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Pierogi

Food / drink Food / iconic

Meaning

What it means

A filled dumpling strongly associated with Pittsburgh food culture.

Pierogi is a dumpling often filled with potato, cheese, sauerkraut, or other fillings.

Usage

Use it like this

“I want a pierogi with onions.”
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Local note

Why it feels Pittsburgh

Singular form; pairs with pierogies.

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