Just a few years ago Market Square was a vibrant, exciting place to dine out. All four quadrants were bustling with outdoor dining and the Square was not only a destination but a beautiful center for events and gatherings. All that changed when landlords replaced restaurants with two banks, one of which doesn't even have employees at the location. All the success that came before the banks was gutted.

In the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Yuzu Kitchen is making waves as a Japanese restaurant that boldly sticks to its roots - in both cuisine and sustainability. This restaurant puts its principles into practice through meticulous waste reduction and community-minded sourcing.

With roots firmly planted in the Pittsburgh community, Susie Shipley is leading Huntington Bank's investment and expansion in her hometown region. The native of the city's Robinson area was exposed to the world of business and banking as a young adult through groups like the McKees Rocks Rotary Club. "A Rotary scholarship put me on the path to the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business," Shipley says.

Beginning June 20th, Reggae musical performances will be coming to Mellon Square on Thursday nights at 5:30 pm. Located at Sixth Avenue, join the Downtown Neighbors Alliance for soulful summer evenings full of flavor and fun.

After the Covid-19 induced quarantine which brought hybrid schedules and home offices, office buildings are in lower demand. Hullett uses this opportunity to repurpose these now vacant buildings into residential units. 

Downtown Neighbors Alliance had the first Downtown Eats! Dining Club dinner in 2024 last Tuesday. We welcomed a sold-out crowd at Papa J's for a three-course dinner and a fashion show curated by Eva Dixon.

The Cultural Trust and Downtown Neighbors Alliance ask that you join us for an evening of discussion, a question-and-answer session, making new friends with residents and business owners, and of course, food and libations.

Downtown Pittsburgh may be seeing a new hotel open on 10th Street that will accompany the David L. Convention Center. Rafael Vinoly, the designer of the convention center, anticipated a hotel of 500 rooms to be connected to it. After twenty years of the venue space opening, Vinoly’s vision may finally come true.

Pittsburgh has a long history of arts and culture, from Oakland, where the original cultural district was, to the very heart of downtown which it now calls home. The Pittsburgh Public Theater (PPT) has been a vital part of Pittsburgh’s arts scene. This year, it turns 50.

The usage of single-use plastic has been proven to harm our environment. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce the harm to our ecosystem.

Are you a sports fanatic? Do you keep up with the beloved Pittsburgh sports teams such as The Pirates, Penguins & The Steelers? If yes, then you’ve probably been to Redbeard’s Bar & Grill.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the ‘Burgh! Discover some of our top events happening downtown this weekend. ☘️🌟🌈

In what may have been our best happy hour yet, we enjoyed a great evening with Mayor Gainey and other elected officials at Emerald City last Tuesday. A large turnout combined with great food provided by our friends from the Greenwood Plan and Roxanne's Catering made for a joyous occasion.

Nestled in the Union Trust Building, The Speckled Egg opened five years ago with the intent to serve the tenants of the building. Word spread about the quality meals thought up by fine-dining trained owners, and people from all over the city come downtown to get a taste.

Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) launched the inaugural Best Restaurants on Wednesday, January 31st and by all standards, the event was a huge success.

A great place to go for Mexican food downtown is Beto’s Tacos. Tucked away in the corner of Market Square, Beto’s Tacos is a hidden treat of the most satisfying tacos and burritos that fast food simply cannot compare. 

A tech savvy, luxurious way to buy clothing is at Larrimor’s. The classic meets modern at the upscale clothing boutique. Bespoke style tailoring evolves into custom men’s wear through the evolution of garment technology.