Second Time's a Charm

Tonight for the second night in a row, a table called us over to say, "We were at "X" Restaurant down the street, and there was a half-hour wait, so we came to Passport Cafe. We should have come here in the first place. The food here is so much better." Why hadn't they come to Passport Cafe in the first place? Last night's customers said they had tried the other restaurant first out of "habit" and tonight's said they had chosen it because they had a gift card. One of the guests enthused, "Not only is this place better -- Passport Cafe has the best food in Pittsburgh!" We'd love to hear from you about your first visit to Passport Cafe and what keeps you coming back. Reply to webmaster@passportcafepittsburgh.com.

On another topic . . . After regretting our decision to close last New Year's Eve, Passport Cafe celebrated this New Year's Eve with two seatings and a prix fixe menu. Patrons chose between appetizers including pumpkin ravioli and seared scallop sliders; and entrees including twin lobster tails with vanilla-saffron infused butter and honey-ginger risotto. And there was still dessert! Baked Alaska, Double Chocolate Peppermint Mousse, and Cream Cheese Creme Brulee: decisions, decisions! All were safely on their way in time to ring in the new year at midnight. Let's hope that this year brings us a more peaceful world.