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
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
Sushi Fuku is a model of sushi restaurants in fast-casual approach. The chef is inspired by food serving system in Chipotle Mexican Grill. The ordering system is well-designed, and customers can easily make decisions and get food within one to two minutes. The chef aims at food quality and diversity, and those features make Sushi … Continue reading Sushi Fuku
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
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
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”
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