local restaurants Archives

‘Like a grilled cheese, just on steroids’: Melt’d offers late-night cheesy meals

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • April 6, 2023

Melt’d, a cheese-based restaurant, opened on March 22 at 3903 Forbes Ave. The location combines traditional sandwiches with American, cheddar and provolone cheeses to offer 13 different grilled cheese sandwiches and bowls.

Opinion | The best dining deals for students around campus

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • March 23, 2023

Staff Columnist Kelly Xiong talks about some of the best dining deals Pitt students should take more advantage of.

Local chefs named semi-finalists for James Beard Awards

By Anoushka Parnerkar, Staff Writer • February 10, 2023

This year, two Pittsburgh restaurant owners became semi-finalists for the James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic Award 一 Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski of Apteka in East Liberty, and Nik Forsberg of Fet Fisk in O’Hara.

Campus Life | Campus Eats

By Shriya Yadamreddi, Staff Writer • October 28, 2022

This week on Campus Life, Shriya Yadamreddi talks about some of her favorite places to eat around campus.

Five local spots for the breakfast buff

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • September 1, 2022

September is National Better Breakfast Month, and that means the most important meal of the day is indeed more important than ever. With that in mind, here are five local breakfast spots with some great options for powering up for the day.

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.

Pittsburgh Innovation District brings mini golf to Oakland

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2021

Located on the intersection of Forbes and Oakland avenues, the mini golf course, called the Oakland Open, sits in between an assortment of local businesses such as Fuku Tea, Stack’d and Fuel and Fuddle.

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 offering open-air dining through end of September

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor • July 8, 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.