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EW-6 PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE SUNDAY, MAY 26, 1996 DIKING OUT DINING OUT EAST Shugerman family grew up at Rhoda's Restaurant Res. sug Reservations suggested. Res. rec. Reservations recommended Res.

req Reservations required. Bar Alcoholic beverages served. BYOB Bring your own bottle. Braille menu available. Wheelchair access.

NS Non-smoking area available, Rates are based on the average price of a meal for one person; no drinks: less than $10. more than $20. "It's in their blood," Shugerman-Glasser said. "When Jennifer was 4, and other kids were making mud pies, Jennifer pretended she was making potato knishes. Now she's a big help putting deli trays together, and Scott doesn't mind cracking the 96 eggs it takes to start a matzo ball mix.

Shugerman-Glasser said she enjoys preparing the special requests that come for party trays or dinners, such as carrot and prune tzimmes, Eotato kugel, kreplach-stuffed kish-e and potato pancakes (latkes). "We serve at least 800 pancakes a day." At breakfast, potato pancakes are three for $3.65. Two pancakes with corned beef are $5.95. Either order comes with a choice of sour cream or applesauce. Rhoda's is a deli that's kept its traditions while keeping pace with a variety of tastes.

Customers can order stir-fry or lemon-pepper fish or more traditional deli items such as corned beef and pickles. Chicken parmesan, stuffed cabbage, pasta salads and sweet-and-sour meat balls also are on the menu. Breakfast is served until 11 a.m., and includes eggs, omelettes and griddle items. Chocolate-chip hot-cakes are $2.99. Lox and cream cheese on a bagel topped with onion and tomato are $5.50.

Dinner entrees are priced from $5.25 (breaded fish filet) to $6.95 (barbecued chicken half) and include soup or salad and two sides. Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Sunday. mall's food court, Japanese fast-food menu specilizes in teriyaki and tempura.

10a.m.-9:30p.m.;Sun. 11 a.m.. 6 p.m. $. SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE: 8 Tech Drive, Monroeville, 372-700.

Japanese-style food cooked at table by a skilled Shogun chef. Sushi bar. Lunch 1 1 :30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner p.m.. Sun.

3-9 p.m. Res, recommended. Call ahead for large parties. AE, MC, DC. Bar.

NS $. SMARTIE ARTIE'S: 1808 Golden Mile Highway (Route 286), Plum, 327-8991. Eclectic menu features sandwiches, pizza, barbecued ribs and broasted chicken. Famous for its Buffalo wings, pizza, ribs and barbecue chicken. Sixty different brands of cold 6-packs to go at all times.

Area's largest covered deck. Take-out and deliveries. Open seven days a week, 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. MC, DS.

Casual. Bar. NS, $. STATION BRAKE CAFE AND DELI-ICIOUS CATERING: 500 Station Wilmerding, 823-1600. Deli-icious Catering specializes in homemade soups and fresh-dough pizza.

Homemade regional and ethnic dishes change daily. Custom-made sandwiches with 40 meats and cheeses on a dozen different breads. Accommodate parties of 80 on-site, 1 ,000 off-site. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; 8 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun.

9a.m.-11 p.m. Station Brake Cafe features tableside cooking, salads and desserts and a new 56-item menu. Casual. All major credit cards. Res.

sug. Bar. NS VINCENTS GOURMET PASTA: 1000 Armore Forest Hills, 829-9988. Italian menu features homemade ravioli, gnocchatelli (half-gnocchi, half-cavatelli), a variety of pastas and sauces made daily. Small restaurant with everything available for takeout.

Closed Mon. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No credit cards. Casual. No bar.

$. WOODEN NICKLE: 4006 Berger Lane, Monroeville, 372-9750. Features steak, seafood and Italian dishes. Dinner p.m.; Sun. 4-9 p.m.

AE, DS, MC, Casual. Bar. WESTMORELAND AND FAR EAST ANGELO'S RISTORANTE: 9264 Route 30, Irwin, 864-2200. Italian-American menu features homemade pasta, pizza topped with shrimp, steaks and seafood. All items made to order.

House wedding soup, tomato sauce and Italian dressing available by the. quart. Entire menu available for take out. 1 1 a.m.-11 p.m.; 11 a.m.-noon; Sun. 1-9 p.m.; Bar until 2 a.m.

AE, MC, V. Res. rec. 8 Casual. Bar.

NS, $. CHARLIE J's: 13760 Route 30, North Huntingdon, 863-3333. Family-style American menu features seafood, veal, pasta, steak and chicken. 1 1 :30 a.m.-10p.m. Lounge until2a.m.

Sunday, 9a.m. -10 p.m. Sunday Bunch buffet 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Private parties for up to 250. Entertain' ment from 9 p.m., Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Monday night football on large screen and individual TVs. All major credit cards. Casual. Bar. NS, DICK'S DINER: William PenhHighway (Route 22), Murrysville, 327-4566.

Traditional-style diner. Menu features "lighter fare" section and daily specials such as chicken pot pie, sauerkraut and pork, haluski and Hawaiian meatballs over rice; Homemade pies. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; All major credit cards. NS, $. EDNA HOTEL: 1739 Fifth Arnold, 339-9594.

