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bank robber arrested

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Real ‘real’ food

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Bank robber caught

Editor-in-Chief DANIELLE FOX

man who robbed Citizen’s bank monday now in custody Dale Shoemaker News Editor

The Pittsburgh police have arrested the man who robbed Citizens Bank in Oakland Monday afternoon.

Police arrested Calvin Leavy, 61, around 9 p.m., on Sept. 29, for one charge of robbery and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. According to the criminal complaint, Leavy was charged for stealing $1,680 from the Citizens Bank at 3718 Fifth Ave., and for possession of crack cocaine and a crack pipe.

Police arrested Leavy, who is homeless, Tuesday evening in the parking garage of UPMC Montefiore, according to police spokesperson Emily Schaffer. Police arrested Leavy after UPMC security recognized him from bank surveillance pictures that police officers left at the hospital after the robbery.

Leavy admitted the robbery to police Tuesday and told police he had previously robbed two other banks back in 1999.

According to the police’s criminal complaint, Leavy said he robbed the bank because he needed money to buy a gun. Leavy told police he believed a gang in East Liberty “was out to get him,” and pittnews.com

that all he owned for protection was a 12-inch Phillips head screwdriver.

Leavy entered the bank on Monday afternoon around 4:45 p.m., handed teller Rachael Donovan a note and said, “Put all the money in the bag. I don’t want to hurt you,” and “only big bills, 100s and 50s.” Leavy also told Donovan he had a gun.

After Donovan filled Leavy’s bag with money, Leavy fled east on Forbes Avenue toward the William Pitt Union and caught the P-3 bus to East Liberty. Leavy told police he later went to the casino — where he spent most of the money he stole. Leavy also said he spent “a lot” of the money on crack cocaine.

Back in Oakland on Tuesday, Leavy entered the parking garage of UPMC Montefiore where two security officers detained him after he offered one of them $20, saying, “It looks like you could use this.”

Sitting in the security office, Leavy admitted to the security officers he had robbed Citizens Bank.

Police arrived shortly after and arrested him.

Leavy is currently being held in the Allegheny County Jail and is awaiting a preliminary hearing on Oct. 13, at 8 a.m.

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real food enhances student health, environment Alyssa Lieberman Columnist

At any given time, students fill our on-campus dining hall, Market Central. After swiping in, the dining hall is packed with students crowding around the omelet station, deciding between a wrap and stir fry, or hovering around to find a booth.

Many of these students couldn’t tell you what’s in the food they’re eating.

At Pitt, only 9 percent of our food on campus is “real food.” According to the national Real Food Challenge campaign’s website, real food is locally sourced or involves ecologically sound production, as well as fair treatment of animals and fair treatment of workers. There are different tiers within the category of real food — the campaign considers food that fills one or more of the above qualifications as Real Food A, and it considers food that fits only one of these categories Real Food B. Of the 9 percent of real food we currently have on campus, only 1 percent falls under the Real Food A category.

At Pitt, real food can promote the students’ health as well as their future well-being through practices that benefit the environment.

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ages students to eat food that has higher nutritional value rather than food that is imported. After harvest, fruits and vegetables continue respiration, which breaks down organic materials and leads to a loss in nutritional levels of vitamins A, C, E and B. With its higher nutritional value, real food enables students’ brains to function at a higher capacity than processed food, which helps students combat everyday problems, such as low energy and low focus.

Pitt has already made progress toward gaining more real food.

The group does this by holding The Real Food Challenge began each food item to the Real Food as a student movement at Pitt in Challenge standards.

2014, and it is working to increase “We determine if each item the amount of real food on cammeets the specific ‘real food cripus. Last March, Pitt’s Real Food teria of being either local, fair, Challenge won its campaign after humane or ecologically sound,’” Chancellor Gallagher and thenthey said. “If the item falls into at Vice Chancellor Renny Clark least one of these four categories signed a pledge outlining Pitt’s and does not contain a disqualicommitment to increase Pitt’s real fier [genetically modified organfood to 20 percent by 2020. isms, high fructose corn syrup Pitt’s “Food Systems Working and meat from Concentrated Anigroup,” a partnership between mal Feeding Operations are a few students, Sodexo and Pitt, are curexamples], then it is ‘real.’” rently working to create a system We still have a lot of work to do, to ensure that Pitt reaches 20 perhowever. As was noted above, only cent of real food by 2020.

9 percent of our food is “real,” ac“We determine how much real cording to the national Real Food food Market has by researching all Challenge’s real food calculator. the purchased products and their This lags behind the average of origin and ingredients,” the group the other 134 universities which, said via email.

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Terry Tan STAFF ILLUSTRATOR

like Pitt, have pledged to increase their real food.

On average, these universities, such as Brown University and UNC Chapel Hill, have 15 percent real food on campus.

Low amounts of real food may prevent students from functioning at their highest capacity, which can be detrimental to student health — not only for nutritional reasons, but for psychological reasons as well. Seeing that, better diets can improve one’s overall mood.

For instance, “poor dietary choices can lead to depression and anxiety,” wrote Gary L. Wenk, Ph.D., for Pyschology Today, as

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started, it picked up really quick.”

Archie is pleased with the attention his business is attracting.

“Get there early, because there’s always a line around the building,” Archie said.

AD’s is open from noon to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday.

As for its culinary side, AD’s boasts a menu of breakfast items, wings, salads, burgers and three specialty sandwiches named after the Cathedral of Learning, the Petersen Events Center and Hillman Library.

AD’s PCafe is thriving since opening in April. Mason Lazarcheff SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Archie said the balance between cuisine and alcoDan Sostek tion to open “AD’s Pittsburgh Cafe” via hol is crucial to the success Sports Editor Twitter on Dec. 6, 2014. After remodelof a place like AD’s.

When discussing their joint dream ing what was the location of the defunct “I want everything to be great about of opening a restaurant and bar, brothers original Pittsburgh Cafe on Meyran Avthe establishment,” Archie said. “Not just Aaron and Archie Donald considered enue, AD’s opened on April 18, 2015. the booze, but the food as well.” three locations.

Aaron wanted to restore the old Archie credits the development of They tossed around the idea of Tolemainstay of Oakland, but was out to do it the restaurant and bar to the venue’s endo, where Archie played college football his way. The building is three floors, with vironment. for the Toledo Rockets. They mulled over the first floor serving as a sports bar and “I think you get the kind of business St. Louis, where Aaron was currently lorestaurant, decorated with Pitt memowe have now due to atmosphere,” he cated, playing defensive tackle for the St. rabilia and Aaron’s jersey. The next two said. “We try to make everybody’s time Louis Rams, where he earned the 2014 floors serve as a club. there a great time.”

Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

The business went into a bit of a lull Patrons like Pitt senior Jaxon Vallely After some insistence from Aaron, after its April opening, but it has now belaud the vibe at AD’s, particularly for the the brothers agreed to the third location: come a campus hot spot. versatility it offers. their hometown of Pittsburgh, where “The summer was a little bit slower, “I think [AD’s] has something for evAaron racked up numerous awards as a because we’re right on Pitt’s campus not eryone,” Vallely said. “If you wanna hang star on the Panthers football team. as many students are here,” bartender out and just relax, there’s the first floor Aaron announced the pair’s intenJordyn Kamasa said. “As soon as school bar, and the second floor is good if you

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

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want to dance. It’s a more active environment.”

