From the iconic Pittsburgh sports mascots decked out in rainbow gear to the gigantic Pride flag making its way through Downtown to the North Shore and the hoards of people following it, it was clear that the city came out to support the LGBTQ+ community. But Pittsburgh’s Pride parade wasn’t always this dynamic.

At City of Asylum on the North Shore, artistry is everywhere from the exiled artists’ art they promote to the books lining their shelves to the dishes at 40 North, the adjoining restaurant. As an artist herself, Chef Beth Zozula is the mastermind behind the creative fusion dishes at 40 North.