Where to go and what to eat this weekend in Pittsburgh.
Friday, November 11
Pittsburgh Tea Festival
The Pittsburgh Tea Festival will feature a full day of tea and tea products, tea classes, tea tastings and a teacup competition at the Phipps Garden Center. Tickets are $10 each, and can be purchased online.
Saturday, November 12
Pierogies Festival at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church
Stop by the church from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for homemade pierogies, soup and traditional Ukrainian baked goods. See their event page for more information.
Oysterfest at Wholey’s Fish Market
Enjoy an oyster extravaganza at Wholey’s, with samples, sales and cooking demonstrations from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit their event page.
The Chocolate Bar at the Benedum Center
Chocoholics, you’re in for a treat. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is hosting a chocolate event with candy samples, desserts and milkshakes from lots of local chocolatiers, bakeries and restaurants. Tickets start at $35 and include all chocolate samples, a cocktail, and a one-year membership to the Cultural Trust. Purchase tickets online.
Chili Cook-Off at Wigle Whiskey
Get your fill of homemade chili at Wigle Whiskey’s annual Chili Cook-Off at the Barrelhouse. Entrance includes beer from Bloom Brew, a spicy cocktail from Wigle, and 6 bowls of chili. For more information, visit the event page.
Food Truck Block Party at Carnegie Mellon
Join nine food trucks for a roundup on Carnegie Mellon’s campus, with BRGR, Nakama, Franktuary, Berlin Street Food, BurghBites Cart, Wok of Life, Edgar Tacos Stand and Brassero Grill. For more information, visit their event page.
Sunday, November 13
Black Metal Donvt Day at Black Forge Coffee House
Donut maker Alan Kantorik is back with his Black Metal Donuts at Black Forge Coffee. Donut sales start at 10:0 a.m. sharp, and they’re limited to six donuts per person. More information is available online.
Homebrewers Competition at Wigle Whiskey
A $20 ticket to Wigle Whiskey’s third annual Homebrewers Competition gets you a selection of homebrew beer samples, a Wigle snifter, and a barrel-aged cocktail. To purchase tickets, visit their event page.
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