Nadia Gorban, Owner and Chef, Lviv European Kitchen & Millie’s Italian Deli

940 5th Avenue, Coraopolis; 412.262.1210, lviveuropeankitchen.com
(Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., Noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday and Monday by reservation only)

Summer 2018

On the Menu:
Traditional Ukrainian fare handmade from scratch. From stuffed cabbage, haluski and borsch to pierogies (such as Pelmeni pierogies; potato with bacon, sauerkraut with mushrooms, bacon, potato or kielbasa; spinach with ricotta; and sweet cottage cheese—to name a few), Lviv European Kitchen also offers an Italian menu from its Millie’s Italian Deli. The menu offers a variation on traditional and non-traditional Italian options such as the Stuffed Tuna Pita made with roasted peppers, provolone cheese and lettuce and tomato; the Gyro with feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and cucumber sauce; The Reuben Baby made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese; the Grilled Hot Sausage topped with fried green peppers and onions and provolone cheese; the Soprano piled high with roast beef, turkey, ham, provolone cheese with roasted red peppers; and Sammy the Bull made of roast beef, turkey, roasted red peppers and provolone cheese. Other popular menu items include traditional pizza, pierogi pizza, Ukrainian pizza, and hoagies served on fresh Mancini’s Italian bread. Sides include salads, cheese sticks, chicken wings, kids’ meals with chicken nuggets, plus cheese and meat trays and hoagies rings. Catering is available with a 24-hour advance call. Customers can order by the tray for location catering or utilize the 50-seat dining room, buffet-style accommodations.

Describe the moment you found a passion for food.
Ever since I was a teenager I learned how to cook from my mom. She taught me everything I know in the kitchen. She taught me how to make borsch and pierogies. I would watch her and mimic what she was doing as she cooked for the family. Growing up in a small village in the Ukraine was very quiet. Everybody made food for their families using ingredients from their small farms and gardens. In our garden, we grew potatoes, carrots, beets—you name it. We had chickens, pigs, cows and turkeys. Everything we needed we used from our own meats, milk, fruits and vegetables.

Describe Lviv European Kitchen & Millie’s Italian Deli.
Lviv means “Hometown” in Ukrainian. I wanted to bring what home cooking means to me to my customers at Lviv. In 2008 my husband Mike and I opened Lviv after we purchased Millie’s Italian Deli. We kept Millie’s Italian deli and added Lviv’s Ukrainian food to the business. Mike helps buy supplies and he also handles deliveries, but I cook the food. Lviv is a family-owned and operated restaurant and two of our four children work here when we need help.

What kitchen tools can’t you live without?
My Hobart mixer. I need it to mix the potato filling for all of the pierogies. I make a variety of pierogies, including potato and jalapeno, potato and cheddar and sauerkraut. People like these varieties. We have a lot of customers, but it’s our older customers who say our food reminds them of their mamas and that our pierogies are the best.

What is your favorite go-to ingredient?
Salt and pepper.

What is your favorite quick meal to prepare at home?
Potato pancakes with sour cream.

Best advice for a novice?
Owning a restaurant is very hard work. Days are usually 12 hours long and sometimes even longer depending on what’s going on. You must be motivated and like what you do to make it in this business.

Other than Lviv European Kitchen & Millie’s Italian Deli, where is your favorite place to eat in the city?
Dynasty International Buffet in Cranberry Township is very good. I order the sushi and crab legs.

What’s the next big food or dining trend?
There’s nothing better than homemade food—especially from scratch. I also think food trucks are still popular. We have a food truck or trailer we take out on Mondays and Saturdays to farmers market and colleges, or corporations. We like going out with our truck. It means we can get out of the restaurant and we can enjoy meeting new people. We put up a tent and tables, and cater birthday parties, graduations, funerals and weddings—we’re homemade comfort food.

—Reese Randall

Go Alfresco! – West

Summer 2018

Alexion’s Bar & Grill
Address: 141 Hawthorne Street, Carnegie
Contact: alexions.com, or 412.276.2018
A friendly neighborhood bar and grill since 1953, specializing in fresh, made-to-order food. Take advantage of patio dining on a beautiful summer day.

