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Table of Contents
Pittsburgh—More Than a City
by A. Robert Scott ..................................... 5
Numbers ...................................................... 16
Shopping ..................................................... 18
April 2013 - Vol. 32, No. 12
How Pittsburgh got its Name
by Bryan A. Scott .................................... 19
The Arts ....................................................... 22
Map (Downtown) ........................................ 24
Dining ......................................................... 26
Calendar ..................................................... 32
Beer — Ask an Expert
by Jeff Walewski ..................................... 34
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Metro Map .................................................. 42
Index of Advertisers ..................................... 44
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Write it on your heart that
every day is the best day
of the year.
RALPH WALDO EMERSON
Pittsburgh—More Than a City
by A. Robert Scott
P
ittsburgh is more than a city: it’s a city
and area that encompasses Western
Pennsylvania.
I grew up in New Kensington, about 18
miles from Pittsburgh, up the Allegheny
River, but I’m from Pittsburgh. And that’s
true whether you’re from Monroeville,
Butler, Greensburg, or Robinson Township.
Pittsburgh is truly someplace special.
But don’t take my word for it. Others are
saying it and the secret is getting out. Once
known as the ”Smoky City,” due to heavy
industry, and much maligned for it, this is
not your grandma’s Pittsburgh anymore.
There is much to see (a view around
every corner) and do and enjoy.
World-class Views
Few cities can match the world-class
views that Pittsburgh has. One of the very
best is from Grandview Avenue on Mt.
Washington. Concrete pods that extend
out and away from the hillside provide
sweeping panoramic vistas.
Other stunning views come from the
three rivers. A fun way to see the city from
both land and water is with Just Ducky
Tours. There is also a riverboat fleet.
Where to Stay
For visitors and out-of-towners looking
for somewhere to stay, the following recommendations for lodging may be helpful.
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An Illuminated Pittsburgh
Photo: © GeorgeThomasMendel.com
Place, a full-service property.
Would the South Side suit you better?
No problem. SpringHill Suites on Water
Street is strategically located adjacent the
SouthSide Works, East Carson Street, and
near the training facilities of the Pittsburgh
Steelers and Pitt Panthers football.
Nearby also is Station Square, a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.
Now cross town and to
the North Shore and the
Allegheny River you’ll find
another of the newer properties that has opened.
The
Hyatt
Place
Pittsburgh - North Shore,
opened In December 2010.
With 178-rooms, its guests
find themselves just steps
away from PNC Park, home
of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and
Heinz Field, home to the
Pittsburgh Steelers and football collegiate Pitt Panthers.
The hotel’s choice location is near other North
Shore attractions such as
Fountains at Night – Station Square
Carnegie Science Center,
the National Aviary, The Andy Warhol
come together to form a third river. At the
Museum, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh,
confluence, the third river formed is the
many restaurants that have sprung up as
Ohio River. There is a fourth, underground
well as a casino.
river, but that’s for another story.
Something close to the city but suburban
Also on the edge of downtown and the
suit you better? Through the Ft. Pitt Tunnel
Strip District is Hampton Inn & Suites.
in nearby Green Tree, five minutes from
This is a great choice for visitors and puts
downtown, is DoubleTree by Hilton
them within walking distance of many fine
Pittsburgh - Green Tree. Formally the
restaurants. Only two blocks from the conRadisson Green Tree, this 465-room property
vention center, this property is located
expects to complete a $17 million renovadirectly across the street from the Heinz
tion early this year.
History Center.
Further out the airport corridor and nearUptown and near CONSOL Energy
er Pittsburgh International Airport is a
Center is Cambria Suites - Pittsburgh @
Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Loaded with
CONSOL Energy Center. Upscale and
amenities, this hotel is ideal for business
contemporary, this all-suite hotel is the offitravelers and families and will make you
cial hotel of the Pittsburgh Penguins and
feel warm and fuzzy.
CONSOL Energy Center.
One more specific property worthy of
East of downtown is the Oakland section
mention is Cambria Suites Washington,
of the city, the educational, medical, and
sister property to the in-town property.
university section of the city. Ideally situatThis hotel is Located south on I-79 at the
ed on Forbes Avenue is the 202-room
Allegheny and Washington County borders.
Hillton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University
Photo: Courtesy VisitPittsburgh
Downtown, north, east, south, or west,
we’ve got it covered.
Downtown, right at The Point, is the
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown.
This 712-room hotel, reflagged several
years ago from Hilton, puts guests in the
heart of everything.
For the uninitiated, The Point is where
the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers
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Besides outstanding lodging you’ll find a
race track and casino and the Tanger
Outlets shopping complex.
History and Accolades
Photo: Courtesy VisitPittsburgh
Five years ago, in 2008, Pittsburgh celebrated its 250th Anniversary.
The city was named Pittsburgh in 1758 by
General John Forbes. Leading a British and
Colonial army, Forbes took over the ruins left
at Ft. Duquesne by the French at The Point.
He renamed the settlement Ft. Pitt for his
superior, British Secretary of State William
Pitt.
From this small settlement at the confluence of three rivers came America’s Most
Livable City.
Today, Pittsburgh is a perfect blend of the
old architecture with a modern contemporary
skyline that reaches for sapphire blue skies.
With rivers and valleys, and mountains and
bridges, it really is someplace special. And
the people that call it home make it more so.
Visitors in a downtown hotel lobby
For a city once known as “Hell with the
lid off,” Pittsburgh has come a long way.
Recent recognition includes being
named one of the 40 prettiest cities in the
world, by Huffington Post. The city’s skyline is one of the world’s prettiest according
to ForbesTraveler.com. Pittsburgh has
twice been named “America’s Most
Liveable City” by Places Rated Almanac.
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Cambria Suites —
The Choice is Yours
Cambria Suites at CONSOL Energy
Center is the newest upscale and contemporary hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. This
all-suite hotel is the perfect fit for both corporate and leisure travelers. Free downtown transportation is provided.
The Official Hotel of the Pittsburgh
Penguins and CONSOL Energy Center, this
hotel is home of the Pittsburgh Penguins
hockey team and host for numerous concerts and special events.
The new Cambria Event Center located
on the Plaza level of the hotel is ideal for
corporate training, receptions, and seminars.
Our 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting
space, an expansive catering menu, userfriendly audio-visual equipment, WiFi and
hard wired internet, and private parking
deck will offer the perfect solution to your
next event! A 1,700 square foot outdoor
patio with spectacular views of the city will
add to the flair of your function. For more
information contact our sales department at
412-381-6687 or visit the website at
www.cambriasuitespittsburgh.com.
Conveniently located, Cambria Suites
Washington hotel is less than one mile from
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino as well
as the Tanger Outlets shopping complex.
The hotel is located off I-79, Racetrack road,
and minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and
Pittsburgh International Airport. This property is also near Washington & Jefferson College
and the Washington County Fairgrounds.
A number of restaurants with menus ranging from fine dining to casual cuisines are
located close to this hotel. In addition,
major retailers, quaint specialty stores, and
many shopping opportunities are located in
the surrounding area.
At this suburban hotel, you’ll benefit from
a number of unique features designed for
your convenience and well being. Enjoy
Reflect Bistro and Lobby Bar, the casual
contemporary café offering breakfast, dinner, and a full-service bar.
For more information call 724-223-5555 or
visit www.cambriasuiteswashingtonpa.com.
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The year before last, National Geographic
Traveler named Pittsburgh among the “best
places in the world” to experience.
Double Your Expectations
at DoubleTree by Hilton
Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Experience the
$20 Million Renovation
Heinz Hall
The magazine wrote, “On all counts, the
Steel City’s transformation over the past long
concluded, this Western Pennsylvania city
changed jobs and reclaims major assets: a
natural setting that rivals Lisbon and San
Francisco, a wealth of fine art and architecture, and a quirky sense of humor.”
