183386 Fri Mar 11 10:11:12 -0800 2005 6 15 Pennsylvania 0 983930 I've noticed over the past number years a large number of immigrants from the African sub-continent ending up in Pittsburgh, and I was wondering if any restaurants have opened to service this growing population. Of particular interest would be Sudanese, Sierra Leonean, or Liberian food, but I'd settle for pretty much anything. Fri Mar 11 10:11:12 -0800 2005 0 Lambretta76 1 983935 Sorry to say but that is one of the Areas that Pgh is sorely lacking. I don't know of any existing African restaurants in the burg - there are events when some of the African Heritage and Cultural centers have African food but that is all I am aware of. Anyone else? Fri Mar 11 12:11:32 -0800 2005 983930 0 AimeeP 2 983939 I know nothing about African food, but I have heard of Road to Karakesh 320 Atwood Street Pittsburgh PA 15213 I heard of it from someone who eats Indian food, and apparently they have Afghan, and African food too. Fri Mar 11 13:48:31 -0800 2005 983935 0 Amy G. 3 983944 Road to Karakesh is closed The space is now occupied by Maggies Mercantile - an interesting looking vegetarian place Fri Mar 11 15:26:37 -0800 2005 983939 0 AimeeP 4 983950 I have been interested in trying Maggie's for a while now. We have often gone by her place on 711S on the way to Ligonier. Good to know where it is. Fri Mar 11 19:45:13 -0800 2005 983944 0 Amy G. 5 983963 This is a shame, as I've heard that Pittsburgh has one of the largest populations of Liberian and Somalian refugees in the country. Then again, I imagine that these populations have more on their minds than opening up restaurants, but, what better place to have a taste of home? On a side note - I hit Spice Island Tea House on Atwood in Oakland and was impressed by their offerings, particularly the Rangoon Night Market Noodles - ask for them very spicy, and get some of the chili oil on the side. (A very smple dish, and well large enough for four people to share.) Sun Mar 13 11:29:50 -0800 2005 983950 0 Lambretta76 6 983964 Spice Islands is excellent - My meat eating friends also love the Rangoon night market noodles. I'm partial to the Ginger salad and tofu with bean sprout and I like that they trust the customer enough to make dishes as spicy as you ask. Too bad they aren't open on Sunday I could use a Spice Island fix. Sun Mar 13 11:34:07 -0800 2005 983963 0 AimeeP