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Pittsburgh pop-up bars herald classic Christmas tales
Fans of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” and the nostalgic yet still relevant “A Christmas Story,” can enjoy some grown-up fun based on the popular books’ film translations. The Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place, 3454 Forbes Ave., says it is “stealing Christmas” with its Grinch-themed pop-up, open...
Hempfield’s Fruits & Roots serves up cold-pressed juices, smoothiesVideo
Tracey Bryant was a stay-at-home mom for 22 years before a change in her diet prompted an entrepreneurial endeavor. “I wanted something for myself, my own thing,” says Bryant, 52, of Unity. And after watching documentaries, including “Forks Over Knives” and “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead,” she says, a seed...
New Stanton Eat’n Park rolls out new lookVideo
The Eat’n Park in New Stanton is once again bringing the smiles, with diners admiring the bright, open design, including a new counter section. The restaurant, at 111 Byers Ave., reopened in late November after a six-week remodel. A take-out window will be in operation starting Dec. 6. “We took...
Brick & Barrel to replace Andora restaurant in Indiana Township
A popular restaurant in the Fox Chapel area is closing and will reopen as Brick & Barrel, a new wood-fired pizza and bourbon-themed casual eatery. Andora Restaurant, located in the former Cross Keys Inn at 599 Dorseyville Road, will remain open until the end of December after seven years in...
Everything you need to know about freezing cookies
Nothing is better than freshly baked cookies. But during the holidays when fresh, homemade cookies matter most, we’re also needing to split our time among cooking, hosting, shopping and celebrating the season, leaving little time to spend rolling out and filling dozens of dainty little cookies. This is when having...
What’s Brewing? Boozy brews are full of flavor
Sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than a slow sipper during the fall and winter months. Many of these boozy tasting beers have been barrel-aged, too. Leaving the beer in barrels for months can impart flavors of oak, vanilla and anything that was previously in the barrel. An abundant amount of...
Chef Justin Severino opens pop-up ‘Salty Bits’ in Strip District
What began as monthly subscription packages of artisanal salumi handmade in Pittsburgh will expand into a pop-up retail location for chef Justin Severino. He intends to open a brick-and-mortar version of Salty Pork Bits, the digital company selling his charcuterie nationwide. The shop will be open on select days at...
How to tame that intimidating winter squash
Hard winter squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used as a side dish, in fillings for ravioli or lasagna, as a noodle alternative, in soups, salads, stuffed and so on. This time of year, I crave a hot, buttery butternut or acorn “squash mash” — think...
Yinzer candy bars are back — with more Pittsburgh themes
Those sweet chocolate bars Canonsburg’s Sarris Candies produces year-round come wrapped in Yinzer themes for Christmas, as Yinzer Bars make a holiday return. A collection of milk chocolate candy bars, Yinzer Bars come from the somewhat twisted minds of the creators of Yinzer Greeting Cards. Pittsburgh comedian Jim Krenn, radio...
Former Fallingwater cook Elsie Henderson, 106, dishes on serving Pittsburgh royaltyVideo
Elsie Henderson spent decades cooking for American royalty. She’s still dishing about her culinary journey. Henderson, who is 106 years old, was hired by several prominent Pittsburgh families, including the Heinzes and Mellons. Her most notable position was as the Kaufmann family’s cook, baker and meal planner at Fallingwater from...
Caliente’s, Sheetz jump on Black Friday ‘special’ bandwagon
For those uninterested in Black Friday shopping, or who need a little liquid courage before — or after — Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse will open its 4624 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield, store at 7 a.m. On tap will be five Goose Island Bourbon County beers available at Caliente this year, including...
Warm the holidays with boilo, a favorite of coal miners in eastern Pennsylvania
Earlier this month, HangoverCure.org surveyed 1,000 drinkers and came up with a list of iconic state drinks. The answer in Pennsylvania turned out to be a bit of a mystery, at least on the western side of the state: boilo. So what is it? “Here in the anthracite region, boilo...
