This is a quirky museum that features only installation art - from the likes of James Turrell, Yayoi Kusama, as well as a number of rotating artists at three separate buildings on the site. Steven and Bri had many dates here and it remains one of our favorite museums!
This is a lesser known collective known as The Troy Hill Art Houses - 3 stand alone homes in the troy hill area which have each been converted to unique, free to visit art installations. All are excellent - you have to book ahead for a free hour long tour at any (or all) of the homes using the website above!
A huge, multistory museum showcasing Andy Warhol's development as an artist. As well executed as one would hope. Another favorite date spot of Bri and Steven!
The Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History are both located within the same, beautiful building in Oakland, the neighborhood home to the University of Pittsburgh. Great art collection (Giacometti, Monet, Van Gogh, etc) and a stellar assemblage of dinosaur fossils (one of Steven's favorite places to go when he was a toddler).
The best record store in Pittsburgh, hands down. Massive store, tons of new and used records and CDs with a particularly excellent new arrival bin that always takes much more of Steven's money than he intends. Also, great prices and extremely nice staff and located within one of the coolest neighborhoods in Pittsburgh (Millvale).
A Pittsburgh institution. Literally a million used records, you can spend hours here digging. One of Bri and Steven's first dates!
The best venue in Pittsburgh. Bri interned here in College and Bri and Steven attended numerous concerts here together. Great sound, funky repurposed church vibes, and nice people.
Another great venue. See what they have going on!
Absolutely killer venue and bar, quintessential Pittsburgh vibe. Great place to see a show or just hang out and appreciate the wallpaper while indulging in cheap drinks and hot dogs.
Super funky bookstore carrying new and used books with a particularly niche selection of art, drugs, esoteric, and other cool writings. Thank u to Ani for showing us this place.
The general "Strip District" area is super historical and quintessentially Pittsburgh. Tons of great restaurants and stores specializing in food, as well as a nice walk and taste of Pittsburgh black and gold culture.
Best thrift store in (well, slightly outside of) the city.
Tiny movie theater which has a super eclectic list of films (new and old, all varieties, genres, and nationalities) they regularly show.
Arcade with a great selection of games and pinball.
Steven's favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. Very casual korean takeout spot with sparse upstairs seating, the Chicken Katsu bowl fueled him in college. Another location can be found in Lawrenceville.
The best breakfast spot in Pittsburgh. Please order the Strawberry or the Chocolate and Banana pancakes. With a side of potatoes. There are others in Millvale, Dormont, Strip District, Shadyside.
Some of the best burgers in the city.
Best Ice Cream stand. Many of Bri's family members worked here growing up.
A Pittsburgh institution. The "fries and coleslaw on the sandwich" sandwich place. Appropriately rated as great, there's a million locations in and around the city.
Best pizza in the city (and top contender anywhere in the country, since that's not a very difficult achievement by itself).