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1 ACORN est.2017 412.530.5950 C3 $$$ 5528 Walnut St | acornpgh.com Bringing style back to Walnut St dining, this sleek spot boasts a cozy bar and shareable plates perfect for your friends who like to go dutch.
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est.2016 412.918.1875 B2 $$ 2549 Penn Ave | dianoiaseatery.com Sun up to sun down, Italian classics served daily featuring house made pastries, pastas, antipasto, cappuccinos and cocktails.
est.2016 412.421.2717 D3 $$ 1711 Shady Ave | twcafe33.com Go-to spot for Taiwanese cuisine. Look for authentic and adventurous instead of your standard spring roll.
est.2005 412.622.0111 B2 $$ 3801 Butler St | piccolo-forno.com Wood-fired pizzas, fresh cut homemade pastas, and BYOB are the name of the game at this busy Butler St pioneer.
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35 PIZZAIOLO PRIMO
est.2013 412.575.5858 A3 $$$ 8 Market Square | pizzaioloprimo.com Reminisce or dream about travels to Italy with their Neapolitan pizzas, pastas & excellent Italian wines.
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36 SENTI est.2015 412.586.4347 B2 $$$ 3473 Butler St | sentirestaurant.com Bringing authentic Italian food, traditional European service and modern wining and dining to bustling Butler Street.
48 NICKY’S THAI KITCHEN est.2008 412.321.8424+412.471.8424 A2+A3 $$
est.2014 412.521.2088 D4 $$ 5840 Forward Ave | chengdugourmetpittsburgh.com Never judge a book by its cover. This unsuspecting Sichuan spot is on fire, from its beyond-spicy dishes to its 2017 James Beard nod. est.1943 412.261.1292 A3 $$ 520 Third Ave | chinatowninn.net They have honed the classic Chinese takeout dishes over their 75 year run and don’t miss the pu-pu platter. 856 Western Ave + 903 Penn Ave | nickysthaikitchen.com Pittsburgh’s standard for Thai food, the North Side location has a charming patio and is BYOB. Downtown expect a crowd at lunch.
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49 SOBA
est.1996 412.362.5656 C3 $$$ 5847 Ellsworth Ave | sobapa.com Enjoy this landmark Pan-Asian lounge/restaurant with friends and order plenty of small plates for sampling and sharing.
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3 BUTCHER AND THE RYE est.2013 412.391.2752 A3 $$$ 212 6th St | butcherandtherye.com A backlit wall with over 800 whiskeys is the centerpiece of this delicious, intimate restaurant featuring some of the city’s best cocktails.
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est.2006 412.362.0202 D2 $$$ 5996 Centre Ave | dinette-pgh.com This mod pizza haven wins national accolades for their creative & innovative pizzas. Don’t miss the jalapeno, salt-cured anchovy pie.
51 UMAMI est.2016 412.224.2354 B2 $$ 202 38th St Fl. 3 | umamipgh.com Look to this Japanese izakaya to bring snacky bites, late-night sushi, curated sake & steamy noodles to eager Lawrenceville crowds.
4 CASBAH est.1995 412.661.5656 D3 $$$ 229 S. Highland Ave | casbahpgh.com Channeling Mediterranean vibes with their year round garden patio, locally sourced offerings, homemade pasta and old world wine list.
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38 BADAMO’S PIZZA est.2010 A2 $ 1106 Federal St | apizzabadamo.com This takeout spot kicks out expertly charred NY-style pies, calzones and classic hoagies. The Sicilian red is where it’s at.
2 ALTIUS est.2014 412.904.4442 A3 $$$$ 1230 Grandview Ave | altiuspgh.com The bar has been set high on Grandview, bringing destination dining back to Mt. Washington and its iconic city views.
est.2018 412.699.1385 B2 $$ 3615 Butler St | driftwoodoven.com From food truck to brick-and-mortar, this wood-fired success serves up perfect pies in a town that is particular about its pizza.
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41 MERCURIO’S est.2011 412.621.6220 C3 $$ 5523 Walnut St | mercuriosgelatopizza.com This Neapolitan pizza place does everything from scratch including house-made mozzarella and award winning gelato.
CURE
est.2000 412.362.6198 C3 $$$ 5849 Ellsworth Ave | bigburrito.com/umi Asian chic atmosphere complements consistent sushi perfection. Order the omakase and put your trust in Mr. Shu.
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53 MERCHANT OYSTER CO. est.2017 412.932.2553 B2 $$ 4129 Butler St | merchantpgh.com New England standards like chowder, oysters on the half shell and lobster rolls bring Atlantic coast fare to Butler St.
