Pittsburgh Foodies Thread (Delta: bankrupt, live in, suburban)

[TechieTransplant]

Originally Posted by doo dah

I recall when that was a French restaurant, though I never ate there. Something interesting that may tell the story:
PIZZUTTI INC v. COMMONWEALTH, , June 08, 2009 - PA Commonwealth Court | FindLaw

Very interesting, thank you for passing that on.

We met and got to know Susan. She was there virtually every night. I think she is also a realator.

[Copanut]

Went to Willow last week, great Mac and Cheese with lobster.

[ML North]

Originally Posted by Copanut

Went to Willow last week, great Mac and Cheese with lobster.

Hope you didn't put ketchup in it.

[Stijl Council]

Originally Posted by scottrpriester

Lots of great memories there, hope that something just as special opens up.

Someplace that has a similar vibe to me -- and I'd go very soon, before the weather cools down again, because this is somewhere you want to sit on the back patio -- is Cafe du Jour on the South Side, on Carson near (I think) 10th. It's a French place, BYOB & cash only, and tiny, but I've had a couple very nice dinners there. Their lunch menu is pretty casual, while their dinner menu is upscale bistro fare.

You might also try Mercurio's on Walnut, if you've not tried their pizza/antipasti menu. I've been a few times with people who could eat the pizza and they said it was phenomenal -- homemade mozzarella, everything very fresh, etc. I've had some pretty impeccable salads and a good charcuterie plate there. It's a lot more crowded than Pizzutti's ever was because the gelato is so popular, but overall it's usually my first choice in Shadyside for a nice lunch these days.

[Copanut]

Originally Posted by ML North

Hope you didn't put ketchup in it.

Nah, hot sauce.

[groar]

ranch dressing only!

[TechieTransplant]

Originally Posted by Stijl Council

Someplace that has a similar vibe to me -- and I'd go very soon, before the weather cools down again, because this is somewhere you want to sit on the back patio -- is Cafe du Jour on the South Side, on Carson near (I think) 10th. It's a French place, BYOB & cash only, and tiny, but I've had a couple very nice dinners there. Their lunch menu is pretty casual, while their dinner menu is upscale bistro fare.

You might also try Mercurio's on Walnut, if you've not tried their pizza/antipasti menu. I've been a few times with people who could eat the pizza and they said it was phenomenal -- homemade mozzarella, everything very fresh, etc. I've had some pretty impeccable salads and a good charcuterie plate there. It's a lot more crowded than Pizzutti's ever was because the gelato is so popular, but overall it's usually my first choice in Shadyside for a nice lunch these days.

Another one of my small, quaint finds that I ran across when I first moved here was La Casa Tapas bar on Ellsworth, on the very end of the shopping/dinning strip. The name is still on it, not sure if it is still open. Loved it there.

[BrianTH]

Latest roundup from Pop City:

Eat + Drink: Wigle's aged whiskey released; Noodlehead; Franktuary; and a new speakeasy downtown

I'll have to look into some of those Wigle products.

[ML North]

I still haven't gotten to try any of the Wigle, although I have heard good things from some friends who have visited. The wheat whiskey in particular peaks my interest.

And the new bar in William Penn looks awesome. I was hoping to check it out this weekend, but unfortunately I have to attend a stuffy Christmas party instead.

[Stijl Council]

Originally Posted by BrianTH

I'll have to look into some of those Wigle products.

Mr. SC is very into their stuff. We've got some of the rye, white whiskey, and ginever. He especially likes the white whiskey as a cocktail base since it's pretty neutral. Apparently the ginever is tasty but definitely unusual for a gin-like spirit -- more herbal and fragrant.

Originally Posted by scottrpriester

Another one of my small, quaint finds that I ran across when I first moved here was La Casa Tapas bar on Ellsworth, on the very end of the shopping/dinning strip. The name is still on it, not sure if it is still open. Loved it there.

I used to love that place too! Haven't been in a year or so, though, and that just for drinks -- now that they've switched from a Spanish menu to a more Moroccan menu there's just not as much I can eat there.