183702 Tue May 10 17:49:15 -0700 2005 13 15 Pennsylvania 0 985474 Traveling Across Pa to the University of Pittsburgh from NY. Most of the time will be on 78 West and the Pa Turnpike. Is there something that shouldn't be missed on the way? Alternatively what's my best choice for stopping for lunch. What are my best choices for dinner, and breakfast in Pittsburgh, preferably around the university although I don't mind driving if its worth it. Thanks to all Alan Tue May 10 17:49:15 -0700 2005 0 Alang 1 985492 There's a thread of Oakland rec's a little farther down that you might want to check out (near WQED). In oakland breakfast at Pamela's is one of your best bets. If you post more specifics - food preferences, price range - there are lots of places in and near to Oakland that I can suggest. Wed May 11 10:05:36 -0700 2005 985474 0 AimeeP 2 985525 Thanks for the response. I'd like one nice place for dinner, say max 40 pp. without drinks. The rest just good eats with just about any cuisine Wed May 11 20:28:38 -0700 2005 985492 0 Alang 3 985534 Lucca is very nice (link below). It's located on Craig Street within walking distance from PITT. There's more casual fare on Craig at the Union Grill, Ali Baba and Star of India. You're also a short drive to Walnut Street in Shadyside which offers many dining possibilities including Girasole, Walnut Grill, Bikki, China Grill, La Feria. It's a very nice section with great food AND shopping. There are also countless inexpensive places near PITT on Forbes and Atwood Streets. Have a great time! Link: http://www.luccapgh.com Thu May 12 09:48:54 -0700 2005 985525 0 olivertwist 4 985536 You hit a bunch that I forgot the names of. Another block or so away across from St Paul's is Durante's. Thu May 12 09:56:02 -0700 2005 985534 0 yayadave 3 985537 In addition to the recs in the earlier post - For a nicer meal - there is Luna bar and Grill on North Craig Street - Italian/American. Outdoor patio for dining if the weather is good. Il Valetto - Italian - last time I checked BYOB, very small but good food - right before CMU campus Zarra's on Bigelow Blvd. - Traditional Italian Maggie's Mercantile: Upscale vegetarian (I have not tried this place yet - but below is some info) http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04239/367764.stm http://www.maggiesmercantilepa.com/ Any of the Big Burrito group restaurants are good - I recently had an excellent meal at Casbah - all pretty easily accessible from Oakland (Mad Mex on Atwood Street in Oakland) http://www.bigburrito.com/ If you care to venture to the South Side (many bar options - nice place to walk around) - across the bridge from Oakland, some more casual options: Fat Head's - BIG sandwiches, great fries, interesting wing sauces. Love their Turkey Ruebens Piper's Pub - Irish - good sandwiches http://www.piperspub.com/ Station Square is a fun place to visit as well (You will have to walk a bit or pay for parking) Gandy Dancer across from Station Square has great mussels and seafood chowder - also a free buffet at happy hour Bloomfield - Tessaro's for excellent hardwood grilled sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Church Brew works - old redone church - great pizzas & more http://www.churchbrew.com/ Enjoy Thu May 12 09:59:17 -0700 2005 985525 0 AimeeP 4 985539 Soory about that I meant Lucca NOT LUNA - Luna is a dive bar - don't even know if they serve food. Thu May 12 10:01:29 -0700 2005 985537 0 AimeeP 3 985731 for great pan-asian try spice island on atwood street going from forbes towards bates and tex-mex try mad mex on atwood and bates Tue May 17 22:51:28 -0700 2005 985525 0 commissh 3 985733 for great pan-asian try spice island on atwood street going from forbes towards bates and tex-mex try mad mex on atwood and bates Tue May 17 22:52:09 -0700 2005 985525 0 commissh 2 985553 Fuel and Fuddle is good, too. Also, should the craving for ice cream strike at any point, Dave & Andy's on Atwood (just off Forbes) is wonderful. Thu May 12 14:36:18 -0700 2005 985492 0 klumppilston 3 985578 Oh yes - and you MUST get one of their homemade waffle cones. Fri May 13 10:10:05 -0700 2005 985553 0 AimeeP 1 985495 Joe Mama's on Forbes a few blocks away from Pitt for good Italian dinner. They get their spumoni from a small ice cream shop a couple of blocks away. You can always do dogs at the "O" Wed May 11 10:40:35 -0700 2005 985474 0 yayadave 2 985524 Ah, the O! Thirty years later, I'm still working off the grease! LOL Seriously, a Pitt institution, and deservedly so. Wed May 11 20:21:48 -0700 2005 985495 0 Joe the Goalie 3 986011 See link for pictures and overview of this landmark. Link: http://www.hollyeats.com/OriginalHotDog.htm Fri May 27 20:29:33 -0700 2005 985524 0 Shep