Pitt-Penn State. Pitt-West Virginia. Pittsburgh-Philadelphia.These are just a few of the rivalries that get many Pitt students worked up and bent out of shape. However, the rivalry that might lead to more arguments on the streets of Oakland on any given day (particularly weekends after say 11 pm) is Sorrento’s-Antoon’s. Every Pitt student knows that … Continue reading Sorrento’s Pizza Roma
There are few things in life better than a good Indian buffet. Lovers of Indian cuisine know exactly what I am talking about. Pitt students have a surprisingly limited number of options when it comes to affordable food near campus. You can only have fast food, pizza, or cheap Chinese food so many times when … Continue reading Prince of India
Lauren Fabrizio, 22, is a senior from Warren, Ohio pursuing a B.A. in English Literature at the University of Pittsburgh. She currently works as a waitress at Fire Side Public House in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty Neighborhood. She graciously accepted my invitation to answer a few questions about her experiences in the food service industry. The … Continue reading Interview: Lauren Fabrizio
South Oakland is known for many things, but fine dining is certainly not on the list that includes wandering the streets in groups, parties, and houses that upon closer inspection are probably not up to code. There are no “nice” eateries among the thousands of buildings off-campus students and Oakland old-timers call home. Do not … Continue reading Larry & Carol’s Pizza
Kareem Gordon-Graham Kareem Gordon-Graham is a sophomore Computer Science major from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gordon-Graham is involved with the Black Action Society, the African Student Organization, and serves as a mentor to local high school students. In his spare time, Gordon-Graham likes to watch football, listen to music, and partake in anything that sounds fun. Gordon-Graham … Continue reading Profile Pieces
Are you the kind of person that loves sushi but finds that it never really fills you up? If so I recommend trying a poke bowl. Poke is a Hawaiian term that means “to slice or to cut” and it refers to chunks of raw marinated fish which is tossed over rice and topped with … Continue reading Kahuna
For my last blog post on Panther Eats, I would like to talk about a place located on Pitt’s campus that isn’t actually even a restaurant.The place that I am referring to is Fuku Tea. Fuku Tea is located right on the corner of Oakland and Forbes. It is a small location with the amazing … Continue reading Fuku Tea
On a cold rainy day, or whenever I am feeling under the weather, I like to eat soup. Now when I am not in the mood for Tom Yum soup I like to indulge in Pho. Pho is a Vietnamese soup which typically consists of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meet. It’s a simple dish … Continue reading Tram’s Kitchen
It’s 1 am on a Friday night and you are craving greasy food.You know you want pizza but aren’t up to buying a whole pie and would much rather prefer an individual pizza. Where do you go? Do you go to Lotsa?Personally, my answer is no. Instead of Lotsa, I find myself at Pie Express.For … Continue reading Pie Express
When I am in the mood for Thai food one place comes to mind, the Smiling Banana Leaf. It’s located in Highland Park and to get therefrom Oakland you can simply hop on the 71B or 71A. If you do plan on making a trip to Smiling Banana Leaf, I recommend calling ahead to make … Continue reading Smiling Banana Leaf
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