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Choosing a Restaurant

Not all restaurants are responsible when it comes to the safety of their patrons. What I mean by this, is sometimes food-sanitation standards are not always met, and the likelihood of becoming sick is greater. Here are a few things to look for when dining out.

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Voluto’s, Friendship

Despite Starbuck’s attempts to completely monopolize the coffee industry, there are still small coffee shops that exist in metropolitan neighborhoods. One such café is Voluto’s in the East Liberty/Friendship area of Pittsburgh. I had never heard of Voluto’s until a colleague scheduled a meeting there.

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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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The Pleasure Bar, Bloomfield

Good, but not great Italian cuisine at the Pleasure Bar in Bloomfield.

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The Inn on Negley, Shadyside

I’ve always liked brunch- it means that I’ve slept in, and am still going to get some good breakfast food, which is my favorite. A good friend of mine gave me a gift certificate to The Inn at Negley; a Bed and Breakfast place that I had never heard of. It’s in the heart of Shadyside, so we hopped in the car and were off to eat.

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Sushi Too, Shadyside

I like sushi. I’m no Jeremy Piven, but I do enjoy some raw fish, seaweed and rice from time to time. Sushi Too in Shadyside has a loyal following. The residents of the small neighborhood have mostly favorable things to say about the small restaurant, so my dinner mate and I decided to give it a try.

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Sun Penang, Squirrel Hill

A restaurant serving average tasting Asian food in Squirrel Hill.

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Smokey Bones, Pittsburgh

Smokey bones is a family restaurant with above average food, and good service.

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Pizzutti’s, Shadyside

Pizutti’s is a family restaurant in Shadyside that serves authentic Italian food.

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