This is indeed a city to see and enjoy.
The Arts, Architecture,
and More Attractions
Pittsburgh enjoys a cultural phenomenon as artists, architects, and performers of
world renown have flourished here and in
the local area.
The Cultural District is unique in
Pittsburgh. There aren’t many cities that can
match this 14-block area that consists of
live theater, art, and restaurants. It’s here
that the world-famous Pittsburgh
Symphony, as well as performers such as
Tony Bennett and Johnny Mathis make
guest appearances. Pittsburgh Ballet
Theater, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh
Dance Council, and the PNC Broadway
Series all perform at the beautiful Benedum
Center for the Performing Arts. O’Reilly
Theater is home to Pittsburgh Public
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Come experience DoubleTree by Hilton
Pittsburgh - Green Tree, the newest and
largest Pittsburgh area Hilton Worldwide
property. Recently, the property underwent
an extensive $20 million transformation.
With more than 40,000-square-feet of
event and meeting space, DoubleTree by
Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree is the newest
option for group business and events as
well as business and leisure travelers.
The 465-room property, located minutes
from downtown Pittsburgh and area attractions, welcomes guests with a striking new
lobby that evokes the feeling of a grand
mountain lodge. The combination of king
rooms, double rooms, and suites offer
shades of sky blue, rich wood tones along
with pops of color, bringing inside the colors and natural feel of the outdoors.
Enjoy the new culinary offerings of the
hotel’s flagship dining establishment,
Seasons The Restaurant. Located off the
lobby providing casual upscale food and
libations is the new Champions Club sports
bar with an enhanced media wall covered
in paneled large flat-screen T.V.s. Or for onthe-go options, Bistro Marketplace presents a fresh European-styled menu and
casual cafe.
For groups and meeting planners alike,
the various types of group meeting space
create an array of options for private
events. The Grand and Junior Ballrooms
may both be effortlessly divided into four
individual sections and are complemented
by ample foyer space.
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Green
Tree guests will benefit from the characteristic qualities found at the brand’s more
than 265 DoubleTree by Hilton locations
around the world.
For information or room reservations, visit
www.pittsburghgreentree.doubletree.com
or call toll free at (888) 370-0998.
500 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
PittsburghGreentree.DoubleTree.com
412-920-8050
DOUBLE THE FUN.
Sports fans and the new $20 million renovated DoubleTree Pittsburgh – Green Tree
go hand in hand. Whether it’s a quick drink after work, a make-shift-gameday
tailgate, or coordinating downtown excursions, we make it a party worth repeating.
If you want close to the action, catch the new DoubleTree.
DoubleTree by Hilton. Where the little things mean everything.
Photo: Courtesy VisitPittsburgh
Theater with classic and contemporary
plays.
August Wilson Center for African
American Culture, is a newer addition to
the downtown art scene.
For art lovers, Pittsburgh is sure both surprise and please,
The life and art of Andy Warhol is celebrated at the highly acclaimed museum
that is his namesake on the North Shore.
The Mattress Factory, also on the North
Shore, is highly regarded as one of the
world’s best facilities for installation art.
In the Oakland education and medical
center east of downtown is where the
Carnegie Museums of Art And Natural
History are located.
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Another attraction in the east is Phipps
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, built
more than 100-years ago by Henry Phipps.
The Center for Sustainable Landscapes,
one of the greenest buildings in the world,
is the latest addition.
This article by no means is all encompassing when it comes to articulating all
there is to see and do and enjoy in
Pittsburgh. For more help and information,
please refer to other sections in the magazine such as attractions, sports, dining, etc.
Meanwhile, I’m sure you’ll agree that
Pittsburgh is a great destination and place
to visit.
—A. Robert Scott is the publisher/owner of
Pittsburgh Point magazine and may be reached
by email at [email protected].
www.PittsburghPoint.com
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Visit the
Historic Landmarks
in Lawrenceville
“Jaws drop in awe!” according to founder
Sean Casey when asked to describe the
impressions of guests walking through the
doors of The Church Brew Works for the first
time. The breathtaking view of the brewpub
garners comparisons to the impressive vista
of The Point that visitors enjoy when emerging from the Fort Pitt Tunnel for the first time.
The Church Brew Works, a combination
restaurant and microbrewery, opened
August 1, 1996 as the first and only Brew
Pub in the country located in a former
church. The building originally was St.
John the Baptist Church. Legendary beer
critic Michael Jackson noted the brewery
as one of the most beautiful in the world.
Renovations to the 8,000 square foot
restaurant have brought the building back
to its turn of the century splendor.
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks
Foundation showed their appreciation for
the project by bestowing The Church Brew
Works with the Award of Merit for the adaptive reuse of St. John’s.
St. John the Baptist Church was founded
by local Irish and Scottish immigrants who
worked in the flourishing Carnegie and
Diamond Back Steel Works in the historic
community of Lawrenceville. This
Pittsburgh community was named after war
hero Captain James Lawrence, famous for his
dying words, “Don’t give up the ship.”
Catty-corner from The Church Brew Works
is another famous Pittsburgh landmark, The
Pittsburgh Brewing Company. This brewery
was founded in 1899 through the merger of
twenty different regional breweries. The
brewery recently relocated to nearby
Latrobe, Pennsylvania where its flagship
Iron City brand is still being produced.
A block from The Church Brew Works
at 3600 Penn Avenue is the childhood
home of Stephen Foster, the famous U.S.
composer. Three blocks away is beautiful
Saint Augustine Church with its 92’ high
domed ceiling. Built in 1899, this church
is an architectural masterpiece.
