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Western Pennsylvania’s first rebranded Dunkin’ opens in Pleasant HillsVideo
Dunkin’ opened its first rebranded store in Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday. No “Donuts” here in Pleasant Hills. Just Dunkin’. “We all know that America runs on Dunkin’ and we’re excited to make it easier for Western Pennsylvania residents to run on Dunkin’ too,” Anthony Braun, chief operating and financial officer...
What’s Brewing? Sample these elusive collaboration beers
It wasn’t long ago when local craft breweries started collaborating to bring us special brews. Most of the time, these brews were created for a special event, but it was always exciting to try something new by two of our favorite breweries. Soon after, we started to see breweries from...
Matriarch pizza wins Caliente ‘best’ honors
Caliente Pizza & Draft House chef Eric Von Hansen’s tribute to his mother and grandmother, “Mee-Maw” pizza, will soon be available to local mee-maws and their families. Hansen and business owner Nick Bogacz traveled to Italy recently to compete in the Pizza World Championships, where Von Hansen won “Best Pizza...
Worried about your fruits and vegetables? Here’s how to wash them
A recent column on the Environmental Working Group’s list of fruits and vegetables with the most and least pesticides generated some reader comments. Most wondered if washing eliminates any pesticides residue. While the EWG said washing doesn’t remove the fruit and produce from their list, it’s still recommended to wash...
Outdoor ‘foodie’ fundraiser benefits Crisis Center NorthVideo
Crisis Center North is holding its 12th annual signature fundraising event, “Cocktails & Cuisine,” at The Woodlands at Bradford Woods, 134 Shenot Road, Wexford. Top chefs and purveyors will provide foodies with an outdoor venue from 6-10 p.m. May 17, as the organization raises funds for essential services for victims...
North Hills Home Brew Fest will benefit ShrinersVideo
The North Hills Home Brew Fest is back for a third year, with a new location. This year’s event will begin at 5 p.m. May 11 at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick. The evening will include home-brewed beers, food trucks, prize raffles and fun activities. Those attending...
Short ribs in a beer and cider vinegar lead to great tacos
Carne deshebrada, literally meaning “shredded beef,” is a common offering at Mexican taco stands. It’s made by braising a large cut of beef until ultra-tender and then shredding the meat and tossing it with a flavorful rojo sauce made with tomatoes and/or dried chiles. Although short ribs are a bit...
8 clever kitchen uses for that roll of parchment paper
I’ve been using it for so long I don’t recall when I first heard about parchment paper, but I do have a vague recollection of thinking the name conveyed some sort of official, fancy, tied-up-with-a-ribbon kind of purpose. Thankfully, it’s much more prosaic than that. Parchment paper is one of...
East End Brewing’s keg ride around Pittsburgh supports charity
This bike ride has beer at the finish line. On April 27, a group of several hundred bicyclists will leave East End Brewing in Larimer, towing several kegs of beer for the Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride on a several mile course through the city. A keg weighs 170 pounds....
Lawrenceville’s Cinderlands Beer to expand to Strip District
Cinderlands Beer in Lawrenceville is expanding to the Strip District. The company said on its website will open a warehouse which will be the destination for familiar brews and classic dishes sometime near the end of April. On Facebook, it said it is quickly expanding with a full scratch kitchen...
New coffee and bakery shop Ka-Fair to open in Morningside
Coffee in a bowl? The owners of a soon-to-open coffee shop in Morningside can explain. Mullika Reanroo and Sujitra Taimmoungpan, co-owners of Ka-Fair Coffee & Cakery, say the bowl lets people better experience the brew. “Drinking from the bowl allows you to breathe in the aroma of the coffee beans...
Dish Osteria and Bar reopens South Side doors
With little fanfare beyond a website announcement, Pittsburgh’s popular Dish Osteria and Bar is open once again, two years after its owners began what was referred to as a “sabbatical.” The popular Italian and seafood eatery — at 128 17th St. on the South Side — announced a pending return...
