Pittsburghers, it’s go time! Voting for The Downtowner’s Best Restaurants is in full swing, and the excitement is building. From hidden gems to iconic favorites, the competition is fierce, and your vote could be the one that tips the scale!

Summer is right around the corner in Downtown Pittsburgh. It’s time to start planning your summer of sun and fun in the Golden Triangle. From iconic festivals, to sensational tours, to spectacular live theatre, there is plenty to look forward to for every Pittsburgher this season. Here is your ultimate guide to summer in Downtown, featuring the hottest events, celebrations, and performances. 

There are breakfasts you eat, and then there are breakfasts you experience. My recent morning at The Speckled Egg was definitely the latter. Tucked inside the stunning Union Trust Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, The Speckled Egg offers that unbeatable combo of a prime location, dreamy interiors, and food that’s both cozy and elevated.

If your summer calendar is still looking a little light, here’s an idea that’s anything but ordinary. On June 20, Downtown Pittsburgh will light up, quite literally, for Candlelight Crescendo, an evening of live music, soft candlelight, and unforgettable vibes at the Highmark Theater.

Construction is underway on Arts Landing, a new $31 million outdoor entertainment space in Downtown Pittsburgh. Located between Penn Avenue and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, the 4-acre site will feature a performance bandshell, a great lawn, pickleball courts, a running track, a garden walk, and a play area.

Looking to boost your visibility and connect with the heart of Pittsburgh? The Downtowner newsletter, produced by the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA), offers a powerful and cost-effective way to advertise your business to over 24,000 subscribers living and working in Downtown Pittsburgh.

In 2023 the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) introduced the 15-Minute Project to Pittsburgh to further the revitalization of Downtown around the concept of the 15-minute neighborhood, where folks can walk or bike to get everything they need outside of work in 15 minutes.

DNA is excited to kick off voting for The Downtowner’s Best Restaurants! Now’s your chance to help shine a spotlight on the incredible eateries that make Greater Downtown Pittsburgh such a vibrant and flavorful place to dine.

This isn’t your average walking tour. Antique Skyscrapers & Rooftop Views takes you off the sidewalks and into the sky for a rare peek at Pittsburgh’s early skyscrapers.

The moment the candles are lit, Highmark Theater becomes something entirely new. Warm light flickers across the walls, soft music fills the room, and the atmosphere shifts into something so calm, intimate, and deeply moving. This is Candlelight Crescendo, a unique concert experience in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh.

Prepare for an unforgettable night of flavor and elegance at The Commoner’s Dinner Series: Wines of Chile. On May 6th, guests are invited to explore the bold, diverse wines of Chile alongside a six-course menu crafted by three-time James Beard nominee, Executive Chef Dave Racicot.

Rivers Club is a private club and lifestyle amenity in Downtown Pittsburgh, located at One Oxford Center. Established in 1983, Rivers Club was the first private club in Pittsburgh to offer memberships to women and people of color. The private club is proud to call themselves a “welcoming and diverse hub for social and business activities in downtown Pittsburgh.”

This week, we had the absolute pleasure of visiting Rivers Club Pittsburgh—and not just for the food (though, wow, the food). We were personally invited by Rosie Fisher, the General Manager, and Jordan Woyt, their Membership Director, for a tour and a taste of what River’s Club has to offer. Spoiler: it's a lot.

MADAME CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical, a bold new work celebrating the extraordinary life of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, the woman who revolutionized the Champagne industry. This groundbreaking production will debut exclusively in Pittsburgh from May 29 – June 8, 2025, at the Byham Theater.

Downtown Pittsburgh is stronger when its residents are connected and engaged. As a Family Member of the DNA, you and your spouse can take an active role in shaping the future of your neighborhood while enjoying meaningful benefits.

Join us on Tuesday, July 15, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the UFC Gym for the official kick-off of DNA’s Living Well Initiative, a new program dedicated to promoting healthier eating, an active lifestyle, and long-term wellness in our community.

DNA is proud to announce that our Annual Awards Dinner is officially sold out! 

Downtown Pittsburgh thrives when its businesses do. By becoming a Business Member of DNA, you’re not only elevating your company, you’re investing in the heart of the city. DNA connects entrepreneurs, property owners, and organizational leaders committed to building a more vibrant, inclusive, and successful Downtown.

A citywide conversation on building a stronger, more inclusive Pittsburgh is happening soon, and your voice matters! On Tuesday, April 30th, from 5 PM to 8 PM, the Pittsburgh 2050 Comprehensive Plan Team is hosting the Public Forum on a Just Transition at the CCAC Allegheny Campus. The evening will focus on what a fair and healthy transition for the city’s future could look like, with community input at the heart of the discussion.

Looking for a meal that’ll make you want to write poetry—or at least cancel your afternoon plans for a food coma? Head straight to PaPa J’s Twin Plaza Restaurant in the Strip District, where Italian comfort meets culinary craft.