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AIRLINES
Air Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-247-2262
Air France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-225-2525
AirTran Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-247-8726
American Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-433-7300
Delta Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-221-1212
JetBlue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-538-2583
Southwest Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-435-9792
United Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-241-6522
US Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-428-4322
HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Best Value Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-264-7924
Best Western Parkway Center Inn (Green Tree) . .412-922-7070
Cambria Suites-Meadows Racetrack & Casino . . .724-223-5555
Cambria Suites-Pittsburgh@Consol Energy Center .412-381-6687
Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort & Conference Center .724-459-7191
Clarion Hotel (Green Tree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-922-8100
Clarion Hotel (New Kensington) . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-335-9171
Comfort Inn (Harmarville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-828-9400
Comfort Inn Pittsburgh East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-244-1600
Courtyard Marriott (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-264-5000
Courtyard Marriott (Monroeville) . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-856-8680
Courtyard Marriott (Shadyside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-683-3113
Crowne Plaza (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-262-2400
Days Inn(s) (Harmarville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-828-5400
(Monroeville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-856-1610
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Green Tree . . .412-922-8400
DoubleTree Hotel & Suites City Center . . . . . . . .412-281-5800
DoubleTree Pittsburgh/Monroeville . . . . . . . . . . .412-373-7300
Embassy Suites (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-269-9070
Fairfield Inn (Cranberry Twp.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-772-0600
Fairmont Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-391-1033
Four Points Hotel (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-695-0002
Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh North . . . . . . . . .724-776-6900
Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown . . .412-288-4350
Hampton Inn(s) (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-264-0020
(Blairsville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-459-5920
(Cranberry Twp.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-776-1000
(Green Tree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-922-0100
(McKnight Rd.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-939-3200
(Monroeville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-380-4000
(Oakland-University Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-681-1000
(West Mifflin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-650-1000
Hilton Garden Inn-Pittsburgh/Southpointe . . . . .724-743-5000
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place . .412-683-2040
Holiday Inn(s) (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-262-3600
(Blawnox-R.I.D.C. Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-963-0600
(McKnight Rd.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-366-5200
(Meadowlands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-222-6200
(Monroeville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-372-1022
(Oakland-University Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-682-6200
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Airport) . . . . . . . . .412-788-8400
(Cranberry Twp.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-772-1000
(Harmarville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-828-9300
(South Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-488-1130
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-494-0202
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Cranberry . . . . . . . . . . . .724-779-7900
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh/North Shore . . . . . . . . . . .412-321-3000
Hyatt Regency (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-899-1234
MainStay Suites (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-490-7343
Marriott Pittsburgh Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-788-8800
Marriott Pittsburgh City Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-471-4000
Marriott Pittsburgh North (Cranberry Twp.) . . . . .724-772-3700
Omni William Penn Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-281-7100
The Priory—A City Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-231-3338
Quality Inn University Center (Oakland) . . . . . . .412-683-6100
Quality Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-279-6300
Red Roof Inn(s) (Airport-Robinson Twp.) . . . . . . .412-787-7870
(Cranberry Twp.-Pittsburgh North) . . . . . . . . . .724-776-5670
(Monroeville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-856-4738
(Washington, PA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-228-5750
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-562-1200
Residence Inn (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-787-3300
Residence Inn (Cranberry Twp.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-779-1000
Residence Inn (Monroeville/Wilkins Twp.) . . . . .412-816-1300
Residence Inn (North Shore) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-321-2099
Residence Inn (Oakland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-621-2200
Shadyside Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-441-4444
Sheraton Hotel Station Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-261-2000
Sleep Inn Pittsburgh Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-859-4000
SpringHill Suites (Airport) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-494-9446
(Monroeville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-380-9100
(North Shore) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-323-9005
(SouthSide Works) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-488-8003
Super 8 Motel (Harmarville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-828-8900
Travel Inn Pittsburgh West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-922-0120
The Westin Convention Center—Pittsburgh . . . .412-281-3700
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown . . . . . . .412-391-4600
GENERAL
David L. Lawrence Convention Center . . . . . . . .412-565-6000
Monroeville Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-373-7300
VisitMonroeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-856-7422
VisitPittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-281-7711
Pittsburgh Visitors Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-359-0758
TRANSPORTATION
AmTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-471-6120
Pittsburgh Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-444-4444
Super Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-258-3826
Yellow Cab Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412-321-8100
LIVE WELL.
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Shopping
S
hoppers will find that Pittsburgh
offers a lively mix of retail centers,
department stores, shopping malls,
and neighborhood shopping enclaves.
From The Shops at Station Square
(once a riverfront train station) to the
Arcade Shops at Fifth Avenue Place,
and The Shops of One Oxford Centre,
shopping opportunities abound.
AIRMALL
Pittsburgh International Airport
412-472-5180
Class shopping in a state-of-the-art airport location with
national and international branded retailers such as
Waterstone’s Booksellers, Upper Deck Authenticated,
PGA Tour Stop, and many others.
ARCADE SHOPS AT FIFTH AVENUE PLACE
5th Ave. & Liberty Ave.
412-456-7800
www.fifthavenueplace.com
An elegant European style shopping environment
located in the heart of the Golden Triangle where
you’ll find Caswell-Massey and The Limited among
others for shopping and dining.
Downtown (11 floors) and in other branch stores.
THE MALL AT ROBINSON
Parkway West and Highway 60
412-788-0816
A state-of-the-art regional mall. This newly opened 1.2
million-square-foot shopping center has Macy’s, J.C.
Penney, Sears, and Dick’s Sporting Goods as anchor
stores together with close to 120 specialty shops.
The Mall at Robinson
MONROEVILLE MALL
200 Monroeville Blvd.
Monroeville
412-243-8511
www.monroevillemall.com
Spend a day enjoying yourself in restaurants like Saga
Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi, department stores such
as Macy’s, J. C. Penney, and the specialty shops of
Monroeville Mall.
PITTSBURGH MILLS
Rt. 28 at 2012A Butler Logan Road,
Tarentum
724-904-9000
www.pittsburghmills.com
Destination shopping at the recently opened mall with
innovative retail, casual dining, and unique entertainment options.
Fifth Avenue Place
GROVE CITY PREMIUM OUTLETS
1911 Leesburg-Grove City Road
Grove City
724-748-3875
www.premiumoutlets.com/grovecity
One of the “Top 20 Outlet Malls in the U.S.” Less than
an hour drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Home to
140 brand-name outlet stores such as Coach Factory,
and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store.
MACY’S
400 Fifth Ave.
412-232-2000
www.macys.com
A Pittsburgh department tradition that reflects the city’s
renaissance. Come experience a shopping experience
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PPG PLACE RETAIL SHOPS
PPG Place at Market Square
412-434-1900
www.ppgplace.com
Situated in a premiere office complex, the shops at
PPG Place offer fine contemporary shopping. Located
adjacent to historic Market Square.
ROSS PARK MALL
McKnight Rd. (North Hills)
412-369-4400
www.simon.com
Over 150 specialty shops including Nordstrom,
Tiffany’s, L.L. Bean, J. C. Penney, Macy’s, and Sears.
SETTLERS RIDGE
200 Settlers Ridge Center Drive
Pittsburgh
412-809-0800
www.settlersridgepa.com
Welcome to Settlers Ridge, in the airport corridor,
with over 35 places to shop, dine, and be entertained.
From Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi and Barnes &
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How Pittsburgh got its Name
by Bryan A. Scott
Pittsburgh as we know it today had its
beginnings as a fur-trading post in the 17th
century. The first written accounts of the area
came from the French, English, and Dutch
explorers who made contact with the
Delaware, Shawnee, Seneca, and Iroquois
Indian tribes who lived here. These explorers, and later George Washington, could not
have explored Western Pennsylvania without the sophisticated network of trails left by
the Indians, which are the basis for many of
the important highways in the district today.
In 1754 a Virginia based Ohio Company
attempted to establish Fort Prince George at
The Point. Four months later, the French
drove out the settlers, demolished the stockade, and replaced it with Fort Duquesne. The
French intended to make its settlement the
center of a territory which extended from
Montreal in Canada to New Orleans on the
Gulf. The dreams vanished when the English
captured the fort in 1758 and rebuilt it, as
well as renamed it Fort Pitt. This was the
largest fortress constructed by the English in
the New World. The fort and surrounding
area was named in honor of England’s Prime
Minister, William Pitt, and designated the
garrison town of Pitts-borough, or Pittsburgh.
However, the name of Pittsburgh was not
always spelled Pittsburgh. Over 100 years
ago, Pittsburgh was divided into two hostile
camps: those who wanted to spell
Pittsburgh with an “h” — as it has been
from the beginning — and those who wanted to drop the “h” and conform to a more
uniform and common spelling.
In 1890, when industrial America was in
love with conformity, the United States
Board of Geographic Names was created to
standardize spellings across the land. The
board ruled that all American cities and
towns pronounced “berg” would officially
be spelled “burg.” The following year
Pittsburgh was officially Pittsburg minus the
“h.” Pittsburghers, who found the “h” needless were happy and found pride in saying
“at least we have a name that’s 100 percent
American.” The h-ers, who were in the
majority, claimed their argument to be a matter of pride also. They reasoned, “without the
h, how will our great city be distinguished
from the 12 other Pittsburgs in the country in
places such as Kansas, Oklahoma, New
Hampshire, and Arkansas?”
The proponents of the “h” had history on
their side. The fact is that Pittsburgh has officially had the “h” since its very birth. A letter, during the French and Indian War, from
General John Forbes to the Prime Minister
of England, William Pitt, is dated
“Pittsbourgh, 27th November, 1758.” Also,
in 1769 a survey by the Penn family referred
to it as their “Manor of Pittsburgh.”
