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A wonderful experience awaits you at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Our state-of-the-art, architecturally renowned convention center that opened in 2003. Located right in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, our facility offers grand meeting spaces, stunning views of downtown, the river and, of course, sumptuous dining. We proudly create all of the cuisine for guests of the 600,000 sq. foot, state of the art David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Meet and greet in one of our 52 meeting rooms or the 33,000 sq. foot elegant ballroom space. How can you beat great food and picturesque views of the Allegheny River or picturesque Pittsburgh? For exhibitors and their guests, we offer a full array of dining options through our Exhibit Catering Services. Our chefs will create custom menus, from Italian specialties, bountiful chefs tables or creative box lunches -- brought right to you on the exhibit floor. How unconventionally perfect.

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1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is located in downtown Pittsburgh, near PNC Park, Heinz Field, and in the heart of the cultural district.



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The convention center is accessible by T-service (subway), as well as Port Authority Bus Service.

Public parking in the on-premise lot, with additional parking in the 9th Street Garage, just 1 block from the convention center.

Hours

Open during conventions, shows and events.

Open for private events.

Reservations

For general information: 412.325.6182

Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, VISA

Catering, Parties & Events

Perfect for one-stop-shopping. Our chefs and professional event staff customize each event and tend to galas for thousands in our ballrooms, even a "sky's the limit" gathering on our rooftop. The options are endless. Let us plan your memorable event.

Plan an All-Star Event with great recipes created for some of the most exciting venues and events around the country. 

Menus

In the effort to provide locally grown products and support businesses that sell local foods, Levy Restaurants at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center has joined forces with PASA - Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. 

Our Executive Chef, Dominique Metcalfe, has partnered with local farmers to identify availability and seasonality of produce, meats, and dairy to create the freshest most memorable menus while supporting the local community.

Whether you are planning a breakfast, lunch or dinner for your event, we have wonderful menus that will be sure to please your attendees:  French Toast A La BrasserieSouthwestern Delicatessen, and 3-Course Plated Dinner - Sugar Cane Shrimp.

Our Chef

Executive Chef Dominique Metcalfe has changed the way guests think about food at the convention center.  Chef Dominique celebrates her passion for cooking in all dining locations at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Signature Recipes

Chef Dominique's Recipe of the Month: Truffle Risotto

 

News, Reviews & To-Dos

FEBRUARY 2010

 

Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show Exhibitor Meeting - February 3, 2010

College Fair - February 4-5, 2010

Youngstown State University Hospitality - February 4-5, 2010

JAMLIVE! - February 6, 2010

Integrity Elite Cheer - February 6, 2010

2010 Auto Show - February 11-15, 2010

2010 Annual Jubilee Conference - February 19-21, 2009

Great Lakes Spirit Allegheny National Championship - February 20, 2010

PA Bar Exams - February 23-24, 2010

Howard Hanna Awards Show and Convention - February 23-24, 2010

KIDAPALOOZA - February 27, 2010

 

MARCH 2010

 

Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show - March 5-14, 2010

Mountaineer Cabinet Company Reception - March 5, 2010

American Eagle Outfitters Marketing Rally - March 3-11, 2010

American Counseling Association Conference and Exposition - March 18-22, 2010

NAIOP - March 18, 2010

World Spirit Federation - March 20, 2010

Pittsburgh Bridal Showcase - March 21, 2010

Duquesne University Downtown Alumni Luncheon - March 24, 2010

Marcy Kay, Inc. - March 24, 2010

Spring Farm to Table - March 27, 2010

Dog Show - March 27-28, 2010

 

APRIL 2010

 

Tekkoshocon - April 7-11, 2010

Energy and Environment Week 2010 Conference - April 12-16, 2010

Professional Credential Services Engineering Examinations - April 14-19, 2010

Connections Academy PSSA Testing - April 12, 2010

PA AFL-CIO 2010 Convention - April 12-14, 2010

PPG Industries, Inc. - April 15, 2010

Point Park University's Starmakers Gala - April 17, 2010

Dance Intensive Workshops - April 17-18, 2010

Heinz Family Foundation Women's Health and the Environment - April 20-21, 2010

Connections Academy PSSA Testing - April 20, 2010

PMEA Annual Meeting - April 21-24, 2010

Federated Investors Shareholders Meeting - April 22, 2010

Time Out for Women 2010 - April 23-24, 2010

UPMC Health System - World Congress for Endoscopic Surgery of the Brain, Scull Base and Spine - April 27-30, 2010

Connections Academy PSSA Testing - April 28, 2010

Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon - April 30 - May 2, 2010

 

MAY 2010

 

Onstage New York - May 1-2, 2010

AISTech 2010 - May 3-6, 2010

PA Bar Institute - Worker's Comp Seminar - May 6, 2010

Jim Toner's Wealth Builders Seminar - May 8, 2010

Pri-Med Updates - May 13-14, 2010

CCAC 2010 Commencement Ceremony - May 13, 2010

Early Childhood Arts Network Conference - May 15, 2010

Microbicides: Building Bridges in HIV Prevention - May22-25, 2010

Satellite Symposium on Bacterial Therapeutics - May 22, 2010

Chatham University 2010 Commencement - May 23, 2010

Best Restaurant Party - May 24, 2010

MPI Pittsburgh Chapter - May 26, 2010

East Coast Volleyball Championships - May 29-31, 2010

 

JUNE 2010

 

UN World Environmental Day's Water Matters Conference - June 3, 2010

Engineer's Society of Western Pennsylvania International Bridge Conference - 7-9, 2010

Electronic Security Expo - June 14-18, 2010

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - June20-23, 2010

Anthrocon Summer Meeting - June 24-27, 2010

 

JULY 2010

 

Church of the Brethren Annual Conference - July 3-7, 2010

SIAM Conference on the Life Sciences - July12-15, 2010

BBI International 2010 GHG Conference and Expo - July 20-22, 2010

Intrique Dance Intensive - July 22-25, 2010

PA Bar Exams - July 26-28, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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