42 EVERYDAY NOODLES
est.2013 412.421.6668 D3 $$ 5875 Forbes Ave | everydaynoodles.net Watch as your noodles are hand-pulled before they end up on your plate at this spot-on authentic Chinese eatery.
54 MUDDY WATERS OYSTER BAR est.2015 412.361.0555 D2 $$ 130 S. Highland Ave | muddywaterspgh.com Cajun classics like po’boys & gumbo are served in company with some of the finest & freshest oysters in the city.
7 FEDERAL GALLEY est.2017 412.517.6400 A3 $/$$ 200 Childrens Way | federalgalley.org On the heels of its sister eatery, try four unique restaurant concepts, a top-ranked bar program, and a dog-friendly outdoor beer garden.
43 KI RAMEN est.2017 412.586.4796 B2 $$ 4401 Butler St | kiramenpgh.com Soul in a bowl from an Italian & Chinese chef collaboration, featuring handmade noodles and deep broths.
55 OR, THE WHALE / EVANGELINE est.2017 412.586.4796 A3 $$$ 463 Blvd of the Allies | orthewhalepgh.com This wood fired seafood/chop house & cocktail bar in the Distrikt Hotel has woken up a sleepy corner of Downtown.
8 FISH NOR FOWL est.2018 C2 $$$ 5523 Penn Ave | fishnorfowlpgh.com Scandanavian design complements elegant small plates spanning cuisines in this two-story Garfield restaurant.
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56 PENN AVE FISH COMPANY
6 ELEVEN est.2004 412.201.5656 A3 $$$$ 1150 Smallman St | elevenck.com Impressive contemporary plates alongside daily chef’s tasting menu (including vegetarian) and extensive tavern choices.
est.2012 D3 $ 242 S. Highland Ave | noodleheadpgh.com Why do people wait hours for a table here? Their noodles, curries and snacks are that good. BYOB + Cash Only.
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est.2012 412.441.1610 D1 $$ 5808 Bryant St | teppanyakikyoto.com Don’t expect sushi or hibachi at this Japanese spot. The star is their incredible okonomiyaki (savory filled pancakes).
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5 CURE est.2012 412.252.2595 C1 $$$ 5336 Butler St | curepittsburgh.com 2017 James Beard nominated chef brings nationally recognized, house cured charcuterie & inventive urban Mediterranean cuisine to Lville.
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37 STAGIONI est.2009 412.586.4738 B4 $$$ 2104 E. Carson St | stagionipgh.com Rustic but refined. In a city full of great Italian (restaurants & grandmas), this is one not to miss.
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est.2007 412.434.7200 B3 $$ 2208 Penn Ave | pennavefishcompany.com This Strip spot is an authority on fish, from its in-house market to its packed café. New to the family: grab-and-go Penn Cove Eatery #90.
est.2017 412.773.8848 A3 $$$ 510 Market St | fl2pgh.com A design dream, the stunning restaurant and bar at the Fairmont Hotel encourages its diners to try it all and share.
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10 KAYA est.1995 412.261.6565 B3 $$ 2000 Smallman St | kaya.menu Thursday fried chicken nights, monthly vegetarian dinners and a fantastic happy hour await you at this exotic island institution. 11 LEGUME est.2007 412.621.2700 C3 $$$$ 214 N Craig St | legumebistro.com They set the standard for farm-to-table dining in PGH with their celebrated & seasonally driven daily menus. 12 MEAT & POTATOES est.2011 412.325.7007 A3 $$$ 649 Penn Ave | meatandpotatoespgh.com An ambitious bar is the center of this creative gastro-style Downtown spot. Cocktails, brunch, and reservations are all musts. 13 MORCILLA est.2015 412.652.9924 B2 $$$ 3519 Butler St | morcillapittsburgh.com Spanish inspired pinxtos & family style dishes from chef Justin Severino’s kitchen earned him a 2016 Best New Restaurant nod from Bon Appétit. 14 PARK BRUGES/POINT BRUGGE/BRUGGE ON NORTH est.2005 D2+ D3 + A2 $$ 5801 Bryant + 401 Hastings + 40 W North | pointbrugge.com If you eat mussels, eat them here; just be prepared to wait. Tables at these neighborhood cafés are hot commodities.
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15 POULET BLEU est.2018 412.325.3435 B2 $$$ 3519 Butler St | pouletbleupgh.com Bringing a certain je ne sais quoi to Butler Street with escargot, foie gras and soufflés (and a burger for your non-Francophile friends).
