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Pittsburgh, PA

Expanding operations to enhance jazz-inspired dining and entertainment experience in Pittsburgh.

• Mission: Con Alma seeks to combine live jazz music with globally inspired cuisine to create a vibrant, soulful dining experience that celebrates Pittsburgh’s jazz culture and enhances the city’s cultural scene.  
• Growth Strategy: The restaurant is seeking funding to upgrade kitchen equipment, enhance the beverage program, and improve its music infrastructure, aiming to provide an elevated experience for guests and expand its operations.  
• Customer Experience: Con Alma offers a unique fusion of food and live music, with a diverse menu featuring Italian, Thai, Latin, and French flavors, complemented by a curated selection of wines. The restaurant operates seven nights a week with nightly jazz performances, including a popular Sunday brunch.  
• Community Impact: Con Alma is dedicated to preserving Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy by providing a space where food, music, and community come together. The restaurant is committed to supporting local and touring jazz artists while fostering an inclusive environment for jazz lovers and newcomers alike.  
• Expansion Plans: With plans to expand to new locations, Con Alma aims to share its passion for jazz, cuisine, and community beyond Pittsburgh, continuing to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the region.

Con Alma, a restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA, combines jazz music with a unique dining experience, creating a soulful space for guests to enjoy globally inspired dishes while immersing themselves in the city’s vibrant jazz culture. The establishment, named one of the top 25 bars in the U.S. by Esquire magazine, operates seven nights a week and showcases Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy through nightly live performances.

Con Alma seeks funding to enhance its facilities, including upgrades to kitchen equipment, the beverage program, and music infrastructure, aiming to improve overall operations and customer experience. By investing in these areas, Con Alma intends to elevate its offerings and continue providing a celebrated space where food, music, and community intersect.

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Con Alma is a jazz-themed restaurant in Pittsburgh that offers live music and globally inspired cuisine in a vibrant, culturally rich setting.

Con Alma is a jazz-themed restaurant located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known for its vibrant atmosphere that combines live jazz music with globally inspired cuisine. Founded in 2019, Con Alma celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich jazz history, offering guests a unique dining experience where food, music, and culture intertwine. The restaurant operates seven nights a week, providing live jazz performances by local and touring artists, and hosts a popular Sunday brunch, making it a staple in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The culinary offerings, led by co-owner and Chef Josh Ross, feature a fusion of flavors from Italian, Thai, Latin, and French cuisines, while co-owner Aimee Marshall curates a diverse selection of wines to enhance the dining experience.

In addition to dining and entertainment, Con Alma’s mission is to preserve and revive Pittsburgh’s jazz scene, fostering a space “with soul” for both jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike. With future plans to expand the Con Alma experience to new locations, the restaurant aims to continue sharing its passion for jazz, cuisine, and community.