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Keeping It Classy At LeMont Restaurant
It’s that time of year again — Pittsburgh Restaurant Week! We kicked off our mini-tour with a visit to a true Pittsburgh classic: LeMont Restaurant on Mount Washington. Check it out! Continue reading
Filed under #27, #27-15, dinner, family, fine dining, mt. washington, pork chop, restaurant, restaurant week, wine
A Northward Trip to Rachel’s Roadhouse
Remembering fun childhood trips to one of its sister restaurants, Fox took Michael on a trip up north to visit a little spot called Rachel’s Roadhouse. Feast your eyes…and then go to Rachel’s and feast your belly! Continue reading
I Have A Fever And The Only Cure Is More Lighthouse
After many years of near misses, we finally got to do a tour of the lighthouse located at Piedras Blancas in San Simeon, CA. And now you can follow us as we guide you through it! Continue reading
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Filed under #38, #38-15, california, central coast, history, lighthouses
Cheese Of The Month Club: Some Bloody English
We finally pick back up with a new Cheese of the Month installment. This time out? Some (weird) cheeses from England! Be a good chap and have a look. Continue reading
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Filed under #41, #41-15, charcuterie, cheese, cheese of the month club, english
Bar Crafts At Allegheny Wine Mixer
Do you thirst for wine? Do you hunger for crafting? Then we’ve got the spot for you. Be sure to check out Allegheny Wine Mixer on the first Sunday of every month for “Bar Crafts”! Continue reading
Filed under #29, #29-15, art, arts and crafts, drinking, hipsters, lawrenceville, wine
Just A Short Run
After a winter of outdoor training, Fox takes on her very first half-marathon. How’d she do? Find out here! Continue reading
A Random Train Trip To NYC
Last year, we had a train trip that Lemony Snicket couldn’t have topped. The result was a sizable credit from Amtrak, which we finally got to use to take a train trip to New York City, to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Check out the results! Continue reading
Dinos In The Dark: A (21+) Night At the Carnegie Museum
Sometimes, exciting events come up that you didn’t know about at the start of the year. That’s why we added Wildcards to our achievement list. This first wildcard involves a trip to a 21+ event at the Carnegie Museum. Booze, bites, and (dino) bones — what could be better? Continue reading
A Tour Of The National Aviary
Did you know that Pittsburgh is home to the National Aviary? It is, and it is an awesome place to visit. Come take a brief tour with us of some of the animals you can meet! Continue reading
Filed under #2, #2-15, birds, pittsburgh
In Which Michael (Literally) Sings The Praises of The Hoss’s Salad Bar
Fox loves Hoss’s; Michael’s never been. But last night, all was made right in the world. How much did Michael enjoy the Hoss’s Salad Bar? Check out the interview (and the song break). Continue reading