"Brillobox, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. A quirky lounge with an ever changing seasonal atmosphere. Their chefs know what's up and are always cooking up something delicious for the vegetarian Sunday night dinner special. The space upstairs is known to feature some great DJs on weekends and local and not-so-local bands throughout the week."

"Constellation Coffee, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. A cosmic coffee shop boasting some great specialty coffee blends. Constellation features a full espresso menu, drip coffees, chemex and the most wonderful staff."

"Coca Cafe, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. This charming cafe has some of the best breakfast in town. With featured items like pumpkin pancakes and herbed goat cheese stuffed french toast you can’t go wrong. Feel free to bring along some champagne to mix with their hand squeezed juices or whiskey for your coffee as Coca Cafe is BYOB. If the crowd during brunch is too much for you, Coca Cafe also has an amazing lunch and small plates menu later in the day."

"Atlas Bottle Works, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. With over 500 beers in stock and nineteen on tap, Atlas Bottle Works is a craft beer enthusiast's heaven. Take some time an explore new beers in the underground Tap Room. Mix and match your own variety pack or just buy one or two for one of Lawrenceville’s many BYOB spots."

"Arsenal Cider House & Garden, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. Specializing in small batch wine-style hard fruit cider and mead, Arsenal is a welcome addition to Lawrenceville. If you happen to be visiting during the warmer months be sure to stop by the cider garden around the corner for performances by local bands and delicious food by one of Pittsburgh’s many food trucks."

"Wildcard, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. Need a card and a gift to send a friend? Wildcard is your one stop shop for unique cards, handmade gifts, colorful gift wrap, and original art. Many of the pieces curated by the owner are items made by local Pittsburgh artists."

"The Vandal, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. Not your average diner, The Vandal takes common dishes and serves them up with a twist. You can’t go wrong stopping there for breakfast for an egg biscuit or their newest gourmet toast creation. For lunch and dinner they offer a variety of delicious sandwiches and unusual sides."

"Toll Gate Revival, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. Bringing hand picked vintage finds to Butler Street, Seth Hunter, owner of Toll Gate Revival has a great eye for the eclectic. Even if you aren’t in the market for a vintage flat file, Toll Gate is stocked with a variety of small goods such as candles, organic cologne and screen printed t-shirts which make great gifts."

"Smoke Barbecue Taqueria, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. Voted Best of the Burgh 2015, Smoke Tacos serves up massive tacos filled to the tortilla brim with brisket, ribs and chorizo all smoked in house. The side dishes are nothing to pass up either, the creamy queso with fresh fried tortilla chips will keep you coming back for more."

"Row House Cinema, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. Row House Cinema is a single screen theater tucked away in a remodeled row house. Each week a new movie theme is chosen which can be anything from graphic novels, a back to the future tribute, or an Audrey Hepburn film festival. Be sure to arrive early so you have plenty of time to make a beer selection at the neighboring Atlas Bottle Works to enjoy during your movie."

"La Gourmandine, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. A taste of France in the heart of Pittsburgh specializing in delicate pastries, savory sandwiches and melt in your mouth croissants. A favorite spot among Pittsburghers to grab a croissant and coffee. Be sure to get here early and beat the weekend rush as the line normally extends out the door."

"Kickback Pinball Cafe, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. A colorful joint serving up delicious sandwiches, salads and soups. While you wait for your food, enjoy trying your hand at one of the cafe’s many pinball machines."

"Piccolo Forno & Grapperia, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. Piccolo Forno is a BYOB establishment specializing in Tuscan cuisine. Fill your stomach with handmade pastas, wood fired pizzas and more. While you wait for a table be sure to grab a drink at their sister spot, Grapperia. A modern cocktail bar featuring innovative Grappa cocktails."

"Pavement, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. A bohemian neighborhood boutique established in 2006. The shop offers a range of free spirited clothing, accessories and shoes."