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16 SMALLMAN GALLEY est.2015 412.517.6100 B3 $$ 54 21st St | smallmangalley.org Try one of everything from this launch pad for the best new food concepts in PGH, ft. four innovative restaurants, an elite bar team, and coffee bar. 17 SPOON est.2010 412.362.6001 D2 $$$ 134 S Highland Ave | spoonpgh.com Eat • drink • lounge. Serving up seasonal, fresh farm-to-table modern American cuisine in the heart of thriving East Liberty.
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18 STATION est.2015 412.251.0540 C2 $$$ 4744 Liberty Ave | station4744.com Filling the void in the Bloomfield food scene, they serve up innovative lunch, dinner & drinks in a friendly neighborhood setting. 19 THE COMMONER/BIERGARTEN est.2015 412.230.4800 A3 $$$/$$ 458 Strawberry Way | thecommonerpgh.com Modern wood-fired pub plates below the Hotel Monaco’s lobby or rooftop Bavarian brews with a city view. Your pick. 20 THE VANDAL est.2015 412.251.0465 B2 $$ 4306 Butler St | thevandalpgh.com Day and night, this fine-casual café serves up a hyper seasonal menu with an Eastern European slant.
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22 WHITFIELD est.2015 412.626.3090 D2 $$$ 120 S Whitfield St | whitfieldpgh.com With two James Beard chefs in the kitchen, this Ace Hotel restaurant hums from morning to night serving Western PA-inspired fare from dry-aged steaks to donuts.
SAMMIES, BURGERS & BBQ
Or, the whale
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est.2017 412.281.0738 A3 $$$ 524 William Penn Pl | unionstandardpgh.com Chef Derek Stevens’ new restaurant offers up a swanky raw bar and Pennsylvania inspired plates in PGH’s iconic Union Trust Building.
23 BRGR est.2009 412.281.4748 + 412.362.2333 A3 + D2 $$ 535 Liberty Ave + 5997 Centre Ave + Food Truck | brgrpgh.com Swanky burgers, spiked milkshakes, and fried pickles are at home at this deluxe burger bar. 24 BUTTERJOINT
est.2012 412.621.2700 C3 $$ 214 N Craig St | butterjoint.com You know it’s good when your options are hamburger, fancy burger or extra fancy burger. Each is only better when paired w/ pierogies.
25 BURGH’ERS BREWING
est.2017 412.904.2622 B2 $ 3601 Butler St | burgherspgh.com Organic and local top to bottom, from the smashed griddled burgers and rosemary fries to the house-brewed beers.
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26 COOP DE VILLE est.2018 B3 $$ 2301 Smallman St | coopdevillepgh.com A southern table featuring chicken as the headlining ingredient. Joining the party: pinball, pool tables and duckpin bowling.
Free Parking After 6PM 3473 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412.586.4347 sentirestaurant.com
27 GAUCHO
est.2013 412.709.6622 B3 $$ 1601 Penn Ave + Food Truck | eatgaucho.com Their wood fired grill kicks out delicious Argentinian meats and veggies that lure you in from blocks away. BYOB.
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28 PORK & BEANS est.2016 412.338.1876 A3 $$ 136 Sixth St | porkandbeanspgh.com Texas-style barbecue, homestyle sides & a deep local craft beer list in a kitschy, roadhouse-inspired surround. 29 TESSARO’S est.1980 412.682.6809 C2 $$ 4601 Liberty Ave | tessaros.com National critics & locals agree on this old-school establishment. In-house butcher, wood fired grill. A burger lover’s dream...with homefries.
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30 MAD MEX est.1993 412.681.5656 + 412.345.0185 C3 + D3 $$ 370 Atwood + 220 S. Highland | madmex.com A PGH institution for over two decades! Extensive drafts, signature Big Azz margaritas and even bigger burritos. Veg/Vegan friendly. 31 SMOKE BBQ TAQUERIA est.2011 412.224.2070 B2 $ 4115 Butler St | smokepgh.com Tex-mex vibes aplenty, with homemade tortillas, BBQ plates and daily drink specials. Don’t miss brunch or Tuesday burger night. 32 täkõ est.2015 412.471.tako A3 $$ 214 Sixth St | takopgh.com Bustling taqueria with street side seating serving inventive Mexican street food in chill digs.
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60 COCA CAFÉ est.2004 412.621.3171 B2 $$ 3811 Butler St | coca-cafe.net Locals line up for seats at brunch, and all other meals. Simple, delicious and evolving menu keep crowds coming back.
est.2004 412.537.2337 D2 + B3 147 Julius St + 102 19th St | eastendbrewing.com The OG craft brewing team is upping its game, teaming up with Justin Severino to add an elevated bar menu to the stellar draft list.
