Palm Palm Brings a Taste of Palm Springs and Palm Beach to Pittsburgh's East End

As the former Plum Asian Bistro on Centre Avenue is transformed into Palm Palm, co-owners Herky and Lisa Pollock and chef Ed and Amanda Smith are bringing a taste of Palm Springs and Palm Beach to Pittsburgh's East End. The restaurant, set to open on Sunday, aims to provide a joyful experience for its guests, with a spacious dining room, a bar, and a tucked-away lounge area. The indoor space can accommodate 95 guests, while the patio seats an additional 65.

Key Takeaways:

• Palm Palm is located in the former Plum Asian Bistro on Centre Avenue in Pittsburgh's East End.
• The restaurant is inspired by Palm Springs and Palm Beach, with a theme of leisure and luxury.
• The indoor space seats 95 guests, while the patio can accommodate an additional 65.
• The menu will rotate seasonally, with a focus on coastal cuisine influenced by California and South America.
• Chef Ed Smith has crafted dishes such as sushi tots, big eye tuna, and street corn taquitos.
• The restaurant features two private chef's dining rooms with a close-up view of the chef and his team in action.
• The menu includes sharing plates, large plates, and desserts, with a focus on telling the story behind each dish.

Statistics:

• The indoor space at Palm Palm can accommodate 95 guests.
• The patio can seat an additional 65 guests.
• The menu will rotate seasonally, with a focus on coastal cuisine influenced by California and South America.
• 53-foot wall of palm trees above the bar was created by multi-media fine artist Peter Thomas.
• 24-foot picture of Peter Thomas' 1961 light blue Cadillac is displayed in the lounge.
• The restaurant has partnered with Ritual House in Downtown Pittsburgh and features a vintage photograph by Slim Aaron.

Sources:

• The Tribune-Review (Greensburg, Pa.) https://www.triblive.com/
• TribLive reporter JoAnne Klimovich Harrop
• JoAnne Klimovich Harrop can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.