CHANCELOR HUMPHREY | PHOTO BY LAURA PETRILLA

Under his “Keep Pittsburgh Dope” brand, Chancelor Humphrey has been photographing regular Pittsburghers on local streets for a decade. He now has more than 53,000 followers on Instagram. The influencer, who was honored in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 class of 2021, loves the vibe on Downtown’s Smithfield Street and Liberty Avenue, as well as in Oakland.

“I like Oakland a lot, especially when the students get back. They have a lot of flavor and style,” he says. In recent years, he’s been incorporating more video into his work and often wears a body camera “so people can see the behind-the-scenes of the interactions.”

He’s also building his network as a platform for other creators. “I want to give young people opportunities,” he says. “That’s the goal.” So, we wanted to know: What is Chancelor Humphrey’s Best of the ’Burgh?

What’s your Pittsburgh “hidden gem,” a place that you love that doesn’t get the attention it deserves?

Kaya in the Strip District and 202 Hometown Tacos in Bellevue

If you could only eat one local meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Oxtail from Pauline’s Caribbean Soul Cuisine on the North Side

If Pittsburgh had a theme song, what would it be?

“Glass House” by Wiz Khalifa

What’s the annual tradition that you wait for every year?

Pittsburgh Steelers football

Favorite Pittsburgh appearance in a movie or on television?

“Striking Distance.” (“Jack Reacher” is a close second.)

What’s your unpopular Pittsburgh opinion? What is something you think about the city (or a famous aspect of it) that won’t win you any friends?

“I hate Primanti sandwiches. I think they’re disgusting. Yeah, I’m sorry. But I will say this, they do have a good kielbasa sandwich.”

Where’s the first place you take out-of-town guests?

“Bicycle Heaven. There’s a lot of fun stuff in there. And PNC Park, man — it’s beautiful. You’re just out there enjoying the vibes during the summer, for sure.”

You get one incline ride with any Pittsburgher, living or dead. Who is it?

Charles “Teenie” Harris

If you could bring back one Pittsburgh place or restaurant that’s no longer there, which would you pick?

“The Beehive. When I was younger, I would just come up to the city just to get some work done, and that was the place I would set up my laptop. I just felt so cool in there.”