The bar and restaurant has hosted numerous events, ranging from “Christmas in July” to a birthday party for Aaron.

The Donald brothers run AD’s together during the NFL offseason. Archie said Aaron is there “seven days a week,” but Archie does most of the management during the football season. Still, Archie said his busy brother, who played at Pitt from 2010-2013, is always a major contributor. “[Aaron] has a lot of input on what kids like in this area, and that kind of gives me a base to go off of.” Archie said.

While Archie may not have as much knowledge of the Oakland clientele, he is experienced in the bar industry, having worked at similar restaurants since he was in Toledo.

“When I was 19, I first started working in bars and whatnot, and I’ve been doing it ever since,” Archie said. “Doorman, security, bar-back, bartender, manager and now an owner.”

Archie worked at numerous locations, eventually managing a restaurant called Arnie’s Bar and Grille in Toledo for a few years.

After compiling that experience, AD’s is a culmination of them all.

“That’s why I did [all that work] in Toledo for years,” Archie said. “Just to try to build that experience. So when I do go ahead and start my own establishment, it’ll just be like second nature to me.”

While AD’s has thrived, Archie isn’t going to stand pat. The owner said he plans to open a few other locations around the city if the business maintains its current pace.

“It’s the start of my dream,” he said.

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Eric Acosta

For The Pitt News

David Bernabo is a tough man to label as anything but an “artist,” but even that doesn’t do him justice.

Bernabo has made visual art installations, owns a lengthy discography, dances, choreographs and is now releasing his second film project — an introspective three-part documentary on Pittsburgh food culture called “Food Systems.”

The series explores the history and popularity of Pittsburgh’s blossoming restaurant business from as early as 1970 to the present. Part one, titled “A Night Out,” sold out its first three public screenings, and part two debuts in early October.

Bernabo sat down with The Pitt News to talk about his inspiration for “Food Systems,” the future of Pittsburgh’s food ecosystem and why issues, such as sexism and racism within the industry, affect the greater Pittsburgh community.

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David Bernabo: A friend — when I was making my previous film “Ongoing Box,” which is a film about artist process — mentioned that it might be interesting to have a documentary about Pittsburgh restaurant history. The thought being some of the things I would [look] at would be when was the first Chinese restaurant or when was the first sushi restaurant, kind of how Pittsburgh’s restaurant culture developed over time.

In doing that it was hard to find people who were around 50 years ago or 80 or 70 years ago, so I reduced the scope to the late ’70s until now, but also expanded the scope to things outside of general history — what are the problems today [with Pittsburgh cuisine] and what are the good things today?

TPN: Is there a specific reason you chose to base “Food Systems” off Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene instead of other cities with artistic reputations like Portland or Austin?

DB: I mean, practical concerns — I live here. It’s quicker to drive or walk to

a restaurant to do an interview.

But it also happened that Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene was booming, and awareness of food and where food comes from and all of these local initiatives — like 412 Food Rescue and the Community Kitchen in Uptown. All these great initiatives are happening and they’re seemingly thriving.

TPN: Why do you think Pittsburgh’s restaurant culture is exGarret Jones periencing a sudden growth?

DB: It seems like there are enough people in town that want to cook [artistic] food and it’s matching up with an audience being there.

The film kind of shows a progression of high-end dining [which] expands drastically once big-burrito became a major force, so your Mad Mex, and Soba, and Umi and a lot of cooks went through the big-burrito lifespan. And then [those cooks] opened up their own restaurants, so you kinda saw that happen in the mid 2000’s. Now all those people are either very established — or they’ve had souschefs that are opening their own restaurants — so it’s kind of expanded in that way.

TPN: Apart from food, does your film explore any other related issues?

DB: The first film is dealing with restaurants, [but] I wanted to look at sexism — and you see that in who can get financing, who can open a restaurant, who can have community support for a restaurant and which restaurants are written about,

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and I think that it’s not only [about] the sex of the owner or chef.

Different racial issues also enter into that equation too. It’s covered a little bit in the [first] film but it probably should be covered more, and that was one of the issues of not having narration. I didn’t force the issue. I tried to ask it of a lot of people and use what I could.

Issues of racism will definitely be discussed in [the third] film. Especially when you talk about neighborhoods that are [changing] ... You look at the East End, you look at East Liberty — East Liberty has been extremely gentrified, and it seems to be on pace to keep [developing] in a negative and a positive light ... crime’s down. Gun violence is down. Drug violence is down.

But ... it’s been replaced with a glossy coating, and it forces a lot of people [living] there out, and it’s kind of the same gentrification story. Larimer has a lot of money — a lot of green technology and green buildings — being injected into the neighborhood.

Homewood has some development going on too, and so, one thing I’m hoping to explore is just getting some folks’ opinions on what’s happening to the neighborhood and what’s happening to food within the neighborhood because of these changes.

I was looking at the Homewood restaurant [public records] from ’84 to ’87. I actually read a complaint about there being too many options for food — like too many restaurants and too many groceries — and now you kinda see that reversed.

I think some of that is institutional.

It’s who’s actually getting funding in these neighborhoods. One person I interviewed said it’s “basically not black people.” So it’s a lot of like do-gooders who are not apart of the neighborhood, who are trying to inject solutions, and I don’t think that’s exactly the [right] solution.

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Keeping customers: Study analyzes online promotions Chidi Nwakpuda Staff Writer

If Sorrento’s is offering a cheap pizza, freshman Brody Hastings is in.

Attracting and retaining customers like Hastings at local restaurants is the subject of a study from a collaboration of researchers at Pitt’s School of Information Sciences and the Stevens Institute of Technology.

The study, “Analyzing and Modeling Special Offer Campaigns in Locationbased Social Networks,” was published in August and presented at the ninth annual International Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Conference on Web and Social Media in Oxford, England. The researchers investigated whether or not businesses benefit from using “online yellow page” tools like Foursquare or Yelp to advertise new promotions and reel in patrons.

Hastings has used the Internet and social media to look up wing deals in Oakland—but those one-time deals don’t make him a lifetime customer. The study’s results, which were released in August, show how marketing a business through social media might not be that profitable in the long term.

Although the analysis showed a large number of venues had an increase of check-ins on Foursquare during a promotion, about an equal number of restaurants did not show an increase of check-ins. The study also found that while online promotions may briefly increase the amount of customers at a restaurant, the spike does not typically last after the promotion is over.

Will Doolin, a freshman business major, said he doesn’t use his cell phone to find promotions in Oakland.

“I feel like if I’m going to a restaurant, it’s through word of mouth,” Doolin said.

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dents’ attention, according to Doolin and Michael Ritt, a freshman engineering major, is to take an old-fashioned approach.

“Definitely flyers,” Ritt said, “in wellplaced areas.”

Konstantinos Pelechrinis, one of the researchers from Pitt’s School of Information Sciences, said the popularity of a restaurant was a defining difference that contributes to whether or not a special deal brings in customers.

Other factors he found include how long the deal lasts, how many people live near the restaurant and competition with other restaurants.