Top Tips From The Wine Cellar: Not all Rieslings are ‘too sweet’
No wine variety suffers more stereotyping than Riesling. Both casual drinkers and experienced wine enthusiasts often pigeonhole Riesling wines as being “too sweet.” Not true. Certainly there are mass-produced, cloyingly sweet white wines labeled as “Riesling” and ofteen seen in either “jugs” or “bags-in-boxes.” These flabby, uninteresting selections appeal to...
‘Tis the season: Pa. alcohol sales spike as holidays approach
It’s the holiday season, and everyone is getting into the spirit — or at the very least, into the spirits store. November and December are far and away the busiest times of the year at Pennsylvania’s Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. The top single sales day in each of...
Wash your hands, but NOT that turkey
These days, it seems like we’re constantly washing everything in sight. From hands to countertops, keyboards to kids’ toys. And with covid-19 a serious threat, it’s the best thing you can do. Except when it comes to that turkey. Yep, it’s true. Poultry doesn’t exactly seem super clean, but no...
Airbnb looking for 100 of the best home chefs for a trip
NEW YORK — Airbnb is launching a global search for 100 top home cooks and treating them to a trip to Italy to learn how to refine their recipes with teachers including David Chang and his mom. The lucky chosen will travel to the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo,...
To stuff or not stuff? That is the Thanksgiving question
The idea of a juicy, stuffed turkey serving as the centerpiece to Thanksgiving feast can get just about any of us drooling. So I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But cooking your stuffing inside the bird might not be the best idea. It sure is delicious, but...
Officials: Don’t eat romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California
U.S. health officials on Friday told people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, because of another food poisoning outbreak. The warning comes almost exactly one year after a similar outbreak led to a blanket warning about tainted romaine. The officials urged people not to eat the leafy green...
Beer here! Brentwood Distributing launches online beer delivery services
Since 1956, the Dangelo family has delivered beer to bars, restaurants, hotels and other businesses throughout the Pittsburgh region. Thanks to modern technology, they’ve expanded their reach to include all of Pennsylvania. In June, the Dangelos’ wholesale company, Brentwood Distributing, launched Beverages2U. People across the state can now use the...
IronRock Tap House proprietors promise ‘cool, hip’ vibe in HempfieldVideo
When IronRock Tap House goes “live” next month, diners can expect to enjoy food prepared in a “scratch” kitchen, sourced as locally as possible, along with superior customer service, its owners say. Proprietors Greg and Christina Cammerata of Murrysville believe the location in front of Westmoreland Mall is a prime...
What’s Brewing? Add some beer to your recipes
We’ve been conditioned to accept that wine pairs well with food. Cooking with it adds another tasty flavor to our dish. Wine is romantic and used to complement the perfect meal, date or special occasion. Consequently, we’ve been conditioned that beer goes well with hot dogs, sports and popcorn. It’s...
Vegan man sues Burger King over Impossible WhopperVideo
Burger King is being sued by a vegan customer who said the company does not state that the meatless Impossible Whoppers are cooked on the same grills as other burgers. According to CNN, the class action lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida claims that although the chain advertises its...
OpenTable names top Pittsburgh-area restaurants for November 2019
The restaurant booking service OpenTable has released its monthly tally of eateries that diners rate the highest. The top-ranked spots in the Pittsburgh region include six in the city proper and four that are farther afield. Siempre Algo Siempre Algo is a casual neighborhood favorite along the transforming East Ohio...
Labriola’s Italian Store has kept family heritage alive for 90 yearsVideo
A Pittsburgh Italian favorite is celebrating its 90th year in business. Leonard Labriola’s Italian Store, with four locations in Aspinwall, Monroeville, Penn Hills and Warrendale, offers an extensive selection of gourmet Italian groceries and freshly prepared Italian specialties passed down from generations of Labriola family recipes. Owner Leonard Labriola, 80,...
6 health benefits of eating wild game
The alarm goes off in the pre-dawn dark and, rolling over, you touch the shoulder of your significant other. An affectionate yet sly smile crosses your lips. “Shh,” you say. “Shh. It’s OK. I’m just letting you know I’m leaving.” “Huh? What? Where?” he or she asks. “Hunting,” you answer....
