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In this Issue:
Highmark's International StrEAT Festival Arriving Soon to Downtown   

Highmark's International StrEAT Festival will be hitting the streets of Downtown Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd from noon to 8 o'clock p.m. Located between Stanwix and 7th Street on Penn Ave, the Festival will be serving up a large variety of delicious food with over 70 vendors lining the streets. There will also be special live performances, games, and a meatball eating contest with cash prizes for whoever eats the most meatballs. If that is not enough fun for one weekend, we are offering games for children as well as for adults. So come on down and enjoy great food, and a great time to kick off summer of 2019. 
Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Lunch Downtown 

BRGR - Burger spot offering both a classic black bean and falafel veggie burger and the Impossible Burger. Gluten-free buns available on request, and all protein patties are gluten free. Vegan options possible with lettuce wraps and salads.
535 Liberty Avenue
(412) - 281 - 4748

Sree's Foods - Family owned Indian establishment featuring recipes from "traditional recipes handed down to [cofounder Vydehi Mekala] from her Hindu family". The menu changes daily and always offer a number of vegan choices, such as Baby Eggplant in Peanut and Coconut Gravy and Spinach Black-eyed Peas, along with non-vegan dishes.
701 Smithfield Street
(412) - 860 - 9181

Condado Tacos - Build your own tacos at Condado with gluten free hard corn shells and their spicy Firecracker hard shells. Vegan protein options are available, such as Thai chili tofu, BBQ-pulled jackfruit, and roasted portabella mushrooms - all of which are also gluten free.
971 Liberty Avenue
(412) - 281 - 9111

V3 - Purveyor of fast-casual, custom flatbread pizzas. Can be made with a gluten-free crust for $2 more, with a variety of gluten-free toppings. Also available are salads, both made to the customer's tastes and V3's own special creations.
11 Fifth Avenue
(412) - 456 - 0500

Earth Inspired Salads - Make your own salad or pick from one of Earth Inspired's favorites, like the vegan and gluten-free Veg Out with spinach, kale, roasted tofu, spicy quinoa, carrots, raw beets, fresh corn, sliced almonds and a basil honey balsamic dressing. Grab some gluten free breakfast early in the day, or opt for a rice bowl or multiple soup choices instead of a salad.
218 Fifth Avenue
(412) - 281 - 1113  

Corner Mercantile - The menu includes four gluten-free or vegan entrees, as well as a rotating list of sandwiches of which the vegan BLT and cauliflower and quinoa tacos are always available. Weekly rotating soup menu with one vegan soup per day.
Nicky's Thai Kitchen - Thai cuisine with a lunch menu including a multitude of entrees and curries able to be served with tofu. Heavy use of coconut milk and rice products rather than flour renders many items gluten free and vegan.
903 Penn Avenue
(412) - 471 - 8424

Nicky's Thai Kitchen - Thai cuisine with a lunch menu including a multitude of entrees and curries able to be served with tofu. Heavy use of coconut milk and rice products rather than flour renders many items gluten free and vegan.
903 Penn Avenue
(412) - 471 - 8424
Mellon Square Development
 
Within the last five years, the area surrounding the newly restored Mellon Square Park has undergone a major transformation. Previously, many buildings around the park were vacant. Now, it abounds with new hotels, restaurants, and residential spaces. As a result of these recent additions, Mellon Square could become the next great downtown destination for residents and tourists alike.

Mellon Square now hosts three amazing hotels, bringing more visitors and their business to the Golden Triangle than ever before. The Omni William Penn Hotel, which has been in existence since 1916, now offers amenities such as the Wigle Whiskey Tasting room along with its refined lobby and rooms. The Kimpton Group introduced the trendy Hotel Monaco to Pittsburgh in 2015, which has achieved success with its popular in-house restaurant, The Commoner. A year later, The Embassy Suites by Hilton opened in the Henry W. Oliver Building, giving tourists a more affordable option in the heart of the city. The hospitality boom in Mellon Square ensures that there will always be a place to sleep and eat downtown, no matter one's preferences for price and style.

