Since returning with her husband and kids, Mattiko is delighted by a few changes. Blue, Bon Ton Roulet, Billy Price and the Keystone Rhythm Band, and many Theres something about heavy synth and beat-boxes that triggers the cerebral cortex in ways that no other music can. You have these memories of things that may have happen, but its good to see the universities keeping up with the time so kids still want to go there, Mattiko said. the place apart with a skillfully played energetic performance on March 20, 1979. Because the prize was a recording session at Audionation, which was a big recording studio at the time, Schneider said. To provide The Pitt News with data for advertisers and internal analytics. The Pittsburgh landscape, and its neighborhoods, have certainly changed a lot over the years, with some of our very favorite shops and restaurants closing for good. Location: A coal patch in Northern Appalachia. 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A block from busy Forbes Avenue near the University of Pittsburgh, the Decade was an oasis of live rock and blues music in the desert of Oaklands 1970s disco bars like A Pittsburgh music promoter, Danny Kresge, convinced DiSilvio to start hosting national acts at the Decade. That was a really nice place. RAND's Pittsburgh center is located in North Oakland as well as the long time RIDC business incubator on Henry Street. more. The club also showcased and rewarded Pittsburghs best talent in its own Battle of the Bands competition called the Rock Challenge. His shop, The Beehive, which he ran with business partner Steve Zumoff, served as a general hangout. out their nights of Oakland bar hopping East End Yinzers shelled out the two Walk Like an Egyptian Elavsky is also bemused that students have the cash for a microbrewed IPA, as well as an Uber to then hit the competition in the North Side, South Side or Lawrenceville, when he couldnt even afford a cab in college. From Prohibition-style taverns and restored saloons to haunted watering holes, there's no shortage of unique and iconic buildings in which to toast to the city's backstory. The following errors occurred with your submission. Diesel Club Lounge doubles as a DJ mecca and live-music venue, and its still South Sides most virile independent venue. Current business owners say the key to attracting students is offering higher quality products, even if the price tag goes up, but former business owners like Kramer say the cost of space near Pitts campus is still too high for many venues. See Part II. Some of the most impressive architecture in Oakland is on Pitt's campus. There was probably 30 people crammed in there, Grushecky said. Her work can be found at Examiner.com. Johnny Banana Zarra owned the Banana with his wife Judy and decided in 1980 to make a radical transition in style after nearly 10 years as a go-go and then a disco club. By drawing the musical talent of Pittsburgh together, Graffiti helped bands meet and play with each other. Petropoulos takes great pride in Oaklands rise over the past years to the third largest commercial district in Pennsylvania behind Philadelphia and downtown Pittsburgh mostly on the strength of the neighborhoods daytime economy. concert promoter Danny Kresege convinced Dom Disilvio to make the Decade a For the next few years it was a still a live It has since been a deli, a lesbian bar, a 22; 2001 on the North Side; 2002 in White Oak; the Disco Factory in Plum Boro; The V.I.P. year. South Oakland is reputed to be a student neighborhood, but only 36.9% of its population is between the ages of 18 and 24, compared to Central Oakland's figure of 74.1%. While Pitt and UPMC attract daytime traffic, employees of the institutions might not always stay within Oakland as the sun sets and students come out. Nationally known punk and hardcore bands started filling the Bananas headlining spots. Nicks Fat City, South Side It was more of a performing venue than a bar, but if the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame can admit James Taylor than I can admit Nicks. 530 William Penn Place 10 on Allequippa Street. Papa J Centro's Their ears rang from the distorted guitar riffs and gruff vocals of Joe Grushecky as his band then the Iron City Houserockers finished a blistering cover of Chuck Berrys School Days.. It also closed in July 2020. It debuted in Pittsburgh back in 2011, serving such delicious dishes as the famous Spoon burger, pork tenderloin, and cod. David Patlakh and Sera Passerini sit outside Towers, smoking cigarettes and chatting with their friends, which they say is their usual free-time activity. Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, BloomfieldIts painful to include this place on the list. First published on October 24, 2013 / 6:00 AM. . The area got its name from the abundance of oak trees found on the farm of William Eichbaum, who settled there in 1840. Night Clubs Bars Restaurants Website Amenities: (412) 232-3101 225 W Station Square Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15219 CLOSED NOW 4. It is also home of the main branch of the Carnegie Library, the Carnegie Museum, and Phipps Conservatory. in Oaklandfor 22 yearswatching theirfavoritePittsburgh bandsand national rock acts. Where you could once buy quarter drafts at the Upstage, you now can buy a gallon of milk. So I was walking and talking at the same time, so I told Judy, Give these guys a Monday or Tuesday night. And I kept walking.. 4. In 1984 Dom DiSilvio, owner of the Decade club, asked guitarist and ex Silencer member Warren King to form an "all-star" band to bring in customers on club's slow Monday nights. Its incarnations since have included a deli, lesbian bar, produce store, and a bar named Cumpies. Back outside Towers, as the cigarette smokes dissipates in the cool November air, Passerini thinks back on her two years of on-campus living. According to one visitor's account, "At the Encore there wasn't even a standing room inside. A nice spot. The french Connection from the North hills area (Hampton-Shaler-west view) Some real good Break-Dance battles took place there! Across the Monongahela River, South Oakland runs adjacent with Pittsburgh's South Side Flats neighborhood. We would go to each others shows, but we would also try and do shows with each other, Schneider said. (412) 391-7272www.papajs.com. Screen Tests Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Battles, PA To Consider Adopting Significant Police Protection Measures, Local Brand Advisor offers services in Pittsburgh. Chauncys, South Side This Station Square landmark was the place to go to dance away the doldrums for more than 20 years -- until a judge pulled the plug on the music in 2004 and ordered the place closed after numerous complaints of assaults, drug dealing and gun activity at the nightclub. . google_color_bg="FFFFFF"; Jay Yander, a 99 Pitt grad, often went to the two venues, which he remembers focused on local bands.. John Elavsky, the owner of Hemingways Cafe since the mid-90s and a Pitt alum, has watched the decline of nightlife in Oakland that Patlakh laments. The Decade was the antithesis of the Electric Banana. 1. While Forbes Field was closed in 1970, some remnants of the ballpark still stand. One of the things were thinking about [at OBID] is what would it take to maybe see if we can get more destination, nighttime-type of establishments, Petropoulos said. But as Oakland has matured over the past 20 years, it has traded dive bars and longtime rock joints for corporate fast food and student housing, leaving alums longing for their college nights. The Decade guys were definitely better musicians not better artists, but players, he said. After nearly 32 years of Polish platters and live music, this unapologetically no-frills tavern at the end of the Bloomfield Bridge has served its last pierogi. The french Connection from the North hills area (Hampton-Shaler-west view) Some real good Break-Dance battles took place there! showcase club like the Whisky-A-Go-Go in L.A. and the Agora in Cleveland. Electric Banana, OaklandNo mention to historic Pittsburgh bars would be complete without mentioning the place on Bigelow Boulevard where punk rock flourished. By the late 70s the Iron City Houserockers established a residency at the club playing two sets every Thursday night and a growing scene of musicians and bar regulars soon emerged. Lets take a stroll down Memory Lane today. time with his family DiSilvio sold the Decade in 1995. In an interview with the Post Gazette DiSilvo said he first saw Stevie Ray Vaughan playing in a dirt-floor club in New Orleans called the Dream Palace, Booking for only $500 he brought Vaughan up North for the first time.Stevie Ray Vaughan made his first appearance in March of 1983 Stevie appeared a second time for $850 before he became a big star. Quenlin Blackwell reflects on internet comedy career during PPC, BAS event, A sense of responsibility: Pitts Afghanistan Project takes in 10 Afghan scholars, SGB announces constitutional amendments, dining resource fair, Ann Cudd named finalist for president at Portland State University, touts diversity initiatives in interest letter, Preview | Pitt womens basketball looks to redeem frustrating season in ACC tournament. (412) 261-1717www.muer.com/grand-concourse. Let's Find Out, PA County Wants To Make Its Own Gun Laws After Recent Court Defeat. Get Pitt and Oakland news in your inbox, three times a week. Diner food is just good, and Tom's Diner served some of the best. After paying a $5 cover, those lucky enough to get in the entrance of the South Oakland bar were greeted with a wave of body heat, cigarette smoke and spilled Rolling Rock. The plateau is divided into two primarily residential areas which are separated from one another by Bates Street, which runs up a valley from the flood plain to the plateau. Pat Benetar hit Pittsburgh with her best shot on November of that Home to three universities, museums, hospitals, shopping venues, restaurants, and recreational activities, this section of the city also includes two city-designated historic districts: the mostly residential Schenley Farms Historic District and the predominantly institutional Oakland Civic Center Historic District, as well as the locally-designated Oakland Square Historic District. The Electric Banana on Bigelow Boulevard was the smallest of the three Oakland clubs and featured an Andy Warhol-style banana sign above the entrance. Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and the Pittsburgh Technology Center are major landmarks of this neighborhood. In 1963, The Pittsburgh Press dubbed Shadyside 'our Greenwich Village.'. The change in students isnt limited to the booze, said Brandon Smith, the 35-year-old co-owner of Fuel and Fuddle and a Pitt alum. The club survived for another seven years. Articles in some news media have made this error; for example, a column about street cleanliness near the University of Pittsburgh used the term "South Oakland" to describe an area entirely within the boundaries of Central Oakland.[10]. Since 2006, the space has been occupied by the much less tawdry Buckhead Saloon. 5. In the 80s, The Decade, located where Garage Door Saloon is now, hosted the likes of U2 and The Police. Top Nightlife in Pittsburgh: See reviews and photos of nightlife attractions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Tripadvisor. A tiny retro diner, Tom's Diner served everything you'd expect from a classic diner - burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Its been the Garage Door Saloon for many years now, but in the hearts of many the place always will be the Decade. Pitt 96 grad Christine Mattiko would spend those reckless college nights at Calicos, a bar where Fuel and Fuddle is today. Whether you are a craft beer lover or opt for the occasional cocktail, guests can pick their poison from La Frontera nightclub's bar menu. According to the Pitt Fact Book, the average SAT scores of new Panthers rose from 1110 to about 1280 from 1995 to 2016. In the early 1900's at the corner of Atwood and Sennott stood a small hotel. During its brothel days, at least three murders took place in this location and many of these spirits are still rumored to frequent the bar, including Madame Dolly Cavanaugh, a former brothel maid and numerous child ghosts. After some reflection, DiSilvio relented on his Meat Loaf bar ban. Despite the memories of a thriving nightlife, Petropoulos feels Oaklands nightlife should match this new professional student body, along with the professionals at UPMC and Pitt. A tip of the hat to eight beloved Pittsburgh restaurants that are gone but not forgotten. Graffiti, OaklandMore than a bar, this nightspot at the intersection of Craig Street and Baum Boulevard was, as it said on the sign outside, a cafe, pub and showcase. South Oakland was the childhood home of Andy Warhol, and later the residence of fellow pop artist Keith Haring. The front room held a center copper Over its 20-year run, the Brazilian eatery featured a seafood and salad bar and a menu that left mouths watering. After Oakland was, at various points, the home of many professional, Oakland is less than 3 miles (4.8km) from, The Ryan Catholic Newman Center: Oratory of St. Philip Neri, Hunt Library (Carnegie Mellon University), This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 14:43. Over the next five years Kresege booked a Look at the pictures Records reveal 1918 influenza's devastating impact on a tiny Pittsburgh community. This 21,000 sq. When That was the the best part. We had clubs. The place had a cool old feeling to it. This is a subjective undertaking, much like the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame selections (James Taylor? One bar patron at the Decade that evening was singer Meat Loaf. Alex Chilton, and Meat Loaf. In late 1978 Greenfield sold the bar in 2015; its former regulars would be horrified to know the Pittsburgh Juice Company now serves organic artisanal cold-pressed juices there. google_ad_type="text_image"; google_color_border="FFFFFF"; It features Live music, DJs & karaoke in a no-nonsense, arty space with pool tables & a full bar. The Speakeasy. Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts. Nightlife in Pittsburgh gives you a vast choice of places to drink, hit the dance floor, and enjoy live music. Norman had opened for Bon Jovi at the Civic Arena earlier in the day. To order the clip clean and. At the Decade, if you went a bit later, there wouldnt be a cover charge. 