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SEPTEMBER 2007
LUXmagZ.com URBAN CULTURE / NIGHTLIFE / ENTERTAINMENT / ART / DINING
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Contents
13 CALENDAR
17 NEW: Costa Del Sol,
Men’s at Pavement Shoestore, Men’s at Pittsburgh Jean Co., Juno’s Coffe Shop
21 CULTURE CLUB: Waiting in the Wings, Homegrown Houdini, Pittsburgh Symphony
27 ART: Window to India, Creation of a Story, Andy Kehoe
41 MUSIC: Jazz & Poetry Collide, Audio Exotica, Mr. Smalls Funhouse
49 AFTER DARK: Las
Sabores de South Beach, Carson Street Uncatalogued
get fresh
COMING OCTOBER 11TH
Make a Statement
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Contents
57 EAT: ABAY: Ethiopian Cuisine, (Brunch TBA)
71 FASHION:
Uk Style, Beautiful Energy, Confidence In Clothing, Metallic Fashion Shoot
85 GO: Fly-Shade Hotel, Drive-The Alex Hotel
89 LIVE URBAN: The
Cork Factory, Moto-Puma, Vespa, Tesla
99 LISTINGS: Boutiques,
Restaurants, Bar Lounges, Coffee Shops
CEO Eric Zurlo Publisher Mark Barnard Co-Publisher Cindy Crigler Designer Camden Leeds Editor CC Rose Copy Editor Ben Pelhan Contributing Writers Jack Busch, Bethany Hensel, Erin Goldberger, Neal Benefield, Sanyu Kyeyune, Ben Pelhan, Juliet Bey, Melody Platz, EliSabeth Sutor, Cassandra Drake Fashion Photographer Yoshi Sekine www.ysphotostudio.com Fashion Styling and Creative Direction Harold “Jay” Melvin for All Eyes on You Styling Contributing Photographers Brian Kaldorf, Michelle Maturi, Dave Brice, Katie Smith, John Bodnar Marketing Michelle Maturi Marketing Interns Brittany Swartzmiller, Ashley Butler, Marrisa Rapone
Cover Credits Photography Yoshiaki Sekine Fashion Styling and Creative Direction Harold “Jay” Melvin Makeup Makoto Nakai Hair Takahide Tokuyama Model Rosa@Elite, Olga@Supreme Digital Retouching Tamiko Sekine Special Thanks to Kurt Bigenho and Nathan Davis
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Letter from the co-publisher LUX is officially here! After an incredibly successful Premier Issue we are back with Issue 2. You will notice it looks a bit different with the same great quality content cover to cover. We will constantly be evolving and moving forward as does the great city of Pittsburgh. I have to admit when I left my hometown Phoenix, three months ago, I had no idea what to expect from the “burgh”. I was quite curious about the people, the nightlife, the culture, the food and the music...ah the music. Never have I heard more Journey than in the past 3 months. Not to mention those fresh delicious salads with golden greasy fries. IN my salad! And the traditions, it’s a beautiful thing. It must be nice going to the same family-owned shop on the same corner with the same owners-30 years later! The Strip on Saturday morning is my favorite...I love to brave the almighty and intimidating cheese line at the Pennsylvania Macaroni Co...truly survival of the fittest. All in all, Pittsburgh is an incredible city, filled with talented and creative artists to entrepreneurs. LUX is here as the ultimate guide to the city in a high-end magazine format. Pocket-size. It is our goal to bring you a progressive, modern magazine that is truly forward thinking. To Illuminate. I’d like to give special thanks to Mark and Eric ; ) I dedicate this issue to all my friends and family who think I am crazy...I mean supported me.
Cynt hia Crigler
Bethany Hensel began seriously loving the arts when she turned 8. If she’s not at home, she’s surely at a show. She wishes she could sing, but can’t.
Erin Goldberger: I’m a senior at Carnegie Mellon University majoring in Professional Writing. Originally from New Jersey, there is a special place in my heart for good pizza, big hair and beaches.
Neal Benefield is an avid social critic, always willing to offer his opinion, especially where Pittsburgh sports and culture are concerned.
Jack Busch is an avid consumer of Chuck Palahniuk, Chuck Klosterman and Woodchuck Cider. He could not, however, care less about Chuck Taylors or the roundhousing habits of Chuck Norris.
Sanyu Kyeyune, whose foremost passions are writing fiction and designing clothing, could not be more at home as LUX’s fashion editorial intern and she hopes to expose Pittsburgh to the endless joys of creative fashion.
Brian Kaldorf is a photographer from Pittsburgh specializing in editorial, food, and fashion. www.briankaldorf.com
CONTRIBUTORS
Michelle Maturi: There is no problem that can’t be solved with a new pair of shoes.
Ben Pelhan: A creative writing graduate of CMU, Ben works as a teacher and freelance writer, while pursuing his ambitions as an amateur filmmaker.
Juliet Bey has a writing degree from CMU. She’s a little bit post-modern and a little bit rock n’ roll blended with a dab of camp counselor crossed with mediocre improvisational comic. She is available for parties.
Melody Platz: A published writer interested in science, history, food and humor, Melody has written essays about her frisky pet parakeet, edited professional sales proposals, and worked hard to perfect her craft.
Yoshiaki Sekine: Tokyo born photographer Yoshiaki Sekine contributes to such magazines as WWD Japan, Wig (UK), Desirs (Luxembourg), Fashion News (Japan), etc. He is currently living in NY city.
Elisabeth Sutor enjoys the smell of book dust, MAD Magazine, and long talks with vagabonds. In her spare time she does mission work for the cretaceous era.
CONTRIBUTORS
14 Calendar of events 1-9
Sept 07
Private Lives Henry Heymann Theatre 5-7pm, 7-10pm 412.561.6000
theatre events 6-23 Ah Wilderness Rauh Theatre times vary 412.621.4445
18-23 The Chief O’Reilly Theatre times vary 412.316.1600
25-30 Marriage of Figaro Byham Theatre times vary 412.621.1499
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BY BETHANY HENSEL
4 Tony Campbell & Don Aliquo JazzLive 5-7pm, 7-10pm 412.456.6666
15 The Animal Club Theatre Square Cabaret times vary 412.456.6666
23 Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Byham Theatre 7pm 412.316.1600
28 Karen Akers Direct from the Algonquin Renaissance Hotel 7:30pm, 9:30pm 412.394.3393
Four Singular Sensations Heinz Hall / 7:30pm 412.392.6070 Chelsea Handler Byham Theatre 412.456.6666
25 My Fair Lady Benedum Theatre 8pm 412.456.6666
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Sept 07
Carryin’ On Andy Warhol Museum times vary 412.237.8300
art exhibits 1-jan 1,2008 Zap: Surgery Beyond the Cutting Edge Science Center times vary 412.237.3400
1-oct 28 Nakashima Revealed Regina Gouger Miller Gallery (CMU) times vary 412.268.3618
1-sept 15
7 India, New Installations, Part II, Reception Mattress Factory 6-9pm 412.231.3169
Viva Vetro! Glass Alive! Venice & America Carnegie Museum of Art times vary 412.622.3131
13 Traditional vs. Contemporary Approaches in Visual Art Mattress Factory 6pm 412.231.3169
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Sept 07
Teen Sexual Gender Diversity Alliance Kiva Han Coffee House 412.687.6355
events 6-9 Harland Williams Improv Comedy Club 8pm 412.462.5233
13-15 Chinaman w/ Dennis Ross / Justin Markuss Funny Bone Comedy Club 412.261.1993
18 Oktober Fest and Autumn Beers Theatre Square 6:15pm $25 / 412.456.6666
4, 11, 18, 25
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Best of the Burgh Funny Bone Comedy Club 7:30pm 412.261.1993
7 City Theatre Open House Festival City Theatre 5-10pm 412.431.CITY
13-16 Tammy Pescatelli Improv Comedy Club times vary 412.462.5233
18 Wild and Wholey Bash Calico Jack’s 7-10pm 412.281.6560 rsvp@fusionprivateclub.com $40 in advance
DJ Zimmie: Quality Control w/ DJ A-Trak 1650 Smallman St. privilegepgh.com
17 Sum 41/ Yellow Card Rex Theatre 6:30pm 412.381.6811
22 Southern Culture on the Skids Rex Theatre 8pm 412.381.6811
To submit events for review please visit: www.luxmagz.com
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Sept 07 sports 10-11 Pirates vs. MIL PNC Park 7pm
23 Steelers vs. 49ers Heinz Field 1pm
28-29 Pirates vs. STL PNC Park 7pm
Pirates vs. CHC PNC Park 7pm
12 Pirates vs. MIL PNC Park 12:35pm
25-26 Pirates vs. ARI PNC Park 7pm
30 Pirates vs. STL PNC Park 1:35pm Steelers vs. Cardinals Heinz Field 4:15pm
9 Steelers vs. Browns Heinz Field 1pm Pirates vs. CHC PNC Park 1:35pm
16 Steelers vs. Bills Heinz Field 1pm
27 Pirates vs. ARI PNC Park 12:35pm
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ew N ’ s t a h W n Costa Del Sol Elegance speaks at the new tapas restaurant at 736 Bellefonte St. in Shadyside. From soft track lighting to recessed lounge seating, Costa Del Sol radiates class. Under Executive Chef Jeremy Hickey’s watchful eye, taste and beauty fuse on every plate. For a light lunch or a breath-taking dinner, Costa Del Sol will charm you.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN KALDORF
WRITTEN BY MELODY PLATZ
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELLE MATURI
n Juno’s Coffee House Nestled in Downtown, Juno’s is open into the early evenings seven days a week. Juno’s features Iron Star Roasting coffee products, foods such as panini sandwiches, and snacks like frozen bananas. For a mellow hang out, visit the exposed brick interiors, local artwork, and friendly service at 129 6th Street. 412.904.1459
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Now, men can enjoy the 40 of the finest brands of denim in an atmosphere of rustic signs, bicycles hanging from the ceiling, and a beer stocked vintage Coca-Cola machine. Denim alterations are free so guys and gals can pick up a pair of comfy jeans at 2222 East Carson St. www.pittsburghjeanscompany.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN KALDORF
n Pittsburgh Jeans Company
n Pavement Located at 3629 Butler St. in Lawrenceville, Pavement recently added men’s shoes and women’s apparel to its selection. Situated among artisans and visionaries, Pavement projects the unique style of a neighborhood boutique and offers unique brands such as Irregular Choice, Miz Mooz, and John Fluevog. www.pittsburghjeanscompany.com
22 Culture
WAITING IN THE
WINGS WRITTEN BY BETHANY HENSEL
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here is a myth that I’d like to debunk right now: the Pittsburgh Cultural District doesn’t die once the summer season is over. It’s just as vibrant, bold and brilliant in the fall as it is any other time.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera (not to be confused with Opera Theatre and its own stellar lineup of shows), Pittsburgh Cabaret (again, not to be confused with Cabaret Pittsburgh and its wonderful series), the Rep and the Pittsburgh Symphony are just some of the main stage juggernauts that are standing in the wings, waiting to take their respective turns at amazing you with heart-pounding performances. It’s unfair to these fine companies, their performers and to ourselves to assume that the Cultural District hibernates once fall begins, and it’s a myth that we should be all too happy to shatter.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE BRICE
The weather might soon turn cooler, but the theatres are as hot as ever.
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HOMEGROWN
HOUDINI WRITTEN BY BETHANY HENSEL
M
ike Super, is an international mystifier whose heart belongs to Pittsburgh.
“I love performing for my hometown! They’re fantastic and very supportive. I wish I had them in front of me every night.” He packed the Byham Theatre this past July and brought with him the performance not of a magician, but of an artist – a contraption of illusion and truth, sharp wit and friendly banter. “I’m a very social person. I’ve always wanted to involve people in everything I’m doing.” “I decided to challenge the traditions of both theater and magic and create something relatively new...a magic show, turned on its side that spilled out into the audience.” Mike describes his current project as: TV show, winter 2008, unlike anything I’ve ever seen on screen, and tons of fun. Based on my understanding of what he does and doesn’t want to do with magic, I wholeheartedly believe him. While Mike Super can make it snow in summer, his best trick is making our childhood awe and innocence bloom again. That’s a rare gift, and one that will push him beyond the dark depths of most magicians and into the bright light where true performers bask.
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PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA WRITTEN BY BETHANY HENSEL
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is pure elegance, auditory ambrosia fused with passionate style. With a vast and noble history, it has been a touchstone of the Pittsburgh Cultural District for more than 100 years. Its international reputation for excellence is a well-deserved one, and everywhere the PSO travels, acclaim happily follows.
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The PSO begins its season with Four Singular Sensations and reaches a full head of steam with Chenoweth, Hamlisch, Chang, and Davis just to name a few from the great scheme of performers and conductors. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is packing Heinz Hall, and I cannot think of a better place to slow down and sit, but I assure you, there is nothing still about it.
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CREATION OF A STORY WRITTEN BY NEAL BENEFIELD
ndy Kehoe unravels a story with his paintings. “My work is an ongoing tale with reuccurring characters. I’m drawn to fairy tales and storytelling. Every painting I do has a story behind it.” Kehoe’s tale is very evident in his work, although the meaning is certainly open to individual interpretation. His contrasting style draws the viewer in for a deeper look at the meaning behind his symbolic subject matter.
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Kehoe is from Pittsburgh but has been “kind of a journeyman in a tour of art schools, finishing at Parson’s School of Design in New York.” Andy developed roots in the New York art scene where the Jonathan Levine Gallery currently represents him. His approach is exceptionally unique. “I live in my own little world. I look at mythological art, they used a lot of pattern, nothing super realistic. The work seemed honest, people’s way of explaining what’s going on around them. There’s no pretension or trying to be clever.”
Andy’s use of color and contrast is vibrant. His process, “fifty percent painting and fifty percent inking,” is very accessible to the viewer—playful yet not highbrow. “My work is down to earth, people can look at it and relate.” Although lately he has been busy preparing for shows in New York and Los Angeles, Kehoe has his eyes on the future. “The scene here in Pittsburgh is pretty cool and I want to be a part of it.” As far as the development of his work, “My main goal is to make a book that explains all the stories in my paintings, in a cohesive format.” Until then, viewers can enjoy inventing their own tales from Andy’s rich compositions.
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WINDOW to
INDIA
WRITTEN BY BETHANY HENSEL
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have a confession. When I think about art, I think Italian: Buonarrati, da Vinci, Bernini, and Botticelli. Rarely do I think Indian: Anita Dube, Hema Upadhyay or Sudarshan Shetty. But I’m about to.
According to Michael Olijnyk, Curator of Exhibitions at the Mattress Factory, Indian contemporary art is making quite the impact on the world scene. “It is an interesting time to invite these artists to come to the States and provide a window into one of the oldest cultures in the world as it goes through a rebirth on a global scale,” he says.
The list of artists contributing to the Mattress Factory’s newest exhibition, “India, New Installations, Part II” is an impressive one. How does the Factory achieve such a stellar roster? Susan Sparks, Director of External Affairs, explains: “The exhibition process is quite different from most museums and galleries…we invite artists to come to the museum, live in residence, and create site-specific works.”
The phrase, “all expenses paid” also helps. India, New Installations, Part II premiers September 7. Word of mouth is already spreading fast, due in no small part to the Mattress Factory itself. With an international reputation for creativity and cutting-edge vision, the expectations are high, and the Mattress Factory is happy to exceed them.
“We intend to challenge ourselves and our audience by adding new programming, new media, new spaces and constantly exploring new ideas.”
Through relentless growth, change, and experimentation, the Mattress Factory has become an international leader in art. “We view our artistic activities in a holistic way,” Ms. Sparks tells me “with a positive impact on the way we live our lives and view our world.”
It’s a tradition that may be much younger than India, but one that the current artists are sure to continue.
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Andy Kehoe
www.andykehoe.com Represented by Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York: www.jonathanlevinegallery.com Upcoming shows: “Days of Being Wild” August 25th - September 19th 2007 Lab 101 Gallery, Los Angeles, CA http://www.thelab101.com/ “Into the Forest of Broken Dreams” October 12th - November 2nd 2007 ThinkSpace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/
42 Music
Mr.SMALLS
funhouse WRITTEN BY JACK BUSCH
usic junkies who are looking for a fix in Pittsburgh but just aren’t satisfied with the lackluster (not to mention outmoded) “country and covers” scene offered up on the mainstream flock to Mr. Smalls Funhouse for that rare breed of relevant music that still strives towards quality and art.
