Those familiar with the Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant scene know that Las Velas is legit. What better way to end the workday than with a margarita in one hand, a taco in the other while enjoying the company of those you care about alongside eagle eye views of Market Square?

This week our editors journeyed to Sally Ann's, a restaurant that is part of the Sixth Street Restaurant Row. As one of four Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group establishments on Sixth Street (the others are Taco, Butcher and the Rye and gi-jin, along with Meat and Potatoes just around the corner) we were excited to patronize Sally Ann's.

The Mayor’s Office, in partnership with the DNA, PDP, The Cultural Trust, Visit Pittsburgh, PUMP, and The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Project will be holding the first Mayor’s Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 pm. October 10th at Gaucho, located at 146 Sixth Street! This is the first in a series of monthly happy hours Mayor Ed Gainey and his office will be organizing with us and our partners.

OnPar Now was founded in 2021, making its home in the newly renovated Terminal in the heart of the Strip District, and has since been inviting Pittsburghers to practice their game with validating parking for easy access.

Flight attendant turned author Karolyn Denson Landrieux was inspired by the great effect literature can have on children to establish her publishing company Goudelock & 3 Bears Publishing.

With universities resuming classes for the Fall 2023, students from all corners of the world are flooding the area. If you attend Duquesne, Point Park, Pitt, or CCAC, chances are you’re looking for the best way to explore the city.

When looking for a joyful spot to take your date Downtown, look no further than Arcade Comedy Theatre on Liberty Avenue.

Greer Cabaret Theater is presenting artistic performances and culinary showstoppers in the Cultural District, a project the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust brought to the people of Pittsburgh.

Don’t fumble a great excuse to get together on National Tailgating Day, Sept. 2, when the Pitt Panthers take on the Wofford Terriers at 3:30 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium.

A mural on Point Park University’s campus lists out their values, reading “distinctive, innovative, experiential, education, student success.” Newly appointed President Chris Brussalis plans to uphold these principles with his six-point plan that promises to lead both the university and Downtown Pittsburgh to new heights. 

National Dog Day is August 26, and there is no better way to celebrate than support a local non-profit organization that has a man’s best friend in mind.