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97 GRIST HOUSE
est.2014 412.447.1442 B1 10 Sherman St | gristhouse.com If it’s 75 or 35 degrees, you can expect this brewers’ beer garden to be packed with beer heads, puppies, and rotating food trucks.
est.2017 412.586.4850 A3 $ 1125 Penn Ave | colonycafepgh.com PGH’s first cat cafe, offering handcrafted espressos, delicious wine, snacks and a loft full of playful & adoptable kitties.
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est.2016 412.251.5030 C2 $ 4502 Butler St The authentically delicious Vietnamese sammies & bubble tea make this place a go-to spot for a quick lunch in Lawrenceville.
99 PIPER’S PUB
64 BLUEBIRD KITCHEN
100 THE INDEPENDENT BREWING CO.
est.2013 412.408.3248 C1 5601 Butler St | hopfarmbrewingco.com Local hops, local beer! This is Pittsburgh’s original urban farm- house brewery. Stop in for a six pack of cans, a growler, or a pint. est.1999 412.381.3977 B4 1828 E. Carson St | piperspub.com Homesick Brits and soccer fans feel at home at this British style pub with European beers and an extensive scotch list.
est.2012 412.642.4414 + 412.281.4422 A3 $ 221 Forbes Ave + 11 Stanwix St | bluebirdkitchen.com Beautiful café raising Downtown’s breakfast, lunch, and coffee to new levels. Restraint needed to not order everything.
101 THE URBAN TAP
est.2013 412.586.7499 / 412.404.7723 B4 + D3 1209 E. Carson St + 216 S. Highland | theurbantap.com The typical beer bar format is upgraded at these nouveau industrial beer havens with stellar food to match.
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Carnegie Museum of Art offers a menu of unique social experiences, like yoga and our late-night Third Thursday series. Try something different and have fun with friends, old and new, in one of Pittsburgh's coolest spaces.
CORNER MERCANTILE
est.2015 412.586.5738 A3 $ 472 Wood St | cornermercantile.com Elevating your morning and lunchtime routine with local coffee, seasonal sammies, salads and the most personable service in town.
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est.2012 412.904.3451 + 412.242.3451 A1+ D4 $ 1108 Federal St + 1113 S. Braddock Ave | elburropgh.com Burritos, tacos y mas at this little SoCal takeout shop from Round Corner Cantina. Chips & guac are a requisite.
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est.2017 412.224.2518 B2 $ 4407 Butler St | kipollopgh.com What’s better than a perfect empanada with chimichurri? A side of Korean fried chicken and other globally inspired dishes.
71 REED & CO est.2016 412.605.0237 B2 $ 4113 Butler St | reedand.company A modern, healthy grab-and-go highlighted by organic cold-pressed juices, salads, smoothies and more. Vegan & gluten free. 72 THE PUB CHIP SHOP
COFFEE & TEA
est.2013 412.381.2447 B4 $ 1830 E. Carson St | thepubchipshop.com Debunking the myth of bland British food, they serve up legit fish & chips, savory pies & donuts from Just Good Donuts.
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est.2014 412.708.4500 C2 4121 Main St | 4121main.com Full-service event planning boutique with a built-in coffee shop. Order your cappuccino with a weekly special bouquet.
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133 BLACK CHERRY DESIGN
est.2014 412.586.5539 B2 3701 Butler St | blackcherrypgh.com This furniture showroom and design studio carries sought-after brands like Louise Gray and Lee Industries to add a pop to your home.
135 WEISSHOUSE
est.1943 412.441.8888 D3 324 S. Highland Ave | weisshouse.com PGH’s premier destination for furniture, vintage/unique finds, carpet, flooring, kitchens & accessories from across the globe.
137 LOVE, PITTSBURGH est.2017
412.699.1385 A4 + A3 301 Shiloh St + 805 Liberty Ave | lovepittsburghshop.com This shop brings the best local producers together in a curated and cute collection of ‘Burgh pride. est.2016 412.683.1302 C3 5823 Ellsworth Ave | radritual.com Holistic through and through from their makeup and skincare to the city’s most knowledgeable CBD bar.
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est.2016 412.204.7316 B2 3818 Butler St | kinsmanshop.com This men’s shop packs a punch with destination-worthy brands. Also home to their general-store-within-a-shop, Wilson & Wallace.
139 ROXANNE’S DRIED FLOWERS
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140 THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER
est.1994 412.281.6950 B3 2115 Penn Ave | roxannesdriedflowers.com Dried and preserved flowers, gifts for all occasions, accents and accessories for both your home & garden.
est.2007 A4 429 First Ave | moopshop.com Their understated & timeless canvas bags are designed & hand manufactured in this Downtown studio/shop.
est.2015 412.231.1238 A3 431 E. Ohio St | thefarmersdaughterflowers.com Full service flower and botanical inspired gift shop filled with curiosities.
