonoma’s fare is a melting pot of international cuisine, wrapped with a California twist. Each dish highlights local, organic or sustainable food, each utilized at the peak of their season.
Truth Lounge
51 South 12th Street, Pittsburgh 412-381-9600 www.truthlounge.com Truth Lounge is a local favorite and a South Side nightlife hotspot. Enjoy trendy and innovative food in a comfortable yet hip atmosphere. Choose from amazing dishes like Warm Duck Confit Salad, Squid Ink Pasta, and Saganaki. Compliment your mean with the perfect drink pairing, whether it be a fine wine or a signature cocktail. For a truly unforgettable night, it has to be Truth Lounge. (pg. 38) Savoy. Savoy Restaurant is Pittsburgh’s premier venue for dining and nightlife. From lobster and scallops to lamp chops, Savoy’s elegant menu is sure to please. If you are looking for a restaurant with delicious food in a sophisticated setting, make your way to Savoy in the Strip.
colorful Mojito cocktails. Add a dash of Cuban artwork and mix vigorously with searing hot salsa rhythms. Seviche cuisine is an eclectic blend of traditional Latin American recipes and modern ingredients infused with International influences
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Six Penn Kitchen
930 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh 412-697-3120 www.seviche.com Start with a grand looking space in the heart of Pittsburgh’s cultural district and dress it with a warm South Beach Art Deco interior. Season with exciting Nuevo Latino Cuisine and 52
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146 6th Street, Pittsburgh 412-566-7366 www.sixpennkitchen.com Six Penn Kitchen is a casual American bistro in the cultural district in Pittsburgh, with a menu featuring locally sourced artisanal dishes. Expect relaxed but attentive service, unfussy but expertly prepared food at down to earth
Wine Loft
2773 Tunnel Boulevard, Pittsburgh 412-586-5335 www.thewineloftpittsburgh.net Treat Yourself to an evening at the Wine Loft. A unique, chic full service wine bar serving excellent light, savory cuisine in a posh atmosphere. Relax and unwind while you sample premiere wines from around the globe. For fabulous food, great wine, and great service you must be heading to The Wine Loft in SouthSide Works. It’s all about the experience. Winner of Whirl Magazine’s Best Wine Bar 2011. (pg. 51)
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Photo courtesy of Jayson Patterson of Jungle King Productions (www.junglekingproductions.com) Diners at the raw bar of Luke Wholey’s Alaskan Grille
Crystal on Penn
1211 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh 412-434-0480
Cupka’s Café
22314 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh 412-431-9691
Dinette
5996 Penn Circle S., Pittsburgh 412-362-0202
Double Wide Grill
2339 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh 412-390-1111 www.doublewidegrill.com Move over Yankee! This Texan-style roadhouse in a 1930’s gas station theme will quell your appetite for “red neck” meat and meatless entrees. Full bar, family-friendly dining, huge outdoor patio, and jumbo projection TVs for the games. Open Daily 11am-2am. (Inside Back Cover)
Enrico Biscotti Company & Cafe
2022 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh 412-281-2602 Wander into a small bakery in Pittsburgh’s Historic Strip District, you’ll find the aromas are intoxicating. What will surely catch your eye are the magnificent biscotti. Enrico Biscotti are authentic Italian Biscotti. Once you taste them, we are sure that you will agree 72
that you have found something very special. Open 6 days a week. (pg. 61)
Eleven
1150 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh 412-201-5656 www.elevenck.com Eleven, where Downtown meets the Strip. Contemporary American flavors are combined to create a fresh and truly original menu. The kitchen is the center of Eleven’s high-energy urban atmosphere, where indigenous and seasonal ingredients provide inspiration for Chef Derek Stevens and his team.
