So I have been in search of trendy places in Pittsburgh to take my sister, who just moved here from New York City last year. Pirata, located in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh is the first place to give me the feel of trendy New York City in Pittsburgh. The Caribbean and Afrobeats music playing inside sets the tone for the Caribbean influenced restaurant and Rum Bar. When you are seated, the server hands you what they call the “Rum Bible”, which has a variety of Rums from different countries. They had me sold when I saw Barbancourt, which is a Haitian Rum! We started our meal with the vegetarian empanadas, which were amazing. Being that my sister and I are both pescatarian/vegetarian, dining can sometimes be a challenge. We tried the Escovitch Salmon, Macaroni Pie, and Fried Plantain. Overall, the drinks were awesome with much variety from Old-fashioned to Tropical. The food is overall on the spicy side with more seasoning than most restaurants. However if you have a taste for Caribbean food and/or are looking for a trendy spot in Pittsburgh, Pirata is right for you!
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