Wednesday, August 8, 2012

A Guide to Oakland


Oakland is a great area of Pittsburgh for anyone interested in joining some of the liveliest and most active residents of the city. With its multitude of restaurants, entertainment spots, and cultural highlights, Oakland is one of the best areas of Pittsburgh to live. Pittsburgh Magazine offers their guide of how to navigate life in Oakland, take a look:


A good neighborhood is like a good legend. Even after it has passed through generations and been reshaped a thousand times over, its heart is still the same.

Thanks to Oakland’s student population, the whole city can take advantage of amazing food deals offered throughout the neighborhood. Joe Mama’s offers half off pizza daily from 4-5 p.m. Mad Mex serves most of its menu items at half price every day from 11 p.m.-1 a.m., along with $7 Big Azz (double sized) margaritas from 4:30-6:30 p.m. India Garden offers an all-you-can-eat Deluxe Dinner Buffet (offered Sunday and Tuesday) for $8.99, half off appetizers from 6-8 p.m., and half off dinner entrees from 5-6 p.m. and then again from 9-11!

Phipps Conservatory grants the public an occasional free or half off admission day throughout the year, but families can get a great deal without the wait. Family memberships are $75 and offer free admission for a whole year for two adults and up to four children per household. Membership for a family of four will pay for itself after the second visit.

The Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning are a fantastic way to be culturally entertained on dime. Admission is only $3 for adults and $1 for children age 8-18. Children under 8 are always free.

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