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Mr. Smalls Funhouse inhabits one of Millvale’s former houses of God, where a full bar replaces the altar and touring national acts replace the choir. With a hardwood-floored theater that holds 650 people, VIP balconies and a 40-foot high ceiling with custom acoustic reinforcements, church has never sounded so good. Founded by Liz Berlin and Mike Speranzo (who began their careers as a singer for Rusted Root and a professional skate-
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE SMITH
boarder, respectively), Mr. Smalls is a haven for Pittsburgh’s once endangered music scene and is touted as one of the nation’s finest venues. Mr. Smalls shows no genre-prejudice when booking bands and has hosted artists from the Misfits to 50 Cent to Mushroomhead to Keller Williams. Mr. Smalls Funhouse is also home to a state-of-the-art recording studio, skate park and a home away from home for artists on tour and in the studio. The Rock Hostel for Artists provides a 6bedroom, 2-and-a-half-bath living area with a full kitchen, living room and dining room and an enclosed courtyard. Look forward to concerts headlined by Feist, Mindless Self Indulgence and Twiztid in September and Andrew Bird, Yonder Mountain String Band and Ryan Adams in October. Tickets and additional information can be found online at www.mrsmalls.com.
Mr. Small’s Funhouse 400 Lincoln Avenue Millvale, PA 15209 Tel: 412.821.4447 Fax: 412.821.5871 Contact the main office for information including Business Administration, Concert and Ticket info, the Recording Studios, and Skatepark. General info: info@mrsmalls.com | www.mrsmalls.com
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JAZZ & POETRY COLLIDE ON THE STREETS OF THE NORTHSIDE WRITTEN BY JACK BUSCH
C
ity of Asylum Pittsburgh (COA/P) takes to the streets to showcase the most controversial and influential international writers side-by-side with the world’s wildest jazz.
COA/P is building a one-night concert hall in the Mexican War Streets where the ceiling is the stars and the nosebleed-section is a third-floor window facing the alley on Sampsonia Way. The event is part prose, part poetry, part performance art and all jazz. Jazz, meaning its the product of both inspiration and improvisation. “It’s going to be wild and wooly,” says COA/P president Henry Reese. “You really never know what’s going to happen.”
A high caliber lineup of international poets and exiled writers will include Huang Xiang, Horacio Castellanos Moya, and Kavery Nambisan plus a full concert by Oliver Lake and the World Saxophone Quartet (WSQ). COA/P provides sanctuary to creative writers under the threat of imprisonment, persecution or death. The event is designed to promote awareness of such global repression and exhibit multidisciplinary collaborations with multi-cultural perspectives. The concert begins at 7:30 on Saturday, September 8. The Mattress Factory will keep its doors open all night for food, drink and art.
tapas • dinner•dessert•cocktails bossanovapgh.com • 412.232.3030
Opening November 2007 Located in the Lobby of the Encore on 7th
STEAKS|CHOPS|WINE BAR
711 PENN AVE. – DOWNTOWN– DINE SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Pittsburgh’s First Event Flex-Space 131 Seventh Street • Downtown (next to Bossa Nova)
Event Planner: Dana Lynn Santucci
412.771.2410 or danalynn103@yahoo.com
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Las Sabores de
SOUTH BEACH WRITTEN BY JULIET BEY
ith its jet Streamline Moderne façade, Seviche could be confused for a Collins Avenue boutique hotel in South Beach, Florida. Inside, Seviche pays homage to South Beach culture – its Latin American traditions blended with the forward thinking ideals of the American experiment.
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Originally from Sewickley, owner and general manager Albert Torchia spent nine years climbing the restaurant ladder in Miami before returning to his roots to partner with Yves Carreau of Asiago and Sonoma Grille fame. The fruit of this collaboration is a multihued, open space punctuated by neon lights and South
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN BODNAR
American rhythms, a capable bar, and, through the brilliance of executive chef Curiel Bame, an enviable system for introducing newcomers to seviche. Seviche (or ceviche) describes fish or shellfish that is “cooked” using fruit acids. What stands out at Seviche is the incredible freshness of the seafood, obviating the need for long baths in the marinade. “Our tuna was swimming last night,” says Bame. With thirteen raw and semi-cooked seafood selections and seven unique “nuevo latino” preparations to choose from, Bame’s bright and flavorful seviche pairs perfectly with the bar’s delicately sweet and effervescent mojitos. It is also the only place in town that offers Pisco Sours, Caipirinhas, Argentinean Torrontes and eighteen types of Latino beer. Something about the air at Seviche precipitates an energy, both calming and courageous, that keeps Friday’s after work crowd swaying well past the kitchen’s 1 am closing time. On Mondays, professional dancers demystify clave beats for beginners before opening up the floor to intermediate and advanced stylists. With its exotic variety, the charged breeziness of Seviche will soon become a second home to those dreaming of a colorful escape.
Location: 930 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Monday-Saturdday Hours: 5 p.m – 1 a.m. www.seviche.com
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CARSON STREET,
UNCATALOGUED WRITTEN BY JULIET BEY
n the front window, Pasternak’s “Dr. Zhivago” sits puzzlingly close to Clancy’s “The Sum of All Fears.” A stack of Funk and Wagnall’s (remember encyclopedias?) rests on a shelf behind the bar where the bartender makes Hugtinis, a concoction of Little Hugs (remember those?) and flavored vodkas. In the dining room, owner Jeff Brungo turns on a banker’s lamp to illuminate a table covered with animal pictures. “We didn’t want to be too stuffy,” he smiles.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELLE M ATURI
Quintessentially Pittsburgh, you won’t find teak wood and Proust as you would in L.A.’s Library Bar – nor will you find the beer soaked tomes and B-movies featured at the punk-fueled East Village version. Rather, The Library strikes a friendly balance between the “intellectual snobbery” and “open to the public” aesthetics that characterize its namesake. Moving through the upstairs rooms on a Friday night you might feel like you are at an envied friend’s casual cocktail soiree. The back patio, surrounded by rooftops and high strung lights, feels a world away from East Carson Street. The Library offers live entertainment, from reggae to acoustic, and a “karaoke and crepes” service industry night on Sundays. Brungo is overflowing with ideas for new events, from tailgating to theatre. Food is served until 1 am (“The only thing we don’t make is our Caesar dressing,”) and appetizers are half priced from 11-1. In keeping with its dedication to novelty, The Library’s menu changes with the seasons. And if you ask nicely, you might just get to take a book home with you. When you bring it back, you could find yourself in a place you barely recognize.
“We like to keep it fresh.”
Location: 2304 E. Carson St. Southside PGH Phone: 412-381-0517 Kitchen open until 1am www.thelibrary-pgh.com/tp/
All this writing sure works up an appetite.
THE L I B R A RY
2304 E. CARSON ST. H SOUTHSIDE PGH 412.381.0517 H KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL 1AM
thelibrary-pgh.com
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ABAY
ETHIOPIAN CUISINE WRITTEN BY BEN PELHAN
bay (uh-by) takes its name from the Amharic word for “Blue Nile,” the tributary responsible for over 70% of the flow to the world’s longest river. Owner Jamie Wallace hopes that Abay will be a “source of cultural and culinary nourishment” for Pittsburgh, just as the river literally feeds the Nile in Africa.
