Issue of
Vol. 27, No. 42
Allegheny County Council District 3
Right and Left
By CP Staff and Haley Frederick
The state’s ‘stand your ground’ law has failed to make waves, but activists and experts say Pennsylvanians shouldn’t forget about it
“These laws are important to keep your eye on because they often have effects that are counterintuitive to people.”
By Rebecca Addison
New ad campaign seeks to highlight potential air-quality concerns in Allegheny County
“It is important to have a broader conversation about where the greater Pittsburgh region is headed.”
By Ryan Deto
Taking a look back at the best of Pittsburgh’s past
Don’t even get me started on Olive Garden’s 1998 victory.
By Charlie Deitch
Strip District restaurant incubator Smallman Galley debuts four new concepts
Mix and match between Vietnamese, Latin American, Detroit pizza and American favorites
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Stuff’d Pierogi Bar opens in Downtown Pittsburgh
Fillings range from traditional to unconventional, plus dessert pierogies
A festival signals just how complex beer has become
The language of wine is now very much the language of beer
By Drew Cranisky
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Coca Cafe vs. Piper’s Pub
A pair of mimosas go head to head
By Celine Roberts
Jefferson’s Ocean, Aged at Sea, Cask Strength Bourbon
A recipe for fresh tagliatelle pasta from Dave Anoia
Different sauces go better with different shapes
By Dave Anoia
Cheese, Please
SHELTER: Crafting a Safe Home at Contemporary Craft
A show about finding home hits all the marks
By Lissa Brennan
Amy Schissel’s New World Order: OS at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Large-scale abstractions map our journeys both physical and intellectual
Exposing underwear at the Frick
Undressed explores some three centuries of undergarment hows, whys and why nots
By Bill O'Driscoll
John Stupp’s Pawley’s Island
A delightful poetry collection explores fishing, jazz and more
By Fred Shaw
Grandfather
By Rachel McCarren
Pittsburgh’s Brightside looking for a fresh start, plays Roboto Oct. 25
“We’re taking this reunion very slow, which is fine.”
By Eli Enis
Sexual violence isn’t just a Hollywood problem
From major labels to shows in basements, people abuse their power
By Meg Fair
Rich Dieter hopes to open a listening room for music in Pittsburgh
“You show respect to the musicians by paying attention while they’re performing.”
By Mike Shanley
New Local Release: The Gotobeds
By Justin Vellucci
Critics' Pick: SUSTO at Cattivo
By Hannah Lynn
Critics' Pick: Low Cut Connie at Club Cafe
Critics' Pick: Ben Folds at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Critics' Pick: Strawberry Runners at Mr. Roboto Project
Critics Pick: Big Mean Sound Machine
DODO at Bricolage Production Company
An immersive work asks existentialist questions and leaves play-goers to seek answers
By Michelle Pilecki
The Last of the Boys at Theatre Factory
Steven Dietz’s 2004 comedy-drama is haunting and sometimes genuinely funny
The Florida Project
Sean Baker’s film about kids living at a motel successfully mixes exhilaration and dread
By Al Hoff
Netflix’s new crime series recounts how the FBI developed psychological profiling
It’s 1977, and the country is grappling with headline-grabbing multiple murders
PWSA ramps up its green-infrastructure program
Projects around the city will reduce sewage overflow
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/16/17
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/18/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/19/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/20/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/23/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/24/17
Savage Love
Kinks are for sharing with lovers, not mothers.
By Dan Savage
This country has enough clueless white guys sounding off on racial injustice without Mike Ditka getting involved
When Iron Mike’s got something to say, he doesn’t care how completely stupid it makes him look
Pine-Richland’s Phil Jurkovec is the most dominating football player in the Pittsburgh region and maybe the entire state
He’s so good that he’s been the target of sleazy college recruiters since he got out of middle school
By Mike Wysocki
This week in Pittsburgh Sports History
A look back at events that you’ve either forgotten about or never heard of in the first place
Best of Pittsburgh 2017
The results of our annual Readers’ Poll
By CP Staff
Best Of Pittsburgh Party Photos
Oct. 19 - Ace Hotel
Best of Food and Drink
Best New Restaurant (as of June 2016)
Honest John’s Bar & Restaurant
Best Restaurant (Downtown/Strip District)
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Best Restaurant (North)
OTB Bicycle Café at the North Park Boathouse
Best Restaurant (SOUTH)
Onion Maiden
Best Restaurant (East)
Noodlehead
Best Restaurant (West)
Burgatory
Best Chef
Diana “Dingo” Ngo (Onion Maiden)
Best Indian Restaurant
Taj Mahal
Best Japanese Restaurant
Umami
Best Italian Restaurant
Piccolo Forno
Best Thai Restaurant
Nicky’s Thai Kitchen
Best French Restaurant
Paris 66 Bistro
Best Chinese Restaurant
Sesame Inn
Best Middle-Eastern Restaurant
B52 Cafe
Best Mexican/Latin American Restaurant
Best Contemporary American Restaurant
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Eat’n Park
Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant
Grist House Craft Brewery
Best Steakhouse
Best Seafood
Penn Ave. Fish Co.
Best Sushi
Nakama
Best BBQ
Best Milkshake
The Milk Shake Factory
Best Sandwich
Primanti Bros.
Best Burger
Best Pizza
Fiori’s Pizzaria
Best Wings
William Penn Tavern
Best Taco
Las Palmas Pittsburgh #1
Best Hot Dog
Franktuary
Best Buffet
Grand Concourse
Best Tea Shop
Beehive Coffeehouse
Best Coffeehouse
Black Forge Coffee House
Best Desserts
Oakmont Bakery
Best Bakery
Best Ice Cream
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream
Best Candy Store
Sarris Candies
Best Sunday Brunch
Best Downtown Lunch Spot
Best Happy Hour
Mad Mex
Best Service/Wait Staff
Hidden Harbor
Best Outdoor Dining
Pusadee’s Garden Thai
Best Rooftop Bar
Sienna Mercato — Il Tetto
Best Hotel Bar
Whitfield, Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
Best Late-Night Menu
Ritter’s Diner
Best Pub Grub
Piper’s Pub
Best Gluten-Free Menu
Best Food-Delivery Service
Grubhub
Best Margarita
Best Martini
Olive or Twist
Best Bloody Mary
Meat & Potatoes
Best Local Beer
Best Restaurant Beer List
Independent Brewing Company
Best Wine List
Allegheny Wine Mixer
Best Food Truck
PGH Taco Truck
Best Locally Made Spirit
Wigle Whiskey
Best New Food Truck (as of June 2016)
Curly Tail Coffee
Best Juice/Smoothie Bar
The Pittsburgh Juice Company
Best Food-Related Event or Festival
Pittsburgh Vegfest
Best Cocktail List
Best Craft Cocktail
Best of Culture and Nightlife
Best Local Theatre Company
City Theatre
Best Gallery for Local Artists
Mattress Factory
Best Dance Company
The Tamburitzans
Best Local Stage Production
Perks of Being a Wallflower, Prime Stage
Best Local Visual Artist
Matt Spahr
Best Literary Event
Pittsburgh Drinks Book Launch Party at Spirit
Best Local Comedian
Gab Bonesso
Best Local Cartoonist
Marcel Walker
Best Local Comedy Troupe
Knights of the Arcade
Best Local Photographer
Xavier A. Thomas (Art Like Us)
Best Local Poet
Jason Kirin
Best Local Writer
Brian Butko
Best Local Annual Convention
Anthrocon
Best Pop/Rock Band
Kahone Concep
