Enjoy the Arts in the East End

Visit the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts in the Point Breeze/Shadyside area of the East End. It is a place to learn about and support art.

Visit to see an exhibition from a local artist or to take a class.The center has many different art classes for all ages and abilities. They even have seasonal classes for some art over a holiday break.

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Best Toy Store in the East End

Shadyside Variety Store in Shadyside is the best place to purchase toys and novelties in the East End. The store sells classic games, new toys, and fun puzzles.

This toy store is the perfect place to find a last-minute holiday gift. Buy them their favorite childhood game!

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Uncle Sam's Sandwich Bar in the East End

Uncle Sam's Sandwich Bar in Squirrel Hill and Oakland is an owner-operated sandwich shop that uses local ingredients. Their sandwiches are some of the best in Pittsburgh.

They have a ton of different types of subs, including many vegetarian options. They also have my favorite, sweet potato fries. Be modest when ordering fries, their servings are huge-enough to share with two other people! The subs are big too, so visit while very hungry.

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Winter Activities in the East End

Play in the snow at Frick Park in Point Breeze. Take a walk in a winter wonderland at the park this season. Who says playing in the snow is just for kids? It's the perfect place to make your first snow angel of the season or to host a snowball fight.

Enjoy the cold weather this weekend. After, go home and snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate and your favorite holiday movie.

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Best Card Shop in the East End

Kards Unlimited is a family owned card shop in Shadyside. The shop features gifts for children and adults, books, T-shirts, and holiday items.

Purchase bacon-flavored lip balm for your husband as a stocking stuffer or the Crazy Cat Lady boardgame for your mother. From the holiday card to the gift wrap, this shop has everything you need to shop for the holidays, even ornaments!
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Best Restaurant for Brunch in the East End

Point Brugge Cafe in Point Breeze is the best place to eat brunch in the East End. The restaurant offers a prix fixe brunch with breakfast items such as belgian waffles, Gran Marnier french toast, and eggs benedict.

It opens at 11 a.m. on Sunday for brunch, but be sure to get there early because they do not take reservations and usually there is a line waiting for it to open by 10:45 a.m. I was lucky to get the very last table the first time I went for brunch. It was delicious and I'd like to go back soon for their specialty, Mussels and Frites served with basil mayonnaise.

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