Pittsburgh’s an original. Most people – well, at least Pittsburghers – would wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment, right? One of the things that sets the Burgh apart from other cities is, obviously, the food. Pittsburgh’s invented some pretty delicious dishes and treats. Some of those foods you might find elsewhere, but nobody does it better than the original. Here are eight one-of-a-kind foods in Pittsburgh.
- Chipped Chopped Ham
Flickr/RJ Mancuso Chipped chopped ham is definitely a Burgh thing. In fact, it’s a culinary tradition, courtesy of Isaly’s. Who among us hasn’t had a chipped chopped ham sandwich for lunch or dinner?
- The Smiley Cookie
Flickr/Penn State Others may try to replicate Eat ‘N Parks’ smiley cookie. But, let’s face it, no one can. The smiley cookie is uniquely Pittsburgh. That delectable cookie is certainly the perfect way to end a meal and is just as memorable as a snack.
- The Pittsburgh Salad
Flickr/Chris Brooks We, Pittsburghers, sure do know how to do things right. And, that includes adding our fries to our salads. Yep. Nothing quite compares to fries as a topping, wouldn’t you agree?
- The Primanti Brothers Sandwich
Flickr/jpellgen Generations of hungry Pittsburghers have made Primanti Brothers’ sandwiches a hearty meal. After all, they’re topped with meat, cheese, coleslaw, and, of course, fries.
- Potato Patch Fries
Flickr/Michelle McIntrye Summer means two things in Pittsburgh: The start of construction season and Potato Patch fries. Order them drenched in cheese and topped with bacon. Or, just dip them into ketchup or mustard. Any way you eat ‘em, Potato Patch fries are a delicious Pittsburgh original.
- Burnt Almond Torte
Trip Advisor/management Sure, you can find burnt almond torte in other cities. But, no one does it better than the original: Prantl’s Bakery. Get your burnt almond torte at the bakery itself, or order it online. Burnt almond torte is the perfect treat for any celebration – birthdays, weddings, Super Bowl parties and…the list goes on.
- Fried Zucchini
Flickr/Emi Popova Kick off your meal with a hearty helping of fried zucchini. Or, even eat it as the main entrée. Whatever you do, you know you’re in for a delicious dish that’s unique to the Burgh.
- Sarris Candies
Facebook/Sarris Candies Sarris Candies is pretty much synonymous with Pittsburgh, wouldn’t you say? And, nothing quite compares to a trip to the Sarris Candies factory in Canonsburg, which also boasts a charming, old-fashioned ice cream parlor.
Your turn! What other one-of-a-kind foods deserve a spot on a part two of this list? Share in the comments below. Then, click here to read about the seven food faux-pas Pittsburghers should never commit.
Flickr/RJ Mancuso
Chipped chopped ham is definitely a Burgh thing. In fact, it’s a culinary tradition, courtesy of Isaly’s. Who among us hasn’t had a chipped chopped ham sandwich for lunch or dinner?
Flickr/Penn State
Others may try to replicate Eat ‘N Parks’ smiley cookie. But, let’s face it, no one can. The smiley cookie is uniquely Pittsburgh. That delectable cookie is certainly the perfect way to end a meal and is just as memorable as a snack.
Flickr/Chris Brooks
We, Pittsburghers, sure do know how to do things right. And, that includes adding our fries to our salads. Yep. Nothing quite compares to fries as a topping, wouldn’t you agree?
Flickr/jpellgen
Generations of hungry Pittsburghers have made Primanti Brothers’ sandwiches a hearty meal. After all, they’re topped with meat, cheese, coleslaw, and, of course, fries.
Flickr/Michelle McIntrye
Summer means two things in Pittsburgh: The start of construction season and Potato Patch fries. Order them drenched in cheese and topped with bacon. Or, just dip them into ketchup or mustard. Any way you eat ‘em, Potato Patch fries are a delicious Pittsburgh original.
Trip Advisor/management
Sure, you can find burnt almond torte in other cities. But, no one does it better than the original: Prantl’s Bakery. Get your burnt almond torte at the bakery itself, or order it online. Burnt almond torte is the perfect treat for any celebration – birthdays, weddings, Super Bowl parties and…the list goes on.
Flickr/Emi Popova
Kick off your meal with a hearty helping of fried zucchini. Or, even eat it as the main entrée. Whatever you do, you know you’re in for a delicious dish that’s unique to the Burgh.
Facebook/Sarris Candies
Sarris Candies is pretty much synonymous with Pittsburgh, wouldn’t you say? And, nothing quite compares to a trip to the Sarris Candies factory in Canonsburg, which also boasts a charming, old-fashioned ice cream parlor.
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