Eclectic menu features steaks, seafood, pasta, veal barbecue and Cajun dishes. Also game and exotic meats; Banquet facilities for up to 1 00. Catering off and on the premises. 1 1 a.m.-9 p.m.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. All major credit cards.

Res. rec. 8 Casual. Bar. NS GAS LIGHT LOUNGE: Route 30, Irwin Plaza, Irwin, 863-9916.

Fireside dining. Specialized menu features steaks, seafood and chicken. No children's menu. 5-10 p.m.; p.m.; Closed Sundays. MC, Res.

rec. for large parties or holidays. Casual. Bar. HAPPYPANDA: 1340 Lincoln Highway (Route 30), North Versailles, 829-1880.

Cantonese and American menu from steaks, chops and seafood to almond chicken, moo shu pork and kung pao beef. Family-style dinners serve two to six persons. 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; Sun.

1-10 p.m. Special luncheons from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. All major credit cards. Casual.

NS, $. JADE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT: 4450 William Penn Highway, Murrysville, 733-2281 Mandarin and Sichuan-style cooking. Menu features chicken broccoli and Gen. Tso's chicken. 1 1 :30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; 1 1 :30 a.m.

p.m; Sun. p.m. Luncheon buffet 1 1 :30 a.m. p.m. All major credit cards.

Res. sug. 6 Casual. Bar. NS, $.

LAMPLIGHTER RESTAURANT: 330 Route 22, Delmont, 468-4545. Breakfast served every day. American menu features prime rib and seafood. 7 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

All major credit cards. Res. sug. Casual. Bar.

NS, MOUNTAIN VIEW INN: 1001 Village Drive, Greensburg, 834-5300. Fine dining in the Candlelight Dining Rqbm or more casual dining in the 1776. Tavern Room. Menu features steak, seafood and veal. Sandwiches in the Tavern.

Chef's specialties include Chicken Victoria. Dining Room, 7 a.m. -9 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 a.m. -10 p.m.; Sun.

7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. Family-style dining, noon-8 p.m. Tavern, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

All major credit cards. Res. recommended. Casual, but no shorts or tank-tops. Bar.

NS, Dining Room, Tavern, $. NEW SLEEPY HOLLOW INN: Route 30, East Latrobe between Latrobe and Ligonier, 537-5454. Menu features New American cuisine. Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Lunch, 11:30 a.m. p.m.; Dinner, 5-10 p.m.

Closed Monday. AE, MC, DC. Casual. Res. sug.

weekends. Bar. NS, NORWIN DINER: 10640 Route 30, North Huntingdon, 863-2941 Family-style menu features meat loaf, stuffed pork chops, broasted and fried seafood. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Breakfast served anytime.

AE, MC, Casual. $. ROCCO'S VILLAGE INN: 464 Lincoln Highway, Adamsburg, 527-9860. American-Italian menu features pasta, veal, chicken and seafood. Family dining.

Banquet room. Catering in house and out, 1 1 a.m.-9 p.m.; 1 1 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 1 1 a.m.-8 p.m.; AE, MC, V. Res. sug.

Casual. Bar. NS, $. SPADARO'S RESTAURANT: 4430 William Penn Highway (Route 22), Murrysville, 327-5955. Italian-American menu features veal and seafood.

Banquet facilities up to 175. Lunch daily 11 a.m. -4 p.m.; Dinner, Sun. 1-8 p.m.; 4-10 p.m.; 1 p.m. Sunday breakfast 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Casual. All major credit cards. Res. sug. on weekends.

Bar. NS, SPAGHETTI STEAK HOUSE: Route 22, Delmont, 327-1660, Menu also offers chicken, seafood, veal, sandwiches and pizza. 1 1 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Closed Mon. Weekly specials, Tuesday through Friday.

All major credit cards. Res. sua. 10.Bar. up to 65 Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

Casual. BYOB, Res. sug. $. B.T.

HAWLEVS: Penn Hills Shopping Center, 204 Rodl Road, Penn Hills, 241-1730. Specializes In "oversized portions and undersized pricing." 30 sandwiches come three halves in an order. Veal parmesan and stuffed eggplant, pastas. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. All major credit cards.

Res sug. 10 Casual. Bar. NS, $. BELLA LUNA TRATTORIA: 5060 William Penn Highway in the Murrysview Shops, Monroeville, 733-2662.

Italian-American menu features pasta, salads, homemade soups, steaks, seafood and 'specialty pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. Daily and weekend specials. Kitchen, 1 1 a.m.-1 1 p.m.; Bar until 1 a.m.; Kitchen, 11 a.m.-midnight, Bar until 2 a.m.; Kitchen, noon-10 p.m., Bar until midnight. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday, 9:30 p.m.; DJ, Thursdays, 9:30 p.m. All major credit cards.

Res. sug. on weekends. Casual. Bar.

NS, $. BIRDIE'S RESTAURANT: 4733 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, 372-9878. Italian-American menu features seafood, beef fillet, veal, chicken and homemade pasta dishes. Separate lobster menu. Lunch, 1 1 a.m.-3 p.m.

