- Phone
15201 - Address
4326 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Sustainability Practices
People
Employees Volunteer
Our employees participate in volunteer activities
A. Yes
Employee Wages Exceed Industry Standard
We exceed the industry standard for FOH and BOH employee wages (over the current minimum wage rate) or have instituted an alternative pay system structure compared to traditional industry methods
A. Yes
Independent/Locally-owned
Our restaurant is independently owned by someone who lives within local region
A. Yes
Emergency Rides for Employees
We provide emergency rides for employees
A. Yes
Non-working Time Between Shifts
We provide employees with at least 11 hours of non-working time between shifts
A. Yes
Day Off for Consecutive Work
We provide our employees at least one day off for every five days worked consecutively
A. Yes
Employee Vacation Time
We offer our FOH and BOH employees vacation time
A. Yes
Internal Promotions
We offer internal promotions
A. Yes
Employee Cross-training
We cross-train employees across different floor and kitchen positions
A. Yes
Front/Back of House Positions
We provide employees with the ability to move between front and back of house positions
A. Yes
Merit-based Raises
We give raises based on employee performance and responsibility
A. Yes
Employee Discounts
We provide discounts for our employees at our restaurant
A. Yes
Minimum Weekly Working Hours
For employees earning hourly wages, we guarantee a minimum amount of weekly working hours
A. Yes
Employee Bonuses
We provide bonuses or incentives for employee performance
A. Yes
Diverse/Inclusive Work Environment
We work hard to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment
A. Yes
Community Partner/Fundraiser/Donater
We partner, fundraise, or donate to a local community organization, community members, or cause
A. Yes
Local Resident Employment Opportunities
We provide employment opportunities for residents of the local community
A. Yes
Underserved Communities Food Provision
We help to provide access to healthy, fresh food to people in underserved communities
A. Yes
Encourage Guest Alternative Transportation
We encourage guests to take alternative transportation to get to our restaurant
A. Yes
Secure Location to Store Bicycles
There is a secure location to store bicycles at or near our restaurant
A. Yes
Nutrition
Entrees Served with Fruits/Veggies
entrée items served with fruits and/or vegetables
A. Yes
Allergen-Free Options
allergen-free options
A. Yes
Low-sodium Options
low-sodium options
A. Yes
Ancient Grains
ancient grains (barley, farro, quinoa, polenta, amaranth, spelt, kamut, chia, sorghum, freekeh, teff, millet)
A. Yes
Low Calorie Salad Dressings
low calorie salad dressings
A. Yes
Smaller Sized Soda Options
smaller sized soda options
A. Yes
Whole Grain Ingredients in Children's Meals
whole grain ingredients are used in children's meals
A. Yes
Fruits/Vegetablies Offered with Children's Meals
fruits or vegetables are offered with children's meals
A. Yes
Soft Drink Alternatives for Children's Meals
alternatives to soft drinks for children's meals
A. Yes
Lean Proteins in Children's Meals
lean proteins are used in children's meals
A. Yes
Low Fat/Calorie/Sugar/Sodium Options for Children's Meals
low-fat, low-calorie, low-sugar, or low-sodium options for children's meals
A. Yes
Healthful, Plant Based Oils
We use healthful, plant based oils for cooking and baking (containing predominantly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats - no trans-fat oils)
A. Yes
Live Well Allegheny Status
We have satisfied the requirements to earn Live Well Allegheny status. (Note: If your restaurant is located in Allegheny County, completing these actions will earn you status as a LWA Restaurant in addition to your SPR designation. If your restaurant is located outside of Allegheny County, you will receive points toward your SPR designation by completing LWA Restaurant requirements.)
A. Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan Fare
vegetarian/vegan fare
A. Yes
Responsible Sourcing
Refurbished/Remanufactured Furniture
We use furniture that has been refurbished, remanufactured, or is previously used
A. Yes
Certified Organic/Fair Trade/Bird Friendly Coffee & Tea
We serve certified organic, fair trade, and/or bird friendly coffee and/or tea
A. Yes
Products/Ingredients from Local Businesses
We derive some products from local businesses (i.e. cheese, milk, coffee, baked goods, beer, wine, spirits, invasive species, raw baking materials) or buy some ingredients regionally (i.e. flour, grains, beans)
A. Yes
Source Products from Regional Third Party
We source products from a regionally-based third party supplier
A. Yes
Seasonal Menus
We rotate menu items based on seasonality
A. Yes
Purchase Local, Cage-Free, Organic Eggs
We purchase eggs that have at least one of the following characteristics: local, cage-free, organic
A. Yes
Pickle/Preserve Foods
We can, pickle, or preserve foods
A. Yes
Make Select Items In-house
We make at least one of the following items in-house: salad dressings, condiments, sauces, jams, jellies, juices, soups, broths, stock, chutneys, syrups, salsas
A. Yes
Make Own Non-alcoholic Beverages, Beer, Wine, Spirits
We make our own non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, or spirits (including mixers)
A. Yes
Source Humanely Raised/Processed Animal Products
We source animal products that are humanely raised and processed
A. Yes
Produce Sourcing
When in season, our produce is sourced:
B. 16-30%: (Locally) From within a 150 mile radius
Produce, Meats, Beans Sourcing
Our produce, meats, and/or beans:
A. 1-15%: Carry organic certification or are naturally grown
Water Conservation
Thaw Frozen Foods in Refrigerator
We thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator (not with running water)
A. Yes
Avoid Hosing Indoor/Outdoor Areas
We avoid hosing indoor and outdoor areas. Instead, we use dry cleaning methods followed by a damp mopping
A. Yes
Water System Leak Checks
We regularly check for and repair leaks in our water system
A. Yes
Faucet Turn Off
We turn off all faucets when not in use
A. Yes
Energy Efficiency
HVAC Inspected Annually
We have our HVAC inspected annually to ensure it is in proper working condition and operating efficiently
A. Yes
Programmable Thermostat
We use a programmable thermostat (continuously programmed to heat at 68 degrees and cool at 74 degrees during operating hours and 85 to cool/62 to heat during non-operating hours)
A. Yes
Energy-Efficient Lighting
We have upgraded to energy efficient lighting (T8 or T5 flourescents, LED, CFL)
A. Yes
LED Emergency Exits
We use LED bulbs in lighting or emergency exits
A. Yes
Clean Refrigerator Coils
We regularly clean evaporator and condenser coils on refrigerators (every 3 months)
A. Yes
Kitchen Equipment Idle Power Downs
We power down the kitchen equipment during slow, idle times
A. Yes
General
SPR Designation Pledge
We will/we pledge to display our Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant designation on our website, menu, and/or marketing materials
A. Yes
SPR Decal Pledge
We will/we pledge to post the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant decal in a place visible to restaurant guests
A. Yes
Waste Reduction
Bulk Purchases
We buy at least one of the following products in bulk - no individually wrapped/portioned items: straws, to-go cutlery, or condiments used for in-house orders
A. Yes
Specials/Menu on Chalkboard
We post our daily specials or menu on a chalkboard/whiteboard as opposed to printing
A. Yes
Take-out Bagging
We do not use plastic bags to bag take-out items or have instilled an "offer first" approach to bagging take-out items in plastic
A. Yes
Eliminated Take-out Polystyrene/Styrofoam
We have eliminated the use of polystyrene foam or Styrofoam containers (boxes and cups) for take-out use
A. Yes
Purchase Recyclable Paper Products
We purchase paper products and/or containers that are recyclable
A. Yes
Purchase Recyclable Plastic Products
We purchase plastic products/containers that are recyclable
A. Yes
Does Not Serve Water Bottled in Plastic
We do not serve water that is bottled in plastic
A. Yes
Single Output Napkin Dispenser
If we offer our guests paper self-serve napkins, we use a single output dispenser
A. Yes
Paperless Guest Order System
We use a paperless system to process guest orders
A. Yes
Paperless Vendor Order System
We use a paperless ordering and billing for vendors where it is available
A. Yes
Multi-use Dishware
We serve dine-in food and beverages with multi-use rather than disposable dishware (plates, cups, utensils, ramekins, etc.)
A. Yes
Electronic Utility Bills
We pay utility bills electronically (when given the option)
A. Yes