There’s a lot to do just beyond city limits, including the Waterfront shopping district and the numerous charms of Regent Square. But dining, nightlife and activities don’t stop there — they stretch all the way to Greensburg. There’s plenty to find if you start at the city’s East End and travel east from there.
Heading to the East End of Pittsburgh for Food, Galleries, and Activities
Places to Eat
Hemlock House
1126 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale
If you’re a fan of the late David Lynch — or if you’re just looking for some good food and drinks — pay homage at the “Twin Peaks”-inspired Hemlock House. The brunch, dinner and cocktail menus are thoughtfully curated.
Udipi Cafe
4141 Old William Penn Hwy, Monroeville
Some of the best Indian food in the area can be found right on William Penn Highway at Udipi Cafe. Try the Mysore Masala Dosa, one of their most popular items.
Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar
1910 New Texas Road, Plum
Eighty Acres offers contemporary farm-to-table cuisine in the heart of Plum. On Friday afternoons, they host a “Blue Plate Special,” offering one item from each course for a prix-fixe, or stop by for their Sunday steak special later in the weekend. A special event of note is their curated five-course Wine + Dine experience.
Cenacolo
2000 Commerce Loop, North Huntingdon
Not only does Cenacolo in North Huntingdon offer high-quality Italian food, but you can also learn how to make it there. Cenacolo’s popular two-hour pasta-making and mozzarella classes include a glass of wine and you get to take home whatever you make.
Where to Have Fun
Westmoreland Museum of American Art
221 North Main Street, Greensburg
This underrated gem features permanent exhibitions that are beautiful and timeless — and the rotating exhibitions are beautiful and cutting-edge.
Concept Art Gallery
1031 S. Braddock Avenue, Regent Square
You shouldn’t walk down South Braddock Avenue without stopping into Concept Art Gallery. Since 1972, the space has provided a space to showcase established local artists and much more.
Switch & Signal Skatepark
7518 Dickson St., Swissvale
Switch and Signal Skatepark offers classes for all ages, including adult beginner sessions on the first Monday of every month and a women & trans session every Sunday evening.
Rivers of Steel
623 E. Eighth Ave., Homestead
You can experience the full breadth of our steel history through the Rivers of Steel. Visit the museum in the Bost Building on East Eighth Street, tour the Carrie Blast Furnaces or participate in a workshop on metal arts, graffiti arts, or photography.
The Palace Theater
21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg
The Palace Theatre has a packed calendar and an old-timey ambiance that has made it a destination for decades.
Story by Lauren Davidson
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