Local Eateries

Girasole – Italian food, Shadyside area

·         This is a great little Italian place that I love. Their signature Girasole salad is delightful and their entrees are all wonderful. The only problem with the place is getting a  table, because it’s  a small place for how popular it is. Certain days they don’t take reservations (weekends I think) which makes the wait time not only forever but torturous. I still highly recommend the place just because the food  is delicious and perfect for a date, just be prepared to wait. I’m not sure if it helps to come very early at dinner time or not.

Orient Express – Chinese food, Oakland

 Good food for a decent price and good portion sizes. Their hot pots, chock full of several different meats (chicken, pork, shrimp, crab-meat, etc). The Orange Chicken was delicious and had just enough ginger to make it spicy but not overpowering. All in all it was a great filling meal that left us with plenty of leftovers for a great price.