Alycia’s guidebook
My favorite restaurants
If you enjoy trying different foods, please check out these great eateries.
Char-grilled oysters, bloody mary bar, and live music. What more can you ask for.
19 locals recommend
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar
130 S Highland AveChar-grilled oysters, bloody mary bar, and live music. What more can you ask for.
Spork is not in Shadyside per se but it's in walking distance from the apartment. This is a great place to go with friends or your partner to try different small plates. Great for date night!
19 locals recommend
Spork
5430 Penn AveSpork is not in Shadyside per se but it's in walking distance from the apartment. This is a great place to go with friends or your partner to try different small plates. Great for date night!
Soba
5847 Ellsworth AveAll I have to say is Sushi!
Want to know what Indian BBQ tastes like? Check out this fast food selection. Their lamb meatballs with Tikka Masala sauce is to die for!
9 locals recommend
Choolaah Indian BBQ
6114 Centre AveWant to know what Indian BBQ tastes like? Check out this fast food selection. Their lamb meatballs with Tikka Masala sauce is to die for!
There are other smoothie shops nearby but what I love about Clean Juice is that the staff is so friendly and they have a prayer box!
Clean Juice
5829 Penn AveThere are other smoothie shops nearby but what I love about Clean Juice is that the staff is so friendly and they have a prayer box!
My fave workout locations
I know you are away from home and more than likely not thinking about staying in shape. However, these classes will change your mind.
Orangetheory Fitness
5841 Penn AveMultiple exercise stations in one group workout. I love it!
Amazing Yoga
730 Copeland StHeated yoga in our backyard!
Things to do/places to check out in Shadyside
Looking for a park, ice cream or an old fashion cigar bar? Look at this list!
I love Mellon park. Depending on the time of the year, you can find music performances, dogs running or people working out.
21 locals recommend
Mellon Park
1047 Shady AveI love Mellon park. Depending on the time of the year, you can find music performances, dogs running or people working out.
Millie's have fun ice cream flavors and sometimes sorbet.
19 locals recommend
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream
246 Forbes AveMillie's have fun ice cream flavors and sometimes sorbet.
I am not a pizza fan but I heard great things about their pizza, gelato and their limoncillo
20 locals recommend
Mercurio's
5523 Walnut StI am not a pizza fan but I heard great things about their pizza, gelato and their limoncillo
Yes, there are cards (with the letter "C") but there are also tons a new books, hand puppets, bachelorette gifts and funny graphic t-shirts.
11 locals recommend
Kards Unlimited
5522 Walnut StYes, there are cards (with the letter "C") but there are also tons a new books, hand puppets, bachelorette gifts and funny graphic t-shirts.
Steel City Improv Theater
5950 Ellsworth AveSign up for beginner acting classes, watch a show and even pitch one.
Pittsburgh Filmmakers (AKA: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts) has film, photography and fine arts classes and exhibitions. You can't miss the location. Look for a Big yellow house.
Pittsburgh Filmmakers
6300 Fifth AvePittsburgh Filmmakers (AKA: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts) has film, photography and fine arts classes and exhibitions. You can't miss the location. Look for a Big yellow house.
I LOVE GalleriE CHIZ! It use to be a gallery with pieces from all over the world. It is now the studio for the owner Ellen Neuberg. She is a lovely lady and would if you could visit her space and art.
Gallerie CHIZ
5831 Ellsworth AveI LOVE GalleriE CHIZ! It use to be a gallery with pieces from all over the world. It is now the studio for the owner Ellen Neuberg. She is a lovely lady and would if you could visit her space and art.