Recently had brunch at E2 with my brother and parents. This is a great addition to what is becoming one of the coolest restaurant locations in Pittsburgh. I grew up in Highland Park so I love seeing the development of E2, Banana Leaf, Park Brugge, and Tambellini's all so close to each other.
E2 has a bunch of menu items on a chalkboard and a few starters on small paper menus they give out. We started with the zappoli with parmasean, black pepper, and anchovies. It was a tasty and savory way to start off our brunch. For an entree I went with the pepper polenta with red sauce. This was also quite flavorful and savory. My brother loved the "mush" with maple "mess" on top.
Our servers were extremely attentive and friendly. Our coffee mugs were frequently refilled. E2 is very small (about 10 tables) and no one pressured us to leave despite the big crowd that was gathering outside waiting for tables.
I would love to come back sometime for dinner. E2 is BYOB and they do not have a liquor license. They have some outdoor tables that would be a perfect place to grab lunch or dinner in the summer.
Many businesses have come and gone over the years in this exact location. I'm hoping that with this new restaurant renaissance taking place in Highland Park, E2 will be here to stay.