Owners on Western Avenue, such as at Giorgio's Place , expected a boom but instead felt "underwhelmed" after preparing for high traffic.
became a hub for local vendors like Patti's Pastries , serving gourmet cupcakes and Pittsburgh cookie table staples to massive crowds. The "Quiet" Neighborhoods food,drink,restaurants
Despite the 320,000-person attendance record, many restaurants outside the immediate footprint (like those in the Strip District) experienced a "dreadfully slow" week. Owners on Western Avenue, such as at Giorgio's