"Iron City Bikes, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. A full service bike shop, Iron City Bikes has been serving the Pittsburgh bike community for 10 years. The shop offers everything from bike sales to full service tune ups n’at."

"Round Corner Cantina, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. A festive watering hole, Cantina is a great place to grab some tacos and enjoy some karaoke. Their back patio is decked out and one of the best outdoor spaces to grab a drink in Pittsburgh."

"Espresso A Mano, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. A bustling coffee shop in the heart of Lawrenceville. Come early to snag a seat. In the warmer months you’ll find the garage door open which is a wonderful way to enjoy a breath of fresh air while enjoying your coffee."

"Franktuary, Lawrenceville by Ashley Fennell. Serving up gourmet hotdogs, poutine and herb infused cocktails. Franktuary’s quirky creations are inspired by cuisines across the country. Vegans and Vegetarians won’t feel left out as they have tofu and veggie dog options. They believe that knowing where your food comes from leads to a better meal."

"Arnold's Tea, North Side. Tea + coffee but wait, more...! Arnold's Tea House is equipped with everything that of your favorite corner brew house. A cozy, spacious interior exudes a local selection of mouthwatering aromas: a wide offering of speciality teas, a plush leather couch for afternoon participants to enjoy a good book (or nap), and a seasonal menu of lunchtime delights. Try a hearty homemade soup in the winter or a refreshing lavender lemonade in the summer."

"Artist Image Resource (AIR), North Side. Artist Image Resource (AIR) is a non-profit printmaking studio run by artists & volunteers. Twice a week they host open studios where short-run projects come alive for the evening. It's open to professional, emerging and aspiring printmakers. IE orientation available for newbees who want to begin their adventures in screenprinting."

"Banjo Night at the Elk's Lodge, North Side. Northside's answer to "underground music scene," Banjo Night is a weekly gathering of the Pittsburgh Banjo Club. The experience is refreshingly dated. Older-and-Younger generations alike can expect to find a retro-Americana charm while enjoying $1.50 Yuenglings. It's open to the public and about as local as you can get."

"Benjamin's, North Side. You had me at B. A hip neighborhood bar with craft beers, barrel-aged cocktails, a solid collection of bourbon, ryes, and whiskeys, and a great house Sangria — not to mention what some consider the best burgers in the town (and a good menu all around). Always something cool on the jukebox. Tuesdays are their BBB special (bourbon, burgers and beer)."

"Bicycle Heaven, North Side. The name implies the experience you can expect upon walking past the gates of heaven, Bicycle Heaven, that is. Over the course of 20 years, the owner Craig Morrow has gathered a two-story warehouse full of rare & unique bicycles ("I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel"), which he opens to the public as an extensive museum, shop and bicycle repair."

"Calvary United Methodist Church, North Side. Because of the amount of steel wealth in Pittsburgh at the turn of the century, it’s been said there's more Tiffany windows in area churches and mansions than most cities of its size. A stunning example can be found at the Calvary United Methodist Church. There are three main installations here depicting biblical scenes — two 30-foot sanctuary windows are among Tiffany’s largest, and a third that was the most costly stained glass commission of its time by the studio. A recent restoration removed more than 100 years of mill dirt from all of the windows.The building itself is a magnificent tribute to the great cathedrals of Europe -- Gothic architecture complete with elaborately decorated spires, louvers, gargoyles, and other carvings. Inspiring to look at from both inside and out."

"Commonplace Coffeehouse & Roastery, North Side. The newest location to local coffee gurus, Commonplace Coffee Co, is tucked away in the heart of the Mexican War Streets between Buena Vista and Jacksonia. A naturally-lit, pleasant working or kickback environment….stop here en route to local attractions the Mattress Factory, Randyland and City of Asylum."

"Chateau Cafe & Cakery, North Side. A cake enthusiast starts a business and calls it the Chateau Café & Cakery. This is the beginning of a beautiful story….one that can be delightfully lived & consumed on Chateau Street between the business hours of 7 and 4."

