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5 New #Pittsburgh #Restaurants

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There’s always something new happening in Pittsburgh! This is especially when it comes to the foodie scene. If you and your family or group of friends are searching for a new spot to get some grub, we’ve got some great information for you to take advantage of regarding their atmosphere and most popular dishes. Here are five of the newest additions to the collection of awesome restaurants in the Pittsburgh area. Be sure to consider transportation if you plan on drinking! For more information, head over to http://www.limousinepittsburgh.com.

Spirits & Tales

5130 Bigelow Blvd

This new spot can be found in the Oaklander Hotel. They have an extensive drink menu with classics and inventive cocktails.

Horseradish Gnocchi Parisienne

The horseradish gnocchi is smothered in beurre noisette, oyster mushrooms, kale, black pepper ricotta, and fennel.

Braised Beef Cheek

The braised beef cheek comes with pickled carrot, ravigote, porcini consomme, and garlic chips.

Alta Via

46 Fox Chapel Rd

This Italian restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere and a well organized bar area for those searching for a great cocktail.

Swordfish

The swordfish comes with a lemon garlic vinaigrette, crispy artichokes, pea shoots, and a parsley risotto.

Radiatori

This pasta dish features a braised lamb, mint, Calabrian chilis, and Pecorino Toscano.

Ba-Co

54 21st Street

This specialty taco restaurant can be found in the Smallman Galley food hall. Tacos are two for $12 or one for $6.50!

La Gringa

This taco has chicken, honey and confit garlic aioli, kimchi, red onion, queso fresco, and cilantro.

Veggin’ Out

This taco features marinated cauliflower, kimchi, beet pepper sauce, sultanas, black bean and corn picadillo.

Chevere

411 Cherry Way

Did you know you can get authentic Venezuelan food right near one of the parking garages downtown?

Best Friends Combo

This combination comes with an arepa, empanada, and your choice of drink for under $10.

Arepas Perica

This arepa comes stuffed with tomato, onion, cheese, and scrambled eggs.

Two Sisters

216 N Highland Avenue

This is a Vietnamese restaurant with a fresh look and feel that is suitable for both families and friends.

Bun Bo Hue

This vermicelli noodle dish comes with spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup, beef brisket, pickled carrots, beef shank, and pork roll.

Vegan Pho

The vegan pho comes with a vegetable broth, rice noodles, broccoli, baby corn, carrots, and tofu.

Three Restaurant Chains with The Best Burgers

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Does the thought of sinking your teeth into a juicy hamburger make your mouth water? If so, you have come to the right place! Today, we are going to learn about three restaurant chains with the best burgers. So, if you are burger lover, you just might want to take some notes.

Applebee’s

On the Applebees menu, you will find a wide selection of yummy food including their handcrafted burgers. Choose between The American Standard, Cowboy Burger, Sweet Asian Pineapple Burger, and many more! If you are a burger lover, this restaurant is hands down one of the best in the industry. The best part is their food is reasonably priced and it won’t break the bank to take the family out for a night of dining. Applebee’s has been a neighborhood staple for many years and if you would like to find out more about the company, please check out this link. You will find that the company started in 1980 and has been growing ever since.

Texas Roadhouse

While this restaurant chain is known for its delicious steaks, they also have some of the best burgers around! If you visit this western style restaurant, make sure to try their smokehouse burger. But bring your appetite because this is one big sandwich! Maybe burgers are not your thing? Texas Roadhouse has a lot of other items on the menu including some healthier options. If you have kids, this restaurant is the perfect destination. They have a Ranger menu that includes kid favorites like grilled cheese, hot dogs, and macaroni and cheese. Kids love to eat at Texas Roadhouse so make sure to bring them along when you come to visit.

Ruby Tuesday

Another classic diner-style sit down restaurant, Ruby Tuesday has been making amazing hamburgers for many decades. This restaurant, which was founded in 1972, really has their burger making skills perfected and it shows in their menu. When you walk inside the restaurant, you will be happy to see some smiling faces and mouth-watering burgers. Here you will have a choice between the Ruby’s classic burger, the classic cheeseburger, and something a little different, the avocado turkey burger. Each of these burgers is handcrafted from the finest ingredients including 100% beef and fresh lettuce and tomatoes. If there is a certain way you would like your burger cooked, make sure to tell your waitress when ordering. For more information on the history of this classic American restaurant, please check out this website.

Each of these three restaurant chains offers some amazing burgers and other delectable dishes. So, if you are looking to sink your teeth into some good food today, why not visit one of these establishments? They are all highly affordable and are family-friendly. So, if you have kids, make sure to share the dining experience with them. While these restaurants are not in every part of the country, they have many different locations around the United States.