Get to Know Garfield

Named on the day President James Garfield was buried, the sloping neighborhood of Garfield has evolved into a thriving artists community.

Aug 13, 2024 · 1:49 p.m. ET

Named on the day President James Garfield was buried, the sloping neighborhood of Garfield has evolved into a thriving artists community, ideal for a day of eating and exploring colorful art!

A vegan pizza from Spak brothers with setein and green peppers and Forest Mushroom Ravioli, Yakatori Grilled Mushroom Toast & Roasted Cactus Salad from Spork. — *Go casual at Spak Brothers or fine dine at Spork. (Francesca Dabecco & Mallory Falk / City Cast Pittsburgh)*

🍽️ Eat & Drink

Begin with breakfast at Third Space Bakery for fluffy slices of quiche, and come back for a class on making your own loaves.

Lunch & dinner: Sample Korean liquor at Soju, and load up on oyster mushrooms and gimbap; eat locally sourced, seasonal dishes at Spork (but save room for the three-course dessert); or order takeout vegan pizza from Spak Brothers.

Sips & late nights: Hang outside at Two Frays Brewery with a vanilla java porter, and round out your night with drinks, pinball, and a DJ at Mixtape.

Shop for candles and plants at Workshop PGH, right next to Black Cat Market. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

🛍️ Shop Local

Find colorful gifts at Workshop PGH or unique silkscreen art at PULLPROOF studio, then dig for treasures at East End Community Thrift — one of the best thrift shops in the city.

A mural in Garfield on a red brick building with a rainbow design, "Garfield" the orange cat as an angel with wings, a blue bird, and a young lion. — *Find this ode-to-Garfield-the-cat mural and more on Penn Avenue. (Sophia Lo / City Cast Pittsburgh)*

👟 Go, See, Do!

Garfield is an artist's counter-cultural paradise. Stop by the Center for PostNatural History’s exhibits on human alterations of plants and animals; take a class or watch a showcase at Los Sabrosos Dance Co.; and get to know the creatives at Boom Concepts.

Looking for galleries? Visit Laura Jean McLaughlin’s Clay Penn studio surrounded by mosaic sculptures, or admire LikeLike Studio’s interactive art on your way to enjoy live music, spoken word performances, and local vendors at Garfield’s Unblurred First Fridays.

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