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Mar 17, 2022 · Owner Ron Esser, the ” Big Dog”, got his start in the music business managing the Graffiti Showcase Lounge in Pittsburgh for five years during the 1980s. Esser opened Moondog’s in 1990 next door to his family’s Starlite Lounge restaurant It is located at 378 Freeport Road on the main drag of the tiny 1,400 person mill town of Blawnox.
- Emil’s Lounge
- Oakmont Bakery
- Grant Bar
- Mineo’s Pizza House
- Jozsa Corner
- Page Dairy Mart
- Pamela’s Diner
- Oram’s Donut Shop
- Alla Famiglia
- Primanti Bros.
Rankin Known for having “Pittsburgh’s BEST fish sandwich,” this longtime staple in Rankin has been a favorite of visitors (Andrew Zimmern has featured the restaurant on a number of his Travel Channel shows) and Pittsburghers alike (“Rick Sebak was here… and loved it!” is right there on their website, people!). Get the fish sandwich, definitely, but...
Oakmont Pittsburghers are obsessed with Oakmont Bakery… and for good reason. The bakery has been serving the Pittsburgh area since 1988, churning out thousands of cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, pastries and other sweet treats every single day. They offer season-by-season specialtieslike Pączkis and Farkleberry cookies, and are so popular they opened a...
Millvale From a spot on our Ultimate Sandwich Road Trip to serving some of the best pies in the ‘Burgh(their coconut cream pie is an absolute favorite), Millvale’s Grant Bar has been serving delicious, down-home dishes since 1933. You’ll find everything from “The Grant Bar Club” sandwich to a $24 surf-and-turf platter with marinated steak and deep-...
Multiple Locations Since 1958, the Mineo family has been serving their pizzas, made with homemade, from-scratch dough, slow-cooked sauce, and hand-grated cheese, to hungry hoards of Pittsburgh pizza fans. The original pizza shop is located in Squirrel Hill, and Mineo’s also has a location in Mt. Lebanon, with a North Hills shop set to open later th...
Hazelwood If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, this one is for you. Josza Corner has been serving “Hungarian Country Styled Family Cooking” since 1988. You’ve got to call ahead and make sure that they’ll be able to serve you (parties of four or more, please), cooked by chef/owner Alex Josza Bodner. He serves house specialiaties, like K...
South Side This family-owned ice cream shop always makes big news when they open for the season,serving classic soft serve, milk shakes and Arctic Swirls since they first opened their doors in 1951. Though you’ll often find long lines on warm summer nights at Page Dairy Mart, it moves quickly, and is definitely worth the wait. Page Dairy Mart (4112...
Multiple locations Open since 1980, Pamela’s Diner has become a staple in Pittsburgh, with locations dotting all over the city, from their original Squirrel Hill spot, to Millvale, and Mt. Lebanon. They’re known for their whisper-thin crepe-style pancakes, stuffed with everything from chocolate and bananas to strawberries and cream. Pamela’s Diner ...
Beaver Falls This tiny doughnut shop has been open in Beaver Falls since 1938, serving hot and fresh doughnuts for more than 80 years. The shop’s best-seller is their cinnamon roll, a massive doughnut-cinnamon roll hybrid topped with a delicious creamy glaze. They also have lots of filled doughnuts, including their homemade cream (topped with vanil...
Allentown You know you’re going to get a fantastic meal at All Famiglia (we love it so much, we put it in our guide on how to eat your way through Pittsburgh in 24 hours!). This tiny restaurant is known for their old-school Italian atmosphere and dishes like veal chops, homemade meatballs, and freshly-made pasta. Alla Famiglia (804 E. Warrington Av...
Multiple Locations Can you even mention classic Pittsburgh restaurants without mentioning Primanti Bros.? We don’t think so. They’ve been around since 1933, serving French fry and coleslaw-stuffed sandwiches to the masses. And while, yes, there’s so much more to Pittsburgh dining than Primanti Bros., there’s a reason that they’ve stood the test of ...
Feb 8, 2024 · Esser, 65, continues to own one of the Pittsburgh area's most successful and long-running bars - and one of the few remaining that book both national and musical acts.
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May 7, 2021 · Everything in Pittsburgh tastes better when paired with a view of our favorite city. And for that reason, we’ve rounded up 19 of our favorite restaurants with a view. From Mount Washington to Oakland and back again, here are some of our favorite scenic restaurants in Pittsburgh. Enjoy!
Aug 8, 2024 · Mikesell, who, until recently, ran Café Raymond in the Strip District, is the new owner of Wild Rosemary, a popular, 12-seat restaurant in Upper St. Clair that closed several months ago.
May 17, 2024 · What are the best restaurants in Pittsburgh? Updated for 2024, our food editor names her top spots to chow down in Steel Town.
Feb 29, 2024 · (Shutterstock) PITTSBURGH, PA — Excuses was an iconic Pittsburgh bar specializing in live music and open mic nights. Nearly two years after its July 2022 closure after 34 years, the space on...
