Pittsburgh, PA's Contradictions Inspire its Culinary Degree Studentsby Sonja Albrecht Pittsburgh, PA’s steel manufacturing past earned it the nickname “Smoky City.” The city’s industrial rough edges have been polished and instead, the industrial era’s legacy persists in the treasure trove of art and architecture amassed by Pittsburgh’s steel tycoons. Pittsburgh, PA’s culinary arts schools enjoy the benefits of an affordable, modern city nestled in Pennsylvania’s rural southwest. The city consistently ranks among the nation’s most liveable cities. Add to this the exciting restaurant scene and access to farm-fresh foods, and you have one of the nation’s best places to get a culinary degree. Pittsburgh’s foodie heaven is the Strip District. Culinary arts school students can get their hands on anything they need here, whether it’s ethnic groceries, cooking gadgets, or the freshest meat and fish. The Strip is also the epicenter of Pittsburgh’s nightlife. If you’re looking for inspiration for your culinary arts school creations, look no further than the Strip’s Indian, Asian, and Russian eateries. Pittsburgh, PA also offers plenty of diversion from your culinary degree. The art museums are not to be missed. Andy Warhol hailed from Pittsburgh, and the city celebrates his work in a seven-floor museum. The world-famous Carnegie Center contains the Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, the Music Hall, and the Carnegie Library all under one opulent roof. Yet the city stays true to its working class roots. Your culinary degree will introduce you to haute cuisine, but Pittsburgh’s down-to-earth eateries will keep you grounded. Pittsburgh’s signature hoagie, for example, lives on at the Primanti Brothers’ Restaurant, an old 1930s truck stop. Pittsburgh, PA’s culinary arts schools offer diversity of all kinds: you’ll have access to elite and working class culture; cosmopolitan and rural communities; ethnic cuisine and American classics. Sources“Pittsburgh,” Fodors.com About the AuthorSonja Albrecht works as a writer and editor for an online media company. She has also taught college writing and completed a Ph.D. in English.
Posted on December 1, 2006 at 01:15 PM
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