Downtown Neighbors Alliance had the first Downtown Eats! Dining Club dinner in 2024 last Tuesday. We welcomed a sold-out crowd at Papa J's for a three-course dinner and a fashion show curated by Eva Dixon.

The Cultural Trust and Downtown Neighbors Alliance ask that you join us for an evening of discussion, a question-and-answer session, making new friends with residents and business owners, and of course, food and libations.

Downtown Pittsburgh may be seeing a new hotel open on 10th Street that will accompany the David L. Convention Center. Rafael Vinoly, the designer of the convention center, anticipated a hotel of 500 rooms to be connected to it. After twenty years of the venue space opening, Vinoly’s vision may finally come true.

Pittsburgh has a long history of arts and culture, from Oakland, where the original cultural district was, to the very heart of downtown which it now calls home. The Pittsburgh Public Theater (PPT) has been a vital part of Pittsburgh’s arts scene. This year, it turns 50.

The usage of single-use plastic has been proven to harm our environment. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce the harm to our ecosystem.

Are you a sports fanatic? Do you keep up with the beloved Pittsburgh sports teams such as The Pirates, Penguins & The Steelers? If yes, then you’ve probably been to Redbeard’s Bar & Grill.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the ‘Burgh! Discover some of our top events happening downtown this weekend. ☘️🌟🌈

In what may have been our best happy hour yet, we enjoyed a great evening with Mayor Gainey and other elected officials at Emerald City last Tuesday. A large turnout combined with great food provided by our friends from the Greenwood Plan and Roxanne's Catering made for a joyous occasion.

Nestled in the Union Trust Building, The Speckled Egg opened five years ago with the intent to serve the tenants of the building. Word spread about the quality meals thought up by fine-dining trained owners, and people from all over the city come downtown to get a taste.

Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) launched the inaugural Best Restaurants on Wednesday, January 31st and by all standards, the event was a huge success.

A great place to go for Mexican food downtown is Beto’s Tacos. Tucked away in the corner of Market Square, Beto’s Tacos is a hidden treat of the most satisfying tacos and burritos that fast food simply cannot compare. 

A tech savvy, luxurious way to buy clothing is at Larrimor’s. The classic meets modern at the upscale clothing boutique. Bespoke style tailoring evolves into custom men’s wear through the evolution of garment technology.

Learn more about the participating restaurants for #PGHBestRestaurants on January 31!

As a child, birthdays are something to look forward to. A once-a-year celebration where you are the star of the show, a day of being showered in smiles, gifts and love from family and friends.

Unfortunately, that is not every child’s experience, and before Megs Yunn met Beverly, a child without a birthday was not something Yunn ever thought about before.

There is something special about walking into a restaurant that serves a traditional cuisine. The signs are obvious upon entering Amazing Dumplings in Squirrel Hill. Designer Brett Rutherford and the owner Ping collaborated to create the aesthetic transporting you to Xi’an, Ping’s hometown.

“Space is a unifier,” said Dale Vaughn, the owner behind Space Bar in Market Square. The unique experience that could only be described as “out of this world” is here in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Old roots tie Michael Troiani to the region. In 1913, his grandfather arrived in the city, moving into a house on Crawford Street in the Hill District. Michael’s father, Julius, was the youngest boy of twelve children. They would walk to the markets in the Strip District, buy produce and sell it around the city. The family history gives Michael plenty of reason to stay in the area and help activate spaces in the city.

Just before the end of the year, grants were awarded to arts and culture organizations in the Pittsburgh region.

At Best Restaurants, it is no exaggeration to say that you can get a taste of literally everything. From authentic Chinese dishes to new takes on American classics to Italian delicacies and Mexican delights, Best Restaurants offers variety unlike any other event in the city. 

This week for lunch, the DNA staff ventured to Vallozzi’s on Fifth Avenue to sample some of their infamous Italian cuisine. The restaurant’s upscale yet comfortable atmosphere with its stonework, bright windows and murals of Italy and Pittsburgh was the perfect environment to enjoy dishes like their crab cakes and pumpkin gnudi.