Editorial
Spring Nourishment Deval (Reshma) Paranjpe, MD, MBA, FACS
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he first signs of spring are upon us, in the form of snow, hail, rain and wind. Luckily, good weather is just around the corner and with it comes a flurry of new restaurants to check out for takeout, delivery, dining, and that loveliest of experiences, al fresco dining. Check out these fresh offerings if you’re going out to eat or looking for upscale takeaway: 40 North 40 W. North Ave., North Side (412) 435-1111 40northpgh.com Formerly home to Caselulla and Point Brugge and steps from Allegheny General Hospital, this newcomer is worth a visit. With a diverse menu that leans towards Turkish and Middle Eastern, you will be sure to find something to please. Current menu standouts include Khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread), Smoked Trout with Labneh, and Chevre with Za’atar to start; Borscht for a soup course; assorted salads; Falafel, Lamb sourced from Salem’s, and Pan Roasted Ribeye with Chimichurri as
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mains; falafel, lamb and fried chicken sandwiches as lighter options. Dessert includes classics ranging from Coeur a la Crème to Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta and this is one of the few places in town where you can get an Affogato without having to explain how to make one. (It’s an espresso poured over vanilla ice cream—heavenly.) Mola 6018 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-365-6688 Sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, poke/rice bowls and bao—arguably the best in Pittsburgh right now. Chef Alex Tang serves up high quality fish and unusual weekly specials—if you’re looking to try kama toro (fatty tuna collar), something you might find on L.A. menus, this is the place for you. Call for reservations. Takeout and delivery available. Lunch specials. Closed Tuesdays.
won’t find at most Chinese-American restaurants. So authentic, in fact, that it has been catering to Chinese expat students at CMU for years. Complete with sushi chef and liquor license. Off the Rails BBQ at Strange Roots Taproom 4399 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia April 28-30 is the opening weekend for this collaboration in which Off the Rails BBQ is taking over the Strange Roots Experimental Ales Kitchen. Every Thursday through Saturday afterwards while the weather is warm, you can enjoy live music in the large outdoor space there while you partake of the extensive BBQ menu including brisket or pulled pork sandwich/mac and cheese/nachos, St. Louis Ribs, ½ smoked chicken, regular mac and cheese, coleslaw and baked beans.
Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi 5882 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill 412-422-7188 Authentic northwest Chinese cuisine featuring lamb dishes, noodles, pancakes, stews and Chinese brunch—highly traditional dishes you
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