Pelechrinis did not take demographics into account in his study, but he hypothesized that restaurants in Oakland may have a bonus — college students who are actively engaged in social media to find out about activities and food deals on campus.

“Oakland [as compared to a generic urban neighborhood, is] populated mainly by students. This demographic is tech savvy and uses social media constantly,” he said.

Julia Siracuse, a sophomore Chinese and sociology major, said she follows Dunkin Donuts on social media and receives promotional offers like “DD Perks.”

Dunkin Donuts, a business whose popularity, price and proximity factors play important roles in Oakland, gave away free coffee on Tuesday for National Coffee Day, and the line was out the door.

“The major difference is to use active, push notifications to nearby customers so they are aware of the presence of a special deal,” Pelechrinis said.

While eateries in Oakland may have an active Yelp or FourSquare page, most turn to Facebook to offer promotions

Students respond to one-time only discounts on social media. Jeff Ahearn ASSISTANT VISUAL EDITOR

and track customers with its locationassociated features.

Owners of local eateries that utilize social networking platforms agreed that students were an important factor in their restaurants’ advertising strategies.

Fuel and Fuddle’s Facebook page, for example, has more than 3,000 likes, and more than 11,000 people have “checked in” at the popular restaurant and bar since the page’s inception in 2008.

Brandon Smith, owner of Fuel and Fuddle, said his restaurant posts deals on Facebook and shows off new items on the menu. The Fuel and Fuddle Facebook page has constant upkeep with monthly updates of new feature dishes, discounts and specials on alcoholic beverages.

“We get really good responses. I definitely see people show up and say they saw this [special or deal] on Facebook,” he said.

Recently, Fuel and Fuddle has been using Facebook to promote its new menu. The most recent picture of a s’mores pizza sundae has more than 160 likes and 20 shares.

Smith also said it’s been more effective for him to offer deals late at night.

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“At night we get more students, at lunch we get mostly business people or professionals [like hospital staff ],” he said.

Lanie Chen, co-owner of Tenders on Oakland Avenue, however, has had a different experience with social media.

She said since her restaurant is relatively new, the Facebook page has less popularity than more established eateries throughout Oakland.

“We put our Facebook page [URL] on vouchers and advertisements we give out, but no one really looks at it,” she said.

The Tenders Facebook page, which Chen created in February 2015, has 52 likes and 13 “check-ins.” The Yelp page, which features reviews and user-submitted photos of the restaurant, for Tenders has seven reviews and four and a half out of five stars.

“We don’t really get a lot of customers from those things. I don’t know why I thought Facebook would be good for that,” Chen said.

Posters, coupons and word of mouth, Chen said, have been more effective

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Dining Guide South Side American

Birmingham Bridge Tavern

2901 Sarah St. Sunday noon to 9 p.m., Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-381-2739 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Boasting an impressive craft and imported beer selection to go with seafood specialties — like the Sierra Nevada beer battered cod — American Birmingham Bridge Tavern covers all the bases of an exceptional American sports bar.

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$ less than $10 $$ $10-$20

Brewski’s

801 E. Carson St. Sunday-Saturday noon to 2 a.m.

412-481-9140 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Enjoy cheap beer while you play ball on the beginner and expert foosball tables. Join the Pittsburgh Foosball league or play a pickup game — either way, you’re guaranteed a good time.

Carson City Saloon

Price Ranges

1401 E. Carson St. Monday-Wednesday 5 p.m. to 1:45 a.m., Thursday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 a.m., Sunday noon to

midnight 412-481-3203 $-$$ Panther Funds: No With an impressive array of finger food appetizers, Carson City Saloon accommodates both small and large parties. Students enjoy $1 Yuenglings every Thursday night.

The Library

2302 E. Carson St. Sunday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

412-381-0517 $$ Panther Funds: No You don’t have to be quiet at The Library — this

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$$$ $20-$30 $$$$ $30+

casual bar/restaurant makes every meal didactic with its literary-themed entrees and menu items.

Mario’s Southside Saloon/ Blue Lou’s 1514 E. Carson St. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-381-5610 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Mario’s is a staple in Pittsburgh drinking culture.

It blends local neighborhood vibes with good food, like Mario’s famous ribs.

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Dining, pg. 10 McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant

2667 Sidney St. Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

412-432-3260 $$$-$$$$ Panther Funds: No McCormick & Schmick’s prints its menu twice a day in order to offer the freshest local seafood available. It also offers chicken, aged steaks and critically acclaimed happy hours.

Nadine’s

19 S. 27th St Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

412-481-1793 $ Panther Funds: No Nadine’s is your home away from home. Its authentic specials include spaghetti and meatballs, meat loaf and hot roast beef with gravy.

Ruggers Pub

40 S. 22nd St. Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday-Sunday noon to 2 a.m.

412-381-1330 $ Panther Funds: No Not every pub lets you keep the pint glass after you’re done with it. At Rugger’s, you can and only for $3.

The Smiling Moose

1306 E. Carson St. Sunday-Monday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., Tuesday-Satur-

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day 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-431-4668 Price: $$ Panther Funds: No Featuring a wide array of sandwiches, soups and salads, The Smiling Moose lets you enjoy a meal and a show, with either music or other events nearly every night of the week.

Smokin’ Joe’s Saloon

2001 E. Carson St. Monday-Thursday noon to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday noon to midnight 412-431-6757 $ Panther Funds: No Pick your night of the week to enjoy cheap food, beer or both. Smokin’ Joe’s is open until at least midnight every night.

Tad’s on East Carson

1109 E. Carson St. Monday-Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

412-481-3480 $ Panther Funds: No There’s a reason to drink at Tad’s nearly every night of the week: $1 Yuengling Wednesdays, $2 jagerbombs on Thursday and $2 craft/imported beers every Sunday.

Wings Over Pittsburgh

2525 E. Carson St. Monday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., Sunday noon to 1 a.m.

412-301-9464 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Available for takeout and delivery, Wings Over Pittsburgh offers a variety of wings, ribs and sandwiches enough for an individual meal or to feed a large party. With barbecue, buffalo and teriyaki sauces, the restaurant encourages its customers to be as messy as possible.

Double Wide Grill

2339 E. Carson St. Monday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., WednesdayThursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-390-1111 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Double Wide Grill takes a fun twist on dining with a “build your own TV dinner” combination of meat, veggies and sides. Famous for its pork, steak and chicken dishes, Double Wide doesn’t leave any customer out, offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus.

Carmella’s Plate and Pints

2024 Sarah St. Monday-Friday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

412-431-2040 $ Panther Funds: No Heralded as a flagship Pittsburgh dive bar, Walker’s offers cheap beer and food, including its $3 jala-

1908 E. Carson St. Monday-Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-918-1215 $$ Panther Funds: No With cocktails, a whiskey tap and entrees ranging from meatballs with curried tomatoes to homemade yogurt and harissa, Carmella’s promises customers a true American dining experience. The locale, an an-

peno burger and $10 for 20 wings deal.

tique tavern, adds to the authentic feel.