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130 S. Highland Ave. 412.661.9736 Tuesday – Saturday L: 11:30-2:30, D: 5-10 Sundays L: 11:30-2:30, D: 5-9 http://www.abayrestaurant.com/ BYOB
As a Pitt Law student, Jamie spent a summer studying at Nairobi University. While traveling across East Africa, he became enamored with the culture and resolved to bring his experiences back to Pittsburgh. Knowing that all of Africa’s cultures wouldn’t fit under one roof (53 countries in all), Jamie focused on opening an Ethiopian themed restaurant. You are greeted by two Mesobs and matching Berchumas, traditional Ethiopian dining sets that Jamie purchased in a village outside of the Capital, Addis Ababa. For those of you who don’t speak Amharic, Mesobs are woven basket tables and Berchumas are hand carved stools. Soft earth tones and authentic paintings set the mood for the more familiar American seating beyond. In customary Ethiopian manner, your food arrives on a large piece of Injera, spongy flat bread made from the Tef grains of Africa. You eat by ripping off pieces of Injera and scooping up morsels of your favorite entrees. Vegans will rejoice. Since Ethiopian fasting rituals strictly prohibit any animal products, most of the veggie dishes are naturally vegan. For carnivores, the nightly special is often an Ethiopian style dish inspired by the cuisine of a different African country, and they tend to be as delicious as they are diverse. Perfect for a group of friends or family, Abay also provides an ideal setting for romance. While the prospect of pigging out with your hands in front of your date may give you goose bumps, remember that he/she will also be utensil free. Better still is the fact that nothing leads to a late night coffee invitation quite like an innocent brush of wrists.
oliveortwist
Classy
Martini Bar
Fine Dining Restaurant
Meet Me
140 6th Street
Call Me
412.255.0525
BRUNCH WRITTEN BY BEN PELHAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN KALDORF, PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT, COLIN HAYES
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P I T T S B U R G H
CASBAH or a Mediterranean spin on the classic Sunday brunch, CASBAH is Pittsburgh’s finest. The Prix Fixe menu includes a choice of appetizer, entrée, and complimentary cocktail courtesy of Executive Chef, Alan Peet. Alan has been with CASBAH for just over a year and with Big Burrito restaurants for about three years.
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His menus are always evolving since he designs them around whatever local ingredients are fresh and in season. Typical offerings include dishes native to countries as diverse as France, Morocco, and Italy to name just a few. For brunch, Alan recommends the CASBAH Scramble, made with cage free eggs. However, it’s hard to miss when choosing from one of his carefully crafted entrees. Recently renovated, CASBAH’s warm colors, soft lighting, and intricate décor make for a truly refined dining experience. The staff is equally impressive. They always seem to anticipate your needs with pleasant smiles and kind words. Don’t let another Sunday slip away without visiting CASBAH.
229 S. Highland Ave. 412.661.5656 Sunday brunch 11-2 www.bigburrito.com/casbah/
COCA CAFé
3811 Butler Street 412.621.3171 Sunday brunch 10-3 www.cocacafe.net/
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hat happens when three women who share a passion for unique cuisine get together to buy a coffee shop? They transform it. Formerly the Coca Coffee Lounge, COCA CAFÉ was born in 2004 thanks to Jeannine, Carrie, and Melanie.
While working together at the Inn on Negley (presently the Apple Tree Inn), they stumbled across this Lawrenceville gem and couldn’t resist. They added a kitchen and additional seating while keeping up the cheerful ambience with bright colors and decorative plant life. Displays of original art and glasswork also adorn the walls and rotate monthly. It must have worked because nearly 200 people enjoy brunch here each Sunday. No doubt the food also has a lot to do with that. They only use fresh ingredients in their “light and tasty” dishes. The Manchego grits will spoil your taste buds with apple wood smoked bacon, hand-cut salsa, and two eggs. Homemade juices and smoothies round out the rest of the menu, and coffee lovers will appreciate the richness of the beans from La Prima Coffee Roasters.
THE GRAND CONCOURSE n Pittsburgh, the word “brunch” is synonymous with The Grand Concourse. Located along the south bank of the Monongahela in Station Square, the building was constructed in 1901 as a terminal for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroads. Its balcony affords patrons a magnificent view of the Golden Triangle.
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Painstakingly restored in 1978, it now offers one of the finest dining experiences this side of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel. A registered historic landmark, it will overwhelm you as soon as you step inside. With mile high ceilings and matching marble pillars, you’ll think you just entered Grand Central Station. The only thing missing is the click-clacking of arrivals and departures. The stately elegance almost makes the food seem like a delightful bonus, but don’t be fooled. The smorgasbord style brunch is clearly the main event. Enjoy as many made-to-order omelets or pancakes as you wish, or reach for the prime rib and fresh catch of the day. Just make sure to save some room for the Bananas Foster.
Station Square 412.261.1717 Sunday brunch 10-3 www.stationsquare. com/grandconcourse/
CREPES PARISIENNES avid Handler, a Pittsburgh native and former fashion photographer, was in Paris when he fell in love with crepes. During a vacation back home to see his family, he began falling in love again. Her name was Shannon Reilly, and later that year she made a trip to Paris. Of that visit, David grins and proclaims, “She hooked me.”
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In 1998, David moved back to Pittsburgh. He began his crepe career with a cart on Carnegie Mellon’s campus. Two years later, with Shannon’s help, he opened the first restaurant in Shadyside and last year, they opened a second one in Oakland. “Most of my friends and family thought I was crazy, but Shannon was always behind me,” he explains. Today, Shannon and David are married, and Crepes Parisiennes is bustling. With savory breakfast crepes, patrons can enjoy “brunch” any time. Everything is homemade, from the crepe batter to their unique sauces, and you won’t find any artificial ingredients here either. As for drinks, the Chocolate Chaud is a little splash of divinity.
732 Filbert Street 412.683.2333 Tuesday – Saturday 10-5 Sunday 10-4 207 S. Craig Street 412.683.1912 Tuesday – Friday 9-5 Saturday & Sunday 10-4 (Savory crepe service ends one hour prior to close at both locations.)
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A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine‌ A California wine bistro. More than 100 wines by the glass. Eclectic yet approachable West Coast cuisine. Serving Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week 947 Penn Avenue, Downtown (412) 697-1336
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BEAUTIFUL
ENERGY Catching a Glimpse of Rachel Vallozzi
hen she begins speaking about her line of work, it comes as no surprise that Rachel Vallozzi’s passion lies in the way that clothing factors into every person’s aura. A self-described thrift store aficionado, she works as a wardrobe stylist, choosing clothing for television commercials and photo shoots. Her job permits her a considerable amount of freedom, though she always collaborates with her clients to achieve a look that suits their preferences. She describes a typical job as having “different specifics: season, color palette, and then there are various adjustments that I have to make to prepare for the shoot.”
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WRITTEN BY SANYU KYEYUNE
Her background spans multiple areas of performance; for the past seven years she has made her mark on the film industry by “doing background and stand-in work and films with my friends.” With help from those friends, she opened a clothing store featuring reconstructed vintage pieces but soon realized that her desire to explore other projects overshadowed her business aspirations. So she decided to pursue styling full-time. She facilitated the development of her career by networking with the people she had encountered through acting jobs. Recently, Rachel has added personal stylist to her credentials. She believes the most important aspect of fashion is comfort, so when dressing people she aims to select clothing that “feels like a second skin.” Vallozzi appears in her element with her own look, one that can only be characterized as organic and eclectic, miscellaneous yet distinctive. She bubbles with an earthly magnetism that she also appreciates in other people’s wardrobe decisions. Her eyes brighten as she declares that style transcends clothing itself and serves the greater purpose of personal expression. She likes “when
people take chances and when fashion sends out something positive. That’s beautiful energy.”
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UK STYLE WRITTEN BY CASSANDRA DRAKE
n contrast to Paris, where the couture collections of high-profile designers such as John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier are distinguished for their combination of artistic merit and wearability, and so are visited by serious collectors and buyers of haute couture, designers who are based in London are rarely regarded with solemnity by the fashion industry as a whole. American Vogue’s Anna Wintour for example, the most powerful woman in fashion publishing, does not attend the London shows but makes time for those in Paris, Milan and New York.
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A possible reason for this lack of regard is the attitude of British based designers toward their work. While American designers such as Calvin Klein, Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs might disregard the outright artistry of their Parisian based peers, they almost always show clothes that the general public would conceivably want to wear straight off the runway. Meanwhile, Brits such as Gareth Pugh, tend to favor showing more avant garde collections that, while injected with humour, do not translate directly to department store sales.
It’s hard, for example, to imagine Pugh’s fetish inspired designs cutting a swathe through Middle England (which, as it sounds, is rather like the Midwest only more elitist) where women would rather look attractive than fashionable. Instead, much like their American counterparts, the British tabloids have a great deal of influence over public opinion in this region; so much so that stores use their verdicts on celebrity style to inform their decisions about what to stock. This year, high-selling women’s stores such as Topshop and New Look have even begun employing celebrities such as Kate Moss and Lily Allen to design collections for them, and sales have flourished as women attempt to dress like their idols.
