🥕 5 veggie dishes to avoid the parasite

Pittsburgh Fire Chief To Retire After Internal Review

Darryl Jones will step down in September, following a review that, according to a city spokesperson, found "the way operations were being managed over the last few years were inconsistent with the Mayor’s vision and his promise to Pittsburgh.” Jones was placed on paid leave in June.

• Looking ahead: The city hasn't decided whether it will conduct a national search for a new chief or name someone from within the bureau. [WESA]

Innamorato Announces Pregnancy

County Executive Sara Innamorato is expecting a baby boy this winter. She shared the news during her quarterly address to county council, and used the moment to highlight her proposed 18-week paid parental leave policy. Innamorato said she'll be disappointed in herself "as the first county executive who will give birth in office" if she can't provide leave for other families who "just want that time to recover and bond."

• Have thoughts on the proposal? Today's the deadline for sharing feedback with the county Health Department. So far it's received more than 1,500 comments. [TribLive / City Cast Pittsburgh / Allegheny County]

County Council Takes Referendum Question Off Ballot

Allegheny County Council originally approved a ballot question asking voters whether to eliminate a cap on their spending. But this week, they reversed course and voted to remove it. Still on the ballot this November is a measure that would allow council members to collect fringe benefits and use county funds to hire their own staff and rent district offices. [WESA]

‘Halloween Hangout’ Slated for North Shore

The legendary ScareHouse is teaming up with the Plaza at North Shore for a series of spooky events in October. Visitors can experience all levels of scares, including movie screenings, family friendly daytime activities, and more heart-racing thrills in the evenings. This marks ScareHouse's return to the Halloween scene after a two-year hiatus. [WTAE]

Allegheny County has identified 11 cases of cyclosporiasis (so far), and reports of the parasite running rampant in other states might give you pause when it comes to eating fresh fruits and vegetables; the parasitic infection has been linked to uncooked produce. Fear not: We’ve compiled our favorite places to grab cooked veggie dishes around town so you can indulge — and get your fiber in — without fear of getting sick.

Here’s what we’re eating:

Heirloom Carrots at Fig & Ash

There’s lots to love at this seasonally focused North Side space, but I’m going to call out the heirloom carrots. Topped with ricotta, almonds, and brown sage butter? 😍 Chef’s kiss.

Asparagus at Apteka

Pittsburgh foodies know this Bloomfield restaurant is sublime, and the szparagi (asparagus in white pepper and smoked onion sauce) is going to satisfy. The entire menu is vegan, and changes regularly so there’s lots for veggie-lovers to enjoy.

Chinese Eggplant at Chengdu Gourmet

This dish, smothered in garlic sauce, is sure to hit alongside baby bok choy with black mushrooms and mapo tofu. Find Chengdu Gourmet – and many other amazing Chinese restaurants – in Squirrel Hill. Just make sure you’ve got water on hand; like much Sichuan food, some dishes bring a spicy kick.

Greens & Beans at F&F Pizzeria

Grab a plate of Gigante Beans & Greens plus the Guanciale & Leek Pie, and you’ve got yourself a full meal with leftovers from this Mt. Lebanon pizzeria.

• Can’t get enough? Order the Italian Greens & Beans and Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart with your wine and call it a day at Ruby’s Winehouse in Robinson. Now's the time to go: They’re celebrating their fifth anniversary tomorrow night with live entertainment, complimentary wine tastings, and giveaways throughout the evening!