What kind of food is pittsburgh known for

Pittsburgh is known for many claims to fame, ranging from our sports teams to our yellow bridges and iconic rivers, and increasingly for our food scene. While you're in the Burgh, be sure to check out these foods you'll only be able to find in the Steel City. No Pittsburgh food list would be complete without mentioning Primanti Bros.

Primanti's is responsible for arguably Pittsburgh's most famous sandwich — their signature offering consisting of grilled meat, melted cheese, and oil-and-vinegar based coleslaw, tomato, and French fries between Italian bread. I'd recommend trying one from the original Primanti Bros. Pierogies hold a near and dear place to many Pittsburghers' hearts.

From Pierogies Plus to Cop out Pierogies , the Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck and more, there is no shortage of great places for these delicious handmade dumplings. And while I could probably argue you can't find pierogies themselves like you can in the 'Burgh, let's talk about the Pierogi Pizza.

Combing two long-standing favorite dishes, this delicious 'za is one you have to taste to believe. One of my favorites is at Aiello's Pizza in Squirrel Hill. In time, meals served to satisfy a steel workers appetite took root in the city, while other foods thought up here gained national acclaim.

The man behind this burger Jim Delligatti is a Burgher. All 57 varieties are made in PGH. Pittsburgh is home to a pierogi race, truck, fest, night and St. The sammich made for a steel worker sized appetite, complete with fries and slaw — now shipped nation wide. What do you call it? Whichever term you use, chipped ham — usually purchased from Islay's — is as common in Pittsburgh as the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

If you haven't tried a barbecued, maybe? Pittsburghers typically fall into one of two camps. You either love the Primanti's Brothers fry and coleslaw-topped sandwich or you don't.

Either way, it's one of those foods that Pittsburghers have to try at least once. The popular sandwich — which features chosen meat along with fries and coleslaw sandwiched in between two pieces of bread — was invented to allow Pittsburghers to have a hearty meal they could eat quickly at lunchtime. What do most people eat on New Year's Day in Pittsburgh?

Cabbage rolls! Or, stuffed cabbage or stuffed cabbage rolls, depending on your preference. It's a Pittsburgh tradition and a dish you definitely have to try. Summer means one thing: A mandatory day at Kennywood Park.

And, what's a trip to Kennywood without stopping by the Potato Patch for an overflowing order of fresh cut fries swimming in cheese or with a side of cheese? A definite must try if you're in Pittsburgh. What would YOU do for a Klondike bar? The platters of lady locks, chocolate chip cookies, Italian pizzelles, and love knots take the dessert lime light, making the otherwise significant wedding or birthday cakes only a side show.

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