New Bloomfield Groceria fills old space in Pittsburgh’s ‘Little Italy’Video
Visitors will notice the crisp chef hat with the blue stripe. It adorned the head of Bloomfield Groceria owner Rich Trocchio as he created a made-to-order hoagie for a customer Thursday. “You remember Isaly’s?” he asked, referring to one of Pittsburgh iconic family-owned dairies and restaurants. “This is an old...
Birthday Cake is the latest Cool Whip hitting store shelves
Cool Whip no longer needs to sit atop something else. It’s a dessert all on its own. What used to play the role of real whipped cream is now taking on rich flavors that will tempt you to eat it straight from the tub. With Oreo and Double Chocolate Brownie...
Health department orders PGH Crepes trailer to close
The PGH Crepes Trailer, a food cart operating in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, was ordered to close Thursday after Allegheny County Health Department inspectors found that foods were not being stored and prepared properly. Refrigerator and freezer items were not stored at cool enough temperatures, while other food, like eggs and...
TribLive Taste Test: National Jelly Bean DayVideo
Not only is Easter coming up, but Easter Monday is officially National Jelly Bean Day. The TribLive Taste Test team dove into four different varieties of the bean-shaped candy, compared Starburst Strawberry jelly beans with the old-fashioned “spiced” jelly beans — which raised a very important question for us: spiced...
Brew review: Prantl’s Burnt Almond Torte
It smelled like Prantl’s famous cake when I opened the can. I am one of the lucky ones who scored a can of Torte, a beer inspired by Prantl’s Burnt Almond Torte and brewed by Cleveland-based Platform Beer Co. The beer is selling out in stores across Western Pennsylvania. The...
Sold out: Prantl’s Burnt Almond Torte beer by Platform a hot itemVideo
There’s no beer here. Demand for Cleveland-based Platform Beer Co.’s new blonde ale based on the delectable burnt almond torte cake from Prantl’s Bakery is a big hit with Pittsburgh-area customers — if they can find the brew. Platform rolled out the beer for sale Monday, but finding it is...
Bob Ross cereal is the calming breakfast we need
The beauty of Bob Ross, the painter with the curly afro and gentle voice, was how calm he left us feeling after an episode of his “The Joy of Painting.” Now you can start your day with a bit of that calm thanks to FYE’s Bob Ross: The Joy of...
Gobblerito is returning to Mad Mex for 1 day
The legendary Gobblerito is making a one-day appearance at Mad Mex this spring. Conceived as a Thanksgiving meal wrapped in a burrito, the popular turkey dish is going to be available out of season on April 23 at Big Burrito Group’s Mad Mex restaurants. Dubbed Gobblerito Day, the event was...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to curate cocktails at the Benedum
With the philosophy that every drink has a story, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will conduct its second annual “Cultured Cocktails” event from 8-10 p.m. May 4 at the Benedum Center. Guests can imbibe as they walk through time, exploring the histories behind their favorite drinks and spirits. According to acrobatiquecreative.com, mixologists...
Chocolate-stuffed marshmallows will up your s’mores game this summer
It’s tough to improve upon the simple perfection of s’more. Graham crackers, a chocolate bar and a toasted marshmallow. But imagine your surprise when you discover that marshmallow is filled with chocolatey goodness. And it’s melted. Bam! You’ve kicked the campfire up a notch. View this post on Instagram Chocolate...
Woman sues over melon linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak
INDIANAPOLIS — A Kentucky woman is suing an Indiana-based company that issued a recall last week for melon products linked to a salmonella outbreak. Tammy France, 50, of Louisville alleges in her federal lawsuit that she spent a week hospitalized with salmonella poisoning after eating pre-cut melon made by Caito...
Vlasic to release Pickle Chips — made from actual pickles
Snack time just got a new entry: Vlasic’s Pickle Chips. Conagra Brands, Vlasic’s parent company, is set to release the vacuum-fried pickle chips, Food Business News reports. But these aren’t just potato chips with a dill flavor to them. These are made from actual pickles. “Pickles has always been a...
If you still think lamb is gamy, there are new rules
Listen, lamb-leery cooks: Don’t be intimidated by the myth of a “too gamy taste,” true of the bygone mutton- eating generation. Today in America, what was once known as “spring lamb,” is offered to market between 6 and 12 months old, which yields a fresh, meaty flavor no more pungent than...
