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Z-Best BBQ

Coordinates: 40°27′09″N 79°58′02″W / 40.45257°N 79.96724°W / 40.45257; -79.96724
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Z-Best BBQ
Restaurant information
Established2010 (2010)
Owner(s)Darwin Copeland (as of 2017)
Street address2900 Bedford Ave
1317 Fifth Avenue (2010-2020)
CityPittsburgh
CountyAllegheny
StatePennsylvania
Postal/ZIP Code15219
CountryUnited States

Z-Best BBQ is a barbecue restaurant that was previously located on Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and now currently operates out of the basement of the former St Richard's church on Bedford Avenue.

History

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Z-Best BBQ was opened for business in 2010 on Fifth Avenue in Uptown Pittsburgh and operated there until a 2020 fire forced them to relocate to the basement of the former St Richard's church on Bedford Avenue.[1] In July 2021, it was reported that Z-best BBQ was awarded $11,475 in federal relief funds due to complications from the COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania.[2]

Cuisine

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Z-best BBQ serves traditional American barbecue dishes such as slow-cooked chicken, pork and beef ribs as well as sides such as mashed potatoes and mac and cheese.[3]

Reception

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Eater placed Z-best BBQ at number 16 on their list of the 38 best restaurants in Pittsburgh.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Gigler, Dan. "Hill District's Z-Best BBQ is a lesson in perseverance". Post-Gazette.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  2. ^ Gigler, Dan (17 July 2021). "'When we lose this, we're done': Federal restaurant relief helps some, but not all weather COVID aftermath". Post-Gazette.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  3. ^ Weisberg, Deborah. "Simply Z-Best: Find tasty barbecue right on Pittsburgh's Fifth Avenue". archive.triblive.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  4. ^ White, Briana. "The 38 Essential Pittsburgh Restaurants". Eater.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.