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Franktuary, Joe & The Juice, Melt Shop open in Pittsburgh International Airport

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop
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Franktuary, a Pittsburgh-based restaurant, is known for franks made from local grass-fed beef in addition to vegan options.
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Joe & The Juice is a juice bar and coffee shop. The company’s Pittsburgh International Airport shop is its first location in Pennsylvania.
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Founded in New York City, the Melt Shop is a melted sandwich restaurant that located in Pittsburgh International Airport’s Center Core.

Pittsburgh International Airport has added three new places to stop for a bite to eat.

Franktuary, a Pittsburgh-based company known for its signature hot dogs topped with locally sourced and ethnic condiments, opened in Concourse B.

Also in the concourse is Joe & The Juice, a juice bar and coffee shop. The chain’s first location in Pennsylvania, it has freshly prepared juice combinations, coffee, tea, sandwiches and smoothies made with organic ingredients. The Copenhagen import has grown to more than 300 cafes in 16 countries.

Founded in New York City, Melt Shop is located in the airside terminal’s Center Core. The New York-based chain offers melted sandwiches, tots, tenders, breakfast, beer, wine and shakes.

“It’s been a big year for food and drink at the Pittsburgh airport,” said Amy Miktus, vice president of Fraport Pittsburgh, developer of the airport’s retail program. “In addition to these hot concepts, we’ve also welcomed Primanti Bros. and Wigle Whiskey’s new restaurants this year alone.”

Pittsburgh International Airport serves more than 9 million passengers annually on 16 carriers.

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.

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