Category Archives: pittsburgh
Pressing Reset At First Night 2017
On December 31st, we bid adieu to the trash fire that was 2016, and welcomed 2017 with eager arms at First Night in downtown Pittsburgh. Between the drinks, the dance parties, the laser bridges, and the fireworks show, it was a pretty auspicious start! Come have a look. Continue reading
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Kicking Off 2016 At Pittsburgh’s First Night
We fell a little off-track with the posting in 2015, but this year we’re kicking things off right with a post about Pittsburgh’s First Night celebrations. Come have a look! Continue reading
Filed under #15, #15-16, downtown, fine dining, fireworks, first night, food, new year's eve, pittsburgh, wine
Let Your Imagination Ride The Rails At WPMRM
To close out the year, we took a trip a little north of the city to visit the Western PA Model Railroad Museum. Spoiler alert: it’s totally awesome! Take a quick tour with us, and then make a trek out yourself before the season ends. Continue reading
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A Stroll Through The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Feel like taking a stroll to enjoy some fall foliage? We suggest heading a little bit out of the city to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! It’s lovely, cheap, and for a little while longer, still warm enough. Continue reading
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The Famous Fish Fracas: The Original Oyster House
We surveyed another spot serving a Famous Fish Sandwich — this time, the historic Original Oyster House in downtown Pittsburgh. How’d their nearly-century-old breading recipe measure up? Come investigate with us. Continue reading
Filed under #13, #13-15, downtown, fish sandwich, french fries, pittsburgh
Everyone Could Use A Little Head Cheese
During our Kimpton Staycation, we had planned on going downstairs to the Commoner to judge their charcuterie. Little did we know that their charcuterie boards would also allow us to strike another long-in-the-coming achievement: try head cheese! Come read the verdict. Continue reading
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The Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh: Our Wondrous Kimpton Staycation
When we learned that Pittsburgh was getting its very own Kimpton hotel, we immediately made a date for a little staycation. Here is the chronicle of our trip down the road to the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a lovely new jewel in the Kimpton chain. Continue reading
Filed under #44, #44-15, breakfast, cocktails, dessert, dinner, downtown, hotel, kimpton, pittsburgh, restaurant, staycation, valentine's day
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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Filed under #21, #21-15, charcuterie, cheese, downtown, pierogies, pittsburgh, wine
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
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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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