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LODGING
First choice:  The Oaklander Hotel
Second choice (walking distance):  Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Third choice (farther but still walking distance, CMU Shuttle stop nearby): Courtyard Pittsburgh Shadyside
Longer-term stays: Residence Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
For people who are driving or who are Hilton fans: Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center or Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
For Hyatt fans (also within walking distance, has a CMU Shuttle stop nearby): Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside
For people who need lodging at the airport: Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
(Many of the above hotels also have a hotel shuttle service for short distances. Inquire and sign up at the hotel desk.)

RESTAURANTS
Top Level
Umi Japanese Restaurant   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Sushi, contemporary Japanese (Shadyside; closed until September 2026)
Soba   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Asian (Shadyside)
Casbah   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Mediterranian, Italian (Shadyside)
Eleven   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   American (Strip District)

Nice, or with a View
Mitchell's Fish Market   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Seafood (Waterfront or Mt. Lebanon)
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Seafood (Mt. Washington)

More Casual
Point Brugge   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Belgian (Point Breeze)
Kiku Japanese Restaurant   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Authentic Japanese, best take-out (Station Square)
Teppanyaki Kyoto   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Authentic Japanese/Izakaya (Highland Park)
Fujiya Ramen   [Google Maps]   Japanese (on Walnut St. in Shadyside)
Piccolo Forno   [Reservations]   [Google Maps]   Italian (BYOB), pizza (Lawrenceville)
Il Pizzaiolo   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Pizza (Mt. Lebanon)
Tessaro's    [Google Maps]   Known for burgers (Bloomfield)
Silk Elephant   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Thai (Squirrel Hill)
Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery   [Google Maps]   Thai (Squirrel Hill)
Taiwanese Bistro Café 33   [Google Maps]   Taiwanese (Squirrel Hill)
People's Indian Restaurant   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Indian (Garfield, currently take-out only due to construction)
Green Pepper   [Google Maps]   Korean (Squirrel Hill)
Tan Lac Vien Vietnamese Bistro   [Google Maps]   Vietnamese (Squirrel Hill)
Meccha Matcha   [Google Maps]   Matcha cafe, dessert shop (Squirrel Hill)
Rose Tea Cafe   [Google Maps]   Taiwanese, on S. Craig St. (Oakland)
Ali Baba Restaurant   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Mediterranean, authentic Syrian, on S. Craig St. (Oakland)
Crêpes Parisiennes   [Google Maps]   French-style crêpes, waffles, panini, on S. Craig St. (Oakland)
Mercurio's Shadyside   [Google Maps]   Italian and gelato, on Walnut St. (Shadyside)
Noodlehead   [Google Maps]   Thai (Shadyside)
täko tôrtä   [Google Maps]   Mexican (Bakery Square)
Alta Via Pizzeria   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Italian (Bakery Square)
Golden Gai   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   High-end trendy Japanese (Bakery Square)
City Kitchen   [Google Maps]   Indoor or outdoor dining (Bakery Square)
Tazza D'Oro   [Google Maps]   Italian cafe (Highland Park or Oakland)
Burgatory   [Google Maps]   Hamburger restaurant (Waterfront)
Yokoso Japanese Steak House   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Sushi and teppanyaki (Waterfront)

Group Get Together
The Porch   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Eclectic bistro, American (near University of Pittsburgh)
Hofbräuhaus   [Reservations]   [Google Maps]   German, Bavarian (Southside)
Church Brew Works   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Brewhouse, diiverse menu (Lawrenceville)
Union Grill   [Reservations]   [Google Maps]   College comfort food (Oakland)
Penn Brewery   [Google Maps]   German brewery (Airport location only)

Nearby Lunch
Butterjoint (formerly Legume)   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Seasonal, locally-sourced (Oakland)

Upscale Bars
Bar at Casbah   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   Mediterranean (Shadyside)
Bar at Soba   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]  Asian Fusion (Shadyside)
Bar at Eleven   [Open Table]   [Google Maps]   American (Strip District)
The Grapperia   [Google Maps]   Cocktails and light fare (Lawrenceville)