Food & Drink category, Page 60
Tylers Bakery & Cafe brings bubble tea, kombucha on tap to LigonierVideo
Have you ever strolled the streets of Ligonier, thinking, “I could really go for a bubble tea right now”? Until recently, you might have been out of luck — but now you can stroll up East Main Street to Tylers Bakery & Cafe to satisfy your craving. The eatery specializes...
Alcohol is the spirit of Prohibition Pastries
When Eliza Jane Bowman volunteered at a bottling event at East End Brewing Co. in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood several years ago, she noticed cases of barleywine sitting in the warehouse. Owner Scott Smith said it had gone flat and wasn’t worth anything. She saw a value to it. “I told...
‘Vertical farm’ in Braddock to serve as Penguins’ official greens partner
The Pittsburgh Penguins are partnering with a local farm that will provide greens for the team during the upcoming season. Fifth Season, a “vertical farm” based in Braddock, will serve as the official greens provider for the Penguins during the 2020-21 season. Team chef Geoff Straub will use Fifth Season’s...
New Pa. websites promote restaurants and show violators of covid measures
New interactive dashboards announced Tuesday by state officials allow users to find open Pennsylvania restaurants, which are offering takeout and those accused of violating covid-19 mitigation measures. The Covid Inspection Dashboard allows users to search restaurants by name, county, city or ZIP code. The dashboard lists whether any violations have...
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week serves up safe ways to dine
Let someone else do the cooking. Winter Pittsburgh Restaurant Week offers diners options – from food specials to limited-time-only dishes – all done safely so you can enjoy a meal during a pandemic. Most places will offer the deals now through Jan. 24, and some longer into February. You can...
French wine, vines headed home after year in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The International Space Station bid adieu Tuesday to 12 bottles of French Bordeaux wine and hundreds of snippets of grapevines that spent a year orbiting the world in the name of science. SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule undocked with the wine and vines — and thousands of...
Greensburg Restaurant Week will showcase dine-in, takeout options
Greensburg-area eateries are cooking up special menus for Greensburg Restaurant Week, scheduled for Jan. 25-31. About 20 restaurants are expected to participate, according to Ashley Kertes, executive director of Greensburg Community Development Corp., which organizes the semiannual event. During the week, local restaurants typically offer reduced or fixed price menus,...
Pittsburgh rapper Frzy featured on Eat’n Park Smiley cookie
As a little boy, Harvey Daniels’ parents, Brenda and Harvey Daniels, would take him to Eat’n Park in Squirrel Hill. He ordered his favorite — the Mile High Meatloaf — but it was the end of the meal he couldn’t leave without having. “Since I was a kid, I always...
Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry’s enters the pet food business
Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry’s. The venerable Vermont ice cream company said Monday it’s introducing a line of frozen dog treats, its first foray into the lucrative pet food market. Doggie Desserts, sold in 4-ounce cups, go on sale in U.S. groceries and pet stores...
A Slice of New York brings Big Apple pizzas to ManorVideo
Sean Jefairjian’s dream of opening a pizza shop was partially because of frustration. “It’s very hard to find a traditional New York pie,” he said. A native of the Bronx, Jefairjian has lived in Southwestern Pennsylvania for 20 years. There are a few places in the region to get pizza...
South Hills Village adds Condado Tacos
Condado Tacos is opening a third location in the area at South Hills Village mall. The expected date is late February or early March. “We are so excited about this newest restaurant,” said Hannah Vlk, brand manager for Condado, based in Columbus, Ohio. “Pittsburgh is a market we love being...
Pittsburgh’s Original Oyster House temporarily closed, donated food to Light of Life
The website and social media pages for the Original Oyster House in Market Square explain the closure: They show a person sitting by the water, holding a rod. “WE’VE GONE FISHING,” reads the message. “CLOSED FOR JAN. 2021.” “You can say we have temporarily closed to regroup,” said owner Jen...