Walker’s Pub

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Domino’s Pizza

511 E. Carson St. 412-432-3232 Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., ThursdayFriday 10 a.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. $ Panther Funds: No Domino’s offers customizable pizza with quick delivery and takeout. Download the app for convenient ordering, and start building your pie on the go.

Michael’s Pizza Bar and Restaurant 2612 Sarah St. 412-381-6102 Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to midnight, SaturdaySunday 10 a.m. to midnight $ Panther Funds: No Grab a slice of some of Michael’s fun takes on Italian specialties, such as their Pierogie Pizza. Looking for a deal? Stop by Thursday for 80 cent pizza slices.

Sal’s Pizza

1322 E. Carson St. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 a.m.

412-381-3663 $ Panther Funds: No With authentic New York style pizza, Sal’s pizza packs a scrumptious punch. Grab a pizza, and don’t forget the toppings!

Asian

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2013 Wharton St. Sunday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to

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Squirrel Hill American

Allegro Hearth Bakery

2034 Murray Ave. Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

412-422-5623 $$ Bringing the same homemade care and attention you’re used to at home, Allegro Hearth Bakery delicately concocts cakes, pies and bread.

Bubble Pi Baking Arts

2218 Murray Ave. Sunday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

412-422-0993 $ Bubble Pi’s simple philosophy — natural ingredients and attention to detail — creates intricate pastries that

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leave customers feeling light, healthy and satisfied.

The Independent Brewing Company 1704 Shady Ave. Monday-Tuesday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday-Saturday 3 p.m. to midnight, Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

412-422-5040 $-$$ Featuring beer brewed right here in western Pennsylvania, The Independent Brewing Company offers a mix of good drinks and upscale American food, like its kafta burger and skirt steak.

Murray Avenue Grill 1720 Murray Ave.

Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 11:30 a.m. to midnight 412-521-1272 $$-$$$ A staple of Murray Avenue, as its name implies, the Murray Avenue Grill takes home the prize for consistently high quality food and drinks.

Plop down in a comfy booth, and try a spicy chicken wrap or some fried pickles.

Silky’s Sports Bar & Grill

1731 Murray Ave. Monday-Friday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to midnight 412-421-9222 $-$$ Your average sports bar and restaurant on the surface, Silky’s Sports Bar & Grill boasts quality grub, like waffle fries and $2.75 imports on Wednesdays.

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Smallman Street Deli

1912 Murray Ave. Sunday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

412-421-3354 $ With delicious pastrami, Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda and black and white cookies, Smallman Street Deli will ease any dietary homesickness by transplanted New Yorkers.

Mediterranean

Aladdin’s Eatery

5878 Forbes Ave. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Greek Gourmet

2130 Murray Ave. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

412-422-2998 $ For the gyro enthusiast, Greek Gourmet’s plethora of options is bound to delight — but if gyro isn’t for you, their hummus is a crave-worthy delight.

Mediterranean Grill

5824 Forbes Ave. Monday-Saturday noon to 9 p.m.

412-521-5505 $-$$$ Mediterranean Grill offers an authentic experience, and its freshly prepared meals ensure a great dining

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warma salads. Round out the meal with some baklava or rice pudding.

experience.

Milky Way

2120 Murray Ave. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

412-421-3121 $-$$ Milky Way’s kosher menu allows you to indulge in pizzas, sandwiches, falafels and a variety of other comfort meals while staying true to your Jewish heritage.

Taza 21

1827 Murray Ave. Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m.

412-904-2764 $-$$ This deli offers Greek and Mediterranean comfort foods like stuffed grape leaves, wraps and chicken sha-

Pizza Aiello’s Pizza

2112 Murray Ave. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-521-9973 $-$$ Giuseppe “Joe” Aiello came over from Sicily in 1967 with $13 and a dream in his heart, opening up this italian restaurant in 1978. Come in and meet the family and enjoy classic red and white pies with toppings like feta cheese and stewed tomatoes.

Italian Village Pizza

5886 Forbes Ave. Sunday noon to 8 p.m., MondayThursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-

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Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-422-1300 $ For more than 30 years, Italian Village Pizza has served Pittsburghers a little taste of New York with quality New York style pizzas that remain a Pittsburgh favorite.

Mineo’s Pizza House

2128 Murray Ave. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-521-9864 $ Feel like a kid again with a slice of pizza and a rainbow sherbert ice cream cone from Mineo’s Pizza House. A calzone with ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, ricotta and provolone cheese is sure to hit the spot.

Napoli Pizzeria

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Dining, pg. 13 Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight 412-521-1744 $ Napoli Pizzeria boasts pizza dough and sauce made daily for a dependably fresh taste. Venture away from your usual slice with a pizza boat hoagie.

Asian Bangkok Balcony

5846 Forbes Ave. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-521-0728 $$$ Bangkok Balcony lets you choose how hot you want to make your night

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and your dish. Stop in every Thursday and Sunday night and watch traditional Thai dancing as you satisfy your fall Thai cravings with pumpkin curry.

Chaya Japanese Cuisine

2032 Murray Ave. Monday-Thursday 5 to 9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5 to 9:45 p.m.

412-422-2082 $$ The atmosphere at Chaya Japanese Cuisine feels as authentic as its extensive sushi menu.

Hokkaido

4612 Browns Hill Road Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

412-421-1422 $$-$$$ Hokkaido’s namesake is the second-largest island of Japan and is a See Dining on page 15

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How Lee Chinese

5888 Forbes Ave. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

412-422-1888 $-$$ For a spicier variety, order from the Sichuan menu at How Lee Chinese. A hefty portion makes for the perfect meal after your night class.

$-$$$ This casual restaurant offers Japanese, Chinese and sushi menus to fit whatever you fancy at the moment.

Try the Chinese Style BBQ Pork Sandwich from Xian — braised pork stuffed in a bun with peppers and onions.

Silk Elephant

1712 Murray Ave. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10

p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-421-8801 $-$$$ Serving up Thai tapas and a curated wine bar in an elegant atmosphere, Silk Elephant is the perfect date night location.

Sun Penang 5829 Forbes Ave. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30

p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

412-421-7600 $-$$ Come in and try the $7 lunch menu, but become a regular for the Penang Prawn noodle soup.

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Ka Mei Chinese

2209 Murray Ave. Tuesday-Sunday noon to 10 p.m.

412-422-2828 $-$$ This Hong Kong style restaurant is family-run and serves street style dishes. Fans tout it as the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Pittsburgh, but you can go get the pork and preserved egg congee and find out for yourself.

New Dumpling House & Sushi House

2138 Murray Ave. Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

412-422-4178 $-$$ Seaweed salad, black pepper curry and more ramen than you could poke a chopstick at, the New Dumpling House & Sushi House lets you customize your noodle bowls for a personal meal out.

Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi

5882 Forbes Ave. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday noon to 10:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

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Stack’d Burgers and Beer 3716 Forbes Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Bar open to 2 a.m.)

412-681-1800 $ Panther Funds: Yes With more than 500,000 burger combinations, Stack’d offers customers the chance to mix and match breads, toppings and sauces to create their own masterpiece burger. An atmosphere perfect for watching sports, drinking beer and eating fried appetizers and wings completes the experience.

Bridges Restaurant and Lounge 100 Lytton Ave.

Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m. to 10p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6 a.m.-10 a.m.,11 a.m.-10 p.m.

412-682-0938 $$ - $$$ Panther Funds: No

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Built around fresh values, Eat Unique works to incorporate local vendors into its array of veggie grill-

A part of the Wyndham Hotel, Bridges offers

breakfast, lunch, dinner and a cocktail hour in an elegant atmosphere.

400 Semple St.

Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday noon to 10 p.m.

412-683-3200 $ Panther Funds: No When you’re craving a late night bite, Campus Deli is there with its university-inspired sandwiches.

From the Alumni stuffed with steak, bacon and onion rings to the Mascot filled with chicken tenders, pepperoni slices and Thousand Island dressing, it’s got all your cravings covered — and fries to go with it.

Eat Unique

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ers — think mushroom melts and black bean burg-

Famous for its classic burger and buckets of pea-

ers — oven-baked subs and hot-out-of-the-kitchen

nuts, Five Guys is a great way to grab a quick, deli-

melts. Eat Unique also boasts of its in-house baker

cious bite.

who whips up sea salt chocolate chip cookies and double chocolate brownies.

Essie’s Original Hot Dog Shop

Campus Deli

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Fuel and Fuddle 212 Oakland Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

3901 Forbes Ave.

412-682-3473

Sunday - Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Panther Funds: Yes

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From appetizers like Rollafatty and Skinny Dip

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to entrees like Campfire Steak and Potatoes and the

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classic Maggie pizza, Fuel and Fuddle offers an eclec-

Established 1960, Essie’s Original Hot Dog Shop

tic array of “wildfire food,” according to its website.

serves hot dogs, burgers and pizza, but is famous for

Best of all, the restaurant offers $5 meals and $2 sides

its fries. Open till 3:30 a.m. every day, the “O” is a

from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

popular late-night joint.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 117 S. Bouquet St.

Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Hemingway’s Cafe 3911 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday 6

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305 S. Craig St.

Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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412-621-4100 $ Panther Funds: No Voted Best College Bar by Pittsburgh City Paper, Hemingway’s Cafe offers 40 draft beers alongside an extensive entree menu, including pasta, pizza, wraps and Mexican options. There are food and drink specials every night, as well as live music, trivia and karaoke nights.

Jimmy John’s 3444 Forbes Ave.

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

412-681-9010 $ Panther Funds: Yes Although not unique to Pittsburgh, the chain sandwich joint has options for everyone, ranging from slim to gargantuan sizes. With fast delivery, Jimmy John’s stores pride themselves on being sustainable in their work practices and the vendors they choose.

Kevin’s Deli

101 N. Dithridge St.

$-$$

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Panther Funds: Yes

412-621-6368

A favorite among Pitt students, Panera Bread is

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known for more than just its fresh-made bread. Some

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popular items include soup in bread bowls, breakfast

A deli that offers a little bit of everything — reuben

pastries and flatbread sandwiches.

sandwiches, omelets and egg salad are popular picks among customers at Kevin’s Deli.

Peter’s Pub

116 Oakland Ave.

Pamela’s Diner

Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Subway

3707 Forbes Ave. Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 8 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 9 a.m. to midnight 412-687-7550 $ Panther Funds: Yes The world’s largest submarine sandwich chain

3703 Forbes Ave.

412-681-7465

is a healthier alternative to fried fast food. After all, it

Sunday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$

worked for Michael Phelps.

412-683-4066

Panther Funds: No Pitt’s favorite pub offers drink and bar food spe-

$ Panther Funds: Yes

cials every night, Monday through Friday, all of which

A Pittsburgh breakfast staple, Pamela’s is an early

of-age students can enjoy while listening to live music

morning go-to for everything from big-as-your-face omelets to stacks of chocolate chip pancakes. With locations in Oakland. Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Millvale and Pittsburgh’s Strip District, you can’t go wrong with Pamela’s classic diner experience.

right in the heart of Oakland.

Primanti Bros.

3803 Forbes Ave.

Sunday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to midnight, Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Panera Bread

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3800 Forbes Ave.

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Monday-Saturday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.

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to 9 p.m.

412-683-3727

Pittsburgh’s “almost famous” sandwich shop made

Uncle Sam’s Subs 210 Oakland Ave.

Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

412-621-1885 $ Panther Funds: Yes An owner-operated joint for serious sandwich lovers, Uncle Sam’s uses local ingredients and a “big attitude” to offer subs starting at $6.25.

Union Grill 413 S. Craig St.

a name for itself among Yinzers by featuring sandwich-

Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-

es piled high with coleslaw and french fries. Primanti’s

Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 9

also offers wings, pizza, chili and other taste bud-ap-

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proved staples, all of which promise to be gigantic.

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412-681-8620 $$ Panther Funds: No The Union Grill has been around since 1967 and boasts famous Italian wedding soup and the “best zucchini in town.” Union Grill invites you to try it for yourself and to bring friends, as the spacious dining room has seating for 150 guests.

Zarra’s

3887 Bigelow Blvd.

Monday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

412-682-8296 $$$ Panther Funds: No A family-owned restaurant featuring recipes passed down from Great Grandma Zarra, Zarra’s offers customers a bite of southern Italy that tastes like home.

Crepes Parisiennes 207 S. Craig St.

Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

412-683-1912 $ Panther Funds: No With crepes that come in all shapes and sizes, customers can enjoy theirs stuffed with smoked Icelandic salmon, tomatoes and cheese, pineapple or nutella. Go crazy for crepes.

Lucca Ristorante 317 S. Craig St.

Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

412-682-3310 $$ Panther Funds: No The Tuscany of Pittsburgh is located just minutes from campus. Lucca Ristorante goes beyond spaghetti and meatballs to offer an array of northern Italian cuisine, from caramel espresso pancakes at brunch to homemade tagliatelle at dinner.

Bruegger’s Bagels 3714 Forbes Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

412-682-6360 $ Panther Funds: Yes Start your morning at Bruegger’s with fresh-baked bagels, seasonal coffee choices and all the smear you could ever want.

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latin American Black Bean

239 Atwood St. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

412-621-2326 $ Panther Funds: No Whether it’s the Chicken Empanada or the Bay of Pigs sandwich, you can rely on the Black Bean to provide great Cuban cuisine.

Chipotle

3619 Forbes Ave. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-621-1557 $ Panther Funds: No Everyone’s favorite Mexican grill is conveniently stationed on Forbes Avenue to provide the best burritos, bowls and tacos.

Mad Mex

370 Atwood St. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. $$ Panther Funds: No 412-681-5656 When looking for great Mexican cuisine, you can find burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more at Mad Mex, which just recently brought back its famous turkeystuffed Globberito through Thanksgiving.

Qdoba

3712 Forbes Ave. Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to midnight., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-802-7866 $ Panther Funds: Yes When you want free queso or guac on your burrito or tacos, Qdoba is the place to visit. The Mexican restaurant also offers wheat burritos and a variety of meat, like ground beef. Students also can enjoy free drinks with their ID.

Asian T4U

3501 Forbes Ave. 412-605-0858

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Dining, pg. 18 Sunday-Saturday noon to midnight $ Panther Funds: No T4U is the perfect spot to treat yourself to a refreshing bubble tea or one of its many sweet desserts.

