Category Archives: downtown

Get Your Fill With A Stellar Meal At Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

posted by: | August 15, 2014
Achievement: #70. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

We think we’re pretty well keyed in to what’s happening in the Pittsburgh food scene, but sometimes things slip by. We’d never heard of Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room before, but after dinner there this Restaurant Week, you can rest assured we’ll be back! Check it out. Continue reading →

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Filed under #70, #70-14, bacon, cocktails, dessert, dinner, downtown, drinking, restaurant, restaurant week, steak, summer

Blogger Brunch @ Meat & Potatoes

posted by: | January 19, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter)

We joined a bunch of our fellow bloggers for a special brunch at Meat & Potatoes in Pittsburgh’s Theater District. This meal had a great ensemble cast: short-rib hash, chicken and waffles, and mix-em-yourself Bloody Marys. Plus, a star-making turn by Raspberry Potato Donuts!!!! Read the review here. Continue reading →

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Filed under #20, #20-14, bar, brunch, dessert, donuts, downtown, infusions, meat, restaurant, restaurant week, theater

Dim Sum Rules At Grit & Grace

posted by: | January 14, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter) | #82. Try Dim Sum

For our first Restaurant Week pick, we decided to double up on our achievements and go out for something we’d never had together: dim sum! That brought us to the new downtown eatery, Grit & Grace. And ohhh, was it good. Come take a look. Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: Winter Kickoff Party

posted by: | January 12, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter)

Here is a chronicle of some of the amazing foods you can try during Pittsburgh Restaurant Week 2014. Restaurant Week runs from January 13 – 19th, so make your reservations now. Click to make your mouth water! Continue reading →

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Riding The GAP: Pittsburgh To Connellsville

posted by: | October 6, 2013
Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

Come and follow us as we embark on our wildest achievement yet: a six-day, 334-mile bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC. Will we make it? Will DC even be open when we arrive? Only time will tell. For now, enjoy Leg One of our trek! Continue reading →

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Filed under #75, #75-13, autumn, bike riding, bridges, downtown, exercise, fall foliage, GAP trail, healthy, kennywood, nature, pittsburgh, road trip, the point, travel

“Shakesburgh” by Bricolage: A Must-See

posted by: | October 3, 2013
Achievement: #95. Attend 3 Small-Venue Shows

Hey yinz guys! Lookin for somethin to do to hold you over until the next Buccos game? Go dahntahn, get yerself a nice meal at Sammy’s, then walk up the street to Bricolage and see some real cultured stuff at Shakesburgh n’at! Continue reading →

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Magnificent Meal At The Capital Grille

posted by: | August 28, 2013
Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

We wrap up our whirlwind of a Restaurant Week with a visit to The Capital Grille, a great spot in downtown Pittsburgh. We had a downright magical time; check out our report and see if it’s right for you! Continue reading →

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Tasty Slices At Stone Neapolitan Pizzeria

posted by: | August 20, 2013
Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

Do you love lunchtime AND prosciutto on your pizza? Then you’re going to love Stone Neapolitan Pizza. Trust us. Continue reading →

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Fine Dining At The Terrace Room

posted by: | August 15, 2013
Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

On Wednesday of Restaurant Week, we found ourselves at a lovely little gem called the Terrace Room. Tucked away in the Omni William Penn hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, it’s an elegant but approachable spot with Roaring ’20s decor and impeccable service. Check out what we had, and then go investigate for yourselves! Continue reading →

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A Happy Return To The Carlton

posted by: | August 14, 2013
Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

Our Restaurant Week is off to a great start after a delicious dinner at the Carlton Restaurant downtown. Excellent wine pairings and some of the finest dessert in the city of Pittsburgh await – read on for more details! Continue reading →

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