Category Archives: summer
Free Songs And Fritos: A Hartwood Acres Adventure
This summer, we had the chance to take in one of a series of free concerts at Hartwood Acres in the North Hills, and we brought two special guests — our dog, Layla, and a Frito casserole! What is Frito casserole? Click to discover its wonders. Continue reading
Filed under #10, #10-17, #17, #17-17, hartwood acres, layla, north hills, pets, picnic, pittsburgh, sandwich, summer, wine
Seasonal Cocktail Creations: The Ancho Chill-Out
As summer draws to a close, we’re sneaking in our latest seasonally inspired original cocktail: a sweet-and-spicy take on the margarita we’re calling The Ancho Chill-Out. Give it a look and decide whether you’ll be including it at your next cookout! Continue reading
Drive, Bike, Run Out To Vivo Kitchen In Sewickley
At least once every Restaurant Week, we like to stretch a bit and travel outside the city limits for a meal. This time we tried Vivo in Sewickley…and it would have been worth the trip even on foot! This place did nothing but impress; come closer and take a look! Continue reading
Get Your Fill With A Stellar Meal At Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room
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
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: #BloggerDinner At @TamariPgh
We return to a favorite from last winter’s Restaurant Week for dinner and drinks with some fellow bloggers. What an evening! Take a look at the mouth-watering options and make a reservation at Tamari! Continue reading
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Filed under #70, #70-14, churros, cocktails, dessert, dinner, drinking, lawrenceville, pittsburgh, restaurant, restaurant week, summer
Starting Pittsburgh Restaurant Week In Style: A Magical Evening At Altius
We hit the jackpot on our first evening out for Summer Restaurant Week. Altius is a top-notch dining establishment with incredibly well thought-out food and wine pairings, stellar service, and a magnificent view of downtown Pittsburgh. Get a seat there this week! Continue reading
Filed under #70, #70-14, cocktails, dessert, dinner, fine dining, mt. washington, pittsburgh, restaurant, restaurant week, summer, wine
CSA Spectacular: August Highlights
Getting back into the CSA updates, here’s our August recipe wrap-up! Continue reading
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Filed under #26, #26-13, booze, buy fresh buy local, cocktails, cooking, cooking light, CSA, farm, side dishes, summer
One Waterslide, One Waterfall, & One Drenched Husband
Ohiopyle is full of interesting water features, most of which will only break your heart when there’s rain in the forecast. Continue reading
CSA Spectacular: Beets, Bouquets, & Beans
The 7th week of our CSA share brought us a bunch of fruits, beans, and greens. With a little effort, we were able to find homes for just about everything; we’re loving how the CSA is pushing us to get more creative with our cooking. Check out some of the tasty side dishes we were able to concoct! Continue reading
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Filed under #26, #26-13, buy fresh buy local, cooking, cooking light, CSA, dessert, dinner, side dishes, summer