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4 restaurants in town: :)

https://cafeeighteen.com/

https://www.milkywaypgh.com/

On CMU campus  (May be closed when CMU is not in session) -

TAHINI (Falafel/Shawarma) - https://apps.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/dining/conceptinfo/?page=conceptDetails&conceptId=82

THE EDGE CAFE (Bagels, Wraps and Pizza) - https://apps.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/dining/conceptinfo/?page=conceptDetails&conceptId=178


The ultimate list of closed PIT kosher eateries...
 
These kosher restaurants, bakeries, and ice cream stores in and around Squirrel Hill have all closed in the time since I went to high school there:
1. Leibel's
2. King David
3. Yacov's
4. Simple Treat
5. Platters
6. Golden China
7. Meating Place
8. Sari's
9. Susheli
10. Cafe M
11. Pinati's
12. Rolladin
13. Mordy's Cafe at the JCC
14. Sweet Tammy's on Murray
15. Sweet Tammy's at the JCC
16. Sweet Tammy's in Larimer
17. Aaron and Ari's.
18. Milky Way Oakland/Campus.
19. Grilliance (now open for take out every Tuesday. Email order 1 day in advance to: grilliance1@gmail.com)
20. Phil and Bills Ice Cream
21. Cafe 18 Dairy.
22. TARTAN EXPRESS - ASIAN FUSION

Driving from NY area to Pittsburgh:
2 routes: PA Turnpike ($20 in tolls) or I-78 to I-76 (no tolls), similar times, I-78 might be a little longer
Things to do on the way:
- Crayola Factory
- Cabelas store (Hamburg) - has lots of taxidermy and an aquarium
- Hershey Park
- Dutch Wonderland
- Cherry Cress Farms - corn maze, lots of activities
- Paulus Farm Market - petting zoo
- 7 Springs - alpine slide
- Flight 93 Memorial (Somerset)


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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #80 on: May 07, 2014, 10:59:34 AM »
Any one know of any shabbos options?
Call a local shul for hospitality.
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« Reply #81 on: May 07, 2014, 10:59:53 AM »
Any update on the opening of the relaunch of The Grill?
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« Reply #82 on: May 07, 2014, 11:02:13 AM »
Any one know of any shabbos options?
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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #83 on: June 22, 2014, 10:21:19 PM »
Any update on the opening of the relaunch of The Grill?

It is now "Grilliance"  https://www.facebook.com/Grilliance?fref=ts

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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #84 on: July 24, 2014, 10:30:05 AM »
It is now "Grilliance"  https://www.facebook.com/Grilliance?fref=ts

Good to see they're open all week now! When I was last in Pittsburgh (Chanukah 2012 I believe) it was still Aaron and Ari's and it was still just Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Tasty though.

Also just want to point out that as small-town Kosher Dairy restaurants go, I thought Milky Way was fantastic. Their falafel is among the best I've ever had in the US. Far better than what you'll find at dairy places in much larger Jewish communities, such as central NJ.

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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #85 on: August 09, 2014, 10:55:25 PM »
looking to stay two nights in pit any good ideas for hotels.  are any of the spg ones nice or should i just try priceline thanks

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« Reply #86 on: August 09, 2014, 11:50:58 PM »
looking to stay two nights in pit any good ideas for hotels.  are any of the spg ones nice or should i just try priceline thanks
I've been at the Westin Convention Center 2 times (before it increased to 10K per night) and got great upgrades to either a workout room
or a corner suite (totally separate room with a sleepsofa and 2nd TV). Seems new, nice and appprox 2 minutes drive and walkable to downtown area and the sports stadiums (baseball, football, hockey), and 8-10 minutes drive to the jewish community.
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/search/results/grid.html?localeCode=en_US&city=pittsburgh&numberOfChildren=0&countryCode=US&numberOfRooms=1&numberOfAdults=1&searchType=location&arrivalDate=08%2F27%2F2014&departureDate=08%2F28%2F2014&stateCode=PA
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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #87 on: August 10, 2014, 12:00:18 AM »
I've been at the Westin Convention Center 2 times (before it increased to 10K per night) and got great upgrades to either a workout room
or a corner suite (totally separate room with a sleepsofa and 2nd TV). Seems new, nice and appprox 2 minutes drive and walkable to downtown area and the sports stadiums (baseball, football, hockey), and 8-10 minutes drive to the jewish community.
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/search/results/grid.html?localeCode=en_US&city=pittsburgh&numberOfChildren=0&countryCode=US&numberOfRooms=1&numberOfAdults=1&searchType=location&arrivalDate=08%2F27%2F2014&departureDate=08%2F28%2F2014&stateCode=PA
thanks. i am trying to decide between that or hyatt at the airport which can be got for very cheap on price line. how far is the airport from everything else

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« Reply #88 on: August 10, 2014, 12:17:08 AM »
thanks. i am trying to decide between that or hyatt at the airport which can be got for very cheap on price line. how far is the airport from everything else
Airport Hyatt is nice and it's attached to the airport so it's convenient,
but it's 30-45 min from downtown pitts and 40-55 min from the jewish community, dep on traffic tunnel speed/backups, etc...
Google maps will show it all. Going there for Downtown location or for jewish area meetings?

