Designation Level: Silver Nestled slightly beneath street level in the historic Beaux-Arts style James Reed Building, known to Pittsburghers and travelers today as Hotel Monaco, sits The Commoner. Neatly contrasting the above-ground features of Hotel Monaco, with its white walls and eccentric brightly-colored decor, this subterranean gastropub features an elegant, post-industrial-feel with exposed steel beams, […]
Designation Level: Silver In Pittsburgh, Mineo’s and Pizza are nearly synonymous with one another. For over 60 years, Mineo’s Pizza has been a staple of Squirrel Hill and a community favorite. Neighbors aren’t the only ones raving about the pizza though. Tasting Table named Mineo’s as the best pizza in Pennsylvania, and one of the […]
January 25, 2019 Kara Holosopple In the RiverView Cafe’ at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, kids take time out from the exhibits to sit down for a snack or lunch. This winter, they are joined by a giant, white seagull feasting on a colorful plastic fish. The seagull is made of plastic, too. It’s […]
Designation Level: Silver If any visitor to Pittsburgh ever asks, “where should I eat while I’m in town?” the response from locals is always the same: Pamela’s. The local diner, known for its crepe-style pancakes and Lyonnaise potatoes, is a favorite of locals and visitors alike, is synonymous with Pittsburgh. Ask anybody…even President Obama. But […]
Designation Level: Silver Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream serves up sweet frozen treats from its two vastly popular locations in Pittsburgh: on Highland Avenue in Shadyside, and in Market Square in Downtown. Millie’s is so popular locally that it has been named Best Frozen Treats/Ice Cream by Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best of Pittsburgh for 3 years […]
Designation Level: Silver Bado’s Pizza Grill and Ale House is a beloved neighborhood pub and grub spot located on the charming shopping district on Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon. For more than 30 years, Bado’s has been a part of the Pittsburgh community and a favorite spot among locals. In 2016, Bado’s earned a Silver […]