Angelia’s Pizza
Address: 410 Penn Lincoln Drive, Imperial
Contact: angeliasonline.com, or 724.695.9007
Offering a great variety of award-winning pizzas and hoagies, along with delicious wedgies, calzones, wings, sides, and salads. During the summer months, patio seating is available.

Café Chocolade
Address: 7061 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale
Contact: cafechocolade.net, or 412.788.4041
Made from scratch bakery/café offering lunch, handmade chocolates, pastas, a full line of sweets and gluten-free items. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the cute and cozy outdoor seating area.

Cardello Pizza
Address: 261 Moon Clinton Road, Moon
Contact: mycardellopizza.com, or 412.264.1000
Delicious pizza, hoagies, gyros and much more. Grab a picnic table and enjoy a slice with your kids on a summer day.

Carmody’s Grille
Address: 4905 Grand Avenue, Neville Island
Contact: carmodysgrille.com, or 412.458.1813
In the historic Neville Hotel building! American casual cuisine made from an all-scratch kitchen. Patio bar and outdoor dining area is great for a summer meal, or enjoying appetizers and a cocktail with friends.

Celebrations Bar Banquet and Grill
Address: 8110 Steubenville Pike, Imperial
Contact: celebrationsbarandgrill.com, or 724.695.4333
Menu selections range from tasty appetizers to fabulous sandwiches, great salads and delicious dinners. Option of eating inside, or outside on a large covered deck – perfect for alfresco dining.

Central Diner & Grille
Address: 6408 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township
Contact: centraldinerandgrille.com, or 412.275.3243
Family-owned and operated establishment where the customer is always top priority. Offering a wide range of American and Mediterranean cuisines, specializing in authentic Greek food. Enjoy the luxury of eating a delicious meal outside on the patio.

The Crafty Jackalope
Address: 608 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville
Contact: craftyjackalope.com, or 412.220.9785
Delicious homemade food and large selection of craft beer. Featuring a new, large outdoor patio that’s perfect for those warm summer days.

Cucina Bella
Address: 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bridgeville
Contact: cucina-bella.com, or 412.257.5150
Only the finest products from the different regions of Italy as well as locally grown produce are used at this charming and cozy restaurant! Choose alfresco dining on the outdoor patio in the shade at one of the tables with umbrellas.

The Diner
Address: 105 Clinton Avenue, Oakdale
Contact: thedinerinoakdale.com, or 724.693.9099
Local “Mom and Pop” diner located in the heart of Oakdale! Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on the quaint outdoor patio.

Downey’s House
Address: 6081 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township
Contact: downeyshouse.com, or 412.489.5631
An extensive menu, a comfortable atmosphere and it’s always fun! When the weather is warmer, a gigantic covered deck is available for outdoor dining.

Eggs N’at
Address: 8556 University Boulevard, Coraopolis
Contact: eggsnat.com, or 412.262.2920
Offering good service and home cooking in a true Pittsburgh-style diner setting! Start the day off right by eating breakfast, or lunch on the outdoor patio.

Foster’s Pub & Patio at Olivia’s Banquet Facility
Address: 318 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis
Contact: oliviasbanquet.com, or 412.331.9282
Featuring an assortment of great food all made from scratch – appetizers, wings, pizza, salads. Connected to Foster’s Pub is Ann’s Courtyard, which is perfect for relaxing on a beautiful evening.

The Hangar
Address: 500 Flaugherty Run Road, Moon Township
Contact: thehangarmoon.com, or 724.457.9630
Known for award-winning jumbo wings and colossal beer-battered fish. Have a meal on the fenced-in patio for summertime gatherings, or a casual evening out with friends.

Hyeholde
Address: 1516 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis
Contact: hyeholde.com, or 412.264.3116
Award-winning, high-quality cuisine that is American inspired with French influences. Have a picnic prepared by the chef on the restaurant’s beautiful and lush grounds, or enjoy a gourmet meal on the lovely patio.

Industry Public House
Address: 140 Andrew Drive, North Fayette
Contact: industrypgh.com, or 412.490.9080
Combining American comfort cuisine, artisanal cocktails and craft beer in a vintage industrial-inspired space. Large modern patio has stunning picturesque views and is perfect for gatherings with family and friends.

