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The coolest cheap places to eat are usually those off the tourist map, where the locals hang around, and Pennsylvania is no exception. There are several young, backpacker friendly restaurants where you should definitely come hungry to make the most of your experience. One of them is the student operated Azure 18 at Le Cordon Bleu in Pittsburgh. The people cooking your food are studying to become chefs, so make sure you order something extravagant and ask for the name of whoever prepared it--they might be a star any day now. Another friendly option is the Tenth Street Pourhouse where you can mingle with the locals, or the casual Blue Crab Grill, best known for its fresh seafood dishes. While in Philly, try to get a date with the well known Sabrina at her cafe and let her treat you with her mouth-watering, tummy-filling specialties.
Pittsburgh
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Tamari
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- 4123253435x
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- 3519 Butler Street
- Pittsburgh,PA15201
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Winner of the 2010 "Best new Restaurant" & "25 Best Restaurants" - Pittsburgh Magazine
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Innovative Asian Latin Cuisine in the heart of LoLa (Lower Lawrenceville) Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh City Paper 2009 "Best New Restaurant" & "Best Fusion Restaurant"
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Azure 18 at Le Cordon Bleu - Pittsburgh
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- 4123253588
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Location:
- 717 Liberty Avenue
- Pittsburgh,PA15222
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Technique, the restaurant located at Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts, is a student operated restaurant that offers contemporary cuisine prepared and served by the students of the school. Technique maintains a high level of dining matched in many fine establishments but at a reasonable price due to the learning environment. Your experience begins with a soup appetizer, followed by the main course which offers inspired combinations of spices, high quality ingredients, and layers of flavor. We round out the meal with our freshly prepared desserts that showcase a wonderful presentation. We offer this three course meal to our guests for one low price. Come visit us today and enjoy this wonderful experience provided by the cutting edge chefs of tomorrow!
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Habitat
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- 4127738848
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Location:
- 510 Market Street
- Pittsburgh,PA15222
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At Habitat, your table is set at the center of culture, cuisine and community. Let our staff share with you how Executive Chef Andrew Morrison expertly blends locally-sourced ingredients to create a menu that ranges from internationally-inspired to traditional American dishes. Enjoy food that is tastefully unique and truly memorable in an atmosphere that is engaging and comfortable. Habitat is a place to call your own. Your table is waiting.
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Sonoma Grille
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- 4126971336
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Location:
- 947 Penn Ave.
- Pittsburgh,PA15222
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Sonoma Grille brings together the perfect combination of wine and food. The elegant restaurant serves Californian cuisine and international fusion. The menu varies by the season and has included such dishes as Serrano Wrapped Diver Scallops, Spiced Nova Scotia Salmon and Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Strudel. Each dish is paired with a suggested wine, and there are over 100 wines.
Philadelphia
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Tenth Street Pourhouse
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- 1 + 215 922 5626
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- 262 South 10th Street
- Philadelphia,PA19107
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Undiscovered by tourists, yet well-loved by locals, this award-winning café is a great place to go for a reasonably priced breakfast or lunch. The menu at Tenth Street Pourhouse features a Cajun flare with items such as the catfish po' boy sandwich and jazz posters adorn the yellow-orange painted walls in the lively, but dimly lit seating area. Good food, coffee, and friendly service is the reason why locals keep coming back, and the close proximity to the prestigious Walnut Street Theatre make the Pourhouse an ideal place to stop prior to an afternoon matinee.
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Vietnam Palace
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- 1 215 592 9596
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- 222 North 11th Street
- Philadelphia,PA19107
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Located a half-block from the Convention Center, this Vietnamese gem serves some the most delicious Southeast Asian cuisines. Try the "Seven Course of Beef," Chicken Sauteed with lemon grass or even the traditional "Pho Tai," a beef noodle soup that is hearty enough to satisfy as a meal.
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Sabrina's Cafe
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- (215) 574-1599
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- 910 Christian St
- Philadelphia,PA19147-3808
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Sabrina's may look like a diner, but the food is way beyond traditional diner food. Their vegetarian "cheesesteaks" are famous, as are their brunches, where every portion could easily serve two.
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Riverstone Cafe
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- 6105942233x
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- 143 West Lincoln Highway
- Exton,PA19341
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Riverstone Café: A Unique Tapas, Oyster & Martini Bar
A mecca for Oyster & Martini fanatics everywhere! From a stone-topped bar to a wall of riverstones washed with a waterfall, Riverstone Cafe is a wow from beginning to end. The space is open and airy, with lots of natural light, and honey-colored wooden tables and chairs scattered throughout. An open raw bar in one corner, flanked by a chic martini bar across the room. And the entire place is smoke free! Our raw bar features at least four daily Oyster choices, available singly or by the half-dozen or dozen. Enjoy a perfectly chilled (to 5 degrees!) flavored vodka from our one of a kind "Chill Tower"! Wandering the global culinary map, Riverstone Café showcases the talents of Executive Chef Anthony DiStefano and his entire culinary staff. Featuring "small plates" menu, which include a protein, starch, and vegetable, our petite or "mini" entrees offer a constant source of fresh quality foods and seasonal variety. Newark
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Blue Crab Grill
Contact:
- (302) 737-1100
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Location:
- 322 Suburban Drive
- Newark,DE19711
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The Blue Crab offers creative cuisine in a casual setting. We feature many fresh specials daily, always changing to capture the best of the market. Chesapeake Bay crabs are available in season. A full bar, highlighting local craft beers & wines compliment our unique food preparations. Close to the University of Delaware campus with ample parking, let us be your dinning destination when you visit Newark. Our professional & friendly staff is at your service.
- Destination(s): Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
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