No lunch Sundays. Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; 4-1 1 p.m.; Sun. 4-9 p.m. All major credit cards. Res.

sug. on weekends. Casual. Bar. CASA Dl MONZO and DAISY'S COFFEE SHOP: 2775 Mosside in Al Monzo's Palace Inn, Monroeville, 372-5500.

Meals served in the restaurant, 1 1:30 a.m.-10 p.m. weekdays, a.m. weekends; Coffee shop serves every day, 7 a.m. -midnight. Lounge until 2 a.m.

All major credit cards. Res. sug. 6 Casual. Bar.

NS, restaurant, coffee shop, $. CHEATIN' HEART STEAKHOUSE AND SALOON: 2750 Mosside (Holiday Inn), 372-1022. Menu features steak and seafood. Dining room opens 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Opens again for dinner 5-10 p.m.; Dining room opens 7 a.m.

Lunch Buffet, 1 1 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Banquet and meeting facilities for up to 300. NTN Interactive Sports and Trivia Video. All major credit cards. Res.

sug. Bar. Casual. NS, CHINA PALACE: 4059 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, 373-7423. Chinese restaurant offering General Tso's chicken and orange beef.

Mon'. -Thu. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; 1 1 :30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun. 3-9 p.m. AE, DC, MC, V.

Res. sug. for groups. Bar. NS, $.

CORAL GARDEN: Edgewood Towne Center, 1621 S. Braddock Edge-wood, 731-1101. Chinese restaurant and art gallery. Sichuan, Hunan and Mandarin specialties. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; 11 a.m.-10:30p.m.; Sun.

noon-10 p.m. DC, MC, V. Res. sug. for large groups.

Casual to dressy. BYOB. NS, $. D'IMPERIO'S: 3412 William Penn Highway, Wilkins, 823-4800. Fine Italian dining featuring fresh fish daily.

Lunch, 1 1 :30 a.m. -3 p.m. Dinner daily 5- 10 p.m. All major credit-cards. Res.

sug. weekends. Casual to dressy. Bar. NS, DREW'S FAMILY RESTAURANT: 2060 Ardmore Forest Hills, 271--1556.

Menu features American and Italian offerings such as seafood and pasta. Homemade daily specials and soups. Open seven days a week, 6 a.m.-1 a.m. No credit cards. No reservations taken.

Casual. BYOB. NS, $. FOUNTAIN ROOM: 718 Brown Churchill, 823-6300. Italian-American menu emphasizes a variety of items such as veal, chicken, beef and seafood.

1 1 a.m.-midnight; 1 1 a.m.-8 p.m. Deejay plays disco and 70's music to dance to Wednesdays from 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Fridays, its "old" oldies from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. AE, MC, DS, V. Res.

sug. Casual. Bar. JADEN'S FAMILY DINING: 4727 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, 373-8575. American menu features traditional -turkey dinners, seafood, steaks and pasta.

Breakfast served all day. Homemade pies and soups. Whole pies and cakes available. sKids menu. Banquet facilities and catering service.

6 a.m. -10 p.m.; Sun. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. All major credit cards. Casual.

NS, $. LONESTAR STEAKHOUSE LOON: 4097 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, 373-7233. Steakhouse specializing in hand-cut steaks also features baby back pork ribs and Mesquite-grilled steak, chicken and salmon. Family restaurant with Texas roadhouse atmosphere. Lunch anddinner, 11 a.m.-10p.m.; 11:00 a.m.

-11 p.m. No reservations except for lunch. Casual. All major credit cards. Bar.

NS, MONTEREY BAY FISH GROTTO: 4099 William Penn Highway, Jonnet Building, Monroeville, 374-8530. Coastal-style cooking. Menu features 12-15 varieties of fresh fish, but also offers steak. Lunch daily 1 1 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Sun. Dinner 5-10 p.m.; 5-11 p.m.

Early bird specials, 5-6 p.m..; All major credit cards. Res. sug. Smart casual. Bar.

NS, NAPLES STATION: 2744 Stroschein Road (Across from Miracle Mile Shopping Center), Monroeville, 372-1744. Italian-American menu with a northern Italian flair. Specialties include veal, seafood and live lobsters. Black Angus steaks cut tableside. Dining Room, 1 1 a.m.-midnight; Bar until 2 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

AE, MC, V. Res. Sug. Casual to dressy. Bar.

NS, NICK MARIE'S ITALIAN RISTOR-ANTE: 4000 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, 372-4414. Italian menu features veal, shrimp and steak. Early bird specials 3- 7 p.m. daily. Open stage Tues.

and Live band Wed. and Sat. Deejay Fri. Lunch 11 a.m. -3 p.m.

Dinner 4- 10 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 4-1 1 p.m. AE, MC, DC, DS, V. Bar.

NS, OXFORD DINING ROOM: Radisson Hotel, Route 22, Monroeville, 373-7300. Regional and continental cuisine. Prime Rib buffet Friday night. Italian buffet Saturdays. Grandstand Sports Bar until 2 a.m.

Breakfast a.m.; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday brunch 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch 1 1 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner 5-10 p.m.; 5- 1 1 p.m. All major credit cards.

