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
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
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
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
Nicky’s Thai Kitchen is a Thai restaurant that has three locations in Pittsburgh. One location is on the Northside, another in the North Hills and the other is Downtown. I have only been to the Downtown location but have heard great reviews about the North Shore location as well. The Downtown location is excellent especially … Continue reading Nicky’s Thai Kitchen
Northeastern Kitchen, as far as I know, might be the first restaurant in Pittsburgh with northeastern Chinese cuisine. Weather in northeast China is close to Pittsburgh, with massive snow in the harsh winter. Continue reading Northeastern Kitchen
Last weekend I went to Waterfront to see fantastic beasts 2, and my friend and I had lunch at Honest John’s Bar & Restaurant in Homestead. This restaurant is located near the movie theater, and the taste is better than I expected. There are limited food options near the movie theater, and most of them … Continue reading Honest John’s Bar and Restaurant
Nak Won Garden, a fashion Korean restaurant in the Shadyside, is one of my favorite restaurants in the Pittsburgh. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable: orange walls, warm-light wall lamps, black sofa seats with cushion. The inner decoration is exotic: wooden masks in the wall, and traditional Korean paintings. Waitresses are friendly, and they are … Continue reading Nak Won Garden
In the first week in Pittsburgh, every Uber driver recommended me Pamela’s Diner as a “must-go” diner in PITT. As a people who insist eating breakfast every day, I am happy to say Pamela’s Diner is a nice place to go. It was featured by the Wall Street Journal in a “What to Do in … Continue reading Pamela’s Diner
Big. Shot. Bob’s. Big Shot Bob’s. Big Shot Bob’s! That’s the only place that comes to mind when I want good wings. Although Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings is a Pittsburgh chain location, I only recommend the one in the South Side, across the street from the Starbucks on East Carson Street. To get … Continue reading Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings
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