Food & Drink category, Page 52
Food truck brings authentic Puerto Rican dishes to PittsburghVideo
Growing up, Felipe Crespo was always around areas with lots of Latin culture and diversity. When the now 29-year-old Crespo moved to Pittsburgh from Chicago, he was surprised to find a lack of Puerto Rican cultural representation. After recognizing that he wasn’t the only one who felt detached, Crespo got...
Girl Scout Adventureful cookie is new for 2022 sales season
The new Girl Scout cookie embodies the spirit of contemporary scouting. “Adding a cookie to our lineup for 2022 is exciting for our cookie customers and our Girl Scouts, but the Adventurefuls are more than just a new delicious cookie to try,” said Patricia A. Burkart, CEO of Girl Scouts...
Special menus are in for Greensburg Restaurant Week
The menus are in for Greensburg Restaurant Week. The semiannual showcase of Westmoreland County restaurants and what they do best runs Friday through Aug. 29, with this round featuring 21 eateries. During the event, local restaurants promote lunch and/or dinner specials offering reduced prices for a fixed-price menu. The specials,...
Wine Store at Vallozzi’s Restaurant in Hempfield offers unique varieties
While other folks were learning to crochet or bake bread during quarantine, restaurateur Ernie Vallozzi turned his attention to wine. The results of his study are on display — and for sale — in the new Wine Store at Vallozzi’s Restaurant in Hempfield. “We had a realization (during pandemic restrictions)...
Export’s annual Ethnic & Food Festival set for Aug. 21
Export officials are making plans for the borough’s annual Ethnic Food & Music Festival, set for Aug. 21 throughout the downtown area. Washington Avenue will close late in the evening on Aug. 20 to allow vendors to stage booths and bring in equipment, and to construct the main performance stage...
Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival returns for 5 days next month
Labor Day. Football. Ribs. The Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival returns Sept. 2-6 at Heinz Field. Hours will be 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2, noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 3-5 and noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 6. The event was canceled last year because of the pandemic. Solomon...
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week returns with dining safety in mind
The next two weeks are an opportunity to dine out and support struggling food establishments returning to business amid the pandemic. The semiannual Pittsburgh Restaurant Week kicked off Monday and runs through Aug. 22. It also is held in January. Nearly 40 restaurants will participate. They are offering new menu...
Leechburg to get new restaurant at familiar location
A new restaurant is coming to Leechburg. Frankie’s on 2nd St. will occupy the former Pappy’s restaurant, at 81-83 Second St. Before closing, Pappy’s was a staple eatery in downtown Leechburg. Before that, it was home to another popular restaurant, Bonello’s. “I’m thrilled,” Leechburg Mayor Wayne Dobos said. “It’s good...
Spork restaurant in Pittsburgh to require vaccination proof for diners
Add Spork to the list of Pittsburgh restaurants requiring proof of vaccination for diners. Beginning Tuesday, the Bloomfield restaurant on Penn Avenue will begin enforcing the dining policy. Sean Enright, Spork general manager, said Friday that he and the staff are joining other restaurants in solidarity with the requirements. “In...
Ladles restaurant to reopen in Springdale
The popular Springdale restaurant Ladles is set to reopen soon, according to a Facebook message from the owner of the eatery. “Since the building has not sold and we haven’t had any interest (from) potential buyers, I have decided to reopen because I do not want to lose my employees...
Signature Dish: Crabcakes bring memories of a master to head chef at 424 Walnut in SewickleyVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally-owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. Jimmy Zipparo, head chef and co-owner of 424 Walnut, cannot help but feel a little nostalgic making some of the meals...
Keystone State Park beer makes debut; 1st in a series for Williamsport brewery
Of all the 121 state parks in Pennsylvania, a Williamsport craft brewery named the first of its specially themed line of beers after the 1,200-acre Keystone State Park in Derry Township. New Trail Brewing Co. writes on the can of the hazy IPA — called K.S.P. — that it is...