Casual to dressy. Bar. NS, PALMIERI'S RESTAURANT: 101 Penn Plaza, Turtle Creek, 824-4696. Italian-American menu features chicken, seafood and Italian specialties. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; closed Sundays except for private parties.

Banquet facilities up to 250. All major credit cards. Casual. Bar. NS, PARKWAY TAVERN: 312 Center Road, Monroeville, 372-8199.

Italian-American menu. Chicken, veal, barbecued ribs, homemade pizza, imported pasta, sandwiches. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. AE, MC, V. Res.

rec. 6 Casual. Bar. NS, $. PAT'S PLACE: 1307 Airbrake Turtle Creek, 829-7364.

Menu features continental cuisine and specials such as tilapia with raspberry balsamic beurre blank and roast duck with cranberry ginger sauce. Menu changes quarterly. Private party rooms. 1 1 :15 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 4-10 p.m.; Sun.

4-8 p.m. All major credit cards. Res. rec. Casual.

Bar. NS, SAKKIO JAPAN: Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, 856-1715. Located in the General Tso's Chicken and ruby shrimp. Chinese menu available. 1 1 a.m.-10 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.' All major credit cards.

Res. sug. Casual. Bar. TASTE OF INDIA: 4320 Penn Lawrenceville, 681-7700.

Menu features vegetarian and Tandoori dishes of India. All-you-can-eat buffet lunch 1 1 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner Sun-Thu. 6-10 p.m. 5-1 1 p.m.; All major credit cards. Res.

sug. Bar. $. TESSARO'S BAR GRILL: 4601 Liberty Bloomfield, 682-6809. American menu features flame-grilled food cooked over hardwood.

Also soups, salads and sandwiches. 1 1 a.m.-midnight. Closed Sunday. Mexican specials available Monday for dinner; Tuesday for lunch. Lunch until 4 p.m.

AE, DS, MC, V. Casual. Bar. THAI PLACE: 809 Bellefonte Shadyside, 687-8586. Thai cuisine features tiger prawn curry and crispy fish.

Dim sum noon-3 p.m. Dinner Mon. 10 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; Sun, p.m.

Res. sug. weekends. Casual to dressy. Bar.

NS, TOVE'S TAP INN: 107 Nelbon Penn Hills, 371-1122. American menu, features Black Angus beef, homemade' pasta and "light" dishes. Kitchen, 1 1 a.m.-midnight; 1 1 a.m.-1 a.m. No credit cards. Res.

req. weekends. Casual. Bar. NS, WOODY'S LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT: 5300 Walnut Street, McKeesport, 751-3225.

Italian-American menu features homemade pasta and sauces from old-world family recipes along with veal, chicken, seafood and beef. Weekend specials. Private party room seats 30. Off-premises catering from picnic packages to large-scale events. 7 a.m.-11:15 p.m.; 7 a.m.-12:15.

Lounge, 4 p.m.-midnight; noon-midnight. All major credit cards. Res. sug. 5 Casual.

Bar. YEN'S GOURMET RESTAURANT: 4219 Murray Greenfield, 421-5500. Peking, Sichuan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. 1 1 :30 a.m.-1 0 p.m.; Sat-Sun. p.m.

AE, DS, DC, MC, V. Casual to office wear, $. ALLEGHENY RIVER AREA ADAMS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: 2300 Greensburg Road, Upper Burrell, 335-5541. Family restaurant specializes in home-baked goods. Prime rib and charbroiled steak from in-house butcher.

Banquet room. Catering. Lunch 11 a.m. -2 p.m.; dinner 4-9 p.m. MC, V.

Res. sug. Casual. NS, ARTHUR'S ITALIAN FAMILY RESTAURANT: 88 Craigdell Lower Burrell, 339-1210. Italian-Americn menu features homemade pasta dinners and homemade soups and desserts.

Also sandwiches, veal, chicken, barbecued ribs and seafood. Daily and monthly specials. Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.;: Sat. 3-10 p.m.; Sun.

1 1 :30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bar. NS, $. CAFE CAROUSEL: 759 E.

Railroad Verona, 828-6919. American menu features steak, ribs and lamb done on a hardwood charcoal grill. 5-1 1 p.m.; 5-midnight; live band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Closed Sun. All major credit cards.

No reservations. Casual. Bar. CHELSEA GRILL: 51 5 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont, 828-0570.

American menu features grilled tuna and swordf ish. 1 1 :30 a.m.-10 p.m.; 1 1 :30 a.m.-1 1 p.m.; Sun. 4-8 p.m. Bar open until 1 a.m. weekdays; until 2 a.m.

weekends. All major credit cards. Res. sug. Casual.

Bar. CREIGHTON HOTEL: 995 Freeport Road, Creighton, 226-0966. Family restaurant features sandwiches, salads and seafood. Daily specials. Prime rib special Saturdays.

11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 11 a.m.-midnight; Closed Sundays. MC, V. No reservations taken. Casual. Bar.

NS, $. HOFFSTOTS CAFE MONACO: 533 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont, 828-8555; 828-8225. Italian-American menu features veal, seafood, pasta and old-world Italian favorites. 11:30 a.m.-10p.m.; Fri-Sat.

