A Deal a Day in The Strip District
If your wallet is feeling a bit light, but you still want to have some fun and do your part in supporting the local economy, Living Pittsburgh recommends heading on over to The Strip District…with a great deal highlighted below all seven days of the week!
Relinquish a few of your precious dollars in the Strip and not only will your money go a long way, but did you know this? Spending $100 in neighborhood independent businesses creates $68 in additional local economic activity, while spending $100 at a chain produces only $43 worth of local impact.*
The 3/50 Project, a website that supports local brick and mortar businesses nationwide, arms it’s backers with that fact, and then asks that everyone spend just $50 a month at locally owned businesses. Living Pittsburgh likes this plan. We really, really like it! Why? Because one person can definitely make a difference when each person actually follows though with actions instead of talk.
Now we all know the The Strip is known for the great deals of it’s eclectic street vendors, and they certainly do get big Living Pittsburgh kudos, but how about we take a look at some great deals in store each day of the week in this wonderful neighborhood….inside! While you’re in the area, take advantage of some sales at the various Strip shops, and be sure to stop in Wholey’s, where they’ll tell you how to cook an entire nutritious and delicious meal for your family (of 4) for under $10.00!
Now off to The Strip! (Just click on each link for more info, along with locations and times.)
Mondays – Mexican Mondays at Embury
Mexican Monday offers great food and drink specials in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Tuesdays – Roland’s Dinner for Two
Enjoy two entrees and a BOTTLE of wine for only $30! With meals like Linguini Alfredo Primavera, Shrimp Scampi and Grilled Salmon, you can’t go wrong.
Wednesdays - Cioppino Happy Hour
Pair their drink specials with some affordable appetizers (try the risotto fritters for $4) and you’ve got one affordable and delicious dining experience.
Thursdays - Wine Bargain at Firehouse Lounge
Enjoy half priced bottles of wine all day on Thursdays at the Firehouse Lounge.
Fridays – Pittsburgh Public Market
The goodness of locally grown food, fresh-baked goods, handmade crafts – everything’s here. The friendliness of an old-fashioned market, alive with conversation, good people, colors and smells.
Saturdays – Society for Contemporary Craft Drop In Studio & Exhibition
The SCC offers a free exhibition gallery and Drop In Studio for adults and children.
Whether you’re looking for vintage clothes, vinyl, old-world fixtures for that fixer-upper, collectible jewelry, or old-timey house wares, you’ll likely find it at The Pittsburgh Flea! (Opens June 25, 2011.)
Don’t worry about driving or parking – take the bus! Routes that will get you closest to these Strip District destinations include 91, 3, 86, 87, 88 & 54c. Use Port Authority’s Trip Planner to get a quick, customized route. Getting there couldn’t be easier!
* Civic Economics- The Andersonville Study of Retail Economics
This information is made possible by the generous support of the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Please support their programs.