With more and more evidence, the h-ers,
led by William H. Davis who was the real
catalyst, arranged a special meeting with the
U.S. Geographical Board. After hearing the
wealth of evidence the h-ers had presented,
on July 19, 1911, the board relented:
Pittsburg would again be Pittsburgh.
But 20 year habits can be hard to break. In
1921, the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
published a pamphlet, “How to Spell
Pittsburgh,” that was sent to all major newspapers and institutions on the continent.
Maybe they should have directed their efforts
a little closer to home. Across town, the
recently now defunct Pittsburgh Press
remained staunchly non-h in its policy for
nearly 20 years after the official restoration.
Yes, Pittsburgh lost the “h” in its spelling in
1891. Twenty years later, bowing to popular
pressure, the U.S. Board on Geographic
Names approved restoration of the “h”.
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Shopping
Noble to Cinemark-16 screens, it’s all right here.
SHADYSIDE
Walnut Street
Pittsburgh
412-682-1298
The Shadyside business area is a unique upscale shopping area. There are 150 shops and restaurants in a
five-block area.
THE SHOPS OF ONE OXFORD CENTRE
One Oxford Centre
412-391-5300
Located in a glass atrium with several levels of fine shops
like Ann Taylor, Kountz & Rider, Emphatics, and many
more, plus dining, positioned at the base of the 45story silver office tower.
THE SHOPS AT STATION SQUARE
Station Square
412-261-2811
Showcasing merchandise from around the world at
shops like St. Brendan’s Crossing, Morini’s, Accentricity,
Loova, Bradley’s Books, and more.
The Shops at Station Square
SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE
Route 19 South and Fort Couch Road
412-831-2900
www.simon.com
Anchored by Macy’s and Sears department stores. With
over 130 stores and about a dozen eateries. Just seven
miles south of Pittsburgh.
SOUTHSIDE WORKS
East Carson Street (South Side)
412-481-1750
www.southsideworks.com
Experience shopping, dining, movies, and nightlife.
Featuring restaurants & coffee shops, shopping, and
movies too!
THE WATERFRONT
149 West Bridge Street
Homestead
412-476-8889
www.waterfronttowncenter.com
Where Pittsburgh Comes To Life. At the smokestacks
along a 2-mile stretch by the Monongahela River,
you’ll find shopping, entertainment, and fine dining
that includes Mitchell’s Fish Market and P. F. Chang’s
China Bistro.
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The Arts
P
art of the charm of Pittsburgh lies
in its many cultural arts institutions.
There are more per capita, than
any other city in the country. Visit the
beautifully restored Benedum Center
for the Performing Arts or stop by the
Heinz Hall courtyard for a brief respite
by a two-story waterfall.
PITTSBURGH CLO
Benedum Center
412-281-3973
www.pittsburghclo.org
You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! plays through May 5.
Pittsburgh CLO’s 2013 Summer Season includes 42nd
Street, May 31-June 9; Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers, June 11-16; Phantom, June 21-30; The Little
Mermaid, July 9-21; The Buddy Holly Story, July 30August 4; and The Lion King, September 3-8.
PITTSBURGH OPERA
Benedum Center
412-281-0912
www.pittsburghopera.org
Grand opera company that is under the direction of
Mark Weinstein.
PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER
O’Reilly Theater
412-316-1600
www.ppt.org
The nationally recognized theater company under the
direction of Ted Pappas produces fresh interpretations
of classics, musicals, contemporary, and new drama.
CITY THEATRE—ON THE SOUTH SIDE
Corner of Bingham & 17th Street
412-431-CITY (2489)
www.citytheatrecompany.org
Contemporary dramas and comedies that are performed in this historically renovated church that is
located on the South Side. Upcoming shows are Breath
& Imagination, March 9-31 and Little Gem, March 30May 5.
Photo: Clyde Hare
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PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY
Heinz Hall
412-392-4900
One of the nation’s outstanding symphony orchestras.
Also includes Pittsburgh Symphony Pops concerts and
Pittsburgh Broadway Series.
Benedum Center
PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE
Benedum Center
412-281-0360
www.pbt.org
Brilliant classical ballet productions brought to life.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS
6300 5th Ave., (Shadyside)
412-361-0873
Visual and performing events are held here throughout the year. Call for information.
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P ITT S B U R G H
HOTELS
A. Cambria Suites-Pittsburgh
@ Consol Energy Center
B. Doubletree Hotel & Suites City Center
C. Fairmont Pittsburgh
D. Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
E. Holiday Inn Express & Suites South Side
F. Hyatt Place Pittsburgh/North Shore
G. Omni William Penn Hotel
H. Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
I. The Priory––A City Inn
J. Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
K. Residence Inn North Shore
L. Sheraton Station Square Hotel
M. SpringHill Suites North Shore
N. SpringHill Suites South Side
O. The Westin Convention Center Hotel
P. Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
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Alcoa Corporate Center
Allegheny Center
The Andy Warhol Museum
August Wilson Center
Benedum Center
The Boardwalk
Byham Theater
Carnegie Library/Hazlett Theater
Carnegie Science Center
Children’s Musuem of Pittsburgh
City-County Building
Consol Energy Center
County Court House
County Jail (new)
County Jail (old)
County Offices Building
Dominion Tower
Duquesne Incline
Fifth Avenue Place
First Presbyterian Church
Gateway Center
Gateway Clipper Fleet
Gulf Tower
Harris Theater
Heinz Field
Heinz Hall
Heinz History Center
Landmarks Building
David L. Lawrence
Convention Center
40. Penn Avenue Place
Liberty Center
41. The Pennsylvanian
Macy’s Department
42. Photo Antiquities
Store
43. Piatt Place
Market Square
45. PNC Park
Mellon Arena
46. PNC Firstside Center
Mellon Square
Monongahela Incline 47. Point State Park
48. PPG Place
Municipal Courts
Building
49. Station Square
National Aviary
50. Three PNC Plaza
National Steel Building 51. Trinity Cathedral
North Shore Center
52. UPMC Sportsworks
@ Science Center
One Mellon Bank
Center
53. U.S. Steel Tower
One Oxford Centre
54. Warner Center
Light Rail Transit
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Dining
W
hen it comes to good food
and spirits, Pittsburgh offers
a wide array of fine dining
spots. Whether a business lunch or a
romantic dinner for two, you’ll find
the right place by consulting Point
Dining. Restaurant suggestions are
listed alphabetically.
THE CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT — Clarion Hotel,
300 Tarentum Bridge Rd., New Kensington, 724335-9171. Open daily for breakfast 6:30 AM-10:30
AM with a Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM-2:00 PM, dinner daily 4:30 PM-10:00 PM. Closed for lunch.
Dinner menu featuring pasta, seafood, chicken,
steaks, and savory salads. Beverages include wine
and beer. Private banquet facilities available for
meetings and special occasions.
FAT HEAD’S SOUTH SHORE SALOON — 1805 E.
Carson St. (South Side), Pittsburgh, 412-431-7433.
Includes an outdoor patio dining area. Open 7 days for
oversized sandwiches, burgers, wings, steaks, ribs, salads, and more. Outstanding selection of beers on tap.
www.fatheads.com
ALL INDIA — 315 N. Craig St.(Oakland), Pittsburgh,
412-681-6600. New Authentic Restaurant in town!
Specializing in North Indian, Punjabi, South Indian,
and Indo-Chinese cuisine. Curries, Tandoori, Kabab,
Dum Biryani, PaniPuri, Bhel, Dosas, and more.
BOMBAY FOOD MARKET — 4605 Centre Ave.
(Oakland), Pittsburgh, 412-687-7100. Fresh vegetables
and fruits daily. Spices, Fresh Produce Grocery, Dairy,
Frozen Ready To Eat, Sweet Hot Fresh Meals To Go.
