The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Abby Batkhan, a barista and Pitt student, stands with a cup of coffee in the Amos Starbucks.

‘Really liked the action’: Student baristas talk coffee

By Julia DiPietro, Staff Writer • March 1, 2022
Around Oakland, there’s a place on practically every corner to grab a cup before classes — Dunkin, Starbucks, Divvy Coffee & Buns, Saxbys and more. And the baristas who whip up your drink are, more often than not, fellow Pitt students.
Avocado toast (left) and banana and peanut butter toast (right).

Six easy meals to defeat your hangover

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • February 22, 2022
A raging headache, the urge to vomit and the insatiable thirst for anything wet and cold — all those shots last night were not worth it. But the day must go on, and food is fuel. Try these meals from staff writer Sarah Demchak to defeat that killer hangover.
Pastries on a counter in Big Dog Coffee in South Side.

Pittsburgh’s quirkiest and most diverse local coffee, tea shops

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • February 17, 2022
Check out these six local Pittsburgh coffee and tea spots to fuel your caffeine addiction and to find a new favorite study spot — or study break.
Students perform during the Lunar New Year festival held by Pitt’s Chinese American and Vietnamese student associations on Saturday.

CASA, VSA host 2022 Lunar New Year Festival in WPU

By Shreya Singh, For The Pitt News • February 14, 2022
Pitt’s Chinese American and Vietnamese student associations hosted a Lunar New Year festival on Saturday, returning to an in-person celebration. The event included performances from student artists, R&B singer Thuy and many more.
Wild Ninja Asian Grill is a new restaurant on Oakland Avenue.

Review | Wild Ninja Asian Grill offers affordable, customizable bento boxes

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • February 2, 2022
Sarah Demchak reviewed Wild Ninja Asian Grill, a Korean fusion restaurant on Oakland Avenue with enticing bento box-esque meals.
Lawrenceville Market House on Butler Street in Lawrenceville.

Lawrenceville Market House showcases local businesses, community

By Alyssa Machi, For The Pitt News • January 30, 2022
People shopped, ate and drank while bright jazz filled the former Mellon Bank on Butler Street. But 4112 Butler St. isn’t a bank anymore — it’s the location for the Lawrenceville Market House, a newly established retail space.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is a biannual event, taking place in both January and August. This winter’s week takes place from Jan. 10 to 16.

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week highlights local restaurants, celebrates new year

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer • January 12, 2022
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is a biannual event, taking place in both January and August. This winter’s week takes place from Jan. 10 to 16. Participating restaurants include The Porch at Schenley, The Commoner, Fujiya Ramen and Condado Tacos.
The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is one of several upcoming Pittsburgh festivals to look out for this spring.

Pittsburgh festivals to check out this spring

By Grace Hemcher, Staff Writer • January 12, 2022
Did someone say unlimited chocolate and wine? Pittsburgh has you covered. With the new year upon us, it's time to start searching for the next iconic festival experience this spring.
Fifth Season’s biodome in Braddock.

Pitt partners with Fifth Season for local, robotically grown greens

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • December 9, 2021
Pitt Eats recently partnered with Fifth Season, a robotically operated farm company, that grows greens like spinach and lettuce in a specifically curated biodome just outside of Pittsburgh in Braddock.
The staff of The Colombian Spot, a Latin American restaurant that recently opened a location in Oakland.

The Colombian Spot opens a new location in Oakland

By Saraya Velez, For The Pitt News • November 30, 2021
After calling the South Side’s East Carson Street home for six years, The Colombian Spot has expanded and found its way to the heart of Oakland with a new location.
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