Updated on: 01/9/19Aside from Gaucho, the Strip District never really had a barbecue joint to call its own (especially an American barbecue spot). Booking.com When Choppin' Block BBQ opened in 2018 just a few blocks away from the main walking area, the neighborhood got just that. Choppin' Block BBQ offers Takeaway Fare The first thing you'll notice about Choppin' Block BBQ when entering is that the place is quite small. Just a counter...
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Updated on: 12/23/18The Strip District is often considered to be the most vibrant neighborhood in Pittsburgh, and it doesn't take long after a first visit to understand why. The concentration of restaurants, international markets, vendors, and boutique shops is larger there than anywhere else in the city. Booking.com Restaurants and businesses open in this neighborhood all the time, as you would expect, and add into the neighborhood's...
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Updated on: 10/12/18We are always on the lookout for unique places to shop in Pittsburgh, and the seasonal Neighborhood Flea marketplace is definitely one such spot. With local vendors selling vintage and handmade goods, the Neighborhood Flea reminds us of a hybrid of the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer and Handmade Arcade, two other fantastic events for shopping and supporting local businesses. Booking.com A Summer Event in the Strip The...
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Updated on: 12/23/18Kayafest is the annual block party by the popular Strip District restaurant (and one of our favorites), Kaya. Booking.com Taking place each May, this one offers about eight hours of live music (with many bands inspired by the Caribbean), opportunities to eat street food made from the chefs at the restaurant, and of course, copious amounts of refreshments. As block parties in the Strip District are few and far...
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Updated on: 01/10/19DiAnoia's is an Italian restaurant with an adorable Italian cafe vibe and is located in the Strip District. Booking.com During the week they serve an amazing lunch and dinner, but on Sundays? Sundays are for brunch. We'd heard lots of good things about their brunch, so we luckily snagged a somewhat hard to get reservation and checked it out. We loved it so much we made a return trip for dinner and share our...
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