Sushi I has a fresh new look—and a bold new concept. After closing for a month to renovate and rebrand, the space has emerged as Okane Sushi Taco Bar & Omakase, offering downtown diners a sleek, high-end bar atmosphere perfect for both drinks and dinner.

Another downtown coffee spot just dropped, and this one gets it.

Ruckus Café recently opened on Liberty Avenue with a clear goal in mind: serving breakfast and lunch that fits the pace of a downtown workday. Designed as a daytime-only café, the Downtown location brings the popular Shaler original’s made-to-order approach to an office-heavy neighborhood where quick, quality options are always in demand.

Over the past two years, two of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) two of the DNA's projects have been a crucial factor in revitalizing Downtown Pittsburgh’s retail landscape. In 2023 and 2024 alone, DNA's Retail Recruitment program assisted in opening 30 retail establishments, and our efforts continued into 2025 as 19 more businesses opened.

2025 was a standout year for Point Park University. From record-breaking fall enrollment to growing pre-college summer programs, the university continued to strengthen its place as one of the most dynamic urban campuses in the country. A new economic impact study confirmed what many already know: Point Park plays a vital role in Downtown Pittsburgh and the region’s economy.

Last Week, three new small businesses officially opened their doors Downtown, marking another milestone in the steady momentum we’ve seen. As part of a walking ribbon-cutting tour hosted in partnership with community and economic development leaders, Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) was proud to join in welcoming these new neighbors and celebrating the collective effort that makes openings like these possible.

If you’re melting in the hot, sticky haze of a Pittsburgh summer, stop what you’re doing and head straight to Live Fresh Juicery — your oasis in the concrete jungle. Nestled right in Downtown at 120 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, this spot is a total lifesaver when the temperature spikes and your energy dips.

Committed to creating a distinct urban ambiance in the heart of our city, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) has successfully recruited and opened 39 retail businesses across downtown over the past two years, with only more to come in 2025.

The following is an outline of a plan by the Downtown Neighbors Alliance to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh post COVID-19.

The future of fashion is dependent on small boutiques and independent clothing brands. Their specially curated collections of creatively designed pieces rival anything at a department store. Pittsburgh’s newest boutique, New Age Attire, is bringing the newest age of fashion to the city.

Originally opened in October 2019 by Lisa Wolfson, the shop features pieces for women of all ages that are just as versatile and timeless as they are stylish. Wolfson boasts that her in-store Spanx fittings are one of the most unique and convenient aspects of the boutique.

Alexandra Mayr-Gracik trained in fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Vienna before returning to the United States to become the full-time Head Designer at Sabika Jewelry, founded in 2001 in Pittsburgh by her mother Karin Mayr. Sabika, headquartered in Robinson, is sold online and through independent consultants across the United States.

Join K&L Gates and Larrimor’s on Thursday, October 27th for a fun night to benefit Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) Pittsburgh. The event is being held at Larrimor’s at One PNC Plaza, 249 Fifth Avenue in posh, downtown Pittsburgh from 5:30- 7:30pm