1 1 a.m.-1 1 p.m.; Sun. p.m. All major credit cards. Casual. Bar open until 1 a.m.

weekdays; until 2 a.m. weekends, NS, MICHAEL A'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: 804 Allegheny River Oakmont, 826-9650. Italian-American menu features pasta, seafood, veal, and chicken. Daily specials. Imported and domestic wine list and 35 beers in stock.

Valet parking. Lunch, 11 a.m. -3 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m. Closed Sundays except for private parties. Casual.

Bar. All major credit cards. RIVER'S EDGE: 4616 Allegheny River Verona. 793-6167. Italian-American menu by Chef Osvaldo features seafood, pasta and veal.

Dinner, Sun. 3 p.m-closing. Both lounge and dining room overlook an Allegheny River view. Private party facilites available. All major credit cards.

Res, rec. Casual. Bar. NS, SANDWICH CITY: 71 8 Allegheny River Verona, 828-2240. Menu specializes in sandwiches topped with fries, lettuce, tomato and Italian dressing.

Also soups, chili, macaroni and cheese and salads. 11 a.m.-9p.m.; Closed Sun. No credit cards. NS, $. SICHUAN WOK: Presque Isle Plaza, Plum, 327-7855.

Menu features a spicy Sichuan combination of lamb, chicken, shrimp and vegetables. 1 1 :30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-l0:30 p.m.; Sun. p.m. AE, MC, DC, V. TIGANO'S INN: 6202 Leeohburg Road, Penn Hills, 795-5151.

Italian restaurant features veal scallopini. Family-style dinners available for parties of six or more if called in advance. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 4-9 p.m. Lounge 4 p.m.-2 a.m.

AE, MC, DC, V. Casual. VELTRI'S: Route 909, Coxcomb Hill, Plum, 335-4474. Italian-American cuisine. Menu featurespasta and veal.

Memorable view. 5-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat. 5-11 p.m. AE, MC, DC, V. Res.

sug. Casual to dressy. Bar. YESTERDAY'S CAFE: 951 Old Franks-town Road, Plum, 327-2400. Diversemenu from burgers to filet mignon.

1 1 a.m. -2 a.m. All Major Credit Cards. Sports Clubhouse with 155-inch TV. Two banquetmeeting rooms accommodate 40-150.

Casual. Bar. NS, $. PARKWAY EAST AND ROUTE 22 AREA ASIAN PALACE: 3500 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, 823-2121. Chinese and Japanese menu.

Dim sum. Sushi bar. Lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Dinner buffet p.m. Regular menu at all times. 11 a.m.-10p.m.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

AE, MC, MS, DC, V. Banquet facilities for up to 300 includes a stage. Free takeout in 3-mile radius with $15 minimum order, or $3 charge. Menu in Chinese. Casual.

Bar. 4TV sets. NS, ANGIE'S RESTAURANT: 111 Middle Avenue, Wilmerding. 829-7663. Menu specializes in fresh veal, fish, homemade pasta and spinach pizza.

Dinner, and Sat. 4-10 p.m.; Lunch and dinne fri. noon-1 1 p.m. Private parties of This article is printed as a service to our east suburban readers. Information comes from an interview with the restaurant owner or manager.

It is not a review of the restaurant. By Alice Demetrius Stock Twenty-six years ago, Robert Shugerman expanded an existing restaurant and delicatessen at 2201 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill. He named the new establishment for his wife, Rhoda. Robert and Rhoda Shugerman have retired, but daughters, Amy Shugerman-Glasser and Pamela Shugerman, their nephew, David Kendall, and Amy's husband, Jack Glasser, are owners of Rhoda's Restaurant and Deli, a family-style eatery.

"The family works as a team running the kitchen and delicatessen," Amy Shugerman-Glasser said. The deli and mini-grocery offer items such as ice cream, homemade soups, bagels, sliced meats, and at least 60 kinds of beer to go. Beyond the deli section is a restaurant with seating for 117 customers. Shugerman-Glasser said she "grew up in the restaurant," working after school and on weekends and holidays with her parents. Today, it's not unusual for her to work 16 hours a day.

"When Jack proposed, I warned him: 'Marry me and you marry the she said. Shugerman-Glasser expects their children, Jennifer, 12, and Scott, 9, will be the third generation to carry on the family business. major credit cards. Casual. Bar.

Res. GULLIFTYS: 1922 Murray Squirrel Hill, 521-8222. Renowned for its desserts. 1 1 a.m.-midnight; 11-1 a.m.; Sun. lOa.m.-midnight; AE, MC, DC, DS, V.

Bar. NS, $. HARRIS GRILL: 5747 Ellsworth Shadyside, 363-0833. American and Greek specialties. Outside patio and dining room upstairs.

Wine list. Open 1 1 a.m. -2 a.m.; food until midnight. AE, MC, DS, V. S.INDIA GARDEN: 328 Atwood Oakland, 682-3000.

Authentic Northern, Indian cuisine. Tandoori grill and biryani. Buffet offers 20 items. Lunch buffet 1 1 :30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner 4:30 a.m.-10 p.m. All major credit cards.

Res. sug. Casual. BYOB. NS, $.