Open Daily 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. www.abombay.com
BRADDOCK’S AMERICAN BRASSERIE — Renaissance
Pittsburgh Hotel lobby, 107 Sixth Ave (Cultural District),
Pittsburgh, 412-992-2005. Formerly Opus, this new
restaurant with a new chef offers country French cooking with a Pittsburgh spin. Featuring handcrafted cocktails, fast friendly service, and a value-driven menu with
casual pricing. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
www.renaissancepittsburgh.com
THE CHURCH BREW WORKS — 3525 Liberty Ave.
(Lawrenceville), Pittsburgh, 412-688-8200. Award-winning
food and brewed beer produced in front of your eyes.
Located in a converted turn-of-the-century church.
Outdoor patio dining available in courtyard. Full service. Varietal wines and full service bar available. Mon.Thu. 11:30 AM-midnight, Fri. & Sat. till 1:00 AM, Sun.
noon-10:00 PM. Resv. only for large groups.
www.churchbrew.com
Visitors enjoy The Church Brew Works
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Fat Head’s on the Patio
GIOVANNI’S PIZZA & PASTA — 123 Sixth St.
(Downtown), 412-281-7060. Fast FREE delivery to all
Downtown Hotels, $8.00 minimum. AWARD WINNING PIZZA & PASTA. Mon.-Thu. 9:00 AM-1:00
AM., Fri. 10:00 AM-2:00 AM., Sat. 10:00 AM-2:00
AM., Sun. 10:00 AM-1:00 AM. Major credit cards
accepted. www.ilovegiovannis.com
GRAND CONCOURSE — 100 West Station Square
Dr., Pittsburgh, 412-261-1717. Stunning views of the
Monongahela River, eclectic gourmet dishes, and
impressive stained glass windows all contribute to the
aesthetic appeal of the Grand Concourse. The Grand
Concourse specializes in innovative cuisine featuring
fresh seafood, delicious steaks, and enticing desserts.
Join us for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30
AM-4:00 PM, or dinner Monday through Friday from
4:00 PM-10:00 PM, Saturday from 4:00 PM-11:00
PM, and Sunday from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM. Our notable
Sunday Brunch is available from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
www.muer.com
GREEN FOREST CHURRASCARIA — Brazilian restaurant and bar. 655 Rodi Road ( ¼ mile from Exit 81
Parkway East), 412-371-6650. Enjoy a carousel of
meats grilled to perfection plus their gourmet salad and
seafood buffet. Early-bird special Tue.-Wed. 4:00 PM6:00 PM. Hours: Tue.-Thu. 4:00 PM-9:00 PM, Sat.
3:00 PM-10:00 PM, Sun. 1:00-9:00 PM. Closed
Where It’s Oktoberfest Every Day!!
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HOFBRÄUHAUS
PITTSBURGH
Featuring Genuine
Bavarian Cuisine,
American Favorites,
and fresh brewed
Hofbräuhaus Biers
South Side • 2705 S Water St • Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-224-2328 • www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com
Mondays. Weekends, please call for reservations.
www.greenforestdining.com
HARD ROCK CAFE — 5 Station Square Dr. (Station
Square), Pittsburgh, 412-481-7625. This worldwide favorite
now in the Bessemer Court at Station Square. Good food
and surroundings with legendary music memorabilia.
Live music weekly. www.hardrock.com
HOFBRÄUHAUS — 2705 S. Water St. (SouthSide
Works), Pittsburgh, 412-224-2328. Open daily 11:00
AM-midnight. Brand new to Pittsburgh and South
Side, this German-style restaurant and brewpub is patterned after the Hofbräuhaus in Munich with its
Bavarian-style beer. Ethnic dishes such as Wurstlteller
and Jagerschnitzel. All-American entrees such as
grilled chicken, salmon, and great burgers also served.
Four Hofbräuhaus beers available year-round. No
reservations. Open daily at 11:00 AM. www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com
IBIZA TAPAS & WINE BAR — 2228 E. Carson St.
(South Side), Pittsburgh, 412-325-2227. The creators
of Mallorca present the first and the only authentic
Tapas & Wine Restaurant in Pittsburgh. Outside dining
available. Private rooms. www.ibizatapasrestaurant.com
INDIA GARDEN — 3813 William Penn Highway,
Monroeville, 412-372-0400. Voted #1 Indian
Restaurant 16 years in a row. Banquet facilities available. Seating up to 150 people. We do all occasions.
Parties, Weddings, Graduations, Birthdays, and Office
Outdoor dining at Hofbräuhaus
Meetings. Full bar. Sunday Dinner Buffet & Tuesday
Dinner Buffet, 5:30 PM-9:30 PM. Lunch Buffet daily,
11:30 AM-3:00 PM, dinner till 10:00 PM, Fri. & Sat. till
11:00 PM. www.indiagardenpa.com
LAS VELAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT — 21 Market St.
(Market Square-Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-251-0031.
The menu is full of your traditional Mexican foods such
as burritos stuffed with fresh ingredients, smothered
enchiladas, tacos of every type, and many other selections. Lunch and dinner. Mon.-Thu. 11:00 AM-10:00
PM, Fri. & Sat. till 11:00 PM, bar open late. Sun. noon8:00 PM. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM.
www.lasvelasmex.com
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IN
TOWN?
MALLORCA — 2228 E. Carson St. (South Side),
Pittsburgh, 412-488-1818. Visit Spain and Portugal for
dinner. Authentic Spanish and Portuguese style cuisine. Specializing in seafood, fantastic paella, and the
city’s best sangria. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 AM-10:30 PM,
Fri. & Sat. 11:30 AM-11:30 PM, Sun. noon-10:00 PM.
www.mallorcarestaurant.com
McCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Seafood Restaurants —
Two locations. 301 Fifth Ave.-Piatt Place (Downtown),
Pittsburgh, 412-201-6992. 2667 Sidney St., SouthSide
Works (South Side) Pittsburgh, 412-432-3260. Menus
with a fresh list of varieties of fish and seafood. Aged
steaks, roasted chicken, salads, pasta, cocktails from
fresh juices, and an extensive wine list. Open daily.
www.McCormick&Schmicks.com/Pittsburgh
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THE ORIGINAL FISH MARKET RESTAURANT — 1001
Liberty Avenue (Downtown at the Westin Convention
Center Hotel), Pittsburgh, 412-227-3657. Handsome
bar hosting more than 30 premium wines by the glass,
sushi bar, and dining room overlooking an exhibition
kitchen. Featuring daily fresh Seafood Specials, seasonal ingredients, pasta, and aged beef. Private dining
rooms available. Outdoor dining open seasonally.
Hours: Sat. & Sun. 4:00 PM-1:00 AM, Mon.-Fri. 11:00
AM-1:00 AM. www.theoriginalfishmarket.com
F r a n k L l o y d W r i g h t ’s
FALLINGWATER
®
THE ORIGINAL OYSTER HOUSE — 20 Market Square
(Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-566-7925. Pittsburgh’s
Famous Fish Sandwich and other delicious seafood.
Mon.-Sat. 10:00 AM-10:00 PM. This Pittsburgh tradition
also offers award-winning Maryland style crab cakes
and delicious New England Clam Chowder.
www.originaloysterhousepittsburgh.com
PATRON MEXICAN GRILL — 245 Mall Blvd.
Monroeville, 412-373-2555; 11675 Perry Hwy.
Wexford, 724-935-3559; 1141 Freeport Rd., Fox
Chapel, 412-799-0900. Authentic Mexican Cuisine.
Daily Food & Drink Specials. Best Margaritas in Town.
Mon.-Thu. 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, Fri. 11:00 AM-10:30
PM, Sat. noon-10:30 PM, Sun. noon-9:00 PM.
www.patronmexgrills.com
Named one of
“50 Places of a Lifetime”
by National Geographic Traveler magazine.
90 minutes from Pittsburgh via PA Turnpike
4 miles south of Mill Run, PA on Rt. 381.
Open daily except Wednesday, 10 am–4 pm,
mid-March through Thanksgiving weekend.
Reservations essential.
724-329-8501
Purchase tickets online at
www.fallingwater.org
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PENN CITY GRILLE — 1000 Penn Avenue (downtown
at the Westin Convention Center Hotel), Pittsburgh,
412-560-6394. An a la carte menu in this newly renovated restaurant on the 2nd floor of the hotel. Featuring
well balanced and healthy lifestyle entrées. Serving
freshly brewed Starbucks Coffee. Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30
AM-11:00 AM and Sat. & Sun. 6:30 AM-2:00 PM.
PITTSBURGH RARE — 7 Station Square Drive (Located
in the lobby of the Sheraton Station Square Hotel),
Pittsburgh, 412-803-3824. A dining experience where
you will find great steak. Seafood and chicken also
available. All done with exceptional flare in a
relaxing atmosphere. Elegant but not formal. Dine
along the water’s edge with an incredible view of the
city’s skyline that’s just as extraordinary as the steaks.
Open 7 days. Convenient parking. Breakfast, lunch,
and dinner service. wwwpittsburghrare.com
PIZZA FIESTA —217 Smithfield St. (Downtown),
Pittsburgh, 412-281-4222. Pizza, Pasta, Calzones,
Wedgies, Gyros, Hoagies, Wings, Salads, and much
more. Fast and Fresh Delivery. Dine in or Take out.
Sun.-Thu. 10:00 AM-1:00 AM. Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM2:00 AM. www.mypizzafiesta.com
Pizza Fiesta
SAGA Hibachi Steakhouse — Four locations.
Monroeville Mall, 145 Mall Circle Dr., Monroeville,
412-372-8888; Settlers Ridge-Robinson, 1040 Settlers
Ridge Center Dr. (Robinson Twp.), Pittsburgh, 412-7888868; 20006 Route 19, Oak Tree Place, Cranberry
Twp., 412-778-9948; South Hills Village Mall, 301
South Hills Village Mall, 412-835-8888. Steaks •
Seafood • Sushi Bar • Tableside Cooking. Full Service
Cocktail Lounge. Open 7 days daily. Call for
Reservations. www.sagahibachi.com
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Convenient to
Heinz Field,
Stage AE,
PNC Park, and
the North Shore
Connector
353 North Shore Dr.
412.235.7823
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SAVOY — 2623 Penn Ave. (Strip District), Pittsburgh,
412-281-0660. NEW, upscale, and swanky. Part bar
and part restaurant. Prepare to enjoy premiere dining.
www.savoypgh.com
SESAME INN — The Shops at Station Square, Pittsburgh.
412-281-8282; Mt. Lebanon, 715 Washington Rd.,
412-341-2555; North Hills, 711 Browns Ln., 412-3661838; McMurray, 2975 Washington Rd., 724-9422888. Lunch and dinner daily. Quality Asian cuisine.
www.sesameinn.net
SHARP EDGE BELGIAN BEER RESTAURANTS — BISTRO
— 922 Penn Ave. (Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-338-2437;
BEER EMPORIUM – 302 South St. Clair St. (just off Baum
Blvd. in East Liberty), Pittsburgh, 412-661-3537; CREEKHOUSE – 288 W. Steuben St. (Rt. 60 at Thornburg Bridge
in Crafton), Pittsburgh, 412-922-8118; BISTRO – 510
Beaver St. (rear), Sewickley, 412-749-0305; BRASSERIE –
Peters Town Center, Rt. 19 South, McMurray, 724-9422437. An absolute beer lovers delight, but also known
for good lunch specials.
Business Hours:
BBQ Buffet Hours:
**Closed every last Monday**
THE SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE — 2601 Smallman St.
(Strip District), Pittsburgh. 412-261-6511. Unbeatable
friendly service. Family friendly, family affordable.
Large groups always welcome. Plenty of FREE parking.
Generous portions of great Italian food. The unique
million dollar Americana atmosphere is unmatched.
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The Original Oyster House
The Original Oyster House, located in
colorful Market Square is Pittsburgh’s oldest tavern. Designated a historic landmark,
the unique tavern was established in 1870
when oysters costing a penny a piece were
served to hungry miners and riverboat men.
Through the years celebrities from former heavyweight champion Joe Louis to
former President Jimmy Carter have
stopped by to sample the delicious
seafood and congenial atmosphere.
During Prohibition, The Original Oyster
House began serving its own special brand
of buttermilk. When Prohibition ended,
buttermilk had become a part of the tavern’s tradition.
The present owner, Lou Grippo, was
bounced out of the Oyster House when he
was a teenager, and in a moment of what at
the time must have seemed mere braggadoccio, vowed he would return and buy the
place. Some years later, the vow came true.
The Original Oyster House continues to
attract politicians, judges, attorneys,
sports figures, entertainers, newsmen, and
hundreds of thousands of others as customers. More fish sandwiches are served
here each week than anywhere in the city.
In the heart of the city at Market Square,
The Original Oyster House is a Pittsburgh
tradition.
While in Pittsburgh, visit The Original
Oyster House. Call 412-566-7925 or visit
www.originaloysterhousepittsburgh.com
Dining
Home of the incredible 15 Layer Baked Meat Lasagna.
Open Sun.-Thu. 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, Fri. & Sat.
11:00 AM-11:00 PM.
The Spaghetti Warehouse in the Strip
STEELHEAD BRASSERIE & WINE BAR — 112
Washington Place (Pittsburgh Marriott City CenterDowntown), Pittsburgh, 412-FYI-FISH (394-3474). An
exciting restaurant that has steelhead salmon flown in
daily from the Pacific Northwest. An extensive menu
of fresh seafood and prime beef. Serving lunch and
dinner daily. www.thesteelhead.com
SUSHI KIM — 1241 Penn Avenue (Strip District),
Pittsburgh, 412-281-9956. Enjoy authentic Korean
Cuisine and exquisite Sushi Bar. Newly remodeled
with private dining available. Lunch & dinner Tue.Sun. Closed every last Mon. www.sushikim.com
THE TERRACE — Omni William Penn Hotel on Mellon
Sq. (Downtown), Pittsburgh, 412-553-5235. Featuring
regional cuisine as well as traditional Pittsburgh favorites.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Mon.-Sat. Plated Brunch
Sunday 6:30 AM-2:00 PM.
THREE RIVERS RESTAURANT — Wyndham Grand
Pittsburgh Downtown, 412-391-4600. Enjoy a fantastic meal in beautiful surroundings. Open daily for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visit Rivers Lounge to
watch your favorite team and a game. Enjoy creative
appetizers and specialty drinks. Both the restaurant and
lounge are great places to meet friends or business associates because this is your town and this is your hotel.
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TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY — 353 North Shore Drive
(North Shore), Pittsburgh, 412-235-7823. “The Best
Looking Sports Pub You’ve Ever Looked At.”® Open
daily at 11:00 AM. Tempting burgers, perfect pizzas,
tasty appetizers, and more. Drinks, Beer, & Wine.
Before or after the game or event or just anytime.
tiltedkilt.com
Calendar
T
he following is a list of upcoming
festivals and/or events.
Event dates are subject to
change.
April
DINOSAURS IN THEIR TIME—T. REX RETURNS
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland
ongoing
412-622-3131
Tyrannosaurus Rex returns to the museum, but it is not
alone. In one of the most dramatic paleontological displays ever constructed, Carnegie Museum of Natural
History’s original T. Rex is joined by a second T. Rex,
and the two are frozen in a confrontation over the
remains of an Edmontosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur.
