guy Fieri is passionate about feeding yinz guys, n’at.
The spiky-haired celebrity chef and restaurateur has a homonymous restaurant at Live! Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall and multiple deliveries only Flavortown Kitchens in the zone.
November 14, Chicken guy!, a fast-casual franchise focused on deals and sandwiches, opened at 4 PPG Place downtown. It is the first of three stores in Pennsylvania; Other spots are in Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee and stadiums in Maryland and California.
In a press release, Fieri said he has family in the area and visited the area to feature local restaurants on his Food Network show. “Dinners, drive-ins and dives”.
The menu features all-natural, antibiotic-free chicken tenders brined in a blend of fresh lemon juice, brined pickle and buttermilk infused with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices. The strips are hand-pounded to maximize crunchy texture and flavor. There are 22 homemade sauces available, ranging from curry mayonnaise and lemon pepper to buffalo and blue cheese, as well as fries, mac and cheese and milkshakes.
Sandwiches include the Big Bite BLAT with smoked bacon, lettuce, cream of avocado, tomatoes and buttermilk ranch and the Southwest with pepper jack cheese, special sauce, cream of avocado, cumin-lime mojo, charred corn, roasted peppers, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes and crispy tortilla strips.
Salad bowls such as the Ground Chicken Caesar can be made with fried or grilled fillets.
DURING THE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION, CHICKEN GUY! HELD A CEREMONIAL TOAST WITH LOCAL DIGNATORIES.
The local franchise is owned and operated by Magic Eats, a subsidiary of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. All Ice Inc./Magic Ice USA, the long-time operators of the PPG Place rink. Run by a team of seasoned restaurant operators, Chicken Guy! Pittsburgh represents the company’s premier venture into brick-and-mortar hospitality and restaurant operations.
Brendan Malone, vice president of Magic Ice USA and Magic Eats, said he hopes the chain’s famous face will draw people downtown and the food will keep them coming back.
“It’s a foodie town and we’re thrilled to bring Guy’s awesome new chicken concept to downtown Pittsburgh,” Malone said in a press release. “The opening of Chicken Guy! in the heart of the city firmly establishes Pittsburgh as Flavortown, USA!”
