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Exploring Pittsburgh’s Diverse Dining Experience
by Lisa Clark
You could say that a lot has changed in
Pittsburgh since its industrial heyday of
the early 1900s through the 1970s, not
only in its economic landscape but also in
the variety of restaurants the city has to
offer. Once a major center for steel, coal,
and other industries, Pittsburgh is now
one of the top areas in the United States
for computer software and robotics technology.
Likewise, the dining options of
Pennsylvania’s second largest city have
evolved to offer much more than just
meat-and-potatoes menus (although
there’s still plenty of that traditional fare
for those who love it).
Pittsburgh now features a large and diverse collection of dining experiences to satisfy every taste. And it’s been my pleasure to have had the opportunity to explore many of them for Point in 2005. Here’s a look back at a delicious year.
Giddy-up!
A fashionable address, outstanding cuisine,
and attentive service make Palomino
restaurant the ultimate in urban chic.
Located inside the vast Gateway Center
complex, Palomino is just a short walk
from the city’s largest hotels, cultural venues,
and businesses.
In this restaurant, lunch and dinner are served with a prime view of bustling Stanwix Street and Liberty Avenue, one of the busiest intersections in town. Grab a seat in the bar or dining room and people watch as you nosh on a signature thincrust pizza and wash it down with an array of colorful cocktails. Mediterranean- American entrees come in large portions. Choices include steaks, seafood, and pasta.
Rare Find
No place I can think of captures the
taste and spirit of the city as well as
Pittsburgh Rare, an upscale yet decidedly
button-down eatery in the Station Square
shopping and entertainment district on
the South Side. Located in the lobby of the
Sheraton Station Square, there are
reminders of Pittsburgh’s rail heritage
inside and out, including locomotives zipping
by picturesque window seats.
During breakfast and lunch it serves all the essential menu offerings of a hotel restaurant. For dinner, certified Angus beef reins supreme. Whether you prefer your steaks or chops done “Pittsburgh rare,” medium, or well, you’ll savor every tender morsel served by one of the most efficient wait staffs in town.
Set the Mood
If you’re new to town, or if you just
want to impress your date, Isabela on
Grandview is an ideal destination.
Located near one of Pittsburgh’s famous
incline terminals, it has an exclusive
address perched on the edge of Mt.
Washington overlooking the fountain at
The Point and Heinz Field. Upscale yet
decidedly unstuffy, this little gem has been
hailed for its outstanding cuisine and
romantic city views by the likes of Bon
Appetit magazine and The Wall Street
Journal.
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