Author Archives: michael
Showdown on Route 22: Dick’s v. Dean’s
On Route 22, you will find two diners about 25 minutes apart. Both looked promising, but who would emerge the victor between them? Come see our side-by-side comparison of two lovely greasy spoons: Dick’s and Dean’s! Continue reading
The Baller Meatball Ball-Off: Franktuary
We begin our hunt for the ideal set of meatballs in an unexpected place: Franktuary, a spot better known for their wieners than their balls. How’d they hang? Turn your head and have a look! Continue reading
Filed under #22, #22-15, competition, food, lawrenceville, meatballs
Charcuterie Face-Off, Round 1: Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh
We begin another foodie challenge with our 2015 Charcuterie Face-Off. Judging on measures of presentation, flavor, accompaniments, variety, and personality, we’re on the hunt for the best charcuterie plates in town. First up: Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh! Continue reading
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Filed under #21, #21-15, charcuterie, cheese, downtown, pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: The Wooden Nickel Is Golden
If you’re looking for something to enjoy outside the city limits during Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, you’d do well to try out the Wooden Nickel. Come take a look at what’s on the menu! Continue reading
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Filed under #26, #26-15, byob, dessert, dinner, monroeville, restaurant, restaurant week
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: #BloggerDinner At @KaleidoscopePgh
Looking to start off Pittsburgh Restaurant Week with a bang? Look no further than Kaleidoscope Cafe in Lawrenceville. It’s one of our favorite places in the city, and after you check out the amazing meal we enjoyed, you’ll understand why! Continue reading
Filed under #26, #26-15, byob, dinner, kaleidoscope cafe, lawrenceville, pittsburgh, restaurant week
For Pies Of Notable Size, Visit Vincent’s Pizza Park
Since it was ineligible for last year’s Pizza-lympics, we decided to make a special trip to Forest Hills in order to showcase the pies on offer at Vincent’s Pizza Park. Whoa, baby, you’ve got to see them for yourself! Continue reading
Filed under #84, #84-15, pittsburgh, pizza
Pancake Eating (And Eating And Eating) Contest
This is a story all about how my wife challenged me to a pancake eating contest on her birthday. Who was crowned victor, and who was left shame-faced and bloated? Click to find out. Continue reading
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Filed under #46, #46-14, birthday, eating contest, north hills, pancakes
Starting Fresh: Dinner And Jazz At Savoy
For our inaugural achievement of the year, we took a ride over to Savoy in the Strip District to enjoy some dinner and their Monday jazz night. What a time we had! Check it out. Continue reading
Filed under #78, #78-15, dinner, jazz, live music, strip district, wine
Pizza-lympics: Battle Of The ‘Views And Three Medalists
In our final post of the Pizza-lympics, we visit our final three competitors: Center Avenue Slice (of West View), Luigi’s (of Bellevue), and Slice on Broadway (of Beechview). Who will take home the gold? Read on and discover! Continue reading