Go Shop View archives

• 720 Music, Clothing and Cafe

  While it only recently moved into its current space (and expanded to serve coffee, pastries and sandwiches), this store, which stocks vinyl records, CDs and DVDs, has been a presence in the music community—especially, but not exclusively, the hip-hop scene—for years. (9/2011)

  4405 Butler St
  412-904-4592
  720records.com
  

• JUPE BOUTIQUE

  Now in its fifth year, this boutique is an established presence on the local fashion scene. The store’s small team of buyers works to curate a great selection of the latest fashions from abroad and close to home—from fall jackets to miniskirts and skinny jeans—and all for affordable prices. Brands include Mink Pink, Miss Me and BCBG. (9/2011)

  2306 E Carson St
  412-432-7933
  www.jupeboutique.com
  

• Hobo Fashion Thrift

  With brands like Chanel and Bruno Magli gracing the racks, the name of this store is misleading. A relatively new entry into the vintage clothing scene in town, Hobo bills itself as a thrift store—indicating lower prices than the usual “vintage” boutique, but with a stock to rival any one of those. (9/2011)

  951 Liberty Ave
  412-690-2424

 

Go See View archives

• WOOD STREET GALLERIES

  One of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Downtown galleries, this avant-garde gallery sits above a subway station. It often shows installation art (usually by international artists) that uses light and sound to play with the viewer’s sense of space. The current exhibit, Parallel Universe, which runs through December, features works by the American composer and visual artist Arnold Dreyblatt. (9/2011)

  601 Wood St
  412-471-5605
  www.woodstr...lleries.org
  

• PAPA 14 World Pinball Championships

  The largest, most competitive pinball tournament in the world brings players together to battle it out for the No. 1 pinballer title. (Oh, and $40,000 in prize money.) It’s also a chance to check out the Professional/Amateur Pinball Association headquarters, which are usually closed to the public. Aug. 11-14. (9/2011)

  100 Keystone Dr, Carnegie
  papa.org
  

• Kennywood Park

  Kennywood is an amusement park that merges the old with the new and the dry with the wet, as wooden rollercoasters mingle with state-of-the-art ones, and water rides such as the Log Jammer offer respite from the heat. (9/2011)

  4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin
  412-461-0500
  kennywood.com
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Burgatory

  The burger wars are heating up in Pittsburgh, and we’re all the beneficiaries. One of the most notable recent entries is this bar and grill, which offers unorthodox fixin’s like avocado wasabi and banana ketchup, as well as spiked shakes like the Apple Pancakes & Bacon shake with gala apple & caramel vodka. $$ (9/2011)

  932 Freeport Rd
  412-781-1456
  burgatorybar.com
  

• Salt of the Earth

  This is the restaurant local foodies have waited years for—the brainchild of local celebrity chef Kevin Sousa was delayed several times before opening to stellar reviews. The menu varies, featuring fresh local ingredients and palateexpanders like snails and sweetbreads. $$$ (9/2011)

  5523 Penn Ave
  412-441-7258
  saltpgh.com
  

• TASTE OF INDIA

  Locally, there’s a perennial argument about who serves the best Indian food, and this restaurant is a regular finalist. The saag paneer is exquisite, as is the rogan josh. In fact, the entire menu is authentic, tasty and very affordable. $ (9/2011)

  4320 Penn Ave
  412-681-7700

 

Go Party View archives

• Carson Street Live

  Once a huge dance club complex, this space—which reopened over the winter—has been re-imagined as a venue for live music. A mix of tribute bands and familiar, if slightly outdated, national acts fills the schedule. (9/2011)

  7 E Carson St
  412-281-3910
  carsonstreetlive.com
  

• Rex Theater

  Having formerly been a vaudeville house, popcorn factory and barber college, this theater is currently enjoying a renaissance as a music venue. National and local rock bands of all stripes, hip-hop acts and occasional comedy programs all appear on the South Side stage. This month, check out Eoto (April 12) and Colin Hay (April 26). (9/2011)

  1602 E Carson St
  412-381-6811
  rex.greyareaprod.com
  

• ARSENAL BOWLING LANES

  This bowling alley is a must-stop on any Lawrenceville bar crawl. In addition to knocking down pins, guests can enjoy DJs and weekly live music during “Rock ‘n’ Bowl.” (9/2011)

  212 44th St
  412-683-5992
  arsenalbowl.com