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We Came Back: An Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie Marathon
We’ve run a few different movie-and-food nights over the years, each organized around different stars (of varying caliber). This year, it was Schwarzenegger’s turn. Come bask in the guilty pleasures of a 4-movie binge of 80s (and 90s) action, paired with completely over-indulgent foods! Continue reading
Filed under #65, #65-20, #66, #66-20, chinese food, ice cream, movies, south american, thai food
Jelly Of The Month Club: The Girl & The Fig Black Mission Fig Jam
Long-running feature Jelly of the Month Club returns in 2020! We’re back with the first of twelve jellies and jams that we’ll review for color, flavor, jelly-ness, jar presentation, and awesomeness. First up: Black Mission Fig Jam by “the girl & the fig”. Continue reading
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Filed under #11, #11-20, california, jelly, jelly of the month, layla
In Which We Get Fancy At Poulet Bleu
We return with our monthly Decadent Eating feature with a trip to a Lawrenceville gem: Poulet Bleu! Continue reading
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Filed under #69, #69-19, fine dining, french food, french fries, lawrenceville, restaurant, wine
A Fine Meal At Fl. 2 Pittsburgh
Once a month this year, we’re trying out a restaurant for the first time and giving you the scoop. First up: Fl. 2 in downtown Pittsburgh! Have a look. Continue reading
Filed under #69, #69-19, cocktails, dinner, downtown, octopus, pittsburgh, restaurant, wine
The Days Of Wine And Cheeses
We kicked off our year of 2019 achievements in the most delicious way possible: by throwing down a wild card and going to a wine-and-cheese dinner at Spork! Continue reading
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Filed under #47, #47-19, dinner, food, garfield, italian food, pittsburgh, restaurant, wine, wine tasting
Three Square Meals Of Primanti’s
Fox and I are all about the food-based challenges, so we decided to answer a question that had been on our minds for several years: can one eat three meals of Primanti Bros in a single day? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Filed under #55, #55-18, downtown, food, french fries, garfield, primanti bros, primantis, strip district, Uncategorized
In Which We Graduate To Baller (Crawler) Status
From the Department of Special and Excessive Events…we submit for your review, the Inaugural 101 Achievements Baller Crawler Meatball Ball Crawl. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Filed under #22, #22-18, bloomfield, downtown, drinking, extreme eating, food, greenfield, italian, italian food, lawrenceville, meat, meatballs, pittsburgh, restaurant, squirrel hill, strip district, the strip, USBG, wine
Coffee Talk: Big Dog Coffee
We return with a much-delayed post about our visit to Big Dog Coffee in Pittsburgh’s South Side…where we brought a special guest! Continue reading
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Filed under #78, #78-17, coffee, coffee shop, dog treats, dogs, pet friendly, south side