Washington Road Is Fun For Foodies

Suburban dining has a somewhat shaky reputation, not just in Pittsburgh. National chains dominate the market, and independent restaurants tend to fall into one of two categories: destination restaurants far too expensive for most diners to consider going to for anything but a very special occasion; and mediocre restaurants that hang on by picking a location with so little competition.

This general absence of bountiful dining options only makes exceptional areas stand out all the more -- areas such as Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon.

Link: www.post-gazette.com/pg/08199/897425-242.stm

Luma Coming To Lebo

Luma, an established Aspinwall restaurant, is opening its second Pittsburgh location on Thursday at 186 Castle Shannon Blvd. in Mt. Lebanon.

The Upper St. Clair resident recently discovered that a large percentage of Luma's Aspinwall customer base actually lives in Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair. “Mt. Lebanon is a great demographic. We always knew we wanted to open one in the South Hills. We really like the charm and look of the block. There’s high traffic, it’s up and coming and there’s plenty of parking in the lot.”

Link: www.popcitymedia.com/developmentnews/luma0425.aspx

Bistro 19 - A Winning Addition To Washington Road

With a population of 35,000 and a main street that offers a variety of restaurants and specialty stores, the Mt. Lebanese can find everything they need without coming near a river or a bridge. The newest addition to the lively Washington Road restaurant scene is Bistro 19, a sleek, contemporary eatery serving lunch and dinner from a menu focused on modern American classics.

Link: www.post-gazette.com/pg/07025/756529-242.stm