Kujira, specializing in sushi and sake, now open in Shadyside.

Kujira, a new restaurant specializing in sushi, sake, and whiskey, opened in Shadyside on December 10.

Hi Friend! Welcome To KuJiRa
Here, We Will Present a Unique Japanese Experience to Your Table.
Please Enjoy the Fresh Ingredients From the Ocean to Pittsburgh! Thank you

じら体験
こんにちは、友達です! クジラへようこそ
ここでは、ユニークな日本体験をあなたのテーブルにお届けします。
海からピッツバーグまで届く新鮮な食材をぜひご賞味ください!
ありがとうございました

Signage first went up in late October at 736 Bellefonte St. (map) in the spot formerly occupied by The Yard, where Dr. Tea opened upstairs earlier this year. Kujira---Japanese for whale---has the same ownership team as Bubble Bee, which has opened a few bubble tea spots around the city recently.

Kujira is active on Instagram, where you can find photos and stories of menu items.

Work progresses on Pittsburgh's first Tous les Jours, coming pretty soon to East Liberty.

Work progresses on Pittsburgh's first Tous les Jours Cafe coming soon to East Liberty. Signage first went up for the international Korean bakery chain in June 2023. Tous Les Jours is the first of the big Korean bakery chains to announce a Pittsburgh spot (though it was followed about two months later by another one), and will complement Sumi's Cakery, which has been Pittsburgh's lone Korean bakery since it opened in 2012.  Tous Les Jours, says its US website,

"has developed into a reputable neighborhood bakery specializing in French-Asian inspired baked goods, hand crafted beverages and bold, flavorful coffee and espresso made with the finest ingredients."

While some people may sneer at excitement over (inter)national chains coming to Pittsburgh, I've written before that I actually consider it a healthy sign and representative of Pittsburgh's growing Asian food scene, as these chains have almost completely ignored the region prior to this year. Tous Les Jours will be located in the Eastside Bond Building C, across the street from Target (map).
via @TousLesJoursUSA