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🇮🇹 THIS IS THE KIND OF OLD-SCHOOL PITTSBURGH FOOD SPOT WE NEED TO KEEP TALKING ABOUT!If you love authentic Italian-American food, big flavors, and businesses with personality, there’s a place in Pittsburgh’s Strip District that deserves your attention!We’re talking about Jimmy & Nino Sunseri Co., a longtime Strip District destination where Italian tradition and Pittsburgh food culture come together.This isn’t some fancy restaurant trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s about good food, hearty portions, familiar flavors, and the kind of old-school Italian specialties that generations of Pittsburghers have grown up loving.And there’s plenty to discover!🍝 Meatball sandwiches🍝 Hot sausage sandwiches🍝 Chicken Parmesan🍝 Eggplant Parmesan🌶️ Stuffed banana pepper sandwiches🥖 Italian hoagies loaded with mortadella, capicola, salami, and other Italian favorites🐟 Beer-battered haddock sandwichesAnd don’t overlook their signature touches, including their famous mystery cheese!One of the things I love about places like Sunseri’s is that they represent something bigger than just a meal.The Strip District has always been a gathering place for Pittsburgh’s food traditions. It’s where independent businesses, family operations, specialty food shops, and generations of food lovers have helped create an atmosphere you simply can’t manufacture.These are the places that give Pittsburgh its identity.In a world of restaurant chains and cookie-cutter dining experiences, there’s something refreshing about walking into a place that embraces its roots and knows exactly what it does well.That’s what makes the Strip District special. That’s what makes Pittsburgh special.📍 JIMMY & NINO SUNSERI CO.1901 Penn AvenueStrip District, Pittsburgh, PA 15222👇 PITTSBURGH, LET’S TALK!Have you visited Jimmy & Nino Sunseri Co.?What’s your go-to order? Are you going with a loaded Italian hoagie, a meatball sandwich, chicken Parmesan, or something else?And what other old-school Italian food spots in Pittsburgh deserve more attention?Let’s give these independent businesses the recognition they deserve!❤️ LIKE, SHARE, TAG A FRIEND, AND KEEP SUPPORTING LOCAL!Restaurant Gems of Pittsburgh — discovering the food, people, and places that make our region special.#RestaurantGemsOfPittsburgh #JimmyAndNinoSunseri #StripDistrict #PittsburghFood #PittsburghEats #PittsburghRestaurants #PittsburghHiddenGems #ItalianFood #SteelCityFood #SupportLocal #ShopLocalPittsburgh #WesternPA
🐟 FRESH CATCH, BIG FLAVOR & A STRIP DISTRICT SEAFOOD DESTINATION YOU NEED TO KNOW!! 🦀🔥When you think of Pittsburgh’s Strip District, you probably think of Italian markets, fresh produce, bakeries and all those incredible food destinations. But there’s another stop that deserves a place on your list if you love seafood!Welcome to Penn Avenue Fish Company!Located right in the heart of the Strip District, this isn’t just a place to grab a seafood lunch. It’s a combination fresh fish market and restaurant where seafood lovers can experience an impressive variety of offerings.And the menu? There’s a whole lot more going on here than your typical fish sandwich!🍣 Fresh sushi and specialty rolls🦪 Fresh oysters on the half shell🦀 Crab cakes and seafood appetizers🐟 Grilled salmon, swordfish and snapper🥪 Signature seafood sandwiches🍤 Shrimp and crab dishes🍕 Even specialty seafood pizzas!Some menu standouts include the Sneaky Pete, featuring grilled salmon, hearts of palm and arugula; the Captain, loaded with breaded cod, lobster salad and spicy remoulade; and their specialty sushi rolls.And here’s something worth remembering: You can also shop the fresh fish market and bring home seafood to prepare yourself!Whether you’re stopping in for sushi, looking for a great seafood lunch, picking up fresh fish for dinner or putting together a seafood spread for a special occasion, Penn Avenue Fish Company offers something a little different.That’s what makes the Strip District so special. You can walk down one street and discover businesses offering experiences you simply won’t find everywhere else.Pittsburgh, let’s hear from you! Have you visited Penn Avenue Fish Company? What’s your go-to order? Are you going for the sushi, seafood sandwiches, oysters or something else entirely?And if you haven’t been, consider adding this one to your next Strip District visit!📍 Penn Avenue Fish Company2208 Penn AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15222Let’s continue supporting the independent businesses, local food destinations and neighborhood gems that make Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania such a special place to live.Restaurant Gems of Pittsburgh & the Tri-State — finding the places, people and flavors that make our region special!#PennAvenueFishCompany #StripDistrict #PittsburghFood #PittsburghRestaurants #PittsburghFoodies #SeafoodLovers #ShopLocal #RestaurantGemsOfPittsburgh
10 YEARS. STILL HUNGRY. STILL CHASING THE DREAM.This journey has been long, it's been hard, and there have been plenty of moments when the road wasn't easy. But one thing hasn't changed: my focus.I'm singularly focused. Relentless in the pursuit. And nowhere near finished.To everyone who has followed, shared, commented, encouraged me, and supported Restaurant Gems of Pittsburgh along the way — THANK YOU. You are a huge part of this journey.We're just getting started. And I'm not taking my foot off the gas. 💪
