Category Archives: #21
The Great Pittsburgh Pierogi Crawl
We begin 2018 with some unfinished 2017 business. We’d be truly remiss if we did not present to you…the 2017 101 Achievements Pierogi Crawl! Continue reading
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Charcuterie Face-Off, Exhibition Round: Paris 66 Bistro
For The Great Pittsburgh Blog Swap of 2015, we’re guesting over at Nicky D Cooks, and Erin from the blog, Don’t Forget to Eat! is filling in for us. Erin and her husband tackled one of our favorite achievements by checking out the charcuterie at Paris 66 Bistro. Take a look! Continue reading
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The Commoner Is Anything But Common
Rounding out our trio of Kimpton Staycation posts…on the night we stayed at the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, we had a pretty sweet board of cheese and charcuterie at the hotel’s restaurant, The Commoner. Check out the hit parade of cheeses and meats, plus our recommendations! Continue reading
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Charcuterie Face-Off, Round 2: Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie
Continuing our quest to spotlight and rank some of the best charcuterie in town, we travel to Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie in downtown Pittsburgh. What does Chef Jason have in store for you when you visit? Check it out here. Continue reading
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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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“Tonight We Leave Chicago”
A bit of background on this Achievement: back in the early 2000s, I had a very serious relationship with a very fantastic band called The Slip. They’re still around, for the most part, although they don’t tour like they once … Continue reading