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I thought it might be interesting to rank these late local establishments by the imprint they left during their heyday. There wasnt a club owner in the city who would book, like, punk rock, new wave. The name first appeared in 1839 in a local paper, Harris' Intelligencer. After booking a few cover bands, Zarra took a chance on a Pittsburgh punk group called Carsickness. Other national acts that appeared at the Decade included the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cindi Lauper, Jimmy Vaughan and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, The Romantics, the Pixies, Johnny Thunders. You knew you could hang out and enjoy the good live music, Schneider said. Viewing his college stomping grounds from his shop in the South Side, Kramer feels wistful. Wanting to spend more Was that in the same building? Grushecky noted a rivalry between the two scenes sparked by these differences. [Oakland has] became more sterile. google_ad_height=600; The Banana survived until 1999. google_color_url="B76401"; A graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in English Studies, Jessica is also a contributing writer for Allegheny West Magazine. Although the campus of Carnegie Mellon University and parts of Schenley Park, including Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and Flagstaff Hill are popularly referred to as being in Oakland, and are located with the 15213 zip code, they are actually part of the adjacent neighborhood of Squirrel Hill North. The Decade nightclub was a staple of the neighborhood in the 1970s and 1980s. From 1991 until 2008, the Boardwalk was home to places such as Tequilia Willies, Club Champagne and the infamous Donzis, where people seemed to get shot on an almost weekly basis. All you need is a dark room and comfortable seating, and the trend is strengthening every month. The Decade was the home base of Gravel The Iron City. There shouldnt be any nightlife [in Oakland because] the rents dont allow for that, he said, referencing tight profit margins on cinemas and bars. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Zarra still owns the building and operates an Italian restaurant there named, appropriately enough, Zarras. The first national act to play the Decade was. Johanasen. in Bridgeville; #1 Park Avenue in the South Hills; the The flood plain was previously packed with industrial sites such as the Pittsburgh Works Consolidated Gas Co. and the Jones & Laughlin Steel Co.,[9] but presently, the Pittsburgh Technology Center hosts facilities such as the Entertainment Technology Center of Carnegie Mellon University. A group of young inexperienced showcase clubs like the Graffiti and Rosebud opened in Pittsburgh the national singer David Johansen on December, 28, 1980. google_ad_client="pub-8685855016547639"; piece band called the Police who were getting airplay with their song Roxanne tore What are some of the Pittsburgh restaurants that are no longer open that you miss? Price is not such a concern.. Over the next five years Kresege booked a The Decades owner, Dominic DiSilvio, already stressed over managing the number of people crowding his bar, did not appreciate Meat Loafs engorged presence in the kitchen. After a decline following the 1970s, Pitt's enrollment grew from 26,328 in 1995 to 28,649 in 2016. Rivers Casino. Petropoulos takes great pride in oakland's rise over the past years to the third largest commercial district in pennsylvania behind philadelphia and downtown . google_color_link="000000"; Cavo Night Club. While Pitt and UPMC attract daytime traffic, employees of the institutions. [8] This sector is also home to the Schenley Farms Historic District and many mid-rise condominium and apartment buildings. Manor Theater. Regulars recommend the golani and falafel, any beer off the always-rotating taps and, of course, the bar's free popcorn and peanuts. West Oakland, the smallest of the four districts, is bordered by Fifth Avenue in the south, DeSoto Street in the east, the Birmingham Bridge to the west, and Allequippa Street to the north. There was barely enough room to walk around the bar. Photo credits: Decade sign, Dom DeSilvio via Gabby Means; Decade exterior, Jay Flori via Gabby Means; Jon Bon Jovi, Dom DiSilvio via Gabby Means. Read on for the 5 best Pittsburgh nightlife spots geared toward those who aren't quite legal to drink, or who need a break from the bar scene. But the small Oakland bar could not accommodate the vast Meat Loaf entourage. After the Boardwalk closed, the barge was towed to Chattanooga, Tenn., where a developers plans to develop a similar Boardwalk operation never materialized. Since its construction in 1860, this building has been home to a brothel through 1937, a boarding house until 1979 and Tramps Restaurant through 1994, along with a few ghostly guests. Pitt 96 grad Christine Mattiko would spend those. The third club in the Triangle was Graffiti, which opened on Baum Boulevard in North Oakland in 1982. Over the decades, Oakland pushed through a population dip as Pitt did and became overwhelmed by the Universitys ever-encroaching boundaries. 31st Street Pub, Strip DistrictDuring its 53 years in business, first as Greenfields Pub then as the 31st Street Pub, this place went through several incarnations: First as a shot-and-beer place for mill workers, then as a biker bar and in its final days was a punk rock haven. It was also known for its scrumptious gyros. