Aug 13 2009
Richard Chen, which closed its doors in April is re-opening Monday, August 17 as Plum Pan-Asian Kitchen. They have added a nine-seat sushi bar to the center of the dining room and revamped the menu to offer more small plates at a lower price point. The restaurant will be open Monday through Saturday for lunch and seven nights a week for dinner, with the possibility of adding Sunday brunch. "It's going to be more of a neighborhood place," said co-owner Cathy Chen.
Check back for a more detailed update next week.
Aug 05 2009
This summer, a number of new food businesses have opened up downtown.
Verde Good Beans recently celebrated its grand opening. This charming cafe at 412 First Avenue has drip coffee and espresso from La Prima. More than a place to pick up your morning coffee, they also have plenty of comfortable seats, breakfast panini, baked goods from Mediterra and Gelato from Mulberry Street Creamery.
For those of you who noticed and lamented the closing of 4th Street Espresso, cheer up. They've reopened as "Mocha Marianne's" at 411 Wood Street. The new shop is larger with more seating.
Over near the Cultural District, the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company has opened up a second location at 822 Liberty Avenue. Eight regular flavors including peanut butter and chocolate kettle corn, cinnamon toast and Wisconsin cheddar, and two weekly rotating flavors. Happily, they're popping on site at both locations, so your popcorn will always be fresh and delicious.