Upscale shops, a cinema and several restaurants serving everything from Chinese to mesquite grill to cappuccino. Pittsburgh International Airmall . At the airport, the first of this kind in the country. Residents include the Body Shop, Ballys of Switzerland, the Nature Company, Athlete s Foot and TGI Friday. Bustling blocks of open produce and Italian markets, bakeries, novelties, restaurants and coffee shops.
Many shops open before dawn and close midafternoon.
The district is bounded by Penn Avenue and Smallman Street, from 16th Street to 24th Street. It s within walking distance of the Doubletree and Westin William Penn hotels. A place to be seen. Dozens of specialty fashion boutiques, salons, good restaurants and bars. Just a 15-minute ride by car or taxi from downtown.