Across the Square, Jakes Above the Square Restaurant ($$$$) is open for lunch and dinner and features a sophisticated and comfortable decor as the background for contemporary American and Northern Italian fare judged by Pittsburgh Magazine as “consistently superlative.” Two other notable spots downtown for regional Italian dining are Piccolo Piccolo ($$$) on Wood Street and Juno Trattoria ($$$) in One Oxford Center. The Original Oyster House ($) in Market Square is a famous landmark since 1870 and is noted for oysters, fish boat platters, and Maryland crab cakes. It’s just a ‘Burgh thing! (French fries also find their way to the top of grilled chicken or steak salads in Pittsburgh.)Īll dining spots downtown are approximately 15-minute walks from the Convention Center. When you order a sandwich accompanied with slaw and fries, don’t be surprised to find your side dishes piled on top of your sandwich. There may not be a great deal which “defines” Pittsburgh cuisine, but if you want to experience a bona fide local tradition, drop in at Primanti Brothers ($) for lunch in the Strip District or on Cherry Way downtown. Consider Roland’s Sea- food Grill ($$$) if a bucket of little neck clams and a choice of 18 microbrewery and import beers on tap sounds appealing. DeLuca’s ($), voted “Best Breakfast,” is full of local color the Italian Oven ($), a local chain restaurant which has claimed its ranking among the nationals, earns votes for best pizza in town. The Strip, an easy ten-minute walk from the Convention Center, has a lineup of quick-bite spots. Evening meals can afford a more leisurely pace, and you may wish to consider destinations a bit farther out. Many places are within easy striking distance for lunch. It is worth repeating, however, that Pittsburgh has a very compact downtown, encompassing basically ten city blocks. All of the designated conference hotels have restaurants which can meet these needs. With time of the essence, busy conference attendees will be interested primarily in what is available closest to the Convention Center for breakfasts and lunches. Restaurant pricing, for the budget-conscious, is indicated by a dollar sign symbol following the name of the restaurant (see the key on the following page).ĭining in Pittsburgh is best described in the context of districts and neighborhoods (see the February issue of C&RL News for a description of these). The win- ners are noted in this article to aid your decision-making. Each year Pittsburgh Magazine conducts a reader’s poll of the best restaurants in a variety of categories. Whether you are a gourmet, a gourmand, or just plain hungry, the following list will provide some assistance. This final article in the ACRL 7th Na- tional Conference in- formation series dis- cusses Pittsburgh’s eating establishments. Given the significance of the topic of food, we’ve saved the best till last. After many years in the library profession, I am inclined to believe this is equally true of librarians attending conferences. Here’s a listing of restaurants to whet your appetite ACRL College & Research Libraries News Association of College & Research Libraries Dining in Pittsburgh: From elegant to jazzy
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