Pie for Breakfast, with two years of preparation, finally opened the door in North Oakland on June 4th. The mascot of Pie for Breakfast is so cute, and I can’t stop myself to eat here. It’s owned by Chef, who is also the owner of Legume and bar Butterjoint. Three restaurants are in one street; the chef wants to create an “ecosystem.” Continue reading “Pie for Breakfast”
“Salads. Burgers. Together.” Meat lovers and vegetarians rejoice! Located on Forbes Avenue, Hello Bistro offers both salads and burgers. Most restaurants these days either specialize in one or the other, hardly both! They do have a salad menu, but also give the option to build your own. Their salad bar is one of the largest … Continue reading Hello Bistro
Street food in South Korean is one of the most famous parts of Korean cuisine. Vendors sell finger food and fast food on the street or in a market, and preparing time is usually short [1]. The traditional South Korea street food is Chapssal-tteok (glutinous rice cake), Bungeo-ppang (fish shaped bun), and Hotteok (pancake with brown sugar filling) [2]. Those food are commonly served in winter, and people more like ice cream in summer. Continue reading “South Korean Street Food in Oakland”
Street food in Japan is less popular than South Korean. Street food in Japan is more likely to occur in festivals and events. There are hundreds of festivals in Japan: fireworks display, food and drink festivals, and cherry blossom festivals. Some street food is provided on the roadside in the night, and the price is … Continue reading Japanese Street Food in Oakland
If you’re looking for a good burger and do not feel like venturing off of campus, have no fear! At the University of Pittsburgh, we are lucky enough to have a Five Guys directly on campus! It is located to the left of towers and directly next to “The O”. For those of you not … Continue reading Five Guys
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
To begin with, I have to say this post focuses more on the disadvantages of Thai Hana & Sushi Bar. It has a high rate in TripAdvisor and an average score in Yelp. From my point of view, Thai Hana & Sushi Bar is a below-average restaurant. Continue reading “Thai Hana & Sushi Bar”
Spice Island Tea House is a high-rated Thai restaurant in Oakland, opened in 1995. I think it’s the best Southeast Asian restaurant I have ever been to in the US. It is decorated by painting, flowers and crafts ornaments, with jazz music. A quaint and warm place to eat and talk with friends. Continue reading “Spice Island Tea House”
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
Located up the street from Fuku Tea and directly across the street from Sushi Fuku is Oishii Bento. Oishii offers both Korean and Japanese cuisine and prides themselves on being a “healthier alternative to other restaurants in the Pittsburgh Area.” I love Oishii because I can always count on a fair priced, hot, and delicious … Continue reading Oishii Bento
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