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141 VON WALTER & FUNK
est.2006 412.621.6400 B2 3629 Butler St | pavementpittsburgh.com Spirited boutique outfitting style mavens with creatively curated wares by indie designers and national favorites.
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83 MADELEINE BAKERY & BISTRO
119 RAGGED ROW
143 ALPHABET CITY
84 THE MILKSHAKE FACTORY est.1914 412.315.7115 + 412.488.1808 A3+B4
120 SHOP 412
85 MILLIE’S HANDMADE ICE CREAM
est.2016 412.404.8853 A3 + D3 232 S. Highland Ave + 246 Forbes Ave | millieshomemade.com This former chef-turned-ice-cream-maker churns out some of the raddest flavors around. Coming in ‘18: the Millie’s Truck!
est.2008 412.586.7507 B4 420 S. 27th St | shopfouronetwo.com A destination for a diverse array of top labels from around the world as well as a home for the 412 brand.
122 TRIM
87 est.2018 A3 208 Sixth St | gi-jin.com The minimalistic gin bar joins Richard DeShantz’s Sixth St restaurant row showcasing the botanical spirit with an Asian-inspired raw bar.
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124 HIGHWAY ROBBERY
est.2016 412.422.5040 D4 1708 Shady Ave | hiddenharborpgh.com The beloved tiki bar is rebooted to modern day aesthetics while keeping the cocktails true to their roots complete with tiny paper umbrellas.
est.2014 412.512.9251 D2 5968 Baum Blvd | trimpittsburgh.com Stocking the basics for the city’s most stylish gents: underwear, tees, socks and swimwear from around the world. est.2015 412.784.1112 B2 4415 Butler St | vestispgh.com Skip ordering online and head here for sought after menswear lines from Gitman Vintage, Anonymous Ism, 3Sixteen & more.
est.2011 B2 + C2 1721 Lowrie St + 4808 Penn Ave | spacescorners.com Clean & crisp artist-run bookshop caters to photography. Go with time to hang as you will want to page through their whole collection.
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est.1896 412.622.3131 C3 4400 Forbes Ave | cmoa.org The grande dame of PGH museums, they host events like DJ sets & outdoor concerts every Third Thursday alongside their venerated collection.
147 CITY THEATRE
est.1975 412.431.2489 B4 1300 Bingham St | citytheatrecompany.org Take a seat for cutting edge theatre from a company that produces a season of all new work from writers at the forefront of the industry.
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est.1922 412.422.9851 D4 1729 Murray Ave | manorpgh.com Renovated with digital projection & concessions like parmesan popcorn, beer & handcrafted cocktails make the classic theater a new favorite.
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149 MATTRESS FACTORY
89 PENNSYLVANIA LIBATIONS est.2017 412.918.1208 B3 2103 Penn Ave | pennsylvanialibations.com 91 MAGGIE’S FARM RUM Over 200+ products from 30+ PA craft wineries, distilleries, ciders & meads.
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90 THE WARREN & PENN COVE EATERY
est.2018 412.201.5888 A3 245 7th St | thewarrenpgh.com + penncoveeatery.com A corner bar serving updated classics along with a full-scale wine shop and a grab & go menu from Penn Ave Fish #56.
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est.2016 412.621.0555 B2 4405 Butler St | melloandsonsvintage.com Owners of this vintage apparel shop are no strangers to the game. Their BKLN shop was a city staple before packing their bags for PGH.
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91 MAGGIE’S FARM RUM est.2013 412.709.6480 B2 3212A Smallman St | maggiesfarmrum.com Pittsburgh doesn’t come to mind as a place known for rum, but after trying theirs, you might be singing a different tune.
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est.2016 412.979.7160 C2 4124 Main St Gents, shake up your wardrobe from the racks of vintage 90’s & 00’s wares in this simple & mod shop in Bloomfield.
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92 WIGLE WHISKEY est. 2012 412.224.2827 B2+A3 2401Smallman +1055 Spring Garden + 530 Wm Penn | wiglewhiskey.com The Whiskey Rebellion wouldn’t have been fought if George Washington tasted this distillery’s award winning organic product.
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152 THE ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM
est.2015 724.288.6618 B2 185 43rd St. | tollgaterevival.com Lville shop showcases handpicked ‘lost goods & found wares’ from beautiful chesterfield sofas to perfectly toasted vintage signs.
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est.2011 412.251.0818 B4 1411 E. Carson St | highwayrobberyvintage.com Little gem of a store bringing fashion centric vintage to the ladies and gents of the South Side. est.2016 814.460.1538 D3 6739 Reynolds St | shop-juju.com Channel your inner bohemian with their collection of vintage clothes & homewares alongside smudges, tarot readings & essential oils.
