Restaurants & Bars
Pittsburgh Getting New Healthy Food Eatery
A new restaurant featuring an array of healthy dining options is about to open in Pittsburgh. Get the details here.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Playa Bowls, one of the nation's leading superfruit bowl shops, makes its Pittsburgh debut on Saturday. The eatery will open at 11 a.m. in the Strip District Terminal.
Playa Bowls serves superfruit bowls, juices, smoothies and more, crafted from fresh fruits and vegetables, offering nutritious dining options.
According to the Playa Bowls website, the restaurant chain was founded by Jersey shore natives Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylor. The pair were exposed to acai or pitaya bowls on surfing trips across the globe and decided to experiment with their own concoctions.
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What began as a makeshift operation as a pop-up stand in front of a pizza shop since has grown into more than 200 restaurants across the country.
The first 50 patrons on Saturday at the new Strip District will receive a free bowl and Playa Bowls T-shirt. There will be additional giveaways, according to the restaurant's Instagram page.After the grand opening, the eatery will be open daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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