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High Fashion Power Player Gets Personal
WRITTEN BY SANYU KYEYUNE
CONFIDENCE IN CLOTHING rofessionalism seems to come easy to Diana Misetic. Having owned and operated Shadyside boutique Little Black Dress for seven years, she combined her proficient sewing skills with the “love of luxurious fabrics that formed [her] look.” Neiman Marcus picked up on Diana’s creative edge and recruited her to design a spring/summer 2008 collection, making her the first new designer that the couture emporium has introduced.
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Diana unintentionally developed Little Black Dress’s concept when she left her native Croatia and “learned that Americans are a little bit more casual than Europeans. Everything I made looked dressier, so it naturally grew into special occasions.” Her portfolio includes party dresses, couture gowns, and jumpers, each garment unique to the person for whom she designs it. “This is not just a store,” Diana claims when outlining her approach to customer relations. She treats her clients as friends, and customers who enlist her dressmaking services can expect a personalized interaction in which their desires are the primary concern. Taking into consideration a client’s level of confidence, demeanor, and physical gestures, Diana strives to create a garment that will make the particular woman wearing it feel poised and self-assured. For Diana, producing clothing is an art that cannot be forced—“you can’t look for creativity, it finds you. The idea has to come to me.” With the 2008 collection, she intends to convey her appreciation of splendid materials and her desire to make her customers feel as if they have purchased something that cannot be duplicated. She swears by the mantra that shines through her work: “It’s much better to have one good dress than ten dresses you wear once.”
Pink leather gloves by OPERA, Black Lurex jacket JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, silver tights and silver body suit NORMA KAMALI, Patent leather platform shoes MARNI
METALIC LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY: YOSHIAKI SEKINE STYLING AND CREATIVE DIRECTION: H. JAY MELVIN MAKEUP: MAKOTO NAKAI HAIR: TAKAHIDE TOKUYAMA MODEL: ROSA @ ELITE, OLGA @ SUPREME DIGITAL RETOUCHING: TAMIKO SEKINE SPECIAL THANKS TO KURT BIGENHO AND NATHAN DAVIS
bold Body suit and tights NORMA KAMALI, gold lurex skirt JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, silk blouse by CHANEL, Platform shoes by MARNI
Dress by MOSCHINO Couture, Leather Jacket GARRET PUGH, Plum patent platform shoes MARNI, Silver tights by NORMA KAMALI
satin and sequins jacket by DRIES VAN NOTEN, Lurex pants JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, platform shoe by GUCCI
Parachute dress NORMA KAMALI VINTAGE, silver tights and suspenders NORMA KAMALI
beige AMERICAN APPAREL body suit, DOLCE &GABBANA belt
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SHADE HOTEL, CA WRITTEN BY ERIN GOLDBERGER
fter a long day of swimming at Manhattan Beach or shopping on Rodeo Drive, Shade Hotel offers a peaceful sanctuary. A small hotel with a big name, Shade’s ultra modern digs lure both far-away travelers and LA natives looking to unwind.
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Shade boasts eight luxury guest rooms, including five distinct suites. California king size deluxe Tempur-Pedic beds and goose down duvet covers come standard for your sleeping pleasure. Each bathroom includes chromatherapy lighting for maximum hygiene comfort. For an extra cozy feeling, request a room equipped with a top of the line Heat & Glo cyclone fireplace. If you need a drink, look no further than the end of the hall where Christopher Lowell designed furniture accentuates the Zinc Lounge and Bar. Through a rare European wine preservation system Zinc is able to offer an astonishing selection of fine wines by the glass. Be sure to try the Chile Rellenos—tempura-crusted roasted jalapeños stuffed with cheddar and jack cheese, shrimp and herbs. If you would rather enjoy the weather, try Shade’s SkyDeck Bar and Relaxation Pool, where guests sunbathe by day and party by night. Had a few drinks but still feeling tense? Try a Ginger Body Butter Escape, Lomi Pohaku Stone Massage, or go all out with the Thai STRETCH. Trilogy, Shade spa partner, offers all of these services as part of their unique relaxation package.
Shade rests just three blocks from Manhattan Beach pier and many local attractions and shopping areas are just a short drive away. Rooms start at $275. Contact Shade at www.shadehotel.com or 1.866.SHADE77.
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the alex hotel, NY WRITTEN BY ERIN GOLDBERGER
his Midtown Manhattan hotel has raised the bar for hospitality in New York City. “The Alex Hotel is a new generation of luxury accommodations,” says Daniel Silvas, Director of Sales, “It is for people who are looking for modern and contemporary services.”
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The city may never sleep but you’ll relax easily thanks to the comfortable vibe created by Scandinavian inspired decor. Designed by David Rockwell, all of the Hotel’s 203 guest rooms include suites and apartments, all with custom furnishings—and as if that weren’t enough—each room comes equipped with a Flat Screen LCD TV, DVD & CD Stereo System, famous Frette Linens, and limestone baths. They also feature Poggenpohl kitchens with SubZero refrigerators and Gaggenau Counter Cook Tops. When you finish enjoying your gourmet kitchen be sure to make time for the hotel’s fusion-type restaurant, Riingo. World renowned chef, Marcus Samuelsson, created the Japanese-American restaurant in 2003, shortly after the James Beard Foundation named him “Best Chef: NYC.” According to Silvas, the beer-braised short ribs with apple puree and hearts of palm are a must have, as are the green tea donuts. Thirsty? Try the Big Riingo made from apple sake, apple vodka and pomegranate.
Offering a beautiful view of the Empire State Building and short walk to the Theatre District and to Wall Street, The Alex Hotel sits at the core of the Big Apple. Rooms start at $429. Contact The Alex Hotel at www.thealexhotel.com or call 212.867.5100.
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WRITTEN BY ELISABETH SUTOR
he Cork Factory, built by the Frederick John Osterling in 1901 to house the burgeoning Armstrong Cork Company until it moved from Pittsburgh in 1974, has long been used as an abandoned gallery by graffiti and performance artists. Now, the complex holds 297 loft apartments with an adjacent 47,000 square foot commercial development in progress. Located along the Allegheny in the midst of the Strip, the building was renovated over a two year period. The lofts feature exposed brick, original ceilings, and
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large windows that offer overwhelming views of the city. The industrial landmark has a 63% occupancy rate and is filling rapidly with “young professionals and empty nesters from the suburbs, and many people moving in from out-of-state,� says Debbie Roberts, general manager of the Factory. Amenities include a pool and hot tub, work out rooms, an office and networking hub, and a private marina slated for completion in the spring of 2008. The Cork Factory provides 24-hour concierge service and allows residents to connect with the building’s roots by using the original Engine Room as a community gathering space. With its integration of historical and industrial design, the Cork Factory is helping to redefine urban living in Pittsburgh.
get fresh
Make a Statement
PERLORA (SOUTH SIDE) 412.431.2220 PERLORA LEATHER (IN THE STRIP) 412.434.7425 WWW.PERLORA.COM
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WRITTEN BY ELISABETH SUTOR
VESPA Vespa offers a zoo of scooters with low environmental impact, perfect for jetting around the neighborhood. For more details visit http://www.vespa.com.
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PUMA URBAN BIKE
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The collapsible Puma Urban Mobility bike features an internal 8-speed rear hub, dual disc brakes, and it easily adapts to fit in an elevator, car, or bus. $1600 at store.puma.com.
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HOT HOUSE 07
an evening of exhibitions, performances, art, and music
EastSide at South Highland Ave. & Centre Ave.
HOT HOUSE 07
an evening of exhibitions, performances, art, and music
EastSide at South Highland Ave. & Centre Ave.
