October 2012
Where do you go when you want to step off the sidewalk and feel as though you have stepped into a new world?
Maybe it’s home. Maybe it’s a garden. Maybe it’s a yoga school, but if you live in Pittsburgh, there is a point of departure you should add to your list: Pusadee’s Garden.
Pusadee’s Garden is a Thai restaurant in the ever growing Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville, but the reason I find myself eating there so frequently is because it feels like so much more than a restaurant experience. In the warmer months, Pusadee’s Garden comes alive with vines, flowers, flowing waters, hanging lanterns and the hum of people enjoying really fresh food in a beautiful setting. In one word, Pusadee’s feels like an escape.
“Thai Cole Slaw”
w/ a spicy tamarind-peanut sauce
Curry Puffs
Kabocha squash, asian sweet potatoes & veg in a pastry shell
Don’t let the photos fool you. There was far more food consumed and enjoyed thoroughly! My special one and I order food from Pusadee’s at least twice a month, so we know the menu well and have many trusted favorites, so I won’t break down the menu here. Pusadee’s is the full package. It’s consistent quality and fresh ingredients, often as locally sourced as the backyard garden. It’s friendly people. It’s a beautiful setting, and most importantly, it’s an escape. Sometimes I just want dinner to transport me, and this garden space is where I go to depart!
*Note: The owners take a really long trip to Thailand in the winter months, so go try Pusadee’s soon, VERY SOON! As I recall the restaurant closes November 26 and reopens on February 14th. It makes the winter months pass really slowly for us, but it makes Valentine’s Day really sweet!