Martorano’s Prime restaurant opens at Rivers Casino PittsburghVideo
Celebrity chef Steve Martorano started out as a child making his grandmother’s meatball and Italian hoagies from the basement of his Philadelphia home. He would go door-to-door selling the sandwiches in South Philly. “They called my grandmother ‘Fat Mary,’ ” said Martorano as he stood inside his fourth restaurant, Martorano’s...
Pancakes, pickles, prepared meals tops in 2021 food trendsVideo
Whether home-cooked, dine-in or takeout, food — glorious food — was one of the few pleasures we could depend on in 2020. Food sustains the body and nourishes the soul. Somehow, a bite of something delicious makes a bad day, or a bad year, just a little bit better. Good...
Thin mints or Trefoils? Girl Scout cookie sales set to begin
Thin mints or Trefoils? Do-si-dos or Tagalongs? It’s time to decide which Girl Scout cookies you’re buying this year — and how many boxes. Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will launch their 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program on Friday, hoping to bring smiles to the faces of their customers during a...
Pittsburgh bloggers, influencers launch hashtag campaign to support restaurants
This hashtag is intended to be food for thought. Amanda Narcisi, chief editor of BOLD Pittsburgh, a local media outlet, collaborated with bloggers and influencers to create a social media presence to promote area restaurants. Through her blog, podcast, YouTube and social channels, she is urging people to use #mypghtakeout...
Atria’s, Juniper Grill remain closed despite lift on state restrictions
Two local restaurant chains have chosen to remain temporarily closed despite the state lifting its most recent covid-19 restrictions. Management at Atria’s and Juniper Grill said they cannot be profitable at half-capacity, as mandated by Gov. Tom Wolf’s virus-related guidelines. “We cannot and will not make it as a business...
Western Pa. wine and cheese experts to hold virtual session on ‘perfect pairings’
Dee Weinberg was at a cheese counter having trouble deciding which variety to purchase to complement a specific wine. “The thought came to me that if I wasn’t sure what cheese was best with the wine I had, then other people probably would have the same problem,” said Weinberg, founder...
Esquire features 2 Pittsburgh restaurants that we ‘can’t afford to lose’
The pandemic has hit the restaurant industry hard. Some are gone, others hanging on. And some, according to one magazine, are too important to fail during the covid pandemic. Last week, Esquire Magazine named the “100 Restaurants America Can’t Afford to Lose.” Two Pittsburgh favorites made the list: Tessaro’s in...
State lottery open for rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon
Whiskey lovers, now is your chance to get your hands on the biggest name in bourbon — but you’ll need plenty of luck to grab a bottle. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board opened the annual lottery for Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery’s bourbons and rye whiskey. The most coveted release...
Independent chefs say pandemic has aided businessVideo
What’s for dinner? During covid times, that question became challenging for many as restrictions, lockdowns and mandated restaurant closures occurred more than once. Meet three Pittsburgh-area chefs — not affiliated with restaurants — providing home-cooked meals delivered to your door. JSMenusPGH Jake Stewart works out of a kitchen in Springdale...
Press House brews coffee-flavored beer, readies new Sewickley café
First came the coffee named after a beer and next came the coffee in the beer. Press House Coffee on Pittsburgh’s North Side debuted Iron City Bean coffee with Iron City Brewing Co. in Lawrenceville in June. Last week, Press House introduced Fresh Grounds, a collaboration with North Side’s Allegheny...
Original Hot Dog Shop among list of beloved U.S. restaurants that closed
The Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland was included in a list of notable diners, dives and eateries across the country that closed this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The New York Times posted on Sunday morning a story about several local famous restaurants that were among the casualties...
Mallard to go? Dig of Pompeii fast-food place reveals tastes
ROME — A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out. Pompeii Archaeological Park’s longtime chief, Massimo Osanna, said Saturday that while some 80 such fast-foods have been found at...
After 2 generations, new owner set to take over The Hoagie Shop in North ApolloVideo
The second-generation family owners of The Hoagie Shop in North Apollo might be retiring, but not their famous cold, 12-inch Italian hoagie that still sells for under $5. It’s been a 60-year run for two generations of the Toland family, which has been serving up its signature hoagies with fresh...