JIMMY TSANG'S: 5700 Centre Shadyside, 661-4226. Chinese food featuring wedding roll and string beans. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. p.m. AE, MC, DC, V.

Res. sug. for groups. Bar. NS, KIM'S: 5447 Penn Garfield, 362-7019.

Vietnamese and Chinese dishes include garlic beef and steak cubes. Mon. p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-9;30 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun; 4- 9:30 p.m. AE, MC, V.

Res. sug. for large groups. Wine and beer only. $.

LA CHARCUTERIE: 5863 Ellsworth Shadyside, 661-2262. Gourmet deli, bakery, cheese shop and coffee bar. Outdoor seating. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MC, V.

BYOB. NS, $. LA FILIPINIANA: 5321 Butler Law-renceville. 781-8724. Emphasis is on "natural cooking." Outdoor patio with herb garden.

5-10 p.m.; Sun. "Food for the mind" lectures conducted by Dr. Lewis Shipper (by reservation) 3-5 p.m. Dinner served afterward.AE, MC, V. Res.

sug. BYOB, NS, LOMBARDOZZI: 4786 Liberty Bloomfield, 682-5785. Continental cuisine and seafood. Piano weekends. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat.

4 p.m.-midnight; Sun. 1-9 p.m. All major credit cards. Res. sug.

Casual tq dressy. Bar. NS, MAD MEX: 370 Atwood Oakland, 681-5656. Homemade Mexican food and vegetarian dishes. Micro-brewery beer selection.

Open 1 1 a.m-1 a.m. seven days aweek.AE, MC, V.Bar. MAMA C'S: Ritzland Shopping Center, Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, 241-5333 or 241-3759. Homemade Italian menu specializes in pizza, hoagies and original pocket sandwiches. Mostly takeout.

Counter service. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 1 1 a.m.-midnight. Casual. MICHAEL MARIE'S RESTAURANT: 1162 Universal Road, Penn Hills, 798-9886. Italian-American menu features seafood and pasta.

Banquet facilities up to 150. Dinner, 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 1 p.m.-midnight. Lounge until 2 a.m. All major credit cards.

Casual. Bar. NS, MORE: 214 N. Craig 621-2700. Menu specializes in fresh veal, steaks, chicken and pastas.

Daily specials. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner, 0 p.m.; 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-0 p.m.; All major credit cards. Bar. NS, MUSEUM CAFE: The Carnegie, 4400 Forbes Oakland, 622-3225.

Daily luncheon buffet as well as menu items. Closed Mondays. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. 1 1 Sun. noon-4 p.m.

All major credit cards. Res. sug. Casual. Bar.

NS, $. NEW DUMPLING HOUSE: 2138 Murray Squirrel Hill, 422-41 78, 422-6427. Chinese specialties such as chicken roll with vegetables and vegetable yellow bird. Chinese menu available. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; 1 1 :30 a.m.-1 1 p.m.; Sun.

1-10 p.m. AE, MC, DC, DS, V. Res. sug. for large groups.

NS, THE ORIGINAL HOT DOG SHOP: 3901 Forbes Ave. Oakland, 621 -7388. Hot dogs, fresh-cut fries and pizza. 1 0:30 a.m.-3:30 a.m.; Thu. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m.; 10 a.m.-5 a.m.

No credit cards. Extremely casual. Bar. NS, $. ORIENT KITCHEN: 414 Semple Oakland, 682-3311.

Authentic, homestyle Cantonese cooking, including seafood specialties. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Closed Wed. No credit cards. Beer available; BYO wine.

NS, $. PAMELA'S: 3703 Forbes Oakland, 683-4066; 5527 Walnut Shadyside, 683-1 003; 581 3 Forbes Squirrel Hill, 422-9457. Homestyle cooking. Breakfasts. Specialties include crepe-filled pancakes and hamburgers.

Call locations for hours. No credit cards. $. PASTA PIATTO: 736-38 Bellefonte Shadyside, 621-5547. Northern Italian cui Charge cards: AE American Express; CB Carte Blanche; DC Diners Club; DS Discover, MC MasterCard; Visa.

The dining guide is printed the last Sunday of the month in East This Week and penodically when space permits. CITY AND NEAR EASTERN SUBURBS ALI BABA: 404 S. Craig Oakland, 682-2829. Established restaurant offering award-winning, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Expanded menu and vegetarian offerings.

Lunch, 1 1 :30a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner, 4-10 p.m. AE, MC, DS, V. Res. sug.

6 Beer only. BYOB. Casual. NS, $. THE ATTIC: 3609 Forbes third floor, Oakland, 682-2050.

Outdoor deck. 1 1 :30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sat. -Sun.

5 p.m.-2 a.m. All major credit cards. Res. sug. for groups.

Extremely casual. Bar. NS, AUSSIE'S DOWNUNDER PUB GRILL: 4617 Liberty Bloomfield, 681-2290. Outdoor deck. Dining room, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 11 a.m.

-midnight; bar until 2 a.m. Sunday sit-down champagne brunch, 1 1 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon. 5-11 p.m., all-you-can-eat crab-leg special. AE, MC, V. Res.

sug. for groups of 6 Casual. Handicapped, please call ahead. $. BALCONY: The Theatre, 5520 Walnut Shadyside, 687-01 10.

