July is a busy month for food lovers in Pittsburgh, so clear your schedule and get ready to start eating!
Monday, July 3: Pie for Breakfast Takeover at Butterjoint
Can’t wait for Pie for Breakfast, the new restaurant venture from the Legume/Butterjoint team, to open later this year? We don’t blame you! Luckily for you, Pie for Breakfast is doing a takeover at Butterjoint on July 3, serving select dishes from the Pie for Breakfast menu. More information can be found online.
Thursday, July 6: Craft Night: Truffle Painting with A519 Chocolate
Get artsy with chocolate at the Carnegie Museum of Art. Acclaimed chocolatier Amanda Wright (owner of A519 chocolates), is leading a special “DIY truffle painting class” at the museum. The class will be followed by a tour of the museum, pointing out the paintings that inspired the special CMOA truffle collection Wright designed for the museum. Tickets can be purchased online.
Friday, July 7 – 9: SouthSide Works Exposed 2017
Stop through the Southside for a three day long artist market in the SouthSide Works. The event will feature 65 artists, live music, a food truck round-up, and adult beverages. Trucks at the event include BRGR, Nakama, Pierogi, Oh My Grill, Franktuary and more. Checkout the event page for more information.
Saturday, July 8: Imbibe North Side
Celebrate all things boozy in the North Side with a night of drinks, art, music, and more drinks. This special summer edition of the annual Imbibe North Side event will take place both indoors, and outdoors, at the Mattress Factory museum. Enjoy drinks from War Streets Brewery, Grist House, East End Brewery, Southern Tier, Penn Brewery, Yellow Bridge Brewery, Arsenal Cidery, ShuBrew, 412 Brews, Wigle Whiskey and more. Tickets can be purchased online.
Sat, July 8: Hop Farm Round Up to the Rescue
Head to a food truck roundup for a good cause. Hop Farm Brewing is hosting this fun event with music, drinks, a photobooth, and food trucks like Pittsburgh Sandwich Society, La Palapa, Man Beast BBQ, The Steer and Wheel, PGH Taco Truck & Sticklers Ice Pops. A portion of the proceeds will benefit. 412 Food Rescue. Some tickets will be available at the door – bring a canned good for $1 off admission. Tickets can be purchased online.
Sunday, July 9: Relish Co. and Reed & Co. Vegan BBQ
Join Relish Co. (vegan donuts) and Reed & Co in Lawrenceville for a completely vegan BBQ on Sunday, July 9th. Food served at the event will include burgers, dogs, chicken and waffles, and mac and cheese – all vegan! Reed & Co will be serving cold-pressed juice, salads, sides, and avocado pudding. More information can be found online.
Sunday, July 9: Ales & Oms at Mindful Brewing
Enjoy yoga and beer at Mindful Brewing this July with the 3rd edition of Ales & Oms. Tickets to the event provide a 45 minute yoga class and a complimentary 13 oz craft beer. More information can be found online.
Tuesday, July 11: Game of Thrones Foods Party
If you’re planning a party to celebrate the return of Game of Thrones, consider taking this class from the Market District Cooking School in Robinson. The class will provide ideas for memorable Game of Thrones party, with recipes for appetizers, desserts and drinks. Class is 21+, and tickets can be purchased online.
Tuesday, July 11: Pittsburgh Libations Week Kickoff Bash
Pittsburgh Libations Week may not be till Fall of 2018, but the celebration is starting early. To kickoff a 16 month celebration of cocktail comradery in anticipation of the event, stop through Industry Public House for a boozy bash with samples from places like Wigle Whiskey, Pittsburgh Winery, KingView Mead, and more. Tickets for the event can be purchased online.
Wednesday, July 12: Flight Night with Banh Mi
For the July edition of Bierports popular “Flight Night” series, the bar is pairing with their Lawrenceville neighbor, Banh Mi and Ti for a banh mi and beer pairing. Enjoy four banh mi sliders and four beer samples. Tickets can be purchased online.
Friday, July 14: Deutschtown Music Festival
Get ready for a two day music festival featuring over 200 bands, 28 stages, 8 outdoor stages, 20+ food vendors, and a beer garden. Entrance to this event is free. A full schedule of events and activities can be found on their website.
Friday, July 14 – 15: Pittsburgh Summer Beerfest at Stage AE
Tickets are already on sale for the Pittsburgh summer Beerfest at Stage AE. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and hundreds of American craft beers. A portion of proceeds benefit the Animal Rescue Partners, and Biggies Bullies of Pittsburgh. Tickets can be purchased online.
Saturday, July 15: Herbal Syrups, Shrubs and Sodas with Bridget’s Apothecary
Learn more about farm-acies with this class from Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery. Guests will receive more information on how seasonal fruit, herbs, and vinegar, can make hydrating and healing beverages. Tickets can be purchased online.
Saturday, July 8: The Lantern Fest Pittsburgh
Release a lantern into the sky while enjoying live music, and food trucks at “The Lantern Fest Pittsburgh.” More information and the link to buy tickets can be found online.
Sunday, July 16: Best Ice Cream in America Contest
Who is the best local ice cream producer in America? Klavons in the Strip wants to find out. They have invited ice cream experts from L.A. and Brooklyn to visit Pittsburgh and taste pints shipped in from all over the country. To celebrate, everyone is invited to a block party with plenty of frozen treats. More information can be found online.
Friday, July 21: Caribbean Food and Drink Party at Soergel Orchards
For this event at Soergel Orchards, guests will enjoy Caribbean food and drinks while learning to play the steelpan, a Caribbean instrument with deep roots in the Pittsburgh area. Tickets can be purchased online.
Friday, July 21: After Dark-Potterfest at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The July edition of the Carnegie Museum’s “After Dark” series will be themed “Harry Potter.” See live owls, get sorted into a Hogwarts house, and take home a plant from a “Herbology” lesson. There will also be food and drinks at the event. Tickets can be purchased online.
Friday, July 21: Bakery Square Urban Beach Party
Walnut Capital and Dollar Bank are bringing the beach to Bakery Square for the “BkSq Urban Beach Party.” This event will feature food trucks, