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
Just a few yards away from the busy thoroughfare of Forbes Avenue in the heart of Oakland sits Dave& Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream. This cash-only Atwood Street landmark has delighted sweet tooth’s of all ages with delicious frozen treats for decades. Any Pittsburgher looking for a taste of summer even in the harshest of winters … Continue reading Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream
Nestled in the back of the ground floor of the famed Cathedral of Learning lies the Cathedral Café. Cathy, as the Cathedral is affectionately called, is known for her beauty and grace, a beacon of scholarship and study in the middle of the University of Pittsburgh’s urban campus. The Cathedral Café is none of those … Continue reading Cathedral Café
Oakland is filled with countless off-the-beaten-path food establishments that many Pitt students are completely unaware of. Most of these places are dives for greasy fast food or a hidden gem offering delicious ethnic fare from around the world. Salud Juicery is a notable exception to the aforementioned phenomena. Located at the corner of Fifth Avenue … Continue reading Salud Juicery
Nearly every Pitt student knows there is no grocery store in Oakland, leading to a food desert in the neighborhood thousands of students and locals call home. The new university-owned Forbes Street Market is still under construction and will not be open in the near future. Students looking for fresh produce, baked goods, somewhat reasonably … Continue reading Pitt Farmers Market
Oakland is filled with several restaurants serving delicious Indian cuisine. Nothing can beat one of the countless buffets that offer a whole array of scrumptious Indian dishes and delicacies, especially when establishments offer a discount for students with a Pitt ID. Students on a budget are always looking for a great deal, and a reasonable … Continue reading Choolah Indian BBQ
Fall is in full swing with the influx of pumpkin spice everything in coffee shops and eateries around the country. Though temperatures have not yet begun to drop, there is a feeling of fall in the air. The semester is now at its peak. Students are sleep deprived from writing papers and studying for exams. … Continue reading Soergel Orchards
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