Live jazz jazz brunch 1 1 a.m.-3 p.m. Jazz for Juniors Wed. p.m. Open 1 1 :30 a.m.-midnight; 1 1 :30 a.m.-1 a.m.: AE, MC, DC, DS, V. Res.

req. for large groups. Casual. Bar. NS, BAUM VIVANT: 5102 Baum Oakland, 682-2620.

p.m.; 1 p.m. DC, DS, MC, V. Res. sug. Dressy.

Bar. NS, BEEHIVE: 3807 Forbes Oakland, 687-9428. Coffeehouse. Movie theater. 7 a.m.-1 1 :30 p.m.; Fri.

7 a.m.-1 2:30 a.m. Sat. 8:30 a.m. -1 2:30 a.m. Sun.

8:30 a.m.-1 1 :30 p.m. Casual. $. CAFE AZURE: 317 S. Craig Oakland, 681 -3533.

Live jazz Alfresco dining. Lunch, 1 1 :30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner, p.m.; 1 p.m. Light menu 1 1 p.m.-midnight; AE, CB, MC, DC, V. Res. req.

Fri. and Sat. Bar. CAPPVS CAFE: 5431 Walnut Shadyside, 621-1 188. Dining Sun.

10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Wed. and Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight; Sat 10 a.m. -midnight. Bar until 2 a.m.

All major credit cards. Casual. $. CAROL OF CASY'S: 1 1618 Penn Hills Drive, Penn Hills Shopping Center, Penn Hills, 242-0650. Homemade Italian menu specializes in pizza, hoagies and original pocket sandwiches.

Mostly takeout. Table service. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.;Thu.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight. Casual.

$. CHAMPS ON FORWARD: 5832 Forward Squirrel Hill, 422-6414. Open 4 p.m.-midnight; bar until 2 a.m. AE, MC, V. Bar.

$. CHIAVERINI'S FAMILY RESTAURANT: 3501 Walnut McKeesport, 678-5252. Italian-American menu features homemade pasta. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu. -Sat.

9a.m. -1 0 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Breakfast served every day until '1 1 :30 a.m. No credit cards.

Casual. Serves drinks. NS, $. CHINA INN: 4609 Centre Oak-" land, 621 -61 99. Hunan, Peking, Shanghai, Sichuan and Canton cuisine.

11 :30 a.m. p.m.; 11 :30 a.m.- 10 p.m.; DS, MC, V. Res. sug. for groups.

BYOB, $. CHINA PALACE: 5440 Walnut Shadyside, 687-7423. Specialties are crispy walnut shrimp and orange beef. 11:30 a.m.-11:15 p.m.; Sun. 2-9 p.m.

AE, MC, DC, V. Bar. NS, C.J. BARNEY'S: 3909 Forbes Oakland, 621-2149. American grilled foods with a taste of Mexico.

1 1 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 4-10 p.m. Bar to 1:30 a.m. Deejay AE, MC, DC. Res.

sug. for groups. Very casual. Bar. NS, $.

CO-OP CAFE: 7516 Meade Point Breeze, 242-7726. Vegetarian restaurant located in the East-End Food Co-op, features homemade soups, fresh baked goods and a variety of vegan and vegetari-. an entrees. 11 a.m. p.m.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun.

noon-4 p.m. Casual. NS, $. COZUMEL MEXICAN: 5507 Walnut Shadyside, 621-5100; Mexican cuisine. Lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Closed for siesta p.m.

dinner 5-10 p.m.; Sat. noon-10 p.m.; Sun. p.m.; live band until 2 a.m. on Sat. AE, MC, DC, V.

Casual to dressy. Bar. NS, $. DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT: 4519 Centre Oakland, 687-0515. Vegetarian and lamb specialties from northern India.

Buffet lunch dailyl 1 :30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner 5-10 p.m.; p.m. AE, MC, DS, V. Res. Sug.

Casual to dressy. NS, $. DUNNING McNAIR'S ALE HOUSE: 1100 S. Braddock Regent Square, 243-3900. Chicken salad and strip steaks are featured menu items.

1 1 :30 a.m.-10 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; bar until 2 a.m. AE, DC, MC, V. $. ELBOW ROOM: 5744 Ellsworth Shadyside, 441-5222. Steaks, chicken, salads, sandwiches and wings.

Outdoor patio. 11 a.m.-2a.m.; Res. req. for groups of 1 0 MC, DS, V. Casual.

Bar. FOSTER'S BAR GRILL: Holiday Inn University Center, Oakland, 682-6200. The taste of New Orleans in gumbo, lobster and scallop stir-fry. Japanese, French and Spanish menus available. Breakfast and lunch p.m.; 7:30 a.m.

-2 p.m. Dinner p.m.; Sun. p.m.; jazz Sat. All major credit cards. Res.

sug. Casual. Bar. NS GOLD RUSH RESTAURANT LOUNGE: 623 Long Run Road, Route 48, McKeesport, 751-9545. Italian items, sandwiches, seafood and steaks.

Prime rib available Thursday to Sunday. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. Dancing in the lounge. Banquet rooms for private parties of up to 250.