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est.2016 412.224.2847 C2 4754 Liberty Ave | whitewhalebookstore.com This cute, independent neighborhood bookstore is one that you wish was on your block.
est.2016 412.338.2333 A3 121 STEEL CITY 625 Smithfield St | shopsteelcity.com The vintage inspired graphic tee has landed Downtown with this storefront from PGH’s go-to for the softest shirts around.
est.2012 412.488.1800 B4 2108 E. Carson St | acaciacocktails.com So understated, you might walk right by — but don’t, or you’ll miss incredible handcrafted cocktails in a chill, speakeasy-like setting.
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est.2016 412.435.1110 A2 40 W. North Ave | alphabetcity.org Focusing on writers exiled from their homeland, this unconventional bookshop is home to City of Asylum.
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121 STEEL CITY
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est.2009 412.224.2651 B2 4209 Butler St | wildcardpgh.com You may not need anything before you walk in, but the kitschy cards, local art, and gifts make it hard to walk out empty handed.
est.2014 412.441.1730 D3 116 Bakery Square Blvd | raggedrow.com A fashion meets fitness boutique in East Liberty with ready-to wear fashion, activewear, and house-designed Pittsburgh tees.
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141 VON WALTER & FUNK
138 RAD RITUAL
118 PAVEMENT
314 Fifth Ave + 1705 E. Carson St | themilkshakefactory.com Throwback to soda jerk days in their modern, beautiful white marble setting. Milkshakes, floats, malts and more.
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140 THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER
est.1999 412.338.2323 B3 2124 Penn Ave | hothautehot.net A boutique filled with handpicked, one of a kind objects, modern & vintage furniture, handmade jewelry, local art & global gifts.
est.2015 412.784.0800 C1 5210 Butler St | vonwalterandfunk.com Purveyors of fine goods and uniquely curated collections including home & garden, apothecary, paper and vintage lines.
est.2017 412.699.1385 D3 609 S. Trenton Ave | madeleinepgh.com This Urbanist cover girl is an Instagram-able dream, with classic bistro décor and perfect pastries to match.
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est.2014 412.260.6088 B2 4601 Butler St | no14boutique.com A chic little boutique in Lawrenceville. They channel lifestyle & fashion blog vibes through their clothing and accessories.
est.2010 412.682.2210 A3 + B2 + C4 4605 Butler + 5013 Second + 308 Forbes | lagourmandinebakery.com A little taste of France in the heart of Pittsburgh. Baguettes, croissants, pastries, and more.
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est.2014 412.682.5300 B2 3816 Butler St This gentlemen’s grooming shop offers straight razor shaves, classic cuts, beard/mustache trims and custom designs.
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130 GRAHAM’S BARBER SHOP
est.2014 412.521.2253 D3 6520 Wilkins Ave | fivepointsartisanbakeshop.com From the baguettes to pastries, everything here sells out daily so make sure you go early and often.
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est.2017 412.708.4270 B3 120 Meyran Ave | redhawkcoffee.com Helmed by an Espresso a Mano#78 alum, this pocket-sized café is the first to bring small-batch coffee and an indie feel to Oakland.
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est.2015 412.688.8820 B2 4517 Butler St | thegoldmark.com The vinyl collection at this DJ-driven bar is impressive, but take heed from the neon sign above the booth: No F*cking Requests.
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est.2015 412.586.4441 C1 242 51st St | spiritpgh.com Former Moose Lodge in Upper Lawrenceville now is home to dance parties, concerts, trivia nights, brunch and exceptional pizza.
C O C A C A F E CANTINA
5156 Butler St Explore Pittsburgh’s largest mid-century modern collection here, from amazing cocktail sets to molded Eames chairs.
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79 LA PRIMA ESPRESSO CO. est.1988 412.281.1922 B3 + C3 + A3 205 21st St + CMU + 100 S. Commons | laprima.com The old Italian guys that hang here are proof that this espresso is the real deal.
est.2017 412.404.7040 C2 5450 Penn Ave | crownbarberspgh.com Stripped down, cool vibes and solid cuts in this two-seat barber shop in Garfield.
136 WHO NEW? RETRO MOD DECOR
113 SPIRIT 78 ESPRESSO A MANO
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129 CROWN BARBER SHOP
est.2009 412.904.2279 B2 3720 Butler St | roundcornercantina.com Drinks and food are spot on at this Cali cantina with epic party vibes and the best patio in town.
