Hidden Gems for Food and Drink

[epchick]

It really depends on what you are looking for:


Cappettos---The family is from Sicily, so they cook traditional Italian food in a more Sicilian manner.
Italian Kitchen--My mom swears by this place she LOOOVES it, and so do most people I know.
La Malinche--I just love this place. When I used to visit my parents (when i was in school) this was the place we had to stop by. You must try their red cheese enchiladas and their Milanesa--sooo good. It's a family restuarant with many different locations around the city. My favorite location is on the corner of Dyer & Hondo Pass.

**I will say though, that anyplace you go you'll get good, authentic Mexican food. Some places are pricier than others****

Pho Tre Bien--probably my favorite restaurant. It serves all Vietnamese food. I love their vietnamese eggroll plate (it comes with a little salad, peanuts, cucumbers, and vermicelli).
Rosco's Burger Inn--just some of that hole-in-the-wall type awesome burgers!! Soo great for such a great price. It is open Tuesday-Sat. and is usually packed from opening (11am) until around 2 (it closes at 5).

There are other places, can't think of them all right now. But you can always PM me for more options.

[honeychile]

Mostly in south suburban Pittsburgh:

Ice Cream: Bruster's. I'm at the point where it's Brusters, or do without. There about 8 locations.

Chinese: Sesame Inn. It's a local chain, and people have their favorites, but it's always good, no matter where or which cuisine you prefer.

Italian AND Fish: Pasta Too. You know how every city seems to have one food that just has to be right, or you may as well close the restaurant? In the 'burgh, it's the fish sandwich. It's easily a pound of fish, with an English style batter. Their other menu items are great too (their wedding soup is to die for!) - my two complaints are that it's always crowded, and the front door is much too hard to open. It's on Library Road (Rte. 88), at South Park.

Mexican/Tex-Mex: Jose and Tony's. On McFarland Road, just off of Banksville, it's been a staple for years, and is much more authentic than the chains.

German: Max's Allegheny Tavern. They have an incredible "beer and spirits" list, to compliment a very well mixed menu of mostly German food. I never considered myself a fan of German food until I went there - now, I'm hooked! It's on Suissmon Street, on the North Side.