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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #89 on: August 10, 2014, 12:48:01 AM »
thanks going for both locations no meetings

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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #90 on: August 11, 2014, 02:57:48 PM »
In place of A&A's there's now Grilliance Restaurant which is open Sunday-Thursday, 4-9PM.  Ambiance is more formal and there are new food items on the menu.   https://www.facebook.com/Grilliance?fref=ts

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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #91 on: October 27, 2014, 02:19:53 AM »
Can someone do a quick wiki?
I need to know what the best hotel for the bride and groom the night of the wedding in Pittsburgh.
1 Which airlines are the best for Pittsburgh?
2 Which airport lounge?
3 Best hotel for points?
4 Flights from hkg are $1300 in ecconomy, what is a good last leg? Best point options for hkg pit rt? What airline has best availability in business for points?
5 Best place to rent a car for under 25 years old?
6 Anything I must see, do or in in Pittsburgh?
7 Best outlet mall or place to find decent clothing and shoes at a good price?

I know I am asking for a lot, but any information will help!!  Thanks!!
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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #92 on: October 27, 2014, 04:50:51 AM »
Can someone do a quick wiki?
I need to know what the best hotel for the bride and groom the night of the wedding in Pittsburgh.
1 Which airlines are the best for Pittsburgh?
2 Which airport lounge?
3 Best hotel for points?
4 Flights from hkg are $1300 in ecconomy, what is a good last leg? Best point options for hkg pit rt? What airline has best availability in business for points?
5 Best place to rent a car for under 25 years old?
6 Anything I must see, do or in in Pittsburgh?
7 Best outlet mall or place to find decent clothing and shoes at a good price?

I know I am asking for a lot, but any information will help!!  Thanks!!
Wiki will happen at some point, so for now:

Hotel for bride and groom could be the five star Fairmont
or a presidential suite at the Omni William Penn.

1. Several airlines left in recent years, so from JFK/LGA or BWI to either PIT or Latrobe you may be able to get a few non-stops, mainly via Avios.

2. There were 3 USAirways lounges for a while.
     Currently one on the main level, no showers that I am aware of:
     Link: http://www.sleepinginairports.net/airport-lounges/north-america/pittsburgh-us-airways-club.htm
And: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_International_Airport

3.  The Westin is good for SPG points.
There is a Hyatt attached to the airport via walkway which is helpful if you arrive when it's snowing or below freezing.  A new Marriott walkable to Google Pittsburgh and Trader Joe's.
Some other good hotels, depending on your point preference and if you prefer upscale interior vs. closer location to the (one) pizza shop and (one) meat restaurant both in the Jewish neighborhood of Squirrel Hill.

Will research car rentals, but Nordstrom is good for shoes and clothing -- there is NO tax on clothing in Pittsburgh.
Otherwise, TJ Maxx and Marshall's have some top brand names.
Outlet Mall - Tanger Outlet has Off Saks 5th Avenue, Nike, Calvin Klein, etc...
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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #93 on: October 27, 2014, 09:47:11 AM »
Don't have much to add, but SW also flies nonstop LGA-PIT and perhaps from EWR as well.

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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #94 on: October 27, 2014, 11:17:48 AM »
Don't have much to add, but SW also flies nonstop LGA-PIT and perhaps from EWR as well.
I don't think that is correct. I believe that you just connect through Midway.

Please correct if I am wrong.

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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #95 on: October 27, 2014, 11:22:02 AM »
I don't think that is correct. I believe that you just connect through Midway.

Please correct if I am wrong.

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through MDW from both LGA and EWR

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Re: Pittsburgh Master Thread
« Reply #96 on: October 27, 2014, 11:34:45 AM »
+1

through MDW from both LGA and EWR
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Now that Jet Blue left the region, Pittsburgh has very few (affordable) direct flights to/from NY.

It's inefficient to fly through MDW, CLE, PHL, BOS, IAD, BWI, etc.., just to get to NY. That's why Avios is so valuable,
It makes a $1200 ticket for a 20 hour NY stay cost a fraction of the price. Thanks Dan.
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« Reply #97 on: October 27, 2014, 11:37:24 AM »
Thanks to all of you, but I am flying from hkg.
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« Reply #98 on: October 27, 2014, 11:43:01 AM »
Thanks to all of you, but I am flying from hkg.
yes, and you inquired about the last leg into PIT. It's probably cheaper for you to check all the rates direct from HKG
into JKF/LGA/EWR/ORD/PHL/BOS, and then go through customs there.
Perhaps buying a sep ticket for the last leg into PIT (via Avios, etc..) will be at a good rate.
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« Reply #99 on: October 27, 2014, 11:56:31 AM »
yes, and you inquired about the last leg into PIT. It's probably cheaper for you to check all the rates direct from HKG
into JKF/LGA/EWR/ORD/PHL/BOS, and then go through customs there.
Perhaps buying a sep ticket for the last leg into PIT (via Avios, etc..) will be at a good rate.
The only cities it really makes a difference is lax and sfo, prices there are 40% less than the east coast.
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