PENGUIN PREMIERE SHOW
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s four African Penguins! Daily at
1:00 PM. Free with general admission.
www.aviary.org
RAPTOR ENCOUNTER
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s exciting raptors or owls, from
the favorite Snowy Owl to a regal red-tailed hawk.
Daily at 10:30 AM. Free with general admission.
BORN TO BE WILD
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Narrated by Academy Award winner Morgan
Freeman, this is an inspiring story of love, dedication, and the remarkable bond between humans and
animals.
HUBBLE
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, tells the gripping story
of the Hubble Space Telescope. Journey through distant
galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our
celestial surroundings and accompany space walking
astronauts.
TORNADO ALLEY
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
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Join Sean Casey, of Storm Chasers, on his quest to witness the evolution of tornados. Get swept as this adrenaline-charged film reveals the beauty and untamed
power of the breathtaking weather events.
TO THE ARCTIC
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Narrated by Oscar winner Meryl Streep, the film takes
audiences on a never-before-experienced journey into
the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin sevenmonth-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic
wilderness they call home.
GLASS: SHATTERING NOTIONS
Senator John Heinz History Center, Downtown
ongoing
412-454-6000
Before it was known for steel, Pittsburgh was America’s
Glass City. Pittsburgh-produced glass has been used in
fine tableware for five U.S. presidents, as tiles for the
walls of New York City’s great tunnels, and in searchlights at the Panama Canal.
HENRY BUHL, JR PLANETARIUM
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Catapult into space in the Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium
and travel from the Solar System to the outer reaches of
the galaxy and beyond.
SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through early April
412-622-6914
Phipps welcomes the arrival of spring with a colorful
indoor flower display at the Schenley Park conservatory. Call for more information on this popular spring display. Visit during the annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale.
www.phipps.conservatory.org
TEKKOSHOCON X-2
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
April 5-7
412-565-6000
Tekkoshocon is a gathering for fans of anime, tokusatsu,
Japanese music, video games, card/board games, and
other Japanese popular media, as well as pop culture.
ANTIQUES SHOW AT THE CARNEGIE
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Oakland
Mid April
412-622-3131
Show and sale featuring fine quality glass, furniture,
jewelry, porcelain, silver, and works of art.
www.cmoa.org
BIRDAPALOOZA
National Aviary, North Side
April 20,21
412-323-7235
Come to the National Aviary to celebrate the birds of
Western Pennsylvania. Our backyards are teaming with
beautiful birds—those who live here year-round and
those who migrate from the tropics to spend the summer with us.
PRINZZESS Girlfriend Film’s
Hottest Contract Star .................... April 1-6
ALEXIS FORD Hustler Centerfold
and Adam & Eve Contract Star ......... April 9-13
MARY CAREY Adult Film Star
& “Celebrity Rehab”Alumni .......... April 16-20
AMATEUR NIGHT ............... April 17
COUPLE’S NIGHTS ............. April 24
Located in the cultural
district, an easy walk from
the Convention Center,
Stadiums & Hotels
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Mon-Sat: Noon-2am
Sunday: 3pm-2am
135 9th Street • DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH
www.blushexotic.com • 412-281-7703
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or Tony Dorsett, Dan Marino, and
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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
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Attractions
ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Forbes Ave &
Grant St. (Downtown), 412-355-5410. Famed architect
Henry Hobson Richardson considered this handsome
19th-century courthouse to be his finest work. Open
Mon.-Fri., 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.
rangle at Bigelow Blvd., 5th Ave., Bellefield Ave., and
Forbes Ave. The 42-story truncated Gothic stone tower
is the only skyscraper college building in the nation.
The first floor has 20 NATIONALITY CLASSROOMS
that are representative of Pittsburgh’s ethnic heritage.
THE ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM, 117 Sandusky St.
(North Side), 412-237-8300. Seven floors of Warhol’s
paintings, drawings, sculpture, and archives. Daily
films, special exhibitions, shopping, and restaurant.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH, 10
Children’s Way (North Side), 412-322-5058. Take off
on fantastic flights of the imagination at the new
Museum! Slide down a bowling alley, build and
launch a boat, use real tools in the Workshop, ink
your own silkscreen, catch words that fall from the
sky, and more. Grab a healthy meal or snack at the
Cafe. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sun.
noon-5:00 PM. www.pittsburghkids.org
The Andy Warhol Museum
Hands on at Children’s Museum
BENEDUM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS,
7th St. (Downtown), 412-456-2600. The renovated
1920’s movie palace that is now home to the PITTSBURGH BALLET, PITTSBURGH OPERA, CIVIC LIGHT
OPERA, and DANCE COUNCIL.
CONSOL ENERGY CENTER, 1001 Fifth Ave.
(Downtown), 412-642-1800. The arena, opened in
2010, is the home of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey. Seats
up to 18,087 in honor of Sidney Crosby’s number 87.
CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF ART AND NATURAL HISTORY, 4400 Forbes Ave. (Oakland), 412-622-3131.
Eminent cultural center featuring a museum of art,
museum of natural history, and music hall. Tue.-Sat.
10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sun. 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
THE CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER, One Allegheny
Avenue (North Side), 412-237-3400. The Science
Center features more than 250 hands-on exhibits, a
World War II submarine, an interactive planetarium,
and OMNIMAX® theater. Open Sun.-Fri. 10:00 AM5:00 PM, Sat. till 7:00 PM.
DUQUESNE INCLINE, between 1220 Grandview Ave.
and Carson St., 412-381-1665. This historic incline car
climbs Mount Washington to a spectacular view of the
downtown skyline. Up top, enjoy a stroll or dine in a
nearby restaurant. Built in 1877, the incline is located
near the southern end of the Ft. Pitt Bridge on West
Carson St. (parking across from the waiting room).
FALLINGWATER, P.O. Box R, Mill Run, PA., 724-3298501. The Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Visit the
world famous “house on a waterfall” in the beautiful
Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Only 1 1/2 hours
from Pittsburgh and just off the PA Turnpike. Open
April-November. Reservations urged.
Carnegie Science Center
CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING, the University of Pittsburgh
(Oakland), 412-624-6000. Located on a 14-acre quad38 Pittsburgh Point
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
FIFTH AVENUE PLACE, between Liberty & Penn Ave.
(Downtown), 412-456-7800. The 31-story structure
with the pyramidal cap and outstanding mast has a
shopping and dining area called THE ARCADE SHOPS.
ry Charles Flowers longrifles, and more. Guided tours
1:00-4:00 PM daily except Mondays.
HEINZ FIELD, 100 Art Rooney Avenue (Downtown–
North Side), 412-323-1200. Home to the Pittsburgh
Steelers and Pitt Panthers. This 65,000-seat stadium
features an open end at the south end zone, which is
accented by two towers and a plaza area providing vistas of the Point and Downtown.
FORT LIGONIER, 200 South Market St., Ligonier,
724-238-9701. Explore this remarkable 18th century
British fort and museum. See George Washington’s
saddle pistols as well as the unique archeological collection. Open April 15 - November 15. Located in
Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands region, just 50 miles
east of Pittsburgh.
Heinz Field
HEINZ HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 600 Penn
Ave. (Downtown), 412-392-4900. Home to the PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY. Tours, 412-392-4800.
Fort Ligonier
THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER is located
on 5.5 elegantly landscaped acres at 7277 Reynolds
St. at S. Homewood in Point Breeze, 412-371-0600.
