Dining in Pittsburgh

 In article , Ryan J Snodgrass
 Someone wrote:

 >     I'm looking for a really nice place to eat in Pittsburgh ...

 Ryan, others have suggestd Jakes on the Square in Market Square
 downtown, which is a favorite. There's no better steak in town than
 at Ruth's Chris Steak House, off PPG Plaza.

 As for restaurants with a view, I believe the Tin Angel's still
 around, but call ahead for reservations near the window as the view
 isn't great further back. The food at the LeMont has been disappointing
 for years, but it's the easiest place for a great view of the city.

 Incidentally, before the weather gets too cold, you might consider a
 romantic do-it-yourself alternative. Get yourself a fine bottle of
 wine and have a caterer put together a picnic basket and go up to the
 West End overlook, a lesser-known straight-ahead view of the point.

 Finally, my personal favorite Pittsburgh restaurant a few years ago
 was Simply French, which used to be on Atwood St in Oakland but I
 understand has re-located to Shadyside.

 Bon Appetit.

 Art Greenwald
 Pittsburgher-in-exile-in-Boston

 Someone wrote:
 >     I'm looking for a really nice place to eat in Pittsburgh ... etc.

 My favorite restaurant is Louis Tambellini's just south of the Liberty tubes
 on route 51.  They have excellent seafood plus they do a decent job at
 steaks & chops. Last Sunday's Post Gazette had their recipe for Italian
 tomato sauce.  The salads should be ordered with extra-strong Italian
 dressing.  You will not be disappointed.  Evenings (except Sunday) they
 have valet parking.

 My favorite dish is scrod english style.  Although pedestrian they do a
 great job.  During Lent they feature this as a lunch special with stewed
 tomatoes and macaroni.  (Yum just like the school cafeteria only much
 better tasting).  Also try:  spots, sole florentine, or crab legs.  A
 side dish of spaghetti makes it complete.

 Yum I'm hungry ... its lunchtime ...  Oh No !!!  ... I'm oughta here ...

 Ron Bartlett                              NET:  [email removed]

 > About a month ago there was a spate of postings on restaurants in
 > Pittsburgh.  I'm going there next week, and I was sure I would remember
 > the names of all those fabulous places mentioned.  Of course, now I can't
 > remember a one.  Would someone please post those again, and I promise to
 > write everyone down.  I have only four nights there, so don't get carried
 > away.

 Primanti Brothers, in the Strip District (18th & Smallman) for a most authentic
 and unusual sandwich.  They are made with wonderful Italian bread
 and the fries and cole slaw are on the sandwich.  It is a "must do" in Pittsburgh --
 not just for tourists, but locals, too.  Cheap.

 For exquisite Italian, Rico's in the North Hills.  The very best!
 Expensive and worth it.

 Enjoy.

 Randy Hollister
 Pittsburgh, PA