Insurrection AleWorks
Address: 1635 East Railroad Street, Heidelberg
Contact: insurrectionaleworks.com, or 412.276.2030
Take advantage of high-quality craft beer complemented by sophisticated pub fare including cheese and charcuterie boards, wings, pizza, burgers and more. Outdoor seating is available for a memorable dining experience.

Janoski Farms Country Restaurant
Address: 1725 US-30, Clinton
Contact: janoskis.com, or 724.899.2344
Sit on the picturesque patio with the beautiful backdrop of farmland and enjoy a wide array of American dishes for lunch and dinner.

Maxime’s Mediterranean
Address: 937 Beaver Grade Road, Coraopolis
Contact: maximesfresh.com, or 412.269.0111
Fresh, homemade, good and tasty Middle Eastern food with recipes that are authentic and time tested. Outdoor seating area is available.

Mickey’s Place
Address: 1625 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks
Contact: mickeysplace.net, or 412.771.7606
This entertainment complex boasts a recently renovated restaurant with a wide variety of food options. An outdoor patio with heaters is perfect for cool nights.

MJ’s Steel City
Address: 682 Cliff Mine Road, Coraopolis
Contact: facebook.com/MJs-Steel-City, or 724.227.3051
Casual atmosphere with renovated back deck that is great for enjoying delicious food, including American classics such as pulled pork, pizza and hot sausage.

North Star Restaurant
Address: 8155 Steubenville Pike, Imperial
Contact: northstartikihut.com, or 724.695.1010
Known for its pizza and signature hoagies, but offers a wide range of menu items to please any taste — or appetite! The Tiki Hut area offers a family-friendly full dining atmosphere with white-sand volleyball, cornhole, wall hookie, high-definition TV and jukebox, two fire pits and more.

99 Bottles
Address: 1001 Washington Avenue, Carnegie
Contact: 99bottlespittsburgh.com, or 412.279.1299
Great BBQ, sandwiches and more. Relax and enjoy a meal, including one of the many varieties of beer offered, on the large outdoor patio.

One Thirty One East
Address: 131 East Main Street, Carnegie
Contact: onethirtyoneeast.com, or 412.276.1205
Offering “World Fusion Freestyle” cuisine presented by Executive Chef Bernard Bereksazi and his culinary team. Cozy and quaint first- and second-floor patio dining.

PapaGallo Cucina
Address: 1597 Washington Pike, Bridgeville
Contact: papagallo.us, or 412.564.5094
A breakfast and lunch restaurant that uses only the freshest ingredients. Sidewalk seating is available in the front of the restaurant.

Paradise Beach
Address: 7601 Grand Avenue, Neville Island
Contact: paradiseislandbowl.com, or 412.264.6570
Enjoy casual dining including wings, salads, burgers, pizza and sandwiches. Soak up the sun while enjoying the atmosphere featuring a sandy beach with neon palm trees and views of the Ohio River.

Patrick’s Pub and Grille
Address: 1207 Spring Run Road Extension, Moon Township
Contact: patrickspub.org, or 724.457.9770
A legendary menu full of “deee-liciously” prepared food, including authentic Irish cuisine such as shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and more. New for 2018: open garage doors bringing fresh air in and an outdoor bar and dining area.

Pittsburgh Bottleshop Cafe
Address: 1597 Washington Pike, Bridgeville
Contact: bottleshopcafe.com, or 412.279.8170
Great selection of delicious sandwiches and more! Nice outdoor patio is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner.

Riley’s Pour House
Address: 215 East Main Street, Carnegie
Contact: rileyspourhouse.com, or 412.279.0770
A delicious menu of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, Irish specialties and more! Patio dining is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

Rockefeller’s Grille
Address: 1833 McKees Rocks Road, McKees Rocks
Contact: rockefellersgrille.com, or 412.777.9600
Family-owned and operated since 1998 specializing in a wide range of menu items that are made from scratch including sandwiches, pasta, seafood, desserts and more. Seasonal outdoor seating is available.