100 Boutiques
CHICK 717 Liberty Ave. 1-866-452-4435 (Downtown)
ALLURE 4730 Liberty Ave. 412-687-6390 (Bloomfield)
DECADE 1407 E. Carson St. 412-720-1677 (Southside)
APARTMENT BOUTIQUE 1113 E. Carson St. 412-481-0149 (Southside)
EB PEPPER 5411 Walnut St. 412-683-3815 (Shadyside)
AVALON EXCHANGE 5858 Forbes Ave. 412-421-2911 (Squirrel Hill)
EONS 5850 Ellsworth Ave. 412-361-3368 (Shadyside)
B&B STUDIO 5417A Walnut St. 412-621-1140 (Shadyside)
HEY BETTY 5892 Ellsworth Ave. 412-363-0999 (Shadyside)
BCBG MAXAZRIA 2708 Sidney St. 412-431-4640 (Southside)
HIPTIQUE 5817 Ellsworth Ave. 412-361-5817 (Shadyside)
CAPRICCIO 5825 Forbes Ave. 412-422-4225 (Squirrel Hill)
JUPE 2306 E. Carson St 412-432-7933 (Southside)
CHEEKS 5418 Walnut St. 412-681-5414 (Shadyside)
KARMA 2737 E. Carson St 412-481-2466 (Southside)
LUXX 1003 E. Carson St. 412-381-6775 (Southside)
SUGAR BOUTIQUE 3703 Butler St. 412-215-4393 (Lawrenceville)
MODA 5401 Walnut St. 412-681-8640 (Shadyside)
THE GARAGE 5841 Forbes Ave. 412-421-9311 (Squirrel Hill)
N.J. RICHETTI One Oxford Center 2nd Floor 412-281-3455 (Downtown)
THE PUSSYCAT 5824 Forbes Ave. 412-521-5977 (Squirrel Hill)
ORIGINAL CIN 1922 E. Carson St. 412-681-5100 (Southside)
TORQUE DENIM 1931 E. Carson St. 412-381-TORQ (Southside)
PAVEMENT 3629 Butler St. 412-621-6400 (Lawrenceville)
ULTERIOR MOTIVE 1103 E. Carson St. 412-432-7900 (Southside)
PITTSBURGH JEAN CO. 2222 E. Carson St. 412-381-5326 (Southside) ROBERTA WEISSBURG LEATHERS 5415 Walnut St. and Southside Works 412-681-8188 (Southside Works) SLACKER 1321 E. Carson St. 412-381-3911 (Southside)
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102 Restaurant DOWNTOWN 1902 LANDMARK TAVERN 24 Market Sq. 412-471-1902 ASIAGO 613 Penn Ave. 412-392-0225 AUGUST HENRY’S 946 Penn Ave. 412-765-3270 BIGELOW GRILLE 1 Bigelow Sq. 412-281-5013 BOSSA NOVA 123 7th St. 412-323-3030 BRAVO FRANCO 613 Penn Ave. 412-642-6677
CAFE ZAO 649 Penn Ave. 412-325-7007 CHRISTOS MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE 130 Sixth St. 412-261-6442 CIAO BABY RISTORANTE 435 Market St. 412-281-7400 COMMON PLEA, THE 310 Ross St. 412-697-3100 EADIE’S MARKET & CATERING One Mellon Bank Center, 500 Grant St. 412-391-3993 ELEVEN CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN 1150 Smallman St. 412-201-5656 GRILLE ON SEVENTH 130 Seventh St. 412-391-1004
BUON GIORNO CAFE 5 Market Sq. 412-471-9158
JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 506 Liberty Ave. 412-697-0999
CAFE AMANTE 120 Fifth Ave. 2nd Fl. 412-391-1226
KAYA 2000 Smallman St. 412-261-6565
CAFE EURO U.S. Steel Tower, 600 Grant St. 412-434-0800
LEMONGRASS CAFE 401 1st Ave. 412-261-4166
LIDIA’S PITTSBURGH 1400 Smallman St. 412-552-0150
SEVICHE-TAPAS BAR 930 Penn Avenue 412-697-3120
MAHONEY’S RESTAURANT 949 Liberty Ave. 412-471-4234
SIX PENN KITCHEN 146 6th St. 412-566-7366
MARK’S GRILLE & CATERING 923 Penn Ave. 412-471-6401
SONOMA GRILLE 947 Penn Ave. 412-697-1336
NINE ON NINE 900 Penn Ave. 412-338-6463
STEELHEAD BRASSERIE & WINE BAR 112 Washington Pl. 412-471-4000
OPUS 107 6th St. 412-992-2005
TAMBELLINI RISTORANTE 139 Seventh St. 412-391-1091
ORIGINAL FISH MARKET 1001 Liberty Center 412-227-3657
THE CARLTON 500 Grant St. 412-391-4152
ORIGINAL OYSTER HOUSE 20 Market Sq. 412-566-7925
TONIC BAR & GRILL 971 Liberty Ave. 412-456-0460
PALAZZO RISTORANTE 144 6th St. 412-434-6244
TRILOGY RESTAURANT 620 Liberty Ave. 412-697-2800
PALOMINO Four Gateway Center, Suite 100 412-642-7711 PRIMANTI BROTHERS 11 Cherry Way 412-566-8051
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GRAND CONCOURSE 100 West Station Square Dr. 412-261-1717
BAR LOUIE 240 Station Square Dr. 412-394-0500
GYPSY CAFE 1330 Bingham St. 412-381-4977
BRUSCHETTA’S 1831 E. Carson St. 412-431-3535
IBIZA TAPAS & WINE BAR 2224 E. Carson St. 412-325-2227
CAFE ALLEGRO 51 South 12th St 412-481-7788
KASSAB’S RESTAURANT 1207 E. Carson St. 412-381-1820
CAFE DU JOUR 1107 E. Carson St. 412-488-9695
LE POMMIER BISTRO FRANCAIS 2104 E. Carson St 412-431-1901
CARSON STREET DELI 1610 E. Carson St. 412-381-5335
LIBRARY, THE 2304 E. Carson St 412-381-0517
CITY GRILL 2019 E. Carson St. 412-431-1770
MALLORCA RESTAURANT 2304 E. Carson St. 412-488-1818
DISH OSTERIA BAR 128 S. 17th St. 412-390-2012
NAKAMA STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR 1611 E. Carson St. 412-381-6000
DOUBLE WIDE 24th & Carson St. 412-390-1111 FATHEADS 1805 E. Carson St. 412-431-7433
PAPPARAZZI 2100 E. Carson St. 412-488-0800
PICKLE BARREL 1301 E. Carson St. 412-431-1114
ISOLDI’S 108 19th St. 412-434-1310
PITTSBURGH RARE 300 West Station Square Dr. 412-803-3824
LIDIA’S ITALY 1400 Smallman St. 412-552-0150
PRIMANTI BROS. BLUES CAFE 1832 Carson St. 412-381-2583
MY NGOC 2120 Penn Ave. 412-765-1150
SESAME INN CHINESE RESTAURANT 125 W. Station Square Dr. 412-281-8282
PAMELA’S DINER 60 21st St. 412-281-6366
SMALLMAN STREET DELI 2840 Smallman St. 412-434-5800 THE ZENITH 86 S. 26th St. 412-481-4833
STRIP DISTRICT BENKOVITZ SEAFOODS 2300 Smallman St. 412-263-3016 BOOMERANG AUSSIE BBQ & WOOD FIRE PIZZA 2701 Penn Ave. 412-434-1220 CAFE ON THE STRIP 1814 Penn Ave. 412-288-9895
PEPPI’S INC 1721 Penn Ave. 412-562-0125 PRIMANTI BROTHERS 46 18th St. 412-263-2142 ROLAND’S SEAFOOD GRILL 1904 Penn Ave. 412-261-3401 SUSHI KIM 1241 Penn Ave. 412-281-9956
106 Restaurant LINDO’S 947 Western Ave. 412-231-0110
NORTHSHORE ATRIA’S RESTAURANT 103 Federal St. 412-322-0333 BIG SAM’S MEMPHIS BBQ 1204 Federal St. 412-323-0333 ELLIOT’S OFF BROADWAY DELI & RESTAURANT 115 Federal St. 412-231-0344