Fat Head’s Saloon
1805 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh 412 431-7433
Father and Son Pizzeria
1926 Spring Garden Ave., Pittsburgh 412-323-8808
Firewater’s
120 Federal St., Pittsburgh 412-323-4688
Giovanni’s Pizza & Pasta 123 Sixth St., Pittsburgh 412-281-7060
Grille on Seventh
130 7th St., Pittsburgh 412-391-1004
Gullifty’s Restaurant
1922 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill 412.521.8222
Grand Concourse Restaurant
100 W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh 412-261-1717 www.muer.com Experience a Pittsburgh tradition at the legendary Grand Concourse, located in the historic Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Station. Savor the deliciously fresh seafood, steaks, and more while dining in the recently renovated dining rooms; or for a more informal setting, dine in the adjacent Gandy Dancer Saloon. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch! (pg. 9)
Hard Rock Café
230 W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh 412-481-7625 www.hardrock.com The Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh is located at Station Square between the Grand Concourse Restaurant and the Sheraton Station Square Hotel. A one-story building with an industrial ceiling and exposed-brick stage, the new HRC has indoor seating for 200 people with additional seating on our outdoor patio to accommodate 70 guests. The City of Champions welcomes you here with rock ‘n’ roll flair and the tastiest fare. Whether you’re a Pirates or a Steelers fan, or none of the above, we’ll make you feel like a winner at the HRC Pittsburgh! (pg. 52,73)
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2701 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh 412-281-2626
Houlihan’s
300 Monroeville Mall, Monroeville 412-373-8520 15 Station Square, Pittsburgh 412-232-0302 100 Robinson Center Dr., Pittsburgh 412-787-7050
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Located between PNC Park & Heinz Field 247 N. Shore Dr., Pittsburgh 412-222-4014
Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar
2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh 412-325-2227 www.ibizatapasrestaurant.com The international selection of tapas at Ibiza includes delicacies from Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil and many other Latin American and Old World countries. Located next to the Birmingham Bridge on the South Side, Ibiza is named after the famous Balearic Island off the coast of Spain. Join the lively crowd and entertain yourself by watching the flair and expertise of Ibiza’s Chefs in the open kitchen. (pg. 71)
India Garden
328 Atwood St., Pittsburgh 412-682-3000
Jerry’s
1888520 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh 412-321-3718
Jimmy Wan’s
1337 Old Freeport Road, Pittsburgh 412-968-0848
Khalil’s II Restaurant
4757 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh 412-683-4757
Legends of the North Shore 500 E. North Ave., Pittsburgh 412-321-8000
Lidia’s Pittsburgh
1400 Smallman St., Pittsburgh 412-552-0150
Lillens Restaurant
535 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh 412-322-1402
Lindos
947 Western Ave., Pittsburgh 412-231-0110
Mario’s / Blue Lou’s
Monte Cello’s
Market Street Ale House
Monterey Pub
Modern Café
Morton’s, The Steakhouse
1510-14 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh 412-381-5610 21 Market St., Pittsburgh 412-745-2337
862 Western Ave., Pittsburgh 412-321-4550
7th St. & Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 412-261-2080 1227 Monterey St., Pittsburgh 412-606-0754 625 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 412-261-7141
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DINING Pasta Too
1106 Federal St., Pittsburgh 412-231-6444
Peppi’s
927 Western Ave., Pittsburgh 412-231-9009
Perlé
25 Market Square, Pittsburgh 412-471-2058 www.perlepgh.com
Pho Van Vietnamese Noodles & Grill
2120 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh 412-281-7999 www.phovanpgh.com Pho Van is a stylish Vietnamese eatery located in the Downtown Strip District. This new restaurant specializes in traditional Vietnamese cooking that will bring you on a culinary journey through Saigon, Hue and Ha’noi. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, the menu shines with traditional noodle soups, a wide variety of appetizers and family-style meals. For a taste of authentic Vietnamese traditional cuisine be sure to visit Pho Van! (pg. 61)
Plum Pan Asian Kitchen
Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1611 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh 412-381-6000 www.eatatnakama.com In modern Japanese-fusion style, Nakama is an award winning hibachi and sushi restaurant, serving the freshest sushi and absolute best steak, chicken and seafood in Pittsburgh. Premium stocked bar with 27 beers on tap. Take-out and dinner available in the bar Sunday-Friday. Happy Hour 5-7 Monday-Friday. (pg. 55)
Nine on Nine Restaurant & Bistro 900 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh 412-338-6463
North Shore Delicatessen 539 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh 412-231-2812
On the Border Mexican Grill 1724 Route 228, Cranberry 724-987-5162
Opus
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Original Fish Market
1001 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 1-877-EAT-FISH
Pamela’s P&G Diner
5527 Walnut St., Pittsburgh 412-683-1003
Parkhouse Allegheny River Restaurant 403 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh 412-231-0551
Paris 66 Bistro
6018 Penn Circle South, Pittsburgh 412-404-8166 www.paris66bistro.com Paris 66 is an authentic intimate French bistro, focusing on classic French cuisine using local, fresh ingredients. Our signature dishes include housemade quiche, soups, croques, savory buckwheat galettes and sweet crepes. Pair your meal with a special selection from our exclusive list of French wines, beers and signature cocktails. Make your visit complete with our housemade pastries and desserts created by our master pastry chef, David Piquard. (pg. 38)
5996 Penn Circle S., Pittsburgh 412-363-Plum (7586) www.plumpanasiankitchen.com The glass wall allows for a bird’s eye view of an award-winning dining room where the aroma of Thai, Chinese and South East Asian spices fill the air. In addition, a selection of over 50 combinations of fresh caught fish are prepared at the sushi bar, both lunch and dinner. Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-3:00pm Dinner: Mon.-Thur. 4:30pm-10pm, Fri.&Sat. 4:30pm-11pm Sun. 4pm-9pm. (pg. 38)
Primanti Brothers Restaurant 19th & E. Carson Sts., Pittsburgh 412-381-2583
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Six PPG Place, Pittsburgh 412-391-4800
Sammy’s Famous Corned Beef 901 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 412-765-2244
Seviche
930 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh 412-697-3120
Six Penn Kitchen
146 Sixth St., Pittsburgh 412-566-7366
Smithfield Street Café
639 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh 412-281-5452
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