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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Faith’s Findings // The Art of Food

Faith’s Findings // The Art of Food

By Faith Richardson, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025
In this edition of Faith’s Findings, staff writer Faith Richardson dives into the riveting movie “The Menu,” exploring various themes, values and theories.
The future storefront of Cava.

Cava is coming to Forbes this year, bringing Mediterranean flavors to Pitt’s campus

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
Cava is a fast-casual, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant chain with Greek influences and Greek founders that offer customizable bowls and pitas, and is scheduled to open later this year at 3615 Forbes Ave with dine-in seating or to-go option. Students in Pitt’s Hellenic Student Association said they are excited for the arrival of the restaurant. 
A Good Hill to Die On // Food or flop

A Good Hill to Die On // Food or flop

By Sierra O’Neil, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025
This rendition of “A Good Hill to Die On” goes over the many — and not-so-wonderful — food options in Oakland.
TAPILAB, a new Boba shop opening on Fifth Avenue.

Fifth Avenue welcomes a new boba shop, TAPILAB, to Oakland

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025
The newest addition to Oakland’s storefronts is a boba shop called TAPILAB, which moved into the previous location of Gussy’s Bagels on Fifth Avenue.
Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans 

Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans 

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
From hosting a “kiki” to relaxing in rural Indiana, students share a wide scope of ways they will spend Thanksgiving break.
Mango Mango is a new dessert shop in Squirrel Hill and fuses sweet pastries and soups with traditional Hong Kong style.

New restaurants to check out in Pittsburgh

By Quinn Cilea, Culture Editor • August 22, 2024

If you’ve spent any time in Pittsburgh exploring the many different cuisines that the city has to offer, you know that a wide variety of delicious restaurants populate the city. Pittsburgh has a diverse...

The Eatery, located in Towers Lobby.

‘Always something new to try’: Students discuss favorite on-campus dining options

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • August 4, 2024
As Pitt welcomes new students this fall, many are eager to discover the best food options on campus. To assist new students in navigating these options, The Pitt News spoke with several students about their favorite spots and tips for getting the most out of their meal swipes.
Snack Landscape, 2020. Gabrielle (Gabe) Wolfe.

South Side art exhibit celebrates food in a casual creative space

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023

“Buttery Spread,” an art exhibition that uses food as both a subject and a medium, invites visitors to indulge their child-like curiosity. Build a tower out of paper doritos. Look at a kayak shaped...

Editorial | Get creative during your Thanksgiving dinner

Editorial | Get creative during your Thanksgiving dinner

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 16, 2023
Somewhere between our conversation on the dryness of turkey meat and Thanksgiving-related food-borne illness, the conversation turned to the random and nontraditional foods we eat during the holiday.

Panthers on Politics | Politics of Food and Agriculture

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • October 26, 2023
"Panthers on Politics” hosts a conversation with Corey Flynn and Patrick Shirey, two Pitt Professors, about the politics of food and agriculture, food insecurity and how they both influence our community.
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