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est.2010 412.362.6684 D2 6343 Penn Ave | studio-booth.com Whether a haircut or a facial, the services at this salon and spa are impeccable with an emphasis on quality, precision and passion.
est.2002 412.821.4447 B1 400 Lincoln Ave | www.mrsmalls.com From national shows to local musicians, this former church is home to two venues & home base for Mr. Smalls Presents production.
est.2009 412.586.7306 B4 2717 Sarah St | bigdogcoffee.net Cozy, tucked away café begs for a coffee & a book by the fireplace. Lattes and oatmeal bar are killer.
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132 STUDIO BOOTH
est.1960 412.683.5992 B2 212 44th St | arsenalbowl.com Lace up at this stellar vintage bowling alley and bar. Nightly specials range from ’80s night to karaoke.
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Mexican War Streets Business Brokerage
est.2010 412.224.2294 B2 3613 Butler St | pageboypgh.com Boutique in front, salon in the back and great personal service everywhere in between.
est.2002 412.363.6012 D2 6012 Centre Ave Restored retro landmark keeps it simple. Classic cocktails ($4 feature nightly). Strong drafts. Solid tunes (DJs and jukebox). Chill patio.
est.2017 412.204.7320 C3 5730 Ellsworth Ave | arriviste.coffee Not your average cup of joe. This mid-century style café serves espresso and filter coffee from the best roasters in PA.
est 2010 D3 + C2 + A2 + B3 5827 Forbes + 5467 Penn + 1501 Buena Vista + 54 21st With national accolades rolling in, the beans roasted here are the furthest thing from commonplace. 78 ESPRESSO A MANO est.2009 412.918.1864 B2 + B4 3623 Butler St + 1506 E Carson St | espressoamano.com Coffee shop that every neighborhood wishes they had, delivering extraordinary coffees & the friendliest baristas in town.
103 ALLEGHENY WINE MIXER
108 ARSENAL LANES
75 ARRIVISTE
est.2016 412.404.8403 D3 200 S. Highland Ave | addacoffeehouse.com Design-y and inviting, stop in for a latte to go or make a reservation for their biweekly Sunday high tea service.
Downtown
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412.369.1555 Specialtygroup.com
131 PAGEBOY SALON AND BOUTIQUE
110 KELLY’S
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est.2015 412.361.3300 D2 120 S. Whitfield St | acehotel.com/pittsburgh Whether it’s for a lobby coffee, dinner at Whitfield#22 or a party in The Gym, this boutique hotel buzzes round the clock.
74 ADDA COFFE & TEA HOUSE
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107 ACE HOTEL
est.2005 412.621.4900 C2 4104 Penn Ave | brilloboxpgh.com This OG hipster bar is still packing them in for beers, shows & trivia nights alike.
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twisted frenchman
412.661.5600 C3 5801 Ellsworth Ave | www.5801videolounge.com Gay? Not Gay? Either way, celebrate it on the luxe rooftop of this Shadyside favorite.
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C O C A C A F E CANTINA
LAWRENCEVILLE
est.2010 412.773.8884 A3 510 Market St | andyswinebar.com As Warhol or Carnegie would have wanted it. Live jazz and fine wines in the swanky lobby of the Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel.
est.2015 412.904.3907 B2 3801 Butler St, Rear | grapperiapgh.com A classic Italian bar specializing in grappa, wine, and amari. The cozy atmosphere compliments its sister spot, Piccolo Forno.#34
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DOWNTOWN BAR FRENCHMAN
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105 GRAPPERIA
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LENDING Liquor License Brokerage
est.2012 412.252.2337 C1 5326 Butler St | alleghenywinemixer.com 40+ wines by the glass, craft beer, cocktails, delicious cheese and meat plates, and bad art in Upper Lawrenceville.
68 EL BURRO est.2018 412.450.8510 D2 $$ 132 S. Highland Ave | kahunapgh.com West Coast vibes abound in this shotgun space serving up cold-pressed juices, poke bowls and house-bottled cocktails.
Business Brokerage
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103 ALLEGHENY WINE MIXER
69 KAHUNA POKE AND JUICE BAR
Downtown
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102 THREADBARE CIDER HOUSE & MEADERY
SALONS & BARBERS
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EAST LIBERTY
est.2017 412.322.5100 B2 1291 Spring Garden Ave | threadbarecider.com Farmhouse, hopped, wild fermented, or barrel aged — take your pick of ciders paired with inventive sourdough fermented pizzas.
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Pittsburgh is bursting at the seams with craft beer. Meander over to the leafy East End of the city to cozy neighborhood spot Independent Brewing Company100 to sample the best the region has to offer in their substantial and ever changing local-only draft list.