Rumfish Grille
Address: 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville
Contact: rumfish.restaurant, or 412.914.8013
Experience island-themed alfresco dining on 15,000 square feet of outdoor space with waterfalls, a sand-filled beach dance floor, two bars, seven firepits, lounge seating, a main stage, beach games and an outdoor grill!

Sarafino’s Pasta and Pizza
Address: 40 East Crafton Avenue, Crafton
Contact: sarafinos.com, or 412.922.8911
Authentic, home-style Italian antipasto, pizza and pasta and so much more. Enjoy a summer meal on the lovely patio.

Scoops & More
Address: 7012 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale
Contact: scoopsmore.com, or 412.200.2344
Offering so much more than ice cream—from hoagies, hot dogs and gyros to pizza, wings, homemade soups and more. Take the kids out to eat on the patio, featuring tables with umbrellas and lined with pretty flowers.

Sea Shell Bar
Address: 932 Beaver Grade Road, Coraopolis
Contact: 412.262.1980
This hidden gem in Moon features homemade and delicious fare including appetizers, soups, salads and entrees. An outdoor seating area is a good choice for enjoying a casual meal, or a drink with friends.

Sharp Edge Creekhouse
Address: 288 West Steuben Street, Crafton
Contact: sharpedgebeer.com, or 412.922.8118
Housed in a former 110-year-old Victorian home! Even if beer is not your thing, the Creekhouse has a great selection of lunch and dinner choices to enjoy on a wonderful and atmospheric outside deck.

Shouf’s Café
Address: 200 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville
Contact: shoufs-cafe.com, or 412.221.2595
From Lebanese specialties such as homemade hummus or delicious grape leaves, to phenomenal filet mignon or a juicy burger, you’ll be sure to find something that fills you up! Choose cozy indoor or outdoor dining.

Tootsie’s Diner
Address: 701 5th Avenue, Coraopolis
Contact: tootsiespghdiner.com, or 412.264.1400
Featuring breakfast food and lunch items to suit any palate. As an added bonus, all dishes are available at a great price! Small outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas is available.

Right over the Sewickley Bridge:

Bruneaux
Address: 409 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: bruneaux409.com, or 412.741.9200
An award-winning restaurant with an American menu inspired by the beauty and flavors of France. Offering local farm-to-table, organically fed and open-range steaks, chops, chicken and fresh seafood. Guests can enjoy patio dining by the cozy fireplace.

Café Des Amis
Address: 443 Division Street, Sewickley
Contact: cafedesamispa.com, or 412.741.2388
Award-winning bistro-style café offering a charming French atmosphere. Enjoy sidewalk seating with fresh and delicious breakfast and lunch menu choices.

Cocothé
Address: 545 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: cocothe.com, or 412.259.8847
Award-winning restaurant that focuses on fresh, creative cuisine with French, American and international influences. Outdoor seating is available.

Lula
Address: 515 Broad Street, Sewickley
Contact: lulasewickley.com, or 412.749.1200
Casual chic, upscale tapas, small plates and more! Enjoy sidewalk seating in the charming heart of Sewickley.

Mambo Italia
Address: 424 Broad Street, Sewickley
Contact: mamboitaliasewickley.com, or 412.741.3700
A little infusion of Naples with authentic Neapolitan pizza from a top-of-the-line, imported brick oven! A cute patio is the perfect place for eating Italian dishes with family and friends.

Sewickley Hotel
Address: 509 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: sewickleyhotel.com, or 412.741.9457
American cuisine with French influences and a distinctive flavor provided by a cherry- and apple-wood burning stove. Newly renovated patio is the perfect spot for a memorable outdoor dining experience.

The Slippery Mermaid Sushi Bar
Address: 613 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: slipperymermaid.com, or 412.741.2459
A mixture of sushi for purists, and inventive dishes you might never have seen before. Patio dining is available.

Vivo Kitchen
Address: 432 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Contact: vivokitchen.com, or 412.259.8945
Award-winning restaurant with a focus on fresh and local ingredients, bringing you small plates, fresh pasta, grilled meats and fish, as well as house-made desserts. Includes a charming courtyard for outdoor dining.

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