Butcher’s block from burned-down Spaghetti & Steak House gets new lifeVideo
When the Spaghetti & Steak House in Murrysville burned down in mid-May, owner Monica Meehan was fairly certain there was nothing left. “One of our waitresses called in the middle of the night, because her boyfriend had a scanner and heard it was happening,” Meehan said. But, as she began...
Vaccination proof required at 2 Pittsburgh restaurants
No shot, no service. Two North Side restaurants will require proof of vaccination for diners beginning on Wednesday. Lola Bistro and Leo. a public house — both owned and operated by Michael Barnhouse, who also serves as the chef, and his wife Yelena — announced new vaccination requirement in a...
Bacon may disappear in California as pig rules take effect
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thanks to a reworked menu and long hours, Jeannie Kim managed to keep her San Francisco restaurant alive during the coronavirus pandemic. That makes it all the more frustrating that she fears her breakfast-focused diner could be ruined within months by new rules that could make...
Sheetz offers free coffee to Pitt students after false hope of Oakland store
Sheetz is offering a consolation gift to University of Pittsburgh students disappointed that a store is in fact not coming to Oakland. Throughout the month of August, Pitt students can treat themselves to a free fizz drink or coffee at regional Sheetz locations. The offer for Pitt students comes after...
The Café at the Frick Pittsburgh museum reopens after more than a year
The Café at the Frick reopened Thursday — and with a new look. After being closed since March 2020 because of the pandemic, the Point Breeze eatery at The Frick Pittsburgh has been transformed into what spokesman Greg Langel describes as “a café that will serve carryout lunch offerings such...
TribLive Taste Test: Limited-Edition Kit KatsVideo
Are Kit Kats our first choice when stealing from our children’s Halloween stash? Not usually. But perhaps some of these limited-edition flavors will change our minds! In addition to the traditional chocolate Kit Kat (always have to have a baseline), we tried two of the Duo flavors (mint-and-chocolate and mocha-and-chocolate)...
Loyalhanna Watershed’s Harvest Dinner features outdoor picnic setting for 2nd year
Loyalhanna Watershed Association will hold its annual Harvest Dinner outdoors for the second year in a row. Compared to past indoor, chef-prepared meals, the outdoor a la carte format Saturday, Aug. 7, allows more people to attend while maintaining social distancing during the pandemic. “We had over 250 people last...
Youngwood’s Cheesecake Connection supplies dessert to Guy Fieri’s casino eatery
If you’re going to supply cheesecake to one of Guy Fieri’s restaurants, it has to be something special. After all, the chef and television host is known for the Cheesecake Challenge dessert at his Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen and Bar — a quarter of an entire marble cheesecake, piled high...
‘Hold my beer,’ ‘Hold my pizza’: East End Brewing in Larimer selling pizzas to complement its brewsVideo
The pizza box incorporates a little humor. Just look on the side: “Hold my pizza.” And across the bottom: “If you can read this the toppings fell off.” Incorporating lightheartedness into food containers – just like with beverage packages — is what people associate with East End Brewing Co. in...
Take salad season to the next level
Warmer months typically call for lighter bites, and one of the first things that comes to mind for many is a fresh and flavorful salad. While a salad is a quick and easy way to up your veggie intake and get food on the table in next to no time,...
Signature Dishes: Birdville Pie, the ‘top-secret’ pizza at Phillippi’s in HarrisonVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. The bird’s the word at one pizzeria in Harrison. The best-selling Birdville Pie is the draw and signature menu item...
The hot dog has its day with annual deals on Wednesday
The best day of the year is here for those who dig dogs — hot dogs, that is. National Hot Dog Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, bringing windfalls for wiener lovers at regional and national restaurant chains. Sheetz has issued a promotional email to its card members, offering two...
All Star Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktail Festival returns to PNC Park
Here’s a chance to sit in the Pirates dugout. Or take a walk along the warning track in the outfield. Maybe take a trip around the bases. The annual All Star Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktail Festival returns to PNC Park on Pittsburgh’s North Shore after being canceled last year...