The site includes Clayton, the magnificently restored
Gilded Age residence of industrialist Henry Clay
Frick, The Frick Art Museum, Car and Carriage
Museum, The Cafe at the Frick, Museum Shop, and
Greenhouse. Open Tue.-Sun. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Closed Mondays and major holidays. Reservations
are necessary to tour Clayton.
HEINZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL, University of Pittsburgh,
Forbes Ave. (Oakland), 412-624-4157. An interfaith
chapel in French Gothic style, the Heinz is often compared to Saint Chapelle in Paris. The stained-glass windows depict religious and historical figures.
Photo: Courtesy VisitPittsburgh
SENATOR JOHN HEINZ PITTSBURGH REGIONAL
HISTORY CENTER, 1212 Smallman St. (Strip District Downtown), 412-454-6000. A splendid 160,000
square-foot museum and research facility devoted to
the history of Western Pennsylvania. Open 10-5 daily.
JUST DUCKY TOURS, The Shops at Station Square
(Station Square), 412-402-DUCK(3825). It’s a boat! It’s
a truck! It’s a duck! See Pittsburgh by land and water in
the same vehicle. Just Ducky Tours operates daily from
April through October and weekends in November.
Narrated tours are approximately one hour.
Frick Art Museum
GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET, 350 West Station Square
Drive (Station Square), 412-355-7980. Five fabulous
riverboats sail the three rivers year ‘round for a unique
dining, dancing, and sightseeing experience.
HARMONY MUSEUM, Harmony, Butler County, 724452-7341. Exhibits on Native Americans, George
Washington’s 1753 mission that precipitated French &
Indian War, Harmony’s 1804 founding by German
Separatists organized as the communal Harmony
Society, 1815 Mennonite resettlement, fine 19th centu-
Just Ducky Tours
MARKET SQUARE, Market St. & Forbes Ave. (Downtown). Once the farmer’s market center, it is now a pubcontinued on next page
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Attractions
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lic square surrounded by restaurants, night spots, shops,
and stores. Also, the site of the 40-story PPG Place Tower.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
PHOTO ANTIQUITIES, 531 E. Ohio St. (North Side),
412-231-7881. The Museum of Photographic History
with photographs and equipment from 1839-1939.
Celebrating Pittsburgh’s 250th Anniversary with unique
vintage photographs of Pittsburgh. Open Mon.-Sat.
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Closed Tue. and Sun.
Market Square & Fifth Avenue Place
MT. WASHINGTON (GRANDVIEW AVENUE VIEW). A
panoramic view of the Golden Triangle from overlooks
and walkways. It is one of the most dazzling sights to be
found anywhere, especially at sunset or night.
NATIONAL AVIARY, Allegheny Commons West (North
Side), 412-323-7235 or www.aviary.org. Home to
about 600 exotic and endangered birds, including bald
eagles, flamingoes, and parrots. Open everyday of the
year (except Christmas) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Group tours and facility rentals available.
Pittsburgh circa 1896
PITTSBURGH ZOO & AQUARIUM, Highland Park
(East End), 412-665-3640. More than $22-million has
been spent in total restoration for one of the finest zoo
and aquarium combinations in the country.
PNC PARK, 115 Federal St. (Downtown–North Side),
412-321-BUCS. This 38,127-seat stadium provides
intimate views of the field and is home to the
Pittsburgh Pirates. The park provides a dramatic
sweeping view of downtown Pittsburgh. The Allegheny
River and Roberto Clemente (6th Street) Bridge also
provide prominent landmarks in the ballpark vista.
Scarlet Ibis at the National Aviary
ONE OXFORD CENTRE, Grant & 4th Ave. (Downtown),
412-391-5300. This prestigious 45-story office tower
rises above a stunning glass atrium that’s filled with an
exciting collection of fine shops and restaurants.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS,
Schenley Park (Oakland-University area), 412-6226914. Come wonder! The 14-room Victorian
glasshouse features lush tropical palms, orchids, ferns,
desert plants, seasonal flower exhibits, a summer butterfly exhibit, a tropical forest conservatory, beautiful
outdoor gardens, a café and gift shop. Open Mon.-Sun.,
9:30 AM-5:00 PM, and until 10:00 PM on Fridays. Visit
www.phipps.conservatory.org for more information.
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PNC Park
POINT STATE PARK, 36 acres at the confluence of the
Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, commemorates the planting of Anglo-Saxon civilization on the
American frontier in 1754.
A computer-controlled fountain in the park, fed by a
fourth “unknown” river, is a focal point of the Golden
Triangle. The water, as pure as a mountain stream, is
accented by 24 white and gold lights and reaches
heights of more than 150 feet.
Also located at the park is the BLOCKHOUSE, built
in 1764, 412-471-1764; and FT. PITT MUSEUM, which
focuses on the early history of Western Pennsylvania
and the French and Indian War period, 412-281-9284.
TRINITY CATHEDRAL, 6th Ave. (Downtown), 412-2326404. A more than 120-year-old Gothic church with
magnificent stained glass windows. Located on the site
of an 18th-century burial ground which contained the
grave of Red Pole, a Shawnee Indian chief who died at
Ft. Pitt in 1797. Free tours Sunday at 11:30 AM; other tours
available. Book Store open from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM and
a Lunch Room is open Mon.-Fri. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.
PPG PLACE, near Market Square (Downtown), 412434-1900, www.ppgplace.com. A majestic glass and
steel, six-building complex that includes a 41-story skyscraper, an indoor Wintergarden, and a one-acre outdoor Plaza. The Plaza is a tranquil seating area in the
warm weather months with tables and plants surrounding a unique water feature. In the winter months, The
Plaza is transformed into The Rink, a spectacular oneof-a-kind outdoor ice skating rink. The complex also
includes dining, unique eateries, and shopping.
Trinity Cathedral
STATION SQUARE, Smithfield & Carson Sts. (Downtown-South Side), 412-281-3145. A must for any visitor
to Pittsburgh. Located across the Monongahela River
from the Golden Triangle at the end of the Smithfield St.
Bridge. Area includes the GRAND CONCOURSE
RESTAURANT in the LANDMARKS BUILDING, THE
SHOPS AT STATION SQUARE, BESSEMER COURT,
and docking for the GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET.
U.S. STEEL TOWER, 600 Grant St. (Downtown). Shaped
in the form of a triangle and 64 stories high, it is one of
the world’s most spectacular skyscrapers. This 841 foot
structure has 64 floors of approximately one acre each.
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One Oxford Centre
Accentricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fifth Avenue Place
All India Authentic Cuisine . . . . . Back Cover
Pirates • Steelers
Apartment Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Penguins • Panthers
Strip District
McCormick & Schmick’s
Blush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Bombay Food Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Cambria Suites - Pittsburgh @ CONSOL
Energy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cambria Suites Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mt. Washington • Sports Deli
Cheerleaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Market Square • Shadyside
The Church Brew Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Original Oyster House
CLO Cabaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Club Erotica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Las Velas • Sushi Kim
The Coin Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Green Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Just Ducky Tours
Fallingwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Grand Concourse
Fat Head’s South Shore Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PNC Park • Heinz Field
Photographer-GeorgeThomasMendel . . . . . 20
The Church Brew Works
Grand Concourse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hofbräuhaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fat Head’s • Patron
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Airport) . . . . . . 21
University of Pittsburgh
India Garden Monroeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Oakland • India Garden
Just Ducky Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Las Velas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
North Side • South Side
McCormick & Schmick’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mallorca • Hofbräuhaus
The Original Oyster House . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Heinz Hall • Benedum Center
Patron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The Coin Exchange • Saga
Pizza Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pro Sports for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sharp Edge • Accentricity
Pro Sports Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pizza Fiesta • Tilted Kilt
Saga Hibachi Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
All India
IN PITTSBURGH
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Sharp Edge Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sports Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sushi Kim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29