102 THREADBARE CIDER HOUSE & MEADERY
est.2018 412.503.7797 D2 $$ 6114 Centre Ave | choolaah.com Unconventionally authentic Indian fare, from perfect masalas to delicate biryani in a punchy, modern setting. #eathealthy
CMOA.ORG
Spring Garden
Squirrel Hill
est.2014 412.422.5040 D3 1704 Shady Ave | independentpgh.com The best selection of local brews on tap in the city join an equally as strong record collection at this neighborhood tavern.
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GET SOCIAL!
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INDEPENDENT BREWING COMPANY
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est.2018 412.450.8915 D2 $ 130 S. Highland Ave | birdontherun.com The menu is straightforward: fried chicken (get it extra hot) and classic sides. The rotating list of frozen cocktails seals the deal.
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FURNITURE & DESIGN
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Get yourselves to the heart of distillation. This landmark distillery re-ignited the craft spirits tradition in Pittsburgh. A James Beard Semi-Finalist and 4 years running as the most awarded craft whiskey distillery in the country, the tour at Wigle92 pairs the quirky history of the Whiskey Rebellion with distillation knowledge, cocktails and a flight of their whiskeys and innovative spirits.
PUTTING PEOPLE BEHIND BARS AND INTO RESTAURANTS
Shadyside
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Strip District
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HOME & GIFT
www.smallmangalley.org
WIGLE WHISKEY DISTILLERY
BOOK STORES
www.federalgalley.org
est.2017 412.408.2083 C1 925 Main St | dancinggnomebeer.com These guys put Sharpsburg on the map with nationally acclaimed beers and rotating food trucks out front.
ARTS & CULTURE
54 21st Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222
COUNTER SERVICE & GRAB-AND-GO
200 Children's Way, Pittsburgh PA 15212
est.2016 412.322.0333 B2 $ 1800 Rialto St | pearandpickle.com An enviable neighborhood market bringing baked goods, coffee, sammies, and weekly Saturday dinners to Troy Hill.
95 DANCING GNOME
Head across the 16th Street bridge to Threadbare Cider House and Meadery102, housed in a 19th century tannery. Explore bottle conditioned ciders, made with wild and wine-style yeasts, while learning about another Pittsburgher, Johnny “Appleseed” Chapman, who created the frontier hard cider industry. Nosh on sourdough pizzas, some of the most unique pies in the city with crust fermented from their Farmhouse cider yeast.
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est.2017 412.251.0656 B2 3705 Butler St | cinderlands.com Go for the beer, stay for the house-made pierogies, chicken sammies & covetable Butler St sidewalk seats.
CANTINA
est.2017 412.450.0229 C2 $ 4613 Liberty Ave | tillthebitterends.com 12 seats. A diner-style kitchen. This 2018 James Beard nominated chef sources everything locally, including from their own farm.
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Pittsburgh has been a hotbed of alcohol ingenuity from its start — as the birthplace of Rye Whiskey and home of the 1790s Whiskey Rebellion to the home of the flip-top beer can. We’ve charted an alcohol journey to give you a taste of what’s happening in #152XX.
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CANTINA
est.2016 412.781.5204 C1 $$ 5202 Butler St | b52pgh.com 100% vegan, 100% delicious – even carnivores will love their Middle Eastern menus made entirely from scratch.
A BOOZY PITTSBURGH DAY
est.2014 412.904.4248 B2 4115 Butler St | bierportpgh.com A beer enthusiast’s dream, their goal is to provide one of the most comprehensive craft/micro-brew selections in the city.
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CRAFT BREWERIES & PUBS
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est.2016 C2 $$ 4606 Penn Ave | aptekapgh.com Hej! Find authentic and innovative Eastern European dishes at this destination vegan hotspot with a buzzy bar & patio.
COCA CAFE
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64 BLUEBIRD KITCHEN 57 APTEKA
126 MELLO AND SONS
est.1977 412.231.3169 A2 500 Sampsonia Way | mattress.org Contemporary art museum + experimental lab featuring site-specific installations created by residence artists from around the world. est.2001 412.365.2145 C2 5472 Penn Ave | pittsburghglasscenter.org Glass Art: They teach it. They create it. They promote it. They support those who make it. est.2014 412.904.3225 B2 4115 Butler St | rowhousecinema.com Don’t expect the summer blockbuster here. This single screen theater shows weekly themed movies from Coen Brothers classics to vintage Sci-Fi.
est.1994 412.237.8300 A3 117 Sandusky St | warhol.org Iconic Pittsburgher’s work in an encompassing collection over 7 floors. You’ll need more than Andy’s prescribed 15 minutes here.
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WEISSHOUSE FURNITURE, FLOORING, ONE-OF-A-KIND VINTAGE & DESIGN SERVICES