MATTRESS FACTORY CAFE, THE 500 Sampsonia Way 412-231-3169 MAX’S ALLEGHENY TAVERN 537 Suisman St. 412-231-1899 MURIEL’S 856 Western Ave. 412-322-0476 NEW MOON FUSION RESTAURANT 20 E. General Robinson St. 412-321-3525
GIORGIO’S PLACE 908 Western Ave. 412-322-0404
PENN BREWERY RESTAURANT 800 Vinial St. 412-237-9402
GRILLE 36 393 N. Shore Dr. 412-224-6287
PEPPI’S 927 Western Ave. 412-231-9009
JOEY AND DOLLY’S NORTH SHORE 539 E. Ohio Street 412-231-2812
PICKLES 424 E. Ohio St. 412-322-7002
LEGENDS NORTH SHORE 500 E. North Ave # 1 412-321-8000
RICHARD’S SMOKEHOUSE 1518 Brighton Road 412-321-3750
LILLEN’S PIZZA 535 E. Ohio St. 412-322-1402
ROXOLANAS 856 Western Ave. 412-231-7696
SASSY MARIE’S 422 Foreland St. 412-231-7696 UGLY 208 Federal St. 412-323-8459 WILSON’S BBQ 700 North Taylor 412-322-7427 YE ALLEGHENY SANDWICH 822 Western Ave. 412-322-4797
LAWRENCEVILLE COCA CAFE 3811 Butler St. 412-621-3171 PICCOLO FORNO 3801 Butler St. 412-622-0111 REMEDY 5121 Butler St. 412-781-6771 RIVER MOON CAFE & TEA COMPANY 108 43rd St. 412-683-4004 SWEET BASIL & LA FILIPINIANA 5321 Butler St. 412-781-8724
THE CHURCH BREW WORKS 3525 Liberty Ave. 412-688-8200 TRAM’S KITCHEN 4050 Penn Ave. 412-682-2688
OAKLAND CARNEGIE CAFE 4400 Forbes Ave. 412-622-3225 EAT UNIQUE 305 South Craig St. 412-683-9993 HEMINGWAY’S CAFE 3911 Forbes Ave. 412-621-4100 INDIA GARDEN 328 Atwood St. 412-682-3000 JOE MAMA’S 3716 Forbes Ave. 412-621-7282 LULU’S NOODLES 400 S. Craig St. 412-681-3333 MAD MEX OAKLAND 370 Atwood St. 412-681-5656
108 Restaurant ORIGINAL HOT DOG SHOP 3901 Forbes Ave. 412-621-7388 PETER’S PUB 116 Oakland Ave. 412-681-7465 PRIMANTI BROS. OAKLAND 3803 Forbes Ave 412-621-4444 SPICE ISLAND TEA HOUSE 253 Atwood St. 412-687-8821 TERRANOVA CAL-ITAL BAR & GRILL Wyndham Garden Hotel 3454 Forbes Ave 412-683-2040 UNION GRILL 412 South Craig St. 412-681-8620
CHINA PALACE 5440 Walnut St. 412-687-7423 COSTA DEL SOL 736 Bellefonte St. 412-682-1481 FLAIR 736 Bellefonte St. 412-681-4445 GIRASOLE 733 Copeland St. 412-682-2130 LA FERIA 5527 Walnut St. 412-682-4501 PAMELA’S 5527 Walnut St. 412-683-1003
SHADYSIDE
PANERA BREAD 5430 Centre Ave. 412-687-2177 PITTSBURGH DELI COMPANY 728 Copeland St. 412-682-3354
AZUL 5505 Walnut St. 412-621-5100
SOBA 5847 Ellsworth Ave. 412-362-5656
CASBAH MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT 229 S. Highland Ave 412-661-5656
THAI PALACE 5528 Walnut St. 412-687-8586
THE ELBOW ROOM 5744 1/2 Ellsworth Ave. 412-441-5222
VENTO’S PIZZA 420 N. Highland Ave. 412-361-9197
UMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 5849 Ellsworth Ave. 412-362-6198
SQUIRREL HILL
VILLAGE PIZZA 801 Ivy St. 412-682-6878
AIELLO’S 2112 Murray Ave. 412-521-0226
WALNUT GRILL 5500 Walnut St. 412-688-8220
ALADDIN’S EATERY 5878 Forbes Ave. 412-421-5100
EAST LIBERTY
BANGKOK BALCONY 5846 Forbes Ave. 412-521-0728
ABAY ETHIOPIAN CUISINE 130 South Highland Ave. 412-661-9736 CAPRI PIZZA 123 N. Highland Ave. 412-363-1250 FLAVORS 6008 Broad St. 412-362-0478 RED ROOM CAFE & LOUNGE 134 S. Highland Ave. 412-362-5800 ROYAL CARIBBEAN 128 S. Highland Ave. 412-362-1861
CHAYA JAPANESE CUISINE 2104 Murray Ave. 412-422-2082 CHOP STICKS 2018 Murray Ave. 412-421-1920 GULLIFTY’S RESTAURANT 1922 Murray Ave. 412-521-8222 HOW LEE 5888 Forbes Ave. 412-422-1888 HUNAN KITCHEN 5882 Forbes Ave. 412-422-7188
110 Restaurant KA MEI 2209 Murray Ave. 412-422-2828 KAZANSKY’S DELI 2201 Murray Ave. 412-521-4555 LEMONGRASS 5846 Forbes Ave. 412-521-0728 MA PROVENCE 2032 Murray Ave. 412-521-2925
PAMELAS 5813 Forbes Ave. 412-422-9457 PINATI KOSHER MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 2100 Murray Ave. 412-422-9457 ROSE TEA CAFE 5880 Forbes Ave. 412-421-2238 SILK ELEPHANT 1712 Murray Ave. 412-421-8801
MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 5824 Forbes Ave. 412-521-5505
SILK PAGODA 4070 Beechwood Blvd. 412-521-8620
MINEO’S PIZZA HOUSE 2128 Murray Ave. 412-521-9864
SMALLMAN STREET DELI 1912 Murray Ave. 412-421-3354
NAPOLI PIZZA HOUSE 2006 Murray Ave. 412-521-1744
SREE’S FOODS 2103 Murray Ave. 412-421-2380
NEW DUMPLING HOUSE 2138 Murray Ave. 412-422-4178
SUN PENANG 5829 Forbes Ave. 412-421-7600
PACIFIC RING 1900 Murray Ave. 412-421-3338
SWEET BASIL & LA FILIPINIANA 2022 Murray Ave. 412-422-8950
TANGO CAFE 5806 Forward Ave. 412-421-1390 ZAW’S 2110 Murray Ave. 412-521-3663
FRIENDSHIP & PENN AVENUE CALABRIA’S 4911 Penn Ave. 412-362-3446 PEOPLE’S INDIAN RESTAURANT 5147 Penn Ave. 412-661-3160 PHO MINH 4917 Penn Ave. 412-661-7443 VINCE’S PIZZERIA 5107 Penn Ave. 412-362-4450
112 Bar Lounge DOWNTOWN AUGUST HENRY’S CITY SALOON 946 Penn Ave. 412-765-3270 BACKSTAGE BAR AT THEATER SQUARE 655 Penn Ave. 412-325-6766 BAR NINE 900 Penn Ave. 412-338-6463 BOSSA NOVA 123 7th Street 412-338-6463 CAFE ZAO 649 Penn Ave. 412-325-7007 ELEVEN 1150 Smallman St. 412-201-5656 IMAGES BAR 965 Liberty Ave. 412-391-9990 MAHONEY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 949 Liberty Ave. 412-471-4234
OLIVE OR TWIST 140 Sixth St. 412-323-3030 PALOMINO BAR Four Gateway Center, Suite 100 412-642-7711 PEGASUS LOUNGE 818 Liberty Ave. 412-281-2131 SEVICHE 930 Penn Ave. 412-697-3120 STEELHEAD BRASSERIE & WINE BAR 112 Washington Pl. 412-471-4000 TONIC BAR & GRILL 971 Liberty Ave. 412-456-0460
SOUTHSIDE BLUE LOU’S 1514 E. Carson St. 412-381-5610 CITY GRILL 2019 E. Carson St. 412-431-1770 CLUB CAFE 56 S. 12th St. 412-431-4950
