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Bourdain had: beer, cheeseburgers with chips. Dinner date: Stewart O’Nan, Pittsburgh author who wrote the books “City of Secrets,” “West of Sunset,” among others.
Cheap burgers, beers, and a laid-back, unpretentious atmosphere
5802 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Get directions
$10–20
Restaurant · East Allegheny
Modern American cuisine, vegetable-focused small plates, and craft cocktails
3 Postcards
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Eclectic eatery, art gallery & antique shop with vegan options
4 Postcards
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Friendly bartenders, strong drinks, and great wings
1 Postcard
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Crab rangoon, curries, noodles, Thai coffee, full bar
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Market with produce, honey, flowers, street food, pies, bread
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Craft cocktails, global spirits, creative drinks and tasty snacks
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Dim sum & inventive ramen bowls, small plates, cocktails
2 Postcards
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Rooftop terrace, cocktail bar, rental bikes, gym, meeting rooms
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Thin-crust pizzas & small plates with sustainable ingredients
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Spectacular views of the city skyline and river