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Eatsburgh Episode 1: Girasole "Girasole is the word for 'sunflower' in Italian, and is the family surname. Like the sunflower, Girasole traverses time, blending the old with the new."  In Episode 1, Eatsburgh introduces you to a family-owned Italian restaurant located in Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Walking into the small building almost hidden from the side street, we entered a lively, vibrant and packed space, and there, we met its welcoming owner, Jimmy Girasole.  The Girasole family opened the restaurant in 2000. Inspired by his beloved daughter, the father bought the building, created the menu and wishing to bring the most authentic Italian food to the Pittsburgh community.  The food offered were also the family's favorite dishes, not from just one area, but a fusion of Northern and Southern Italian styles. On the menu, there are harvests of the Northern mountains, and also gifts from the Southern sea.  Girasole Menu Like many restaurants in Italy, the menu at Gira

Confluence Ep. 3: Literary Culture in Pittsburgh Producers: Cindy Chen, Crystal Hu, Emily Chuang, Miguel Martinez  Promo Caliban Book Shop:  https://www.calibanbooks.com/about/

  Confluence Ep. 2: Music Culture in Pittsburgh Producers: Cindy Chen, Crystal Hu, Emily Chuang, Miguel Martinez Pittsburgh is the birthplace of American Music, and the development center of other musical genres, such as jazz, rock, blues, and many more.  Also, many award winning hall of fame musicians are borned here as well, for example, the father of Pop Music Stephen Foster. As I mentioned before, Jazz has developed and promoted in Pittsburgh, and specifically, in the Hill District. The Hill District is a grouping of historically African American neighborhoods. This culture center was once the Jazz learning place for Earl Hines, Roy Eldridge, Kenny Clark, Ray Brown, etc.. Another music genre that thrived in Pittsburgh was rock. Esquire Magazine proclaimed Pittsburgh "The Number 1 City That Rocks", since well known people like Bret Michaels, Trent Reznor, and Tommy James are all from Pittsburgh. In the aspect of rock instrumentalists, we can see them participate in bands o

  Confluence Ep. 1: Film Culture in Pittsburgh Producers: Cindy Chen, Crystal Hu, Emily Chuang, Miguel Martinez Movie Year BGM & Source Synopsis & Source Where in Pittsburgh? Batman: The Dark Knight Rises 2012 The Dark Knight Theme Artist: Hans Zimmer Batman The Dark Knight Theme - Hans Zimmer It has been eight years since Batman , in collusion with Commissioner Gordon , vanished into the night. Assuming responsibility for the death of Harvey Dent, Batman sacrificed everything for what he and Gordon hoped would be the greater good. However, the arrival of a cunning cat burglar and a merciless terrorist named Bane force Batman out of exile and into a battle he may not be able to win. Google CMU Campus The Perks of Being a Wallflower 2012 Heroes Artist: David Bowie David Bowie - Heroes (Official Video) Socially awkward teen Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two charismatic students become his mentors. Free-spirited Sam and her stepbrother

Eatsburgh Episode 2: Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery https://soundcloud.com/user-50850932/episode-2-kiin-lao-thai-eatery/s-77zhuBtp7ra?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing In Eatsburgh's Episode 2, we present Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery! Located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kiin has a vibrant atmosphere with the walls of the restaurant covered in multicolor murals with imagery relating to Lao and Thai culture. We interviewed Kiin's chef, Nor Nareedokmai Food at Kiin:  During a trip to Laos, Nor learned about Lao cooking and noticed striking similarities between Lao and Thai cuisine. Nor's trip inspired him to become involved with the Lao Food Movement in Pittsburgh, to educate the community about Lao food and culture. It also inspired him to integrate Lao food into his restaurant's menu.  For Nor, cooking is not just a passion, but also a way to connect with the community and share his love for Thai and Lao

Eatsburgh Episode 3: La Palapa https://soundcloud.com/user-50850932/episode-3-la-palapa/s-8a81wiJ9oey?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing In our 3rd Episode, the Eatsburgh team visited La Palapa, a Mexican restaurant in the Southside area of Pittsburgh.  The restaurant, which is known for its  mezcal bar and Mexican cuisine,   offers a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes from different parts of Mexico. Beyond the food, the restaurant offers a rich history and a fascinating story behind its founding. To learn more about the story of both the restaurant and its owners, we talked to the owners of La Palapa, Oscar and Jesus. Oscar and Jesus During our conversation, Oscar and Jesus kindly shared several stories about both the restaurant and themselves. We talked about everything from h ow Oscar and Jesus met , to the folk art from Mexico that decorates the restaurant. Oscar and Jesus also discussed some of the challenges they encountered while ma

 The Bungalow Episode 3: The Lasting Impact of Roberto Clemente https://soundcloud.com/claudiaaa14/the-lasting-impact-of-roberto-clemente?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing This episode we are taking a look at the life of Roberto Clemente and his impact in Pittsburgh. Clemente was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico on August 18th, 1934. Clemente had a modest upbringing, balancing helping on the plantation with his sports ambitions. He excelled at high jump and javelin throw in high school, sparking discussion that he could be an Olympic hopeful. His true passion remained baseball, however. At age 17, Clemente began playing for Santurce Crabbers of the Puerto Rican Baseball League, where he was soon spotted by Dodgers’ scout Al Campanis. After being courted by multiple teams, Clemente signed with the Dodgers and played for their Triple-A team The Montreal Royals for the 1954 season. This placement made Clemente eligible for the player draft and he was ta

  The Bungalow Episode 1: Why Pittsburgh? https://soundcloud.com/claudiaaa14/why-pittsburgh?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing In this episode of Bungalow we explore the gems of Pittsburgh through the lens of CMU students by asking if they have any favorite spots they recommend. We received a variety of answers spanning all parts of the greater city of Pittsburgh and decided to give one of them a try. We visited Dobra Tea, located in Squirrel Hill. An ever growing neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill consists of a predominantly white and asian population and a large Jewish community. We can see the melting pot of cultures come to life in Dobra Tea, a cafe or self proclaimed “tea room” for people from all parts of the world. The cafe makes use of the commonality between all these cultures: their love for tea! Visitors can taste a myriad of teas from China, Japan, India, Argentina, and even Ecuador! A multitude of varieties exists, including hot

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