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tions of chicken parm, catfish, burgers and other sandwiches for 60 years. Expect wood
paneling, carpeting and a friendly welcome from the daughter of the original owners.
Ritter's Diner
DINER$
(5221 Baum Blvd; mains $7; 24hr)
A classic greasy spoon where locals of the Bloomfield
neighborhood head for a pierogi after a long night out. Each table has its own jukebox.
Quiet Storm Coffeehouse & Restaurant
CAFE$
( 412-661-9355;
www.qspgh.com
;
5430 Penn Ave; mains $6-11; 8am-5pm Mon-Thu, to 10pm
Fri, 9am-4pm Sat & Sun; )
This hipster-filled, multiuse cafe in Garfield specializes in ve-
ggie and vegan cuisine and hosts frequent readings and musical performances.
Dinette
PIZZERIA$$$
( 412-362-0202;
www.dinette-pgh.com
; 5996 Penn Circle South; pizzas $15; 5-10pm Tue-Thu,
to 11pm Fri & Sat)
Two time James Beard award semi-finalist Sonja Finn has elevated this
casual Shadyside eatery into a destination for local foodies. The individual gourmet thin-
crust pizzas are topped with locally sourced meat and produce. Excellent wine selection.
Industry Public House
MODERN AMERICAN$$$
(
www.industrypgh.com
; 4305 Butler St; mains $10; 11am-2am)
Comfort food with a twist -
eg lobster mac 'n' cheese, wild boar bacon burgers, artisanal cocktails and locally
brewed beers - means this gastropub is prototypical Lawrenceville.
Isabela on Grandview
MODERN AMERICAN$$$
$$$
( 412-431-5882;
www.isabelaongrandview.com
; 1318 Grandview Ave; meals $70; 5-10pm Mon-
Sat)
Perched atop Mt Washington with gorgeous nighttime city views, this small romant-
ic restaurant is worthy of anniversary or proposal dinners. The seven-course prixe-fixe
meal might include lobster and duck and always fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Drinking & Entertainment
Bars & Nightclubs
Most nightlife is centered on the South Side and the Strip. Carson St is ground zero for
bar-hopping. You'll find several big, frenzied dance clubs, known as 'meatmarkets,'
clustered at the edge of the Strip district. Most gay bars are in a concentrated stretch of
Liberty Ave downtown.
