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Restaurant · South Side Slopes ·

Essence

Restaurant · South Side Slopes ·
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Chef Ojok Grichang fuses West African, Middle Eastern, Asian, and American ideas into a fully vegan menu on the South Side. Spotlighted by NextPittsburgh and listed by local tourism editors, it’s a friendly counter for soulful, globally inspired plates.

https://nextpittsburgh.com/eatdrink/chef-ojok-grichang-melds-vegan-and-african-cuisine-at-essence-cafe/
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Vegan fusion cuisine with buffalo cauliflower & mint lemonade

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1924 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Get directions

$20–30

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Vegan fusion cuisine with buffalo cauliflower & mint lemonade

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1924 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Get directions

$20–30

See Menu
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