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
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”
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
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
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