It’s almost here: Highmark International StrEAT Fest is only eleven days away! We’re so excited to bring you good music and good food from all over the world. Ditch your passport, and don’t worry about the flight; the only place you need to be to experience cuisine from all over the map is Smithfield Street on September 20th and 21st. Don’t know where your first stop should be? Let me give you some suggestions!

It’s almost here: Highmark International StrEAT Fest is only eleven days away! We’re so excited to bring you good music and good food from all over the world. Ditch your passport, and don’t worry about the flight; the only place you need to be to experience cuisine from all over the map is Smithfield Street on September 20th and 21st. Don’t know where your first stop should be? Let me give you some suggestions!

Downtown has countless pizzerias to choose from if you’re looking for a quick bite. But one pizzeria is guaranteed to give you a delicious platter of food and so much more: the feeling of family, comfort and cleanliness in an old school Italian pizzeria setting. That pizzeria is located on Smithfield street, and it’s Villa Reale.

Calling all art and Pittsburgh history lovers! Head over to the Benedum-Trees Gallery on Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 PM for a panel on Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael’s Outline Galleries and how they influenced modernism and modern art in downtown and surrounding Pittsburgh. 

Dog owners and dog lovers, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is hosting an event dedicated to our four-legged friends in Mellon Square. On September 17th at 11:00am, stop by to see some cute faces.

Pittsburgh’s wine fest is back this fall! On September 27 from 12pm to 10pm at 24 Market Square, Sawa Wine Bar and Pittsburgh Popup bring you together for wine, beer, cider, and more!

Have a taste for something outside of the United States? Luckily, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is bringing StrEAT Fest back to downtown, and it’s less than a month away! We have amazing vendors whose delicious food isn’t just out of this country– it’s out of this world.

The Strip District just got more delicious. The Original Taco Festival is coming to the Strip District on Saturday, September 6th, from 12:30-7PM. If you’re a foodie, or just someone who loves to eat, you do not want to miss out on this. 

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s weekly farmer’s market is approaching its end. After running successfully all summer, its last day is September 25th.

The wait has felt like an eternity, but football season is FINALLY back! If you’re looking for amazing eats to elevate your game day, we’ve got you covered. Watching football in downtown Pittsburgh just got delicious. 

In the mood to get in the groove? Thankfully, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has you covered with their How-To series, which started late July.

Ciao Bella! Are you craving Italian food, but can’t work a quick trip to Italy into your busy schedule? Don’t worry, downtown Pittsburgh’s got you covered with a variety of Italian spots. Whether it’s a carryout pizza place, or a sit down restaurant, their menus are sure to get your stomach rumbling, and will help you find a little Italy right in the heart of downtown. 

To celebrate the recovery of addicts, Pittsburghers are walking through Downtown and the Strip District. Starting at 1201 Waterfront Dr., the walk will continue down Penn Avenue to 7th Street, turn right on Fort Duquesne Blvd. to 9th Street, and back on Penn Avenue to 11th and Waterfront. 

Travel back to the late 90s and early 2000s with an epic dance party, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, held right here in the Golden Triangle.

Everyone could use a little bit of magic in their life, especially our little ones. What better way to bring that magic to life than with Princesses? Luckily, the princesses are leaving their kingdoms for one day to come visit Pittsburgh and throw a Fairytale Ball, and it’s a weekend you and your little ones will not want to miss. 

While parking Downtown can sometimes be an expensive hassle, there are resources that make it more convenient to find the best, most affordable options for you.

Downtown Pittsburgh is about to come alive with sizzling flavors, irresistible aromas, and the soulful sway of live jazz. Highmark’s International StrEAT Festival returns September 20-21, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (September 18-21), for a citywide celebration of food, music, and culture.

Looking for a night of fun, food, shopping, and music? The Pittsburgh City Paper is bringing back Burgh Bazaar on August 23rd, and it’s the perfect thing to add to your Saturday night out.

Everyone deserves a day free of cooking and cleaning! We’ve created a list of restaurants in Downtown to keep you out of the kitchen all day. There’s no need to lift a finger when you live in the Golden Triangle, a neighborhood filled with culinary delights.

Looking for a way to get more involved in downtown Pittsburgh? DNA always has you covered. Take your love for the city and involvement in its betterment one step further with an Individual DNA Membership.