Golden Palace Buffet

3607 Forbes Ave. Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., SaturdaySunday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

412-687-2288 $ Panther Funds: Yes If you’re looking to eat a lot of food on a student budget, Golden Palace Buffet is primed to accommodate both your appetite and wallet.

Korea Garden

414 Semple St. Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

412-681-6460 $$ Panther Funds: No Korea Garden lets you choose from an exotic array of appetizers, including spicy rice cakes, kimchi pancakes with zucchini and seafood pancakes with shrimp

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and squid. This Korean restaurant also serves Japanese cuisine and Chinese dishes in Korean style.

Little Asia

301 South Craig St. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

412-622-0133 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Nestled on Craig Street, Little Asia is an affordable, convenient locale for some sushi in the Oakland area.

The available appetizers range from Asian staples like Crab Rangoon and Egg Rolls to the more exotic seaweed and squid salads.

Lulu’s Noodles and Yum Wok 400 South Craig St. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:45 p.m 412-687-7777

$ Panther Funds: No The former winner of The Pitt News’ Best Food award, Lulu’s decorated and flavorful Asian cuisine is conveniently located five minutes from campus, serving traditional cuisine to the penny-wise college student.

New China Inn

4609 Centre Ave. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-621-6199 $ Panther Funds: No New China Inn offers an extensive menu of both American and Chinese favorites, from lo mein to fried chicken. Its easy-to-use online ordering site couples perfectly with free delivery.

Oishii Bento

119 Oakland Ave. Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

412-687-3335 $ Panther Funds: Yes Oishii offers authentic Korean and Japanese cuisine at highly reasonable prices for students. While well-known for its sushi menu (including the affordable Bento Box), Oishii also serves traditional Asian dishes such as kimchi (home-made) and miso soup.

Orient Express

4609 Forbes Ave. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-622-7232 $ Panther Funds: No

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Just past Forbes and Craig, Orient Express is great for students seeking quick and affordable takeout. It serves largely Americanized Chinese food and emphasizes large quantities at low prices. Its bubble tea alone is worth the trip.

Spice Island Tea House

253 Atwood St. Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., FridaySaturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-687-8821 $$ Panther Funds: No With a comfy interior and a spicy southeast Asian cuisine, the tea house frequently attracts more than just college students looking for a quick bite. Customers rave about the Burmese Port Curry, which features salty mango pickles and spices.

Sushi Boat

128 Oakland Ave. Sunday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

412-681-1818 $ Panther Funds: Yes Sandwiched between Forbes and Fifth, the blinkand-you’ll-miss-it spot features killer noodle bowls and dumplings in addition to a diverse sushi lineup.

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125 Oakland Ave. 412-687-8000 Sunday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Saturday $ Panther Funds: Yes Located on Oakland Avenue in the heart of campus, Szechuan Express offers generously portioned Chinese cuisine at easily affordable prices and speedy service.

Indian Kohli’s Indian Imports

319 S. Craig St. Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

412-621-1800 $ Panther Funds: No Kohli’s blend of Indian and American cuisine and other food products makes it the place to go whether you need groceries or a hot, ready-to-order meal.

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or learn about Indian culture from Kohli’s DVD’s and Media section.

Prince of India Restaurant

3614 Fifth Ave. Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon to 3 p.m.

412-687-0888 $$ Panther Funds: Yes This restaurant offers a 10 percent student discount on a wide variety of traditional Indian cuisine in a dinner menu and a buffet.

Yuva India

412 South Craig St. Sunday-Monday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

412-681-5700 $$ Panther Funds: No Authentic North Indian cuisine isn’t far away with South Craig Street’s Yuva India’s delectable samosa pastries and traditional chicken curry.

Tamarind Flavor of India

257 North Craig St. Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10

p.m.

412-605-0500 $$ Panther Funds: No Taramind combines Southern Indian cuisine with Northern Indian favorites, nestled into a Victorian house on North Craig Street.

Ali Baba

404 South Craig St. Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

412-682-2829 $$ Panther Funds: No Pittsburgh Magazine has named Ali Baba “the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Pittsburgh” for 10 years and counting, and it delivers on that title through delicious, authentic dishes and delightful customer service.

Khalil’s II Restaurant

4757 Baum Blvd.

Tuesday-Sunday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

412-683-4757 $$ Panther Funds: No If Khalil’s doesn’t win you over with the endless Pita bread and hummus, then its authentic Mediterranean dishes such as gyros, falafels and meat kabobs

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certainly will.

Nellie’s Deli and Sandwiches 3524 Fifth Ave. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

412-683-7144 $ Panther Funds: No From falafel to french fries, this deli is sure to please your taste buds and your wallet. Taste Middle Eastern flare for lunch, dinner or even breakfast.

Salim’s Middle Eastern Foods

4705 Centre Ave. 412-621-8110 Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $ Panther Funds: No If you’ve got a hankering for some hummus, head on over to Salim’s Middle Eastern Foods. This ethnic eatery offers dine-in meals as well as groceries.

Pizza Antoon’s Pizza 247 Atwood St. Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Thurs-

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412-687-5446 Price: $ Panther Funds: No A South Oakland staple, Antoon’s cheap — yet delicious — pizza is a great option for anyone — not just college students.

Larry and Carol’s

410 Semple St. Sunday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., ThursdaySaturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.

412-687-1189 $$ Panther Funds: No Home to the King Kong Overload Challenge, Larry and Carol’s serves up some of Oakland’s biggest Italian fare, sure to satisfy the most monstrous of appetites.

Little Nippers II

216 N. Craig St. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., Friday 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.

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$$ Panther Funds: Yes From pizzas to wedgies, Lil’ Nips — as Pitt students affectionately call it — brings some delicious and fresh Italian cuisine to the table.

Original Milano Pizza

3606 Fifth Ave. Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

412-681-2858 $ Panther Funds: Yes At its small — yet cozy — location, students can find some authentic pizza in between the hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue at Original Pizza Milano.

Papa Da Vinci

3526 Blvd. of the Allies Monday-Wednesday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., ThursdayFriday 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.

412-683-3000 $ Panther Funds: Yes Papa Da Vinci’s is perfect for your late night pizza cravings — dine there for a drink and follow it up with a fresh slice.

Pizza Prima

190 N. Craig St. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-687-6464 $$ Panther Funds: No Pizza Prima offers an extensive menu of pizzas, subs, calzones, pastas and casseroles — all of which are worth trying, maybe all at once, if you have the appetite.

Pizza Pronto

4611 Centre Ave. Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.

412-621-7700 $ Panther Funds: No Offering a gourment variety of pizzas — from Buffalo Chicken to Roasted Eggplant pizza — Pizza Pronto can give you a delicious dining experience that speaks for itself.

Say Cheese! Pizza

3507 Cable Place Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., FridaySaturday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.

412-687-0606 $$ Panther Funds: Yes

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Say Cheese! Pizza has pies so photogenic, that you may not even want to eat them — despite how tasty they are.

Sciulli’s Pizza

3404 Fifth Ave. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

412-687-9287 $$ Panther Funds: No Great deals, friendly people and delicious pizza — three things that make Sciulli’s a great destination for all your pizza cravings.

