Lebo's New Girl

Lebo newcomer Elaine LaBalme is launching a series of "New Girl in Town" posts at Pop City. From her first piece:

I'm quick to beat a path to Uptown Coffee in Mt. Lebanon for the best brownies this side of the Mississippi. The baking at Uptown is largely done by owner Elizabeth Boyd, who isn't much for recipes and can still turn out a pumpkin pie that would make your grandma cry. More good eats come from Jeannine Hine and two gal pals at Coca Cafe in Lawrenceville. After a stint at The Inn on Negley in Shadyside, the three amigas opened their own restaurant along up-and-coming Butler Street. The breakfast menu features challah French toast stuffed with brie, fig jam and berries and every table is topped with a piece of glass art by Jeannine's husband, Drew, who recently opened Vessel Studio on East Carson Street as a place to showcase his work.
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I look forward to continuing the exploration in the weeks and months ahead and will tell the tales here at Pop City. Pittsburgh is on the verge of a renaissance and I refuse to be the only one believing it! There is much to be savored in these parts and, sure, some things that need tweaking (I'd settle for even respectable Mexican and Chinese cuisine) and I welcome the opportunity to engage our readers.

Hey Elaine -- Check out Cocina Mendoza.