Casbah, Shadyside, is holding its annual PastaFest Monday through July 2. This year's menu includes more than a dozen shapes of pasta each matched with a unique creative sauce. Look for polenta agnolotti with braised Elysian Field Farms lamb ragout and fresh figs; tagliolini with seared rare tuna, calamari and putanesca sauce; and roasted garlic tortellini with wild mushrooms, arugula, rosemary and Ricotta-Salata. Sampling and sharing is encouraged; reservations are recommended. www.bigburrito.com/casbah, 412-661-5656.

RESTAURANT UPDATE

Legume Bistro, Regent Square, is extending its Sunday June brunch series throughout the summer, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the menu at www.legumebistro.com. Request a reservation online or call 412-371-1815.

Pazzo Restaurant, Mt. Lebanon, opened for business last Monday. The family-friendly Italian eatery is open for dinner Monday through Friday starting at 5 p.m., and for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11:30 a.m. The menu includes appetizers ($2.99-$12.99), pastas ($9.99-$18.99), meat and seafood entrees ($12.99-$19.99), sandwiches and brick-oven pizzas ($8.99-$11.99). pazzopittsburgh.com; 412-341-5555.

Yo Rita, South Side, has an updated menu designed by consulting chef Kevin Sousa. (For more information on what Sousa is up to, check out his blog, www.nacl15206.com.) The creative, taqueria-style menu includes starters such as ceviche and corn on the cob and a selection of about 15 tacos ($2-$5) available a la carte. Look for updates at yoritasouthside.com; 412-904-3557.