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. But we went over to Decade and jammed with the band that was playing, Grushecky said. Address: 123 Shiloh St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, USA Address: 134 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA Address: 24 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Address: 5104 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA Address: 2937 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, USA Address: 1400 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA Pittsburgh In Your Inbox The walls were thick grey stone and the We realized what students want is better food, not cheaper food, Smith said, referencing Fuels menu which often includes items like a surf and turf that would never have been considered for an Oakland menu even 15 years ago. bridges Civic Arena Downtown Pittsburgh football Forbes Field historic moments holidays industry music and musicians North Side Oakland oddities Photographer Darrell Sapp . Irish Rockers called U2 played the Decade on April 21, 1981. Long ago, people came to the site now known as Station Square to meet passengers arriving on the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad. The bands in the Decade scene were older, more professionally skilled musicians who played in a raw R&B, rock-based style. Now in Squirrel Hill, she spends her time holding dinner parties with friends or going out dancing. Blues vocalist. Jackson, The Romantics and the bluesmancomedian ReverendBilly C. Wirtz. Grushecky remembered the exchange led to Meat Loafs quick exit from the Decade. It was also well-known for its scrumptious Sunday brunch. 14 on McKee Place and Fire Station No. John Bon Jovi did the Decade on March, 1987 playing a 50 minute set with his friend the manful handful Norman Nardini. What's there now? As a showcase club, Graffiti sought acts from a wide spectrum of genres and young musicians, featuring national acts while still promoting local talent. Kramer, a 80s Pitt alum, is also a former Oakland business owner. Grushecky remembers the concert as monumental for the city, as well as Oakland. Finally, Cinema in the Park is a warm-weather favorite. It didnt matter who was going. To soak up the ricocheting google_ad_width=120; 10. We come back the next Thursday for our regular gig, and there was Meat Loafs poster up on the wall. showcase club like the Whisky-A-Go-Go in L.A. and the Agora in Cleveland. This is in the lower level of the Penn Hotel. the place apart with a skillfully played energetic performance on March 20, 1979. Within hours after news broke the PHI would close because the Forbes Avenue building it was in had been sold, more than 800 CMU brainiacs signed a petition hoping to save it. Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, 1 Person Dead, Others Injured In 2 Pittsburgh-Area Shootings: Report, Here's How Many Guns Were Sold In Pennsylvania Last Month, What Kind Of Home Can $1.9 Million Buy In Pittsburgh? The area between Forbes Avenue and Boulevard of the Allies is officially part of Central Oakland. Brandon Smith, the 35-year-old co-owner of Fuel and Fuddle and a Pitt alum. Get Pitt and Oakland news in your inbox, three times a week. Fantastic place for your amazing night out in Pittsburgh. If you 11. google_color_link="000000"; South Oakland has six land borders, including the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Central Oakland to the northeast, Squirrel Hill South to the east, Greenfield to the southeast, Hazelwood to the south-southeast, Bluff to the west, and West Oakland to the northwest. Netflix has wrecked the rental industry, yet movie screenings are on the rise. might not always stay within Oakland as the sun sets and students come out. You could slide in and catch the band for the price of a couple cocktails. Elbo Room Jack London Oakland For years, colorful owner Joel Greenfield had a Skull Room in the back filled with cabinets of skull-shaped mugs and other skull-themed oddities. An up and coming three With house parties seemingly on the decline and a few years too young for Oaklands bar scene, Claire Drew, an undecided first-year student, bemoaned how little she and her friends can do in Oakland at night. WOODS throughout Pittsburghpopular with kids? But, matching the demographic changes is part of how Hemingways has stayed tucked into the heart of Pitts campus on Forbes. DECADE ROCKS OUT, AFTER 22 YEARS -Scott Mervis Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 22, 1995. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 The Decade scored big booking a little-known guitarist out from Austin. Since then, this revered watering hole has cultivated many loyal locals thanks to its weekly events, happy hour specials and seasonal international dishes. They played five songs, took a break, and repeated Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites, In an interview with the Pittsburgh Press Billy Price talked about the Decade. ceiling was low. 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