Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
The Belgian Waffle sits on a plate with dispersed powdered sugar and a cup of hot coffee.

‘Burgh Bites: Nicky’s Grant Street: A 40 cent overcharge

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2025
Nicky’s Grant Street, located inside the Grant Building and in the heart of Downtown, is not dissimilar to a Waffle House diner.
The platter one, which cost $15.99, comes with lamb and chicken tikka, rice, cucumber sauce and a side of yogurt cucumber salad.

‘Burgh Bites: Rosewater Middle Eastern Grill: Dry meat pie and cinnamon rice

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2025
On Liberty Avenue and Wood Street, Rosewater Middle Eastern Grill provides a quick and tasty bite to those who pass by, although it depends on what you order on the menu.
Food from Wise Country Biscuits and Cafe sits on a table. The restaurant is located in Allegheny West.

‘Burgh Bites: Wise Country Biscuits has cheap and tasty eats

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 19, 2025
Wise Country Biscuits and Cafe, located on 911 Galveston Ave. is perfect for early risers.
A fork full of chicken and broccoli pasta sits on a table.

‘Burgh Bites: Giovanni’s Pizza: The buffalo burns badly

Written By Cassandra Harris, For The Globe • February 12, 2025
Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta located on 123 Sixth Street definitely has pizza and definitely has pasta, but it’s some of the weirdest I have ever tasted. 
The Bondila paired with Gaucho’s house salad which was drenched in vinaigrette on a plate.

‘Burgh Bites: Gaucho Parilla: High stakes dining

Written By Cassandra Harris, For The Globe • February 5, 2025
Just a 10-minute walk from campus, Gaucho Parilla located off Penn Avenue and 6th Street serves more than what gives itsits reputation as a pricey South-American-themed steak house. 

‘Burgh Bites: Pigeon Bagels: Cream cheese and a foul Vox sandwich

Written By Cassandra Harris, For The Globe • January 29, 2025
At Pigeon Bagels in Squirrel Hill, all the food options are either vegan or vegetarian friendly and even the milk is Kosher. 
A cup of coffee that costs $5.25 sits on a table at The Speckled Egg inside the Union building Downtown.

‘Burgh Bites: The Speckled Egg: A classy dining experience

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 22, 2025
On the first floor of the Union Trust building, four entrances create a cross, and the ground is lined with two blue carpets. Intersecting the rugs in the middle is a help desk, and diagonally adjacent to it is a podium attended by a host from The Speckled Egg. 
(Top to bottom) A slice of cheese, sliced sausage, chorizo crispy onion, pepperoni, bruschetta, pepperoni and ham with mini pepperoni all sit on a table with ranch and a bottle of Joe's lemon tea at Benny Fierro's Pizza.

‘Burgh Bites: Benny’s Pizza: An affordable late night option

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2025
Imagine holding a regular slice of pizza, then imagine a slice that is almost three times the size of that.
The "Mad and Cheese" bowl from Mad Chicken sits on a table, uneaten.

Burgh Bites: Mad Chicken, not mid chicken

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • January 8, 2025
It’s no secret that Pittsburgh is almost in an oversupply of fried chicken spots that all have exceptional food. Some are national chains like Raising Canes and The Eagle, while others like CHiKN and Wings and a Prayer are exclusive to Allegheny County.
(Left to right) Spicy chicken dip, salted tortilla chips, fried chicken, spoonbread and a BLT sandwich are set onto a table at The Eagle.

Burgh Bites at The Eagle: Chewy fried chicken

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024
It was Saturday night when I went onto Google and reserved a table for two at The Eagle. We missed our reservation for 6:30 p.m., though, because I spent over 30 minutes looking for parking. Defeated, I gave up trying to park in the restaurant’s general vicinity and instead parked my car in the lot next to Conestoga Hall, taking a chilly 11 minute walk with my partner to the bar and chicken restaurant. 
(Top to bottom) Fresh dumplings, pork rib noodle soup, and minced pork over rice and egg.

Burgh Bites: Exploding soup dumplings

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2024
The food at Everyday Noodles restaurant was incredibly authentic. All the noodles are made by hand and the cooks do so behind a piece of glass so diners can watch. The owner works with the Taiwanese government to bring cooks to the United States, according to the restaurant’s website.
(left to right) The thai tea, mango smoothie, brown sugar milk tea, wild berry tea and black & gold tea sit in front of a book shelf.

Burgh Bites: The boba at Fuku Tea slaps

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2024
I have never felt more insane than when I brought home five cups of boba, tea and smoothies at 8 p.m. Located on Forbes Avenue near Pitt’s campus, the teas from Fuku Tea were quite sweet, especially with the addition of boba topping or jelly for an additional upcharge. 
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