Sorrento’s Pizza Roma

233 Atwood St. Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.

412-621-9129 $ Panther Funds: No For more than 40 years now, Sorrento’s has been the cornerstone of every college student’s diet. With its fantastic prices and delicious pies, who could resist?

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Dining, pg. 22 4740 Baum Blvd.

Sunday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.

412-246-4444 $$ Panther Funds: Yes

Cafe

Vocelli Pizza is a little taste of Italy here in Oakland, offering scrumptious sandwiches and pizzas to satisfy the most picky of palates.

Crazy Mocha Coffee Company 207 Oakland Ave Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

412-621-7440 $ Panther Funds: No

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A true Pittsburgh native, Crazy Mocha’s specialized venues serve more than coffee — they serve an intricate tapestry of the many neighborhoods that make up Pittsburgh.

Dunkin Donuts

3097 Forbes Ave Sunday-Saturday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-687-1308 $ Panther Funds: Yes Dunkin Donuts is the quintessential coffee chain, serving as the one stop shop for donuts and coffee since 1950.

Red Oak Cafe

3610 Forbes Ave Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

412-621-2221 $ Panther Funds: No

Red Oak not only tastes good — it makes you feel good. The organic menu soothes the soul, without packing in the additives.

Sphinx Cafe Hookah Bar

401 Atwood St. Sunday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

412-621-1153 $$ Panther Funds: No Sphinx is the ideal environment for some relaxation — hookah, food, Wi-Fi and a stress-free atmosphere.

Starbucks

3618 Forbes Ave. Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

412-682-3868 $ Panther Funds: No

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Sweets The lines at Starbucks are worth the wait for that delicious warm cup of coffee you can always count on.

Dave and Andy’s

207 Atwood St. Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., SaturdaySunday noon to 10 p.m.

412-681-9906 $ Panther Funds: No Nothing is more comforting than some homemade Dave and Andy’s ice cream. With its constantly changing menu, every trip is a surprise.

Peace, Love and Little Donuts

118 Meyran Ave. Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Dining, pg. 23 $ Panther Funds: No These little donuts that pack in the flavor — and limit the guilt — are the perfect size for satisfying that sweet tooth.

Razzy Fresh

3533 Forbes Ave. Sunday-Saturday noon to midnight 412-586-5270 $ Panther Funds: No

Lighter than ice cream but heavier than ice, frozen yogurt is the perfect in-between treat — and Razzy Fresh is the perfect place to enjoy the lighthearted experience.

Rita’s Italian Ice

3712 Fifth Ave. Sunday-Saturday noon to 10 p.m.

412-621-6423 $ Panther Funds: No You’ll be surprised by the concoctions you can create using this water ice concept. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Rita’s has taken this “wow-factor” and built an empire.

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American The Bagel Factory

5825 Ellsworth Ave. Sunday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-362-6666 $ One of Pittsburgh’s only local bagel chains, The Bagel Factory provides freshly baked bagels

in-house — as in, the dough is produced right there. Their wide-ranging menu also includes more traditional American lunch fare, such as burgers and chicken wings.

Bites and Brews

5750 Ellsworth Ave. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

412-361-4425 $$ Bites and Brews knows that beer and pizza is a match made in college student heaven. The restaurant/bar offers drink and pizza specials every day, which you can share with a date, a friend or eat alone while watching Sunday football, of course.

BRGR

5997 Penn Circle St. Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

412-362-2333 $$-$$$ The name of the restaurant says it all. These are not fast-food quality slabs of meat — BRGR makes quality burgers that look like an art form.

Harris Grill

5747 Ellsworth Ave. Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-362-5273 $$ You can’t go wrong with a half-priced frozen cosmo during happy hour at Harris Grill. Open until late, stop in any time for a classic “burgher” like a Henny Penny or a Garden Weasel.

K&T’s Fish and Chicken

4521 Centre Ave. Monday-Thursday noon to 10:45 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon to 10:45 p.m.

412-621-2526 $ K&T’s new online order service means you can order mouth-watering tilapia, catfish nuggets or staples like chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks for takeout or delivery without ever picking up the phone.

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Dining, pg. 24 Pamela’s Diner

5527 Walnut St. Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-683-1003 $-$$ If you’re living in Pittsburgh and haven’t heard of Pamela’s, you’re missing out on some serious breakfast action. Fuel your morning or afternoon with their breakfast favorites like scrumptious pancakes, a Tex-Mex omelette and croissant french toast.

French at this authentic restaurant in Shadyside.

The only thing missing is a view of Le Tour Eiffel.

Bon appetit!

a hotel and restaurant, this cozy restaurant set in a 19th-century mansion offers a fine dining experience unlike any other in Pittsburgh.

Sunnyledge Boutique Hotel & Tea Room

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5124 Fifth Ave. Tuesday-Saturday lunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday formal tea 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

412-683-5014 $$$-$$$$ Appearing more like a private residence than

La Feria

5527 Walnut St. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sun-

day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-682-4501 $-$$ La Feria offers fresh ingredients with a Latin twist. Located above Pamela’s restaurant, enjoy a bite of Peru in Pittsburgh.

Asian Umi

5849 Ellsworth Ave. Tuesday-Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-

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Shady Grove

5500 Walnut St. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-697-0909 $$ The first Shadyside eatery to turn the pierogi into a pizza, Shady Grove serves up yummy comfort food from early until late.

Sharp Edge Beer Emporium

302 S. Saint Clair St. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

412-661-3537 $$ A beer lovers go-to, Sharp Edge Beer Emporium knows how to take the edge off with more than 250 varieties of beer with 40 on tap. Stop in for a beer and/or an all-American meal.

William Penn Tavern

739 Bellefonte St. Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-621-1000 $ A laid-back sports bar bearing our commonwealth’s name, the William Penn Tavern provides Shadyside with sports broadcasts, dollar drafts and plenty of options on tap.

European Paris 66

6018 Penn Circle S. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-404-8166 $$-$$$ Enjoy classic cuisine and brush up on your

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Dining, pg. 25 Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

412-362-6198 $$$$ There’s nothing fishy about Umi, an upscale sushi place perfect for a special occasion. Try out the “omakase,” a five-course sushi dinner personally picked out by the chef.

China Palace

5440 Walnut St. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday noon

to 9:30 p.m.

412-687-7423 $$ China Palace is a unique Chinese restaurant offering gourmet dishes. The authentic cuisine includes Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan style meals.

Soba

5847 Ellsworth Ave. Monday-Thursday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., FridaySaturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 5 p.m. to midnight 412-362-5656

$$$ Enjoy sushi and cocktails at Soba while sitting on their outdoor terrace. Soba boasts Asian fusion cuisine and a unique atmosphere.

Tasty Chinese

213 S. Highland Ave. Sunday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.

412 361-8888 $ Tasty offers all your Chinese food staples at low prices. They have an extensive menu and large portions. They also have reliable delivery, and you can order online.

Thai Place

5528 Walnut St. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday noon to 9:30 p.m.

412-687-8586 $$ Critically acclaimed and proud of it, Thai Place Restaurant is an easy place to eat out affordably and get more than your money’s worth.

