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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
Korean restaurant · Garfield
Korean-American fare with inventive dishes & creative cocktails
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Cocktail bar · Central Business District
Craft cocktails, pan-Asian bites, sushi, and late-night dining
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Tableside pasta, generous portions, old-school Italian charm
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Bar · Central Business District
Festive tiki bar serving holiday cocktails with tropical decor
9 Postcards
Restaurant · South Oakland
Nostalgic restaurant/museum with 100+ wing flavors
Cultural center · North Side
Bookstore, restaurant, and performance space supporting exiled writers
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Inclined railway station · Duquesne Heights
Historic incline railway offers city views and museum.
Noodle shop · Squirrel Hill North
Fresh hand-pulled noodles & juicy soup dumplings made daily
Restaurant · Strip District
Fresh sushi, oysters, seafood, and sandwiches. BYOB friendly.
1 Postcard
Mediterranean restaurant · Upper Lawrenceville
Specialty charcuterie, house-made preserved meats, and seasonal dishes
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