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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
African Cuisine, Pittsburgh’s first Nigerian restaurant, opened in Squirrel Hill on Saturday.

African Cuisine brings Nigerian cooking to Pittsburgh

By Hayley Lesh, Staff Writer • March 3, 2021
Saudat Lawal, a native of Nigeria who runs the restaurant, decided to open a Nigerian restaurant in Pittsburgh after seeing the lack of options for African food in the City.
Local nonprofit Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid’s distribution center in North Point Breeze.

Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid keeps food on workers’ tables

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor • February 17, 2021
What started as a Facebook group and a small operation on McGill’s front porch now helps hundreds of workers and their families every week.
Pitt alumnus Ferdinand Metz currently serves as the president of the Culinary Institute of America.

Q&A: Alumni Association award winner Ferdinand Metz on America’s culinary landscape

By Hayley Lesh, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020
This homecoming week, the Alumni Association is recognizing Metz for his combination of experience and education. Since graduating from Pitt, Metz has built a career that incorporates his business education with his passion for food.
Danielle Gallaway is senior executive chef for Compass Group, Pitt’s new dining contractor.

New Pitt Dining executive chef breaks culinary glass ceiling

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer • September 22, 2020
Danielle Gallaway is senior executive chef for Compass Group, Pitt’s new dining contractor, and is in charge of all the meals at all the dining halls on campus. She has also been in the food industry since she was 15.
Pitt sophomore Madison Myslewicz began her food instagram, @madisoneatss, to pass the time during quarantine.

Pittsburgh food Instagrammers use social media to make mouths water

By Hayley Lesh, Staff Writer • September 22, 2020
Many users know food accounts across the globe for their delicious dishes, but local food Instagrammers want to showcase what Pittsburgh has to offer.
Ree Drummond is a celebrity chef best known for her show “The Pioneer Woman” on Food Network.

Staff Picks: Celebrity chefs we trust the most

By The Pitt News Staff • September 22, 2020
If you’re looking for a new recipe and don’t know whose to try, we’ve got you covered.
While college dorms and apartments are notoriously small, students can still manage to eat healthy and diverse meals without the luxury of a fully equipped cooking space.

Managing cooking in college

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer • August 16, 2020
This semester, don’t let the small space of a dorm or an apartment limit you from creating big things in the kitchen.
Pamela’s, a diner on Forbes Avenue in Oakland, is a favorite spot for Pitt students.

Staff Picks: Our favorite local restaurants

By The Pitt News Staff • July 20, 2020
To showcase local restaurants, here are the top places you’ll find us eating once we’re back on campus.
Oakland Avenue between Sennott Square and Forbes Avenue shut down on June 8 in order to provide outdoor seating space for the surrounding restaurants.

Oakland Avenue offering open-air dining through end of September

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor • July 7, 2020
Brandon Smith, the co-owner of Fuel and Fuddle, said the outdoor dining area opened June 12 and has seating for customers of his own restaurant and the neighboring Stack’d, as well as a common area where anyone can sit. Oakland Avenue will remain closed for outdoor dining until Sept. 30, according to Smith.
The new Moe’s in Oakland officially opened June 19 after delaying its opening for 10 weeks due to COVID-19.

Moe’s Southwest Grill opens first digital location on campus

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer • July 7, 2020
Although Moe’s Southwest Grill is most commonly known for its queso and customizable menu, the new Moe’s in Oakland might be known for something else — kiosks.
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