DIESEL 1601 E. Carson St. 412-431-8800 JACK’S BAR 1117 E. Carson St. 412-431-2644 LAVA LOUNGE 2204 E. Carson St. 412-431-5282 LIBRARY, THE 2104 E. Carson St 412-381-0517 MATRIX 7 E. Station Square Dr. 412-261-2220 REX THEATRE 1602 E. Carson St. 412-381-6811 SHOOTZ CAFE & BILLARDS 2305 E. Carson St. 412-488-3820 THE SMILING MOOSE 1306 E. Carson St. 412-421-4668
STRIP DISTRICT 31 STREET PUB 3101 Penn Ave. 412-391-8334 ALTAR BAR 1620 Penn Ave. 412-263-2877 CLUB ZOO 1630 Smallman St. 412-201-1100 DEJA VU LOUNGE 2106 Penn Ave. 412-434-1144 FIREHOUSE LOUNGE 2216 Penn Ave. 412-434-1230 H2O 2016 Smallman St. 412-201-1100 LEVEL CLUB LOUNGE 1500 Smallman St. 412-281-3677
TIKI LOUNGE 2003 E. Carson St. 412-381-8454
MULLANEY’S HARP & FIDDLE 2329 Penn Ave. 412-642-6622 PANAMA’S JACK 412-281-1585
Z LOUNGE 2108 E. Carson St. 412-431-1800
PRIVE ULTRA LOUNGE 108 19th St. 412-434-1310
114 Bar Lounge PURE 108 19th St. 412-434-1310 ROLAND’S IRON LANDING 1904 Penn Ave. 2nd Floor 412-261-3401 SALOON IN THE STRIP 2117 Penn Ave. 412-434-7000 SPORTS ROCK CAFE 1400 Smallman St. 412-552-1000 TEQUILA WILLIES 1501 Smallman St. 412-281-3680
NORTHSHORE FINNIGAN’S WAKE 20 East General Robinson St. 412-325-2601 FIREWATER’S NORTH SHORE SALOON 120 Federal Street 412-323-4688 HI-TOPS 200 Federal Street 412-231-3310
JERRY’S 1888 5210 East Ohio Street 412-321-3718 MODERN RESTAURANT CAFE AND BAR 862 Western Avenue 412-321-4550 MONTEREY PUB 1211 Monterey St. 412-322-6535 NUANCE 900 Western Ave. 412-321-8783 PARK HOUSE 403 E. Ohio St. 412-231-0551 PEANUTZ 410 E. Ohio St 412-321-5930 PENN BREWERY 800 Vinial St. 412-237-9402 SOHO 203 Federal St. 412-321-7646 UGLY 208 Federal St. 412-323-8459
LAWRENCEVILLE BRILLO BOX 4104 Penn Ave. 412-621-4900 THE CHURCH BREW WORKS 3225 Liberty Ave. 412-688-8200 THUNDERBIRD CAFE 4023 Butler St. 412-682-0177 UPSTAIRS SALON 212 44th St.
OAKLAND BOOTLEGGERS 403 Semple St. 412-682-3060 CHIEF’S CAFE 307 N. Craig St. 412-621-2012 FOSTER’S BAR AND GRILL 100 Lytton Ave. 412-682-6200 GENE’S PLACE 3616 Louisa St. 412-682-6200
LUNA BAR & GRILL 304 N. Craig St. 412-621-2012 MITCHELL’S TAVERN 4632 Centre Ave. 412-682-9530 PETER’S PUB 116 Oakland Ave. 412-681-7465
SHADYSIDE 5801 VIDEO LOUNGE 5801 Ellsworth Av 412-661-5600 BITES & BREWS 5744 Ellsworth Ave. 412-361-4425 BUFFALO BLUES 216 S. Highland Ave. 412-362-5837 CAPPY’S CAFE 5431 Walnut St. 412-621-1188 DOC’S PLACE 5442 Walnut St. 412-681-3713
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LE MARDI GRAS 731 Copeland St. 412-683-0912
FANATICS 1704 Shady Ave. 412-422-5040
SHADOW LOUNGE 5972 Baum Blvd. 412-363-8277
MURRAY AVENUE GRILL 1720 Murray Ave. 412-521-1272
SHADYSIDE SALOON 5741 Ellsworth Ave. 412-665-0654
SILKY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1731 Murray Ave. 412-421-9222
SPIN BARTINI/ULTRA LOUNGE 5744 Ellsworth Ave. 412-362-7746
SQUIRREL HILL CAFE 5802 Forbes Ave. 412-521-3327
WILK BAR & GRILL 1818 Morningside Ave. 412-661-7758 WILLIAM PENN TAVERN 739 Bellefonte St. 412-621-1000
EAST LIBERTY KELLY’S BAR & LOUNGE 6012 Penn Circle S 412-363-6012 SHARP EDGE BEER EMPORIUM 302 South St. Clair 412-661-3537
FRIENDSHIP AND PENN AVE PITTSBURGH CAFE 100 Lytton Ave. 412-682-6200 SHARP EDGE BEER EMPORIUM 302 S. St. Clair St. 412-661-3537 SILKY’S PUB 4135 Liberty Ave. 412-683-6141
DOWNTOWN COOL BEANS CAFE 125 W Station Square Drive, Freight House Shops, Station Square 412-434-0181 COOL BEANS CAFE 1001 Liberty Avenue, Liberty Center 412-281-6844 COOL BEANS CAFE 500 Grant Street, One Mellon Center 412-201-5757 COOL BEANS CAFE 525 William Penn Place, Three Mellon Center 412-535-0390 COOL BEANS CAFE 4 Gateway Center 412-690-9030 CRAZY MOCHA 429 Forbes Avenue, Allegheny Building 412-281-8177
Coffee Listings 117 FIFTH AVENUE BEANERY 120 Fifth Avenue Place 412-281-2850 LEGAL GROUNDS COFFEE AND TEA 200 Grant Street 412-281-5020 NICHOLAS COFFEE COMPANY 23 Market Square 412-261-4225 SCENES ESPRESSO BAR 600 Commonwealth Place, Hilton and Towers 412-391-4600 THE OASIS GOURMET COFFEE, JUICE & DESERT BAR 648 William Penn Place, Koppers Building 412-258-3399
SOUTHSIDE
ESPRESSO ON 4TH 307 Fourth Avenue 412-281-5893
BEEHIVE 1327 E Carson St 412-488-4483
JUNO’S COFFEE HOUSE 129 6th St. 412-904-1459
CRAZY MOCHA 2809 E Carson St 412-431-1326
118 Coffee Listings TUSCANY CAFE 1501 E Carson St 412-488-4475 ZENITH TEA ROOM 86 S 26th St 412-481-4833
STRIP DISTRICT CAFE INTERMEZZO 50 21st Street 412-281-0809 FORTUNE’S COFFEE ROASTERY 2005 Penn Ave 412-471-5557 LA PRIMA ESPRESSO COMPANY 205 21st Street 412-565-7070 LEAF & BEAN 2200 Penn Ave 412-434-1480
NORTHSHORE AMANI INTERNATIONAL 507 Foreland St 412-322-0647 BELEZA COMMUNITY COFFEEHOUSE 1501 Buena Vista St 412-321-4201
LAWRENCEVILLE COCA COFFEE LOUNGE 3811 Butler St 412-621-3171 CRAZY MOCHA 4032 Butler St 412-687-1445 PERK ME UP 4407 Butler St 412-682-1520
OAKLAND CRAIG ST. COFFEE 305 South Craig St. 412-683-9993 CRAZY MOCHA 403 Semple St. 412-682-3060
HEMINGWAY’S CAFE 307 N. Craig St. 412-621-2012 KIVA HAN 420 South Craig St. 412-687-6355 PITTSBURGH CAFE 100 Lytton Ave. 412-682-6200
SHADYSIDE
SQUIRREL HILL 61C CAFE 1839 Murray Ave 412-521-6161 COFFEE TREE ROASTERS 5840 Forbes Ave 412-422-8929 TANGO CAFE 5806 Forward Ave 412-421-1390 TE CAFE 2000 Murray Ave 412-422-8888
COCO’S CUPCAKE CAFE 5811 Ellsworth Ave. 412-361-2626 COFFEE TREE ROASTERS 5524 Walnut Street 412-621-6880
FRIENDSHIP AND PENN AVE
CRAZY MOCHA 5830 Ellsworth Ave # 100 412-441-9344
PITTSBURGH CAFE 100 Lytton Ave. 412-682-6200
JITTERS CAFE 5541 Walnut Street 412-621-2316
QUIET STORM 5430 Penn Ave. 412-661-9355 UNION PROJECT 737 N Beatty St 412-363-4550
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