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Etna’s business boom: New brewery, shops, and community center revitalize borough
A new brewery opened in Etna earlier this year and co-owner Dominic Cincotta said he’s happy to operate in a welcoming business environment after years of shopping around for locations in and around Pittsburgh. “We always looked for a taproom around the city and it’s very hard — and expensive,”...
Inner Groove Brewing announces MikelParis collab, limited edition beers
Inner Groove Brewing has announced a collaboration with musician MikelParis of the rock band O.A.R. Two limited edition beers will be available at Inner Groove Brewing — inspired by MikelParis’ new album titled “Snidbits,” which was released in February. Inner Groove Brewing said the beers will be available on tap...
Fido-friendly outdoor dining options plentiful in Western Pennsylvania
Sharing meal time with man’s best friend has never been easier as more local establishments roll out dog-friendly outdoor dining options. According to statistics from Yelp, online searches for businesses using “dogs allowed” increased by 58% between 2021 and 2023, and the company noted more than 47,400 U.S. businesses describe...
20 tickets available for vintage whiskey tasting that offers 6 shots for $1,500 at West Overton
What makes a bottle of whiskey cost nearly as much as a compact car? Twenty people will get the chance to find out when West Overton Village hosts a $1,500-per-ticket vintage rye whiskey tasting on July 26. “This is an experience that is unlikely to be duplicated anywhere on Earth,”...
Playa Bowls coming to The Terminal in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
Playa Bowls is coming to Pittsburgh. Described as a “superfruit bowl shop,” it is planning to open its first location in this area sometime this summer at The Terminal in the Strip District. Playa Bowls’ menu has more than 40 items and includes acai (berries), pitaya and mango bowls. Playa...
Freeport specialty baker launching Rollin’ Along food truck
Freeport resident Lori Zarichnak wasn’t keen on any of the pumpkin rolls she ate while growing up in Western Pennsylvania, so she decided to do something about it. “I like to bake, and I used my degree in chemistry to come up with a pumpkin roll recipe that I would...
Lower Burrell’s Tom ‘Flava’ Fleck: Pittsburgh’s new favorite chef
For a guy who doesn’t consider himself a chef, Lower Burrell’s Tom Fleck has done pretty well for himself in the kitchen. “I’m just a guy who likes to cook and can cook pretty well,” he said. Indeed, the contractor for the federal Emergency Management Agency who goes by the...
Buca di Beppo to close Station Square restaurant
Sunday will be Buca di Beppo’s last day of operation in Station Square. The Italian restaurant will close its doors permanently after operating for 25 years. Hours will be normal until the closure, according to Buca di Beppo management: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to...
Eat’n Park creates Smiley cookie inspired by Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes
The Paul Skenes fever continues to rise — and the blazing heat this week has nothing to do with that. Eat’n Park announced Friday the “Bucco Stache Smileys” — a Smiley cookie with a black mustache inspired by that of the Pirates rookie pitcher’s facial hair atop yellow icing. Skenes...
What’s going on with Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor?
It’s the hottest week of the year and Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor isn’t serving up cones, sundaes or milkshakes. The shop in Pittsburgh’s Strip District isn’t even open. A note on the door dated Feb. 8, 2024, reads: “Hey Yinzers, Klavon’s is going to be closed for a couple of...
Expanded Kentucky Bourbon Trail to feature both age-old distilleries and relative newcomers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is maturing, like the fine whiskeys it showcases. A new-look Bourbon Trail unveiled Thursday will lead visitors to large and small distilleries alike, linking relative newcomers and age-old brands in a collective strategy to build on bourbon tourism’s popularity. It began with seven...
Becks Run Road businesses concerned as water main project disrupts access
Page’s ice cream shop and Bad Azz BBQ are seasonal businesses — from spring into fall. When owners heard about the closure of Becks Run Road that connects Pittsburgh’s South Side to the Carrick/Baldwin area, they had concerns about how to let customers know they are open. “I think there...
Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you
As peak summer approaches in Sicily, Anna Fiannaca prefers the peppers, eggplants and zucchini her brothers grow over the packaged food in the supermarket. The 89-year-old cooks everything from scratch and eats mostly vegetarian. But she attributes much of her continued good health to adjusting her diet to what is...
Tupperware shutting down its only U.S. factory, moving production to Mexico, report says
The iconic brand, Tupperware, is closing its factory in the Palmetto State. Tupperware filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice in South Carolina informing the state it is closing its facility at 248 Tupperware Road in Hemingway, South Carolina and 148 people will be laid off. The layoffs...
Power outage: What foods to keep and what to toss out after losing power
Editor’s note: This story first posted on April 8, 2020. Government agencies advise residents to throw out meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers in their refrigerators if they have been without power for more than four hours. Residents should carefully go through their refrigerators to pitch items if they have...
Game on: Rival opens in Collier
Matt Turbiner and Kirk Vogel definitely stepped up their game with their latest dining concept. Rival bar and restaurant opened June 14 in Collier. The sports-themed establishment’s name represents the intense competition between rival teams such as when Pitt plays Penn State, the Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens, Pirates...
Hyeholde Restaurant in Moon hosts Black Tie Farmers Market
In the early 1930s, William Kryskill promised his wife, Clara, he would build her a castle on the crest of a cornfield. Kryskill created the Hyeholde Restaurant and then living quarters with the finest stone on a hill in a picturesque setting surrounded by lush greenery. It was a fairy...
Celebrate Father’s Day with a culinary favorite: the smashburger
The grilling season is upon us, and there’s a technique for Dad to try: the smashburger. Smashburgers entered the cultural zeitgeist as early as the mid-20th century. While they may seem like a modern culinary trend, initially the smashburger was a practical solution for making a small piece of unrefrigerated...
Make mine medium-rare: Men really do eat more meat than women, study says
CHICAGO — Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at the Dog House Grill: a classic Italian beef sandwich for him, grilled cheese for her. Both think the way their genders lined up with their food choices was no coincidence. Women,...
Murrysville Eat’n Park remodel includes pick-up window
Murrysville’s Eat’n Park location is set to undergo a full remodel over the next several months. Courtney Caprara, marketing manager, said the renovations include the return of the salad bar, a pick-up window for takeout orders and additional seating. The remodel of Eat’n Park, which is located off Route 22...
Peppi’s Old Tyme Sandwich Shop closes Point Breeze location
Peppi’s Old Tyme Sandwich Shop has officially closed one of its three locations in Pittsburgh. The Point Breeze location on Penn Avenue, near Braddock Avenue, shut its doors indefinitely last week, according to owner Lou Bosser. The Strip District and North Side shops remain open. Bosser said an offer for...
Secretos de mis Abuelos in Homestead a must visit for Puerto Rican cuisine
Five years ago, Felipe Crespo was sitting in the barber’s chair at Primo Cuts, a Puerto Rican barbershop across the street from his apartment. As a new resident of Pittsburgh pursuing his master’s degree at Duquesne University, he was also searching for authentic Boricua food. After inquiring at the barbershop...
A heavy dose of nostalgia: Eat’n Park has been in business for 75 years
Claire “Larry” Hatch took a chance. With no restaurant experience, he got a second mortgage on his home with his wife, Gladys, to get the $75,000 needed to purchase a piece of land along Saw Mill Run Boulevard on Route 51 in Overbrook. Hatch was working for Isaly’s — a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 7-9
The Three Rivers Arts Festival is still going on, but if you need something a little different to do, here are some other happenings about town this weekend. From beer to non-alcoholic beverages, parks to parades, there’s something for everyone! Beers of the Burgh Festival Brew lovers rejoice! This Saturday,...
SupperMarket to begin 11th season at Lincoln Highway museum in Unity
The Lincoln Highway Experience SupperMarket is returning for its 11th season beginning this week at the transportation-themed museum along Route 30 in Unity. Weather permitting, the BYOB food festivals are held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28 on the museum grounds. The $5 cost includes live music...
