Guidebook for Pittsburgh

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Guidebook for Pittsburgh

Food Scene

Amazing Eastern European food. They are literally around the corner, serving food and drinks way late, and SUPER about allergies/dietary restrictions. All food is vegetarian​/vegan but it is a favorite of myself and other meat-eaters!
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APTEKA
4606 Penn Ave
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Amazing Eastern European food. They are literally around the corner, serving food and drinks way late, and SUPER about allergies/dietary restrictions. All food is vegetarian​/vegan but it is a favorite of myself and other meat-eaters!
Peruvian cuisine​. One of my top 10 little-known-places-to-eat here in the city. They also have a ton traditional Peruvian art, jewelry, and fabric items for sale!
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La Feria
5527 Walnut St
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Peruvian cuisine​. One of my top 10 little-known-places-to-eat here in the city. They also have a ton traditional Peruvian art, jewelry, and fabric items for sale!
The best Asian​ noodle and dumplings in town. Get the soup dumplings and watch them make the noodles through the kitchen window!
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Everyday Noodles
5875 Forbes Ave
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The best Asian​ noodle and dumplings in town. Get the soup dumplings and watch them make the noodles through the kitchen window!
This is the best hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant​ in the area. My favorite is the chicken curry but EVERYTHING is really good!
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Tram's Kitchen
4050 Penn Ave
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This is the best hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant​ in the area. My favorite is the chicken curry but EVERYTHING is really good!
Some of the best Indian in Pittsburgh. It is very close to the house and they have a fresh Lunch buffet M-Sat from 11am - 2:30pm. I abhor​ buffets but will go to this (and only this one!) in a heartbeat. They will deliver to the house via a call-in or Grub Hub.
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People's Indian Restaurant
5147 Penn Ave
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Some of the best Indian in Pittsburgh. It is very close to the house and they have a fresh Lunch buffet M-Sat from 11am - 2:30pm. I abhor​ buffets but will go to this (and only this one!) in a heartbeat. They will deliver to the house via a call-in or Grub Hub.
Traditional Middle Eastern (also Thai/Indian) market with an attached eatery. While the decor is food-court-chic​, the food is incredible! Also the best place in Pittsburgh to get fresh meat.
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Salem Halal Market & Grill
2923 Penn Ave
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Traditional Middle Eastern (also Thai/Indian) market with an attached eatery. While the decor is food-court-chic​, the food is incredible! Also the best place in Pittsburgh to get fresh meat.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese...served with tomato soup and fries... Enough said, right?! Also they do a Saturday & Sunday brunch that is out of this world!
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The Yard
736 Bellefonte St
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Gourmet Grilled Cheese...served with tomato soup and fries... Enough said, right?! Also they do a Saturday & Sunday brunch that is out of this world!

Sightseeing

A cool way to get up the side of Mt. Washington. At the top there is an overlook that puts you higher than the tall towers in our downtown business district. An amazing view of the 3 rivers!
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Duquesne Incline at Upper Station
1215 Grandview Ave
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A cool way to get up the side of Mt. Washington. At the top there is an overlook that puts you higher than the tall towers in our downtown business district. An amazing view of the 3 rivers!
A beautiful botanical garden. It is mostly indoors and has both loaned and permanently​ installed art exhibits in the gardens. This is a burgh top 10!
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley Drive
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A beautiful botanical garden. It is mostly indoors and has both loaned and permanently​ installed art exhibits in the gardens. This is a burgh top 10!

Parks & Nature

Hiking. Nature. Sports. Walking trails. Hiking trails. Workout trails (with equipment and instruction signs along the way). Pittsburgh's parks all offer something special!
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Frick Park
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Hiking. Nature. Sports. Walking trails. Hiking trails. Workout trails (with equipment and instruction signs along the way). Pittsburgh's parks all offer something special!

Drinks & Nightlife

They make their own cider and it is INCREDIBLE! Grab a bottle to enjoy in the cider garden and one to take home too! This is a short walk from the house.
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Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar
300 39th St
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They make their own cider and it is INCREDIBLE! Grab a bottle to enjoy in the cider garden and one to take home too! This is a short walk from the house.

Essentials

Wash and Fold Laundry Service (WORTH EVERY PENNY) Dry Cleaning & Shirt Service Their services are endless. They are affordable and a high quality operation!
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Laundry Factory
5859 Ellsworth Ave
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Wash and Fold Laundry Service (WORTH EVERY PENNY) Dry Cleaning & Shirt Service Their services are endless. They are affordable and a high quality operation!
Affordable Standard Option!
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ALDI
5631 Baum Blvd
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Affordable Standard Option!
Healthy Affordable Option!
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Trader Joe's
9020 Covenant Ave
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Healthy Affordable Option!
Great hot bar for breakfast and lunch! 100% Organic grocery store.
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Whole Foods Market
5700 Centre Ave
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Great hot bar for breakfast and lunch! 100% Organic grocery store.
YOU CAN BUY BUS PASS CARD HERE (and reload them online) A great grocery store. They have all of the standard as well as healthy and kosher items. This is somewhere between the regular grocery store and something like a Whole Foods/Wegmans'​.
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Market District Supermarket
5550 Centre Ave
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YOU CAN BUY BUS PASS CARD HERE (and reload them online) A great grocery store. They have all of the standard as well as healthy and kosher items. This is somewhere between the regular grocery store and something like a Whole Foods/Wegmans'​.
THE GIFT SHOP SELLS AND RELOADS BUS PASS CARDS! The closest hospital. They are the only UPMC hospital that accepts Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance. In the most serious of emergencies, their Emergency department will treat an adult or stablize an adult for transport to another hospital.
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
4401 Penn Ave
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THE GIFT SHOP SELLS AND RELOADS BUS PASS CARDS! The closest hospital. They are the only UPMC hospital that accepts Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance. In the most serious of emergencies, their Emergency department will treat an adult or stablize an adult for transport to another hospital.
Nearest Adult AHN/Highmark Hospital. This hospital accepts Highmark insurance and most others. AVOID this hospital if you have UPMC insurance.
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West Penn Hospital
4800 Friendship Ave
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Nearest Adult AHN/Highmark Hospital. This hospital accepts Highmark insurance and most others. AVOID this hospital if you have UPMC insurance.
Nearest Adult UPMC Hospital. This hospital accepts UPMC insurance and most other major carriers. AVOID if you have Highmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance.
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UPMC Shadyside
5230 Centre Ave
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Nearest Adult UPMC Hospital. This hospital accepts UPMC insurance and most other major carriers. AVOID if you have Highmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance.

Getting Around

This is the nearest bike share kiosk to the house!
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Crazy Mocha
2 E North Ave
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This is the nearest bike share kiosk to the house!
The gift shop sells Connect Cards for our Port Authority bus system.
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
4401 Penn Ave
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The gift shop sells Connect Cards for our Port Authority bus system.