"The Farmer's Daughter Flowers, North Side. Wanderlust, apothecary vibes provide a blissful escape at The Farmer's Daughter flower shop. A youthful spin on tradition, the creatively packaged fresh or dried flowers are all sourced locally and make the ideal gift or addition to home. Also not to be missed: a selection of fine creams and soaps, hand-poured candles, and locally-made jewelry."

"El Burro Comedor, North Side. An authentic Mexican street food joint, serving a homemade selection of burritos, tacos and more. It is vegan & vegetarian friendly. The environment is casual, lined with decorated stools and counters for self seating or quick-n-easy take-out. Warning: delicious food product consumed at this location may induce addictive behaviors."

"The Mattress Factory Museum, North Side. All installation art, the Mattress Factory curates stories. It is best known for interactive art in room-sized or "site-specific" environments. Previously a mattress warehouse, the museum has worked with over 650 artists since its foundings in the late 70's. Light and space artist, James Turrell, along with Yayoi Kusama's mirrored room and Greer Lankton (all pictured below) are only a few of the internationally-acclaimed artists who have laid a golden egg here."

"Max's Allegheny Tavern, North Side. In a neighborhood originally settled by German immigrants you’d think there would be some great places for German food and libation. You’d be right, and one of the best is Max’s. The atmosphere is like walking into a gone-by era, a great old neighborhood tavern since 1903. But people come for the authentic German dishes and Bavarian beers. We can’t spell anything on the menu, but trust us, it’s all great. If you’re indecisive get the platter, and wash it down with a Köstritzer Schwarzbier … but don’t get your lederhosen in twist about proper glassware, it all comes in a mason jar."

"The National Aviary, North Side. Get your ducks in a row and migrate over to the National Aviary, one of America’s only indoor bird zoos. The National Aviary comprises of more than 500 birds representing more than 150 species from around the world, many of them threatened or endangered in the wild. A high-def, up-close interaction between visitors and free-flying birds includes opportunities to hand-feed and meet species rarely found in zoos anywhere else in the world. Come for the feathers; leave with a deeper understanding of our environment's natural diversity and mankind's role as stewards of this big, blue marble."

"Nicky's Thai Kitchen, North Side. Some would make a great case for Nicki's Thai Kitchen being the best Thai food in town.I know, bold statement, right? With two locations, the Northside Nicki's is the original, garden of earthly delights, fully-equipped with covered outdoor patio ideal for lunchtime escapism."

"Photo Antiquities Museum, North Side. Located on the well-trafficked East Ohio Street, a typical passerby might never suspect the hidden gem which is the Photo Antiquities Museum. This Museum of Photographic History is a keeper of Pittsburgh’s history, holding an archive of vintage photos, camera equipment and other unique trivia in this, rather surprisingly extensive, six-exhibit building."

"Randyland, North Side. A colourful gift to the North Shore neighborhood, Randyland needs no introduction, nor explanation. A residence of Randy himself, the house additionally serves as an art-installation and community conversation, which is publicly open to visitors year-round."

"Spaces Corners, North Side. Founded in 2011, Spaces Corners is an artist-run photobook gallery and project space in Troy Hill. Step in for an afternoon, to find an artfully displayed roster of limited run & special edition photobooks.Open Saturday from 12pm to 4pm and weekdays by appointment."

"Scratch Food & Beverage, North Side. Scratch Food & Beverage is the newest kid on the block, or hill (Troy Hill) rather. With a seasonal menu made from well, "scratch" and a STRONG brunch game, it's a perfect destination for refined comfort food, as well as a mean Brisket Hash (salivate below)."

"The Warhol Museum, North Side. See beyond these lobby shots and step into the world and art of Pittsburgh's own Andy Warhol. The 5-story museum is dedicated to all things Warhol, taking you through his entire range of work, curated & visiting exhibits, film & video programming and regular weekly events. Fancy an after hours? Enjoy half price admission + cash bar on "Good Fridays," every Friday from 5pm - 10pm."