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Vincent’s Pizza Park, Ardmore Boulevard

Vincent’s Pizza Park, Ardmore Boulevard I’ve had the opportunity to eat many Vincent’s Pizzas over the past several years. Most people have heard …

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Veltre’s Pizza, Swissvale

Veltre’s Pizza in Swissvale serves warm, cheesy pizza in a timely manner.

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Pizza Sola, East Side

The corner of South Highland and Penn Avenue smelled overwhelmingly of PIZZA. And we had to have some. We made a stop at Pizza Sola.

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Homemade PIZZA

Pizza isn’t as hard to make as everyone thinks it is. Once you’ve made it a few times, it’s easy to duplicate. Here’s a simple recipe, with techniques explained. Follow these directions and you’ll be on your way to becoming a master pizza maker in no time!

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Harry’s Pizza, Pittsburgh

A co-worker has been telling me about Harry’s Pizza for a long time. A couple Saturdays ago, one of the first autumn-ish days of the year, Ryan and I took the thirty minute road trip to Harry’s in McMurray.

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Bravo Cucina Italiano, Pitttsburgh

I know Chuck already covered this restaurant, and I hate to be redundant. I’m just dying for a chance to embarrass my friends, and these photos from Bravo will do just that! ( Oh yeah, and I like the restaurant.)
I absolutely love when a restaurant exceeds my expectations! I’ve gone to Bravo at the Waterfront before, only to be discouraged by a long wait and a crowded bar. On this particular occasion, Ryan and I were meeting up with one of my favorite couples, Molli and Jason.

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Bravo, The Waterfront

Italian food is one of my favorites, right behind Mexican and Thai. It’s not easy to find an authentic Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh. I’ve tried several Italian bistros over the past few years, some good, and some not so good. One of the better Italian restaurants in the city is Bravo Cucina Italiana, at the Waterfront.

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Aiello’s versus Mineo’s Pizza

Those of you familiar with Squirrel Hill have undoubtedly witnessed this fight before. It’s a fight that goes back for years and years. Many people have put their own taste-buds to the test in this age old question. Those of you who are unfamiliar with these neighborhood pizzerias, well, you’re also in for a treat. Because tonight I will find out for myself which of these landmark Squirrel Hill pizza joints really is the Best of Murray Avenue.

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Gateway Grill, Monroeville, PA

There’s a great rib, burger, and pizza place in Monroeville, PA, and it goes by the name of Gateway Grill. It’s not on the main strip, or in the mall; it’s tucked away on a small road next to a Dairy Queen, and the parking lot is always packed.

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Foli’s Place, PA

There are times when you want to go out and get a bite, but aren’t interested in making a production out of it. Sometimes it’s nice to go to dinner and not have to worry about getting dressed up, making reservations, or worrying about understanding a complicated menu. Well, I have a suggestion for you- Foli’s Restaurant/Bar in Braddock Hills.

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