Feb. 2021 The Northside Chronicle Page 13 Say "I do!" to the Northside Small Business Challenge Northside This Northside small business directory was Food / Beverage Take-out & compiled in collaboration with the Northside Delivery Leadership Conference. 412 Brewery- (412) 498-3836 The Northside Chronicle is once again asking Adda Coffee & Tea House - (412) 404-8403 Wedding our readers to take the pledge of support for the Allegheny City Brewing - (412) 904-3732 Northside's Small Business Community: Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe - (412) 322-4797 "I , [your name], do solemnly pledge to patron Badamo's Pizza - (412) 231-1001 my neighborhood's small businesses, and the Bier's Pub - (412) 224-2163 Guide 2021 small businesses throughout the Northside, Bistro To Go - (412) 231-0218 whenever possible. I further pledge to encourage Boxspring Cafe - (4l2) 231-3169 my family, my friends, and coworkers to shop Breadworks Bakery - (4l2) 231-7555 locally on the Northside to help preserve the Brighton Cafe - (412) 761-1050 quality of life we enjoy." Cafe at the Lofts - (412) 322-0570 Cafe on the Corner - (412) 415-3672 Are you committed to the challenge? There are California Coffee Bar - (412) 766-0444 107 individual small businesses in the below di- Carmi Express - (412) 307-9700 rectory list that are crucial to the community, and China Taste - (412) 231-2401 also widely facing hardship, due to the continued City Fresh Pasta Cafe - (412) 447-1517 effect of Covid-19 restrictions. Commonplace Coffee - (412) 932-2433 Coop Chicken and Waffles - (412) 204-7378 February is the shortest month of the year with Crazy Mocha - (412) 321-2569 28 days on non-leap years yet has quite a few Darbea's Tavern - (412) 231-9915 permanent, and roving, holiday dates. This year, Deli on North - (412) 322-3354 February 12-16 could be considered a week- El Burro - (412) 904-3451 end-long celebration. Friday, 2/12 is the Chinese Father's Diner - (412) 321-5500 New Year of the Metal Ox. Saturday, 2/13 is Father & Son Family Bakery - (412) 321-4900 National Radio Day, Galentine's Day, Cheddar Federal Galley - (412) 517-6400 Day, and Global Movie Day. Sunday, 2/14 is Fig & Ash - (412) 321-2222 Valentine's Day, Monday 2/15 is President's Day, Flavors Street Foods - (412) 761-3663 and Northside Mardi Gras is Tuesday 2/16 . Foundry Tap & Table - ( 4l2) 930-0744 Frank's Pizza & Chicken - (412) 323-2600 Readers are challenged to patron 28 or more Garden Cafe - (412) 586-5979 Northside small businesses by February 28, 2021 Giorgio's Place - (412) 322-0404 for a chance to win $60 gift card to a Northside Happy Day Dessert Factory - business of your choice. (412) 872-0117 Hook Fish & Chicken - (412) 697-2285 To officially enter the challenge, save each Istanbul Corner - (412) 708-1953 receipt for proof of purchase. The challenger Krista's Cantina - (412) 766-1676 with the most receipts will win a $60 worth of Legends Eatery - (412) 321-8000 gift cards to Northside small business(es) of leo. a public house - (206) 351-8537 their choice. Receipts of each purchase and the Lindo's Restaurant - (412) 231-0110 challenger's Name, Address, and Phone number Lola Bistro - (412) 322-1106 are to be submitted by post mail to the address Lunch Box - (412) 378-7427 below or emailed to: advertising@thenorthside- Max's Allegheny Tavern - (412) 231-1899 chronicle.com Mayfly Market - (412) 322-1300 Mezza Luna Cafe - (724) 508-0922 Postmark entrees to: The Northside Chronicle Mike's Beer Bar - (412) 322-2337 c/o Business Manager, 922 Middle St. Pitts- Modern Cafe - (412) 321-4550 burgh, Pa 15212 Nana's Dogs - (412) 904-2785

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Pittsburgh’s oldest park, with mature tree growth and a newly rebuilt water small businesses founatin's summer foliage make an impres- sive background. Photo by Ashlee Green Here are a few ideas worth sharing Randyland with your friends and family: Located in the neighborhood of Central Northside. Known to neighbors and tourists alike, this colorful and varied background Pre-order in advance for pick-up when possible. If you will make for an exciting session for the couple or are able to tip in advance online, consider tipping as bridal group. Photo by Clifton Loosier if you were being served onsite. If you're able to tip in cash at the time of receiving the order, consider tip- Allegheny Commons West Park ping as if you were being served onsite. Located at the corners of North Avenue and Brighton Rd. Special sites to consider include Schedule one or more meals for take out, or delivery, Lake Elizabeth, the National Aviary, Gus & each week to learn which menu items will become your Yia Yia’s stand, plus several historical monu- favorite go-to's. Try a new spot each week. ments and public art spaces for consideration. Johnny Angel Ginchy Stuff & Already a regular at your neighborhood spots? Museum Located right next door to Bicy- cle Heaven in Chateau. Music lovers will adore Consider buying in bulk! Many food and drink retailers the mural, collectibles, and cases of history for a create fresh and easily frozen meals or drinks to keep rockin’ backdrop. Pick up songs for your playlist on hand for your convenience. here and Get Hip Records above on the 2nd floor. Get wild and try a new item! Allegheny Observatory Buy one for a friend! Located in Riverview Park in the Observatory Go father than your Northside neighborhood! Hill neighborhood this piece of history is on the National Register of Historical Landmarks Visit your nearby Northside neighborhoods to discover and can still be used to see stars today. The what small business offerings you've been missing. park also has a chapel. Photo by Neil Strebig Bicycle Heaven Northside is home to classic retailers for clothing, Located in the RJ Casey Industrical Com- books, jewelry, cameras, home decor, hardware, plex in the Chateau neighborhood where the records, art, bicycles, beauty and personal care nearby Three Rivers Heritage spans the Ohio products. Plus, unique groceries, specialty food and River, bicyclist enthusiasts are sure to love drink makers, it's easy to shop, eat, and be Northside the multi-level museum of all things bikes. every day with this many options. Fineview Overlook Located in Riverview Park in the Observatory Grab gifts, or gift cards, for upcoming Hill neighborhood this piece of history is on birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. the National Register of Historical Landmarks and can still be used to see stars today. Photo Consider planning family meals with Northside small by Lauren Stauffer businesses that cater this year.

Neighborhood Murals & Stairs Shopping exclusively at small businesses on the They’re hidden around corners throughout Northside brings value to our neighborhoods & ensures neighborhoods, whether historical or quirky, local artist murals make wonderful back- our main streets will remain vibrant for the future. grounds. Add in city steps for a change of perspective. Photo by Bridget Fertal. #northsideshopsmall Buhl Community Park Located in Allegheny Square right next to the Children’s Museum (once the Buhl Planete- Do you have a Northside shopping tip to share? rium) and a variety of public art spaces that Text 412-339-0712 include the Cloud Arbor seen to the right. or email [email protected] Photo of by Anthony Amato.