Strip District

The area of Pittsburgh that I explored for my FP trip was the Strip District. In order to get to the Strip District you can take bus 54, exiting the bus at Liberty Ave & 26th Street. When we first arrived in the Strip District there was an overwhelming energetic atmosphere, as the sidewalks were packed with shoppers going from store to store. Whilst walking around the Strip District near where we exited the bus, we ran into a woman with a dog outside of the Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. building. After telling her why we were there (and meeting her dog Oliver) she told us that we had to enter the store to actually grasp its storied history in that area. Following the suggestions of a kind stranger, we went in, and we were treated to what felt like an authentic old time Italian deli, and grocery store.

The Strip District is not only known for its plentiful stores, it is also known for its various dining options. One of these many dining options was a restaurant called Enrico's Cafe, which is located down a narrow alley and if you're not looking you may walk right past it. Which in fact is exactly what we did on our first time walking through the neighborhood, but on our way back we noticed the spot and were amazed by the fact that its entrance was just an alley between two other larger buildings.

Altogether the Strip District was filled with interesting shops and restaurants ranging from cafes located down narrow alleys to a bustling farmers market. The Strip District has something for everyone, young and old, and it is a great neighborhood to spend a day shopping at.