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Best After Hours Place
Primanti Brothers
46 18th St., Strip District
(412) 263-2142
The city's signature sandwich shop since the 1920's, featuring the "sandwich that goes down like a meal", Primanti Brothers is one of the best spots for late night dining.
Best Cheap Date
Buca di Beppo
3 Station Square, Pittsburgh
(866) EAT-BUCA
Proof positive that cheap doesn't necessarily mean not as good as expensive when it comes to food, the "Immigrant Southern Italian" offerings at this family-run establishment is the best money can buy.
Best Club
Matrix
7 E. Station Sq., Station Square
(412) 261-2220
Four distinctively themed rooms, providing house beats, hip-hop, Latin-dance, and Miami-style trance music. An ideal destination for any flavor of high-class dance club.
Best Creative Date
National Aviary
Allegheny Commons West Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Cross Street: Arch Street and Ridge Avenue
(412) 323-7235
Look and learn about some of the most beautiful species of birds in the world as you are serenaded by winged wonders of the world at this delightful aviary.
Best Place for a Laugh
Improv
166 E. Bridge St., Waterfront
(412) 462-5233
Some of the freshest comedy, great drinks, and a lively crowd make this Pittsburgh's premier comedy stop.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Gullifty's
1022 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill
(412) 521-8222
Gullifty's has been recognized as having "The Best Desserts in Pittsburgh" for almost 2 decades. With a legacy like that you can't go wrong.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
The Waterfront
285 E. Waterfront Dr., Homestead
(412) 476-8889
You name the store you'll find it here in this ever-expanding outdoor mall.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Kaya
2000 Smallman St., Strip District
(412) 261-6565
Experience the tastes of the Caribbean right in your own backyard... well, in the Strip District anyway.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Mallorca
2228 E. Carson St., South Side
(412) 488-1818
Another Best of Pittsburgh winner and the best Spanish restaurant in the city. You can count on generous portions of delicious authentic dishes.
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Palomino's
4 Gateway Center, Downtown
Other locations: 444 Liberty Ave.
(412) 281-7711
Palomino's lively bar and sophisticated decor complements a Mediterranean menu rich in seafood. The atmosphere creates the ideal upscale hot spot for dinner, drinks, and conversation.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Le Mont
1114 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington
(412) 431-3100
With it's great views of the Point, and a lavish menu, it has to be one of the city's most romantic restaurants.
TOP FIVE DATES
Climb Every Mountain
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive, Champion
(800) 452-2223
Western Pennsylvania is chock full of parks and outdoor activities. Everyone knows when winter rolls around that the ski-resort-packed Laurel Highlands just east of Pittsburgh make for a fun date. But, make an effort to check out this beautiful area of Pennsylvania for summertime activities like hiking and biking, too.
Create Your Own Amusement
Kennywood
4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin
(412) 461-0500
C'mon, how long has it been since you were on a roller coaster? Kennywood is right around the corner in Homestead and you haven't had this much fun in a long time. Sneak a kiss at the top of the Ferris Wheel, scream out loud (always a good thing) on Phantom's Revenge, or become an instant hero and win her a teddy bear.
Massage This...
ESSpa Kozmetika SkinCare @ The Cross Keys Inn
599 Dorseyville Rd., Pittsburgh
(412) 963-0210
Escaping your busy life and spending the day being pampered at a spa is pure luxury. It can be even more relaxing if you share it with someone you really like. For an evening of romantic indulgence, make a reservation for the Dinner Massage Special at ESSpa at The Cross Keys Inn in Fox Chapel. WARNING -this date is a sure fire success and will be difficult to top!
Picnic By The Water
Moraine State Park
225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville
(724) 368-8811
No matter where you are in Western PA, the water can't be far. If you work downtown, meet at the Point for a luncheon picnic by the fountain. If you are up north, my parent's favorite date is a sunset picnic on Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park. Add a romantic flare by bringing a portable CD player and that CD that will always makes her think of you.
Sittin' On Top of the World
Mount Washington
Grandview Ave., Pittsburgh
Just a little reminder you live in (or near) one of the most beautiful city skylines in the world. Take your date and a camera up one of the inclines to the top of Mount Washington on a crystal clear spring or fall evening and play Austin Powers. "And, I'm spent...".