You can take out or dine in, selecting from an elaborate and expansive menu — featuring vegetarian options and countless interesting dishes, such as seafood ginger curry, basil duck and panang salmon.

Middle Eastern Casbah

229 S. Highland Ave. Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5

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412-661-5656 $$$ Casbah is a restaurant and wine bar with a broad menu centered around Mediterranean cuisine. Casbah prides itself on its Old World wine selection and craft cocktails, and the atmosphere is assuredly cozy and charming.

Cafe Cappy’s Café

5431 Walnut St. Monday–Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday– Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

412-621-1188 $ Cappy’s, a cozy cafe on Walnut Street, features a range of hoagies, salads, wraps and burgers, all of which cost less than $10 — not to mention their popular (and delicious) breakfast menu.

Coffee Tree Roasters

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5524 Walnut St. Sunday-Saturday 6 a.m. to midnight 412-621-6880 $ The Coffee Tree Roasters, a Pittsburgh-area chain coffee house/café with a location on Walnut Street in Shadyside, offers locally roasted coffee and fresh-baked pastries. Its laid-back atmosphere makes it a homey alternative to Starbucks.

Crazy Mocha

$ Whether customers are in the mood for lunch, dessert or coffee, Jitters Cafe and Ice Cream has something to offer the whole family.

Their menu boasts seven speciality sandwiches, including a turkey BLT, a barbecue chicken wrap and the French connection, stuffed with sliced

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artichoke hearts, provolone and pesto sauce.

5830 Ellsworth Ave. Monday–Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., SaturdaySunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

412-441-9344 $ Crazy Mocha, perhaps Pittsburgh’s most recognizable coffee chain, has a branch on Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside. With interesting coffee — like the “monkey mocha,” a traditional coffee with a shot of banana syrup — pastries or paninis, this is more than just a coffee shop. If you see a smiling goat, you’ve found the place.

Jitters Cafe and Ice Cream 5541 Walnut St. Sunday-Monday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Mercurio’s Mulberry Creamery

5523 Walnut St. Monday 1 to 9 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

412-621-6220 $$ Mercurio’s offers handmade and homemade Italian classics and desserts. With more than 40 flavors of homemade artisan gelato, you’re sure to find one you’ll like.

Oh Yeah! Ice Cream and Coffee Co. 232 S. Highland Ave.

Sunday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

412-200-5574 $$ Oh Yeah! might be the perfect study break spot — with ice cream and coffee in the same place, how could you go wrong? Oh yeah, and it offers vegan ice cream.

Prantl’s Bakery

5525 Walnut St. Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

412-621-2092 $ Started more than 100 years ago, Prantl’s has become a Shadyside tradition. Prantl’s has its roots in German tradition and boasts of their fruit danishes and nut-filled coffee cakes. Prantl’s also offers custom cakes for weddings and other celebrations.

Vanilla Pastry Studio

1130 S. Braddock Ave. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-242-9820 $-$$$$ A self-described Boutique Bakery, Vanilla

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Dining, pg. 27 Pastry Studio covers every inch of dessert, from specialized wedding cakes to breakfast pastries to the classic cupcakes, cookies and brownies.

“Sugar Fairy” April Simpson is most proud of her “lollys,” balls of dessert on a stick, with flavors such as salted caramel, passion fruit cheesecake and key lime pie.

Pizza

Downtown

Pizza Parma

217 S. Highland Ave. Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., FridaySaturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-441-6600 $$ This neighborhood pizza stop offers a solution for late-night pizza cravings. With a range from cheesy buffalo fries to stuffed shells and delicious salads, Pizza Parma has you covered.

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Las Velas Mexican Restaurant

21 Market Square

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m.

412-251-0031 $$ Panther Funds: No Perched over Market Square, Las Velas is a modern restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine — whether you’re looking for shrimp tacos or a traditional Mexican steak. The lunch menu especially provides a filling midday meal for a reasonable price.

Madonna’s Authentic Mexican Food

441 Smithfield St. Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

412-281-4686 $ Panther Funds: No Looking for nachos smothered with cheese, tomatoes and sour cream for under $6? How about a large burrito for under $7? For the penny-pinching lover of food from south of the border, Madonna’s Authentic Mexican Food provides the answer.

Ephesus Pizza

Pizza

219 Fourth Ave. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

412-552-9020 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Feeling Mediterranean and want chicken and dates on your ’za? Or perhaps you need a pie covered in steak, peppers, ranch and french fries? Go to Ephesus Pizza, which has been serving up a litany of pizza flavors since 2001.

Genoa Pizza and Bar

111 Market St. Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.

412-281-6100 $-$$ Panther Funds: No With hoagies, wings, calzones and — of course — pizza, Genoa Pizza delivers all your late night snack

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Article, pg. 28 needs — literally. Delivery is free to Oakland from the Downtown location.

Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta

123 Sixth St. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

412-281-7060 $$ Panther Funds: No Giovanni’s tries to hit on all five flavors in every dish, from the penne a la vodka to the gluten-free pizza.

And what’s the only thing better than a vast delivery radius? Delivery beer, of course.

Italian Village Pizza 600 Grant St.

Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

412-566-1398 $ Panther Funds: No Get a little bit of New York City in western Pennsylvania by stopping into Italian Village Pizza, located in the U.S. Steel Building. Slices are big — and cheap.

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La Gondola Pizzeria

4 Market Square Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

412-261-5252 $-$$ Panther Funds: No La Gondola is the place to go to for authentic Italian pizza specials, which can come covered with fresh ingredients like roasted peppers, extra virgin olive oil and capicola. Grab a slice while Downtown in Market Square.

Mamma Lucia Pizza

433 Wood St Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

412-281-0416 $-$$ Panther Funds: No With cheap regular and daily specials — like a hoagie, fries and drink for under $6 — Mamma Lucia is the place to go for a quick lunch.

Monte Cello’s

305 Seventh Ave. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

412-261-2080 $-$$

Panther Funds: No With 35 years of experience, Monte Cello’s pizza knows how to feed a hungry guest, with imported pasta dishes and pizzas loaded with every topping in the house.

Pizza Fiesta

217 Smithfield St. Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-281-4222 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Open since 2001, the family-run Pizza Fiesta is located downtown and is the perfect place to prepare for a concert or a Steelers game. It also delivers to Oakland, so any of its classic Italian dishes or submarine sandwiches are just a phone call away from your dorm.

Cafe Milano

134 Sixth St. Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-281-3131 $-$$ Panther Funds: No One of five locations under the Milano name, Cafe Milano is located right along the way to the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Whether at a sit-down option or

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at the bar, get your pizza and Italian fix after a Pirates game.

Pizza Parma

823 Penn Ave. Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

412-577-7300 $-$$ Panther Funds: No Started by three brothers in 1998, Pizza Parma has been providing optimal Italian cuisine for a reasonable price for nearly two decades. From daily lunch specials to a $9.99 large pizza and breadsticks combo on Mondays and Tuesdays, Pizza Parma is a great option to fulfill your cheese- or tomato-fueled cravings.

R&B’s Pizza Place

107 Smithfield St. Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 a.m., 412-288-8888 $-$$ Panther Funds: No In business for 15 years, R&B’s Pizza place is a must for a late night out in Downtown. Open until the wee

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