Mister Rogers certainly earns props as one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved sons. (He’s from Latrobe, but Pittsburgh also claims him as our own.) His legacy is far reaching, with a documentary and a film, based on his life and his work, hitting theaters within the last few years.
If you saw A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, predominately filmed in Western Pennsylvania, you might have recognized The Mandarin Gourmet Restaurant in Pittsburgh. In the scene filmed there, Mister Rogers (Tom Hanks) asks everyone to stop for just one minute to think of those they love who made them who they are today. (The real-life Mr. McFeely, David Newell, and Mister Rogers’ wife, Joanne, are both in the scene). It just might be the perfect scene to reenact as you dine on a delicious meal at the charming restaurant.
Sat on Wood Street in downtown Pittsburgh, Mandarin Gourmet Restaurant provides the perfect setting for a delicious meal and for a minute (or more) of quiet reflection as the traffic rushes by right outside the huge windows.
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The popular restaurant boasts a generous menu, bursting with Chinese and Japanese dishes. Kick off your meal with a delicious soup – egg drop or wonton, for example – as you watch the…
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Clouds roll by high above the buildings on Wood Street. Discover a delectable assortment of Chinese dishes from which to choose, including moo shu pork, pepper steak, chow mein, and lo mein.
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If you’re in the mood for Japanese, try such scrumptious options as the crispy calamari, the vegetable tempura, the chicken tempura, or the teriyaki.
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Pair your meal with a refreshing drink. Mandarin ice tea, Mandarin Mai Tai, and strawberry daiquiris are among your choices.
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Don’t forget to save some room for dessert. The menu features such favorites as green tea ice cream, red bean ice cream, cheesecake, and almond cookies.
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Lift your glass in a toast to those you love most at Mandarin Gourmet Restaurant, open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Click here for the official website of Mandarin Gourmet Restaurant.
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Have you ever been to Mandarin Gourmet Restaurant in Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! Pittsburgh’s absolutely bursting with history, isn’t it? Here are five famous streets in Pittsburgh, each with a fascinating story to tell.
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Address: 305 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
