EAT BIG August 2026

Happy original reopening day for the Parkway! As summer blockbuster season comes to an end, we’ve saved the best for last. Here’s an a-bridged version of our late-summer lineup—our blockbusters span all genres!

Let’s roll the trailer for our August releases: Mad Mex Hatches a plan while Kaya plays chicken and gets all up in your grill. The sun also rises on Soba’s latest tasting menu all while Casbah refuses to let summer pasta you by!

Intrigued? Curious? Hungry? Keep reading for the delicious details…If you make it to the end on time, you might even receive a bonus!*

patios

Summer in the City!

Scout out a prime outdoor spot for your next Happy Hour feature. The countdown to sundown is on, so let’s make the most of the summer nights! (Tell me more, tell me more—okay, see below...)

Alta Via

Alta Via x Market District

Available at 5 locations!

Alta Via is Now Playing in the refrigerated foods section at select Market Districts starring YOU as head chef! Pick up your co-stars at Robinson, South Hills Village, Waterworks, Wexford or Penn Avenue. Meet the Cast:

Pastas 
Spaghetti, Rigatoni, Orecchiette, Mafaldine, Bucatini, Fettuccine (egg), Pappardelle (egg)


Sauces
Vodka Sauce, Roasted Tomato, Mushroom Bolognese


Sides
Beans & Greens

 

Dinner for Two Kits
Rigatoni & Roasted Tomato Sauce, Pappardelle & Vodka Sauce, Bucatini & Cacio e Pepe, Mafaldine & Mushroom Bolognese

AVP

AVP has the Squares!

The director said CUT, but we prefer PULL! Just a little reminder that the aspect ratio of our square pies is delicious!

Casbah

Summer Festa di Pasta: Tomato & Corn
August 17-20

That lovable team up returns with this summer’s feel-good picture! Watch as Tomato & Corn are back on the case for another delicious Pasta Adventure. Come along for the ride through six seasonal pastas dishes. Reserve your spot to celebrate the harvest.

Kaya

Veg Dinner
August 2–5

Our four-course, four-day, quarterly celebration is here 'til Wednesday. Experience our veggie-forward take on Caribbean fare with a choice at each course. Enjoy dishes like our savory Watermelon Curry (pictured) or Stuffed Peppers with basil and corn puree. Reserve your seat!

 

Fried Chicken Night

Thursday, August 6

First Thurdays never tasted so good. Join us for our monthly finger lickin' feast of buttermilk fried chicken, warm flour tortillas and spicy slaw. August sides: Corn on the cob & hot honey. See you there!


Dog Days of Summer

Through August

Kaya's doggin' it all month. Catch the Return of the Kaya Dog starring a 1/4 lb all beef Hebrew National hot dog, Martin’s potato bun, guacamole, Pico de gallo, queso fresco, jalapeno & cilantro.

Mad Mex

Hatch Chile Fest
August 17 'til they're gone
We’re gonna party with some of New Mexico’s biggest stars! Come celebrate the return of Stuffed Hatch Chiles, Grilled Chicken & Hatch Chile Enchiladas and the lovely, loquacious (and liquid-ish) Hatch Chile Margarita!

 

Grist House Mad House Vol. 9
Available Now!

Tap into our new collaboration brew with our pals at Grist House. Enjoy our crisp, crushable, everyday IPA— think Mexican cerveza meets West Coast IPA. Cheers!

 

Return of the Corn (and Crab)

Through September —but why wait?!

Now ‘ear this: The annual Mad Mex Corn Fiesta is happening NOW! That's right, the Crabby Corn Quesadilla, Chicken & Corn Burrito and Grilled Corn on the Cob are all back. Our newest seasonal arrival, The Grilled Corn Bowl, is definitely worth shuckin' out for.

Shadyside Gif

New Lunch menu ✔ New Brunch items ✔ New Patio ✔ New things are going UP down at Mad Mex Shadyside! Read all about the latest Shadyside Mexclusives here.

Soba

Japanese Tasting Menu

August 24–30

As the sun sets on this edition of Eat Big, Soba is heading to the land of the rising sun with a special Japanese Tasting Menu featuring a selection of nigiri, savory and sweet dishes, plus curated drink pairings. Save your seat!

 

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big Burrito Benefit Dinners

 

August 4 | Surgicorps | Alta Via Market Square

August 4 | Pittsburgh Camerata | AVP

August 4 | YASU | Mad Mex Robinson

August 4 | WAAR | Mad Mex Shadyside

August 11 | Barebones Productions | Casbah

August 18 | Faith & Gratitude | Eleven

Join us as we give back to our community with these special benefit dinners, or request an evening for your cause. We still have a few open dates in 2026! If your organization would like to host a dinner, please visit our community page or contact us for details.

*Congrats: You may now travel straight to Mad Mex Monroeville without those pesky bridge detours! We’ll meet you on the patio!

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