Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Crimson Lotus Collective
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Ink with intention: Crimson Lotus Collective makes getting tattooed feel thoughtful, not intimidating, with a Q&A for first timers, clear tattoo etiquette and aftercare pages, plus a fine art side and community events.
Ribs worth detouring for: Almost world famous for Baby Back Ribs, Duke's Rib House & Grille is the neighborhood go-to for saucy racks, wings with a ridiculous flavor lineup, creative burgers and big-game screens.
Your weeknight hero: The Other Place is the dependable spot for made-from-scratch comfort, turning out specialty pizzas alongside calzones, hoagies, gyros, pasta, pierogies and wings with dry rub flavors, plus easy pickup, delivery and catering.
Kendra Whitlock Ingram, the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is leading a vision to reshape several acres of downtown into new civic and cultural space in downtown Pittsburgh.