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Hamburger Helper sales rise as shoppers seek cheaper meals
Hamburger Helper’s mascot, “Lefty” — the iconic talking glove — is popping up in kitchens once again. With economic uncertainty and rising grocery prices, sales of the boxed pasta and seasoning mix have jumped 14.5% through August, as more consumers look for ways to cut down on unnecessary spending. The...
‘Renegade’ in Ireland: New Kensington brew crosses the pond for Steelers game
It probably won’t knock Guinness off the list of most popular beers in Ireland, but Renegade is giving Dubliners a taste of the Alle-Kiski Valley this week. New Kensington-based Tortured Souls Brewing collaborated with Hope Beer in Dublin to brew Renegade in celebration of the Steelers’ game Sunday against the...
New businesses bolster ongoing reawakening efforts in Homestead
The Eighth Avenue corridor in Homestead continues to add new businesses, most recently with the addition of a coffee house and co-working space, thanks in part to Steel Valley Accelerator, a nonprofit offering launch and growth opportunities for businesses in Munhall, Homestead and West Homestead. “Our organization’s goal is to...
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Standing barefoot in a grassy patch of dandelions, Iris Phoebe Weaver excitedly begins listing the many ways the modest plant can be used medicinally and in cooking. “I just picked a bunch of dandelion flowers yesterday and threw them in vodka with some orange peel and some...
Mayor Gainey’s favorite Pittsburgh food joints
Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey revealed his favorite food spots around the 412. Spoiler alert: Red Lobster made the cut. In a Pittsburgh-based Scoop TV interview for the WeArePgh series, originally posted on Sept. 15, Gainey ranked his Top 5 restaurants. The interview is circulating on social media platforms, including Instagram...
It’s a luck o’ the Irish tailgate for the Steelers
There are certain foods that go with certain things and certain places. In Ireland, for example, you might expect to have a strong cup of tea instead of the coffee you would enjoy in the U.S. There could be a nice biscuit with it, where Americans would favor some cookies....
Club Cafe on Pittsburgh’s South Side opening daytime coffee house
After reopening the longtime South Side music venue on July 31, the new owners of Club Cafe have been going full speed ahead with the space. Starting with soft opening hours next Wednesday, that will also include a daytime coffee house. The official opening will be Oct. 1. Club Cafe...
Tu Y Yo café in Sewickley offers Latin American coffee, small bites and sweets
Tu Y Yo means “You and I” in Spanish. It’s the moniker of the newest café in Sewickley, offering Latin American coffee, small bites and sweets. “This is my newest journey,” said owner Grace Betancourt Jones, who lives in Fox Chapel. “I talked with my husband, my children, my mother...
Taste of Sewickley fundraiser surpasses $1M for KidsVoice
Taste of Sewickley began as a small potluck among friends a decade ago and has grown into a well-known Sewickley fundraiser where dozens of volunteers plan, cook and serve their neighbors a multi-course gourmet meal. Children are the focus of the annual event that raises money for KidsVoice. The Allegheny...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 19-21
There’s no “unofficial” about it — Monday will officially see the end of the summer season with the fall equinox. Make the most of the last few days before autumn sets in with these events. Celebrate Africa and African Diaspora Festival With a variety of talks, panel discussions, fashion shows,...
Noodlehead restaurant in Shadyside posted with violations after diners fall ill
A restaurant in Shadyside that specializes in Thai street food has 10 days to remedy repeated violations an Allegheny County Health Department restaurant inspector found this week or it will be ordered closed. Noodlehead, 242 S. Highland Ave., remained open Wednesday, but it was ordered to keep a consumer alert...
Coffee concern: Tariffs ‘affect the whole supply chain’
Brazil is the world’s largest coffee-producing country and the second-largest coffee-consuming country, according to Specialty Coffee Association. It also currently has the highest tariff — 50%, according to Cafe Imports, an independent importer and developer of some of the world’s finest specialty green coffees, which refers to unroasted coffee beans....
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. launches another round of I.C. Light Berry
After selling out in less than an hour, I.C. Light Berry is back once again. It’s a combination of regular I.C. Light and four berry flavors, including raspberry, made by Pittsburgh Brewing Company. In August, the company announced the drink would return for a limited time but didn’t expect the...
Emiliano’s South Side location abruptly closes amid fed raids at Cranberry, Richland spots
Update: The restaurant chain released a statement on Thursday The South Side location of a regional Mexican restaurant chain appears to be closed for good. A person who answered the phone at Emiliano’s Bethel Park location confirmed the South Side site was closed, but would not answer further questions. In...
Oktoberfests on tap in Western Pennsylvania
Munich’s Oktoberfest celebration kicks off Saturday and runs through Oct. 5. If you didn’t book a flight overseas, you can still don lederhosen, grab a beer stein and celebrate German culture right here in Western Pennsylvania. A slew of festivals are happening across the region, in addition to the many...
Old Thunder Brewing reveals official Blawnox centennial brew
Blawnox officials have tapped Old Thunder Brewing Co. to create the official beer of the borough’s centennial celebration. The 100th anniversary event is set for noon-8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Blawnox Community Park. Old Thunder co-owners Josh Taylor, Rob Dillman and Zach Gordon debuted cans of its festive libation,...
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever. In a letter that co-founder Ben Cohen posted on social media platform X on Greenfield’s...
Wawa coming to Penn State
Sheetz haters at Penn State are in luck — Wawa is officially coming to Happy Valley. Wawa has plans to open 10 stores in the broader Centre County area by 2031, with four stores planned for the State College area, the Centre Daily Times reported. The first stores will open...
Costco recalls Prosecco because bottles could shatter without warning
Costco is recalling bottles of store brand Prosecco because they could shatter without warning. In a notice on the company’s website Tuesday, Costco said the recall affects Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene purchased between April 25 and August 26. The affected bottles were sold in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota,...
Grist House brewery celebrates opening at former Cold War missile site
It wasn’t long after Brian Eaton and Kyle Mientkiewicz opened Grist House brewery in Millvale that they knew they would need additional space for production. As it turns out, a Cold War missile-command site in Collier fit the bill. Grist House celebrated a grand opening at the Nike site Sept....
U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August
WASHINGTON — U.S. producer prices fell unexpectedly last month, dropping 0.1% from July. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which captures inflation in the supply chain before it hits consumers — showed that wholesale inflation decelerated in August after advancing 0.7% in July. Wholesale services...
Poulet Bleu to reopen in Lawrenceville
The Lawrenceville neighborhood can enjoy Poulet Bleu’s best-selling souffle once again, as the French-inspired bistro is set to reopen its doors in mid October. The restaurant, located at 3517 Butler Street, will welcome guests for dinner service Tuesday through Saturday starting on Oct. 21. In the kitchen will be a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 5-7
This weekend marks the first official Steelers Sunday of the NFL season — but that won’t happen until Sunday afternoon. So, what to do with the rest of your free time? Here are five other ideas. Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival All weekend long, get a taste of Lebanon at the Pittsburgh...
Coming price cuts at McDonald’s may signal a broader fast food price war
McDonald’s is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who’ve been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast food meal. The price drop may induce its rivals, who have run into some of the same pricing issues, to follow. Starting Sept. 8, McDonald’s will...
Greensburg chefs get saucy: Semiannual Restaurant Week lets culinary creativity run wild
Blackened white tuna tacos, crab and lobster ravioli, funnel cake fries and fall-inspired margaritas are just some of the specialty items that will be available for restaurant-goers to test out during Greensburg Restaurant Week this month, Sept. 8-14. Hosted every fall and winter by the Greensburg Community Development Corporation, Greensburg...