The restaurant scene around Mellon Square has also been growing rapidly. There has always been a plethora of classics, like Eddie V's Prime Seafood, The Capital Grille, and McCormick and Schmick's. However, in the last three years, multiple new eateries have opened their doors. When the Embassy Suites launched, an onsite restaurant called Ollie's Gastropub opened along with it. In 2017, the area gained both Talia Cucina Rosticceria, serving upscale modern Italian cuisine, and Union Standard, a contemporary American eatery. Coming soon this year, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse will be taking its place in the Union Trust Building. Like the new options in hotels, these restaurants diversify the choices that can be made for lunch or dinner.

Along with the influx of people coming to stay and eat around Mellon Square, there is also an increase in those who wish to live there permanently. The PMC Property Group has residences at the Historic Alcoa Building and Lumière has renovated the old Saks Fifth Avenue site into brand new condominiums for purchase. Occupancy is planned for late 2019 and both buildings propose 1, 2, and 3-bedroom floor plans.
Lighting Project Meeting  

On Thursday May 23 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will be holding a meeting open to the public concerning the new Fourth Avenue lighting project. Bids from possible contractors are still being received, with a deadline of May 24th at 10 a.m. The area in question is between 200 Fourth Avenue and Smithfield Street. The event will be held at Point Park University; details including the exact building will be released soon. For more information or questions, contact DOMI's project manager, Mike Panzitta, at (412) - 255 - 0816.
More Than Just Downtown: Weekly Roundup 
 
Music City Downtown Weekly Calendar


Stage AE
Tuesday May 21 -  Dizzy Wright - 7:00 p.m. 
Friday, May 24 - Walk Off the Earth - 6:30 p.m

Backstage Bar at Theatre Square
Tuesday May 21 -Staciawa Abbott - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24 - Daryl Shawn - 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 25 - Clint Bleil - 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 - Roger Humphries + RH Factor - 5:00 p.m.

Bar Oxford
Friday, May 17 - Live Music from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

BeerHead Bar & Eatery
Friday, May 17 - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Eddie V's
Tuesday, May 21 - Symmetry - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 - George Head 3 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 -  Reggie Watkins Quartet - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24 - Ezra & The Reletivs - 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 25 - Symmetry- 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 26 - Alex Peck Trio - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27 - Maria Becoates-Bey Maria Becoates-Bey -6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 - Symmetry - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Jazz at Andy's Wine Bar
Friday, May 24 - Clare Ascani - 8:00 p.m. - midnight
Saturday, May 25 - Erin Brukett - 8:00 p.m. - midnight

Howl at the Moon
Live music on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Fridays at 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit Howl at the Moon's website here.

Nola on the Square
Friday, May 24 - Rick Matt - 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 25 - Olga Watkins Band - 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Olive or Twist
Live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9:00 p.m.

Redbeard's on Sixth
Billy Schneider live acoustic music every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Free DJ every Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. - DJ RickDiculous
Free JukeBox every Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Revel + Roost
Live Music every Friday Night - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Rivers Casino
Thursday, May 23 - Jackson Gardner - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24 - Tony Janflone Jr - 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Saturday May 25 - Velveeta - 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Wolfie's Pub
Every Tuesday - Attic Music Group Night - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday - Funk Factory Jam Session - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Every Thursday - Pioneer Records Open Mic Night - 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Friday, May 24 - Roger Humpheries - 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17 -  Monallo Live at Wolfies Pub - 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 -  Kinetik Live at Wolfies Pub  - 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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220 5th Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-394-3400

An enticing menu comprised of Vallozzi family traditions such as homemade pastas (including Helen's gnocchi) and the pizza that made them famous, as well as fresh steaks and seafood. The menu also boasts a number of Italian meats and cheeses flown in from Italy weekly and served from their 'Fresh Mozzarella' bar.

124 Sixth St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15 222

Alihan's is a family owned restaurant which brings the authentic taste of Turkey to Downtown. Alihan is not only the owner, but he is the head chef as well: using family recipes,  making sure all meals are prepared in a traditional way, from fresh ingredients, and of course, in healthy Mediterranean style. 

Come to experience the hospitality of a Turkish family who welcomes every guest with a smile and cares of every customer's needs. 
We are BYOB, so don't hesitate to bring a bottle of your favorite brand to accompany our fresh meals. 

We are open every day from 11am-11pm , Fridays and Saturdays until midnight , serving lunch specials, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Also, we offer kids' specials, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free menus.




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