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Fuel and Fuddle on Oakland Avenue.

Fuel and Fuddle to close after 27 years

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • May 23, 2023
With its lease set to expire and rent on the rise, Fuel and Fuddle announced that May 26 will be its last day of business. The gastropub opened 27 years ago and has since become popular among students for its signature pizzas and wide selection of beer.
Primanti Bros. is a sandwich shop chain that finds its roots in Pittsburgh.

Oakland restaurants ‘delivering’ on expectations despite COVID-19 restrictions

By Bobbo Craig, For The Pitt News • September 22, 2020
Although many restaurants have been able to open their doors to the public, many are still feeling the detrimental effects of COVID-19. To be in accordance with Allegheny County COVID-19 restrictions, restaurants must close their doors by 11 p.m., keep the number of people in the building below 25% of full capacity, maintain social distancing and enforce mask-wearing.
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.
Fuel and Fuddle will remain open for takeout.

Oakland restaurants adjust to on-site alcohol serving restrictions

By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer • July 7, 2020
Allegheny County Health Department ordered the closure of “bars, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos and taverns” and cancelled all events of more than 25 people to prevent large groups of people from gathering.
Fuel and Fuddle offers discounted meals after 11 p.m., helping it earn best of half price and best of late-night menu. Fuel and Fuddle also won best of beer.

Delectable dishes at the best restaurants, according to the experts

By Neena Hagen, Staff Writer • January 23, 2019
To help our loyal readers, Staff Writer Neena Hagen spoke with the experts — the staff of your favorite restaurants — to find the best dishes to order.
Located right by Pitt's campus on Oakland Avenue, Fuel and Fuddle offers students a late-night menu with half-price options. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer)

Student restaurant deals should go beyond Oakland

By Delilah Bourque | Columnist • May 30, 2018

The best part of being a Pitt student is the endless dining options available around campus — and the deals that come with them. Whether it’s late-night, half-price pizzas at The Porch or Stack’d’s...

Hungry for more: Competition heats up among Oakland’s Asian restaurants

By Josh Ye, Staff Writer • December 25, 2016
Where the last few decals of the old Pittsburgh Pretzel Sandwich Shop on Forbes Avenue used to stick, a poster of an energetic Chinese chef, smiling as he hand-pulls noodles, now brightens the dark window.
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