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Ruling Oakland’s bar scene with good vibes, teamwork: Phat Nguyen wins ‘Best Bartender’

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • March 21, 2023

Phat Nguyen, one of Phat’s Bar’s owners and its namesake, won “Best Bartender” after students voted in The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey.

Panther Pit forced to close after receiving seven health code violations

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • February 27, 2023

Panther Pit Sports Bar was ordered to close Sunday after receiving seven health code violations from the Allegheny County Health Department. The incident report detailed leaking sewage pipes, lack of soap for handwashing and damaged floor and ceilings.

Peter’s Pub announces upcoming closing

By Grant Burgman | News Editor • May 16, 2018

Peter’s Pub, a staple of the Oakland bar scene, will close its doors at the end of the month after 44 years of business. The popular bar on Oakland Avenue announced its upcoming closing on its Facebook...

Gene’s Place raises the bar in #PittMadness challenge

By Amanda Reed / Contributing Editor • April 13, 2018

Move over, Villanova — there’s a new bracket winner in town. Gene’s Place, located on Louisa Street in Oakland, won the Barstool Pitt #PittMadness bracket challenge April 11, beating out student...

Student renters raise the bar off-campus

By David Solomon and Olivia Kolesar | For The Pitt News • November 17, 2017

In his spare time this summer, Garrett Heid got crafty with some IKEA furniture he had lying around, a few pieces of wood and a 22-gauge stainless steel door from a fridge he found during his part-time...