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Local restaurants capitalize on Pitt dining dollars program

TPN File Photo  The Pitt Eats Local dining program includes Pamela’s Diner, one of Pittsburgh’s hometown staples

For Pitt students who get tired of on-campus dining options, they don’t have to journey far — or dip into their cash — to try something new.

Since the change in Pitt’s meal plan programs last year — which allocated 25% of dining dollars to be used at off-campus vendors — the Pitt Eats Local dining program continued cultivating connections with local businesses this year and encouraging students to explore Oakland.

Read the full story at Pitt News

In the News

A block of Oakland Avenue is now an al fresco eatery.

Next Pittsburgh

Other city streets and sidewalks will offer outdoor dining soon

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