🚨🧁 STOP SCROLLING, WESTERN PA! THERE’S A LITTLE BAKERY IN SEVEN FIELDS THAT NEEDS OUR LOVE!!! ❤️🍰🔥 MADE FROM SCRATCH. BAKED WITH LOVE. WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED! 🔥What if one share, one visit, or one recommendation could help a talented local baker’s dream reach more people? ❤️That’s exactly why we’re shining a spotlight on Flour & Sugar Cakery in Seven Fields, PA! 🧁🎂A follower recently reached out to tell me about her best friend’s little bakery, and her message really touched me. She wanted more people to discover this incredibly talented baker and the business she’s poured her heart into.And here’s what makes it extra sweet: EVERYTHING is made from scratch daily, with love and care going into every single creation! ❤️From beautiful custom cakes to tempting cupcakes and other sweet treats, this is the kind of local business that deserves a chance to shine. Behind every small business is a real person working hard, perfecting their craft, and hoping more people will walk through the door.And sometimes, a little community support can make a BIG difference! 🙌❤️ That’s what Restaurant Gems of Pittsburgh and the Tri-State is all about: discovering local gems, sharing their stories, and helping people find the small businesses they might otherwise never know existed.📍 FLOUR & SUGAR CAKERYSeven Fields, Pennsylvania🧁🎂 OKAY, DESSERT LOVERS, WE HAVE A QUESTION! 👇Are you reaching for a gourmet cupcake, a slice of beautifully decorated cake, or BOTH? 😂❤️ And what’s your all-time FAVORITE cake flavor?👇 Have you visited Flour & Sugar Cakery? Tell us about your experience in the comments! Let’s show this local baker some love and help more people discover her sweet creations!📣 TAG A DESSERT LOVER. SHARE THIS POST. SPREAD THE WORD!Because behind every small business is someone’s dream, countless hours of hard work, and a whole lot of heart. ❤️Let’s help this little bakery get the love and recognition it deserves! 🧁💕#FlourAndSugarCakery #SevenFieldsPA #CranberryTownship #PittsburghFoodies #WesternPA #SupportLocal #ShopSmall #PittsburghDesserts #RestaurantGemsOfPittsburgh👇👇👇👇👇👇👇673 Castle Creek Dr Ext #102, Seven Fields, PA 16046
🍕🔥 PITTSBURGH, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THESE PIZZAS AND WINGS! BIG FELLA’S IN CANONSBURG IS BRINGING THE FLAVOR!!🍗🔥If you love a loaded pizza, saucy wings, toasted hoagies, and the kind of comfort food that makes choosing dinner the hardest decision of the day, put Big Fella’s Pizza & Wings in Canonsburg on your radar!📍 Tucked along East Pike Street, this local spot has a menu that goes WAY beyond your everyday pizza night!🍕 LET’S TALK PIZZA! We’re talking specialty creations like:🔥 Hot Parmesan Pizza — chicken, hot Parmesan wing sauce, onions, green peppers, cheese, and a ranch drizzle!🥩 Pittsburgh Steak Pizza — steak, potatoes, onions, green peppers, cheese, and white sauce. Yes, we’re putting that Pittsburgh comfort-food spirit right on a pizza!🍗 Buffalo Chicken Pizza — chicken, cheese, onions, green peppers, and your choice of wing sauce.🥓 Meat Eater Pizza — pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, meatballs, and cheese. For those who believe more is MORE!And that’s just the beginning! Their menu also features Chicken Bacon Ranch, Taco Pizza, General Tso’s Pizza, Philly Steak Pizza, Lasagna Pizza, and plenty of other specialty combinations.🍗 WING LOVERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!Big Fella’s offers jumbo wings with an extensive selection of sauces and dry rubs. Think Garlic Parmesan, Hot Parmesan, Honey Garlic, Jamaican BBQ, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Cajun, Old Bay, and plenty more.And here’s a fun option: you can even request all flats or all drums for an additional charge!🥖 BUT WAIT — THERE’S MORE!We’re talking toasted hoagies, calzones, strombolis, gyros, burgers, salads, loaded fries, appetizers, and plenty of options for feeding a hungry crowd.They also offer a full bar, cold drinks, catering, and online ordering for pickup or delivery. Whether you’re grabbing dinner for the family, planning a get-together, or looking for a late-night bite, there’s a lot to explore here.📍 BIG FELLA’S PIZZA & WINGS47 East Pike StreetCanonsburg, PA 15317📞 (724) 873-9222🕒 Open daily at 11 AM. Friday and Saturday hours extend until 1 AM; Sunday through Thursday, they’re open until 11 PM.❤️ LET’S SHOW SOME LOVE TO OUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS! These are the places that give our communities options, bring people together around the table, and keep our local food scene interesting.Now I need your help settling something! 👇🍕 WHAT ARE YOU ORDERING FIRST AT BIG FELLA’S?A) The Pittsburgh Steak Pizza 🥩🍟😎 The Hot Parmesan Pizza 🔥🍗C) A dozen jumbo wings with your favorite sauce 🍗D) A loaded toasted hoagie 🥖E) I’M GOING ALL OUT — PIZZA, WINGS AND SIDES! 😂Drop your answer in the comments! And if you’ve eaten here before, tell us what’s the ONE thing people absolutely need to try! 👇📣 Tag your pizza-and-wing crew, share this with someone who needs a dinner idea, and let’s keep discovering the local restaurants that make Western Pennsylvania special!📍 Restaurant Gems of Pittsburgh and the Tri-State — shining a light on the local food spots worth discovering!#BigFellasPizzaAndWings #CanonsburgPA #WashingtonCountyPA #PittsburghFood #PittsburghEats #PittsburghPizza #PittsburghWings #WesternPAEats #RestaurantGemsOfPittsburgh