Takeout picnic packages. 1 1 a.m.-10 p.m.; noon-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-9 p.m. Lounge until 2 a.m. All major credit cards.

Casual. Bar. Res. sug. NS, GOLD RUSH RESTAURANT SALOON: 251 2 Mosside Blvd.

and Route 48, 372-1699. Italian items, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Prime rib available Thursday to Sunday. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; noon-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-9 p.m.

Lounge until 2 a.m. All sine. Early dinner specials p.m.; Sun. p.m. Lunch 1 1 :30 a.m.

-3 p.m.; Dinner p.m.; p.m.; p.m.; Sun. 3-9 p.m. AE, MC, V. Bar. NS, PLEASURE BAR: 4729 Liberty Bloomfield, 682-9603.

Italian-American cuisine features homemade lasagna and veal parmesan. Early-bird specials. 1 1 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 4-9 p.m. AE, MC, DS, V.

Bar. NS, POINT RESTAURANT: 401 Hastings Point Breeze, 362-41 98. Italian cuisine. Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner 5-10 p.m.; 5-11 p.m.; Closed Sun. AE, MC, DC, V.

Res. sug. Casual to dressy. Bar! POLI: 2607 Murray Squirrel Hill, 521 -6400. Steak, veal and Italian dishes on the menu but most noted for seafood; live lobster, king crab and daily fish specials.

Tues. -Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun. brunch 1 1 a.m.-2 p.m.

AE, MC, DC, V. Res. req. for groups of 10 Casual to formal. NS, PRIMANTI BROTHERS: 3803 Forbes Oakland, 621-4444.

Sandwiches generously crowned with fries and coleslaw. 10a.m.-3a.m.; 1 10 a.m.-4 a.m.; Sun. noon-3 a.m. Beer only. Extremely casual.

No credit cards. $. RAMA: 346 Atwood Oakland, 687-( 8424. Authentic Thai food, Lunch 11:30 a.m. p.m.; Dinner p.m.

AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, V. Casual. BYOB. NS, REGENT SQUARE TAVERN: 1126 South Braddock Swissvale, 9920. American Tavern menu specializes in homemade soups, sandwiches and salads.

Open 7-days-a-week. Kitchen, 1 1 a.m.-1 1 p.m.; Bar until 2 a.m. MC, DS, Res. rec. 8 Casual.

Bar. $. RHODA'S: 2201 Murray Squirrel Hill, 521-4555. Deli-style restaurant features potato pancakes and corned beef. Open 7 a.m.-1 1 p.m.; Beer.

NS, RITTER'S DINER: 5221 Baum Oakland, 682-4852. Family restaurant featuring home-style cooking. from meatloaf to pastitsio. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No credit cards.

Extremely casual. NS, $. SICHUAN HOUSE: 1900 Murray Squirrel Hill, 422-2700. Oriental menu. Lunch 11 :30 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner 3-10 p.m.; Fri.

3-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-1 1 p.m.; Sun. 2-10 p.m. AE, DC, MC, V. Casual.

NS, SILKY'S SPORTS BAR GRILL: 1 731 Murray Squirrel Hill, 421-9222. Features Dagwood sandwiches. Large variety of beer on tap. TV in every corner. Lunch 11 a.rrv3 p.m.; Dinner 5-11 p.m.; late-night menu 9 p.m.-midnight.

AE, DS, MC, DC, V. Res. sug. for large groups. Casual.

Bar. SIMMIE'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: 8500 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, 731-4689. African-American restaurant specializes in seafood. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1 1:30 p.m.; Sat.

VI 1:30 p.m.; MC, V. Res. sug. for large groups. Bar.

SOUL FOOD CONNECTION: 819 Wood Wilkinsburg, 241-4910. Diverse menu features fried whiting, barbecued ribs and chicken, Salisbury steak and pork chops. Daily specials. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Saturdays and Sundays. Casual.

No credit cards. $. STAR OF INDIA: 412 S. Craig Oakland, 681-5700. Indian cuisine including Tandoori dishes and lamb boti kabob.

Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;' brunch buffet Sun. noon-3 p.m., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner 5-10 p.m.; p.m. AE, DC, DS, MC, V. Res. sug.

BYOB. SUSHI TOO: 5432 Walnut Shadyside, 687-8744. Japanese cuisine features teriyaki and sushi. Japanese-style private banquet rooms available for parties of up to 30 people. Lunch 1 1 :30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dinner 5-10 p.m.; Fri. p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. AE, MC, DC, V.

Res. sug. for 6 Casual to dressy. Bar. NS, SUZIE'S: 1704 Shady Squirrel Hill, 422-8066.

Homemade Greek dishes and pastries. Drinks mixed at tableside. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 4-9 p.m. DS, MC.

NS, $. SZECHUAN GOURMET: 709 fonte Shadyside, 683-1763." Offers a general Chinese menu but specializes in Sichuan cuisine. Lunch 1 1 :30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. p.m.

AE, MC, DC, DS, V. Res. sug. for groups of 4 Bar. NS, $.

TAI PEIf 5528 Walnut Shadyside, 683-2332. Chinese specialties include.