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Esquire names two local spots to list of 100 restaurants ‘America can’t afford to lose’

This mural can be seen in Tessaro's side dining area. It shows many members of the Harrington family, including founder Kelly (far left) who passed away in 2009. Tessaro's is now owned by Tee Harrington.

PITTSBURGH — With the industry feeling the brunt of restrictions put into place in an effort to stem the spread of Covid-19, Esquire has made a list of “100 restaurants America can’t afford to lose,” and two local eateries landed on it.

In its piece published Dec. 29, Esquire makes the case the beloved restaurants that make up much of the fabric of a community face an existential threat from the coronavirus pandemic, including J&J’s Family Restaurant in Mount Washington and Tessaro’s in Bloomfield

“The threat will only intensify as winter progresses and restaurateurs have to abandon the outdoor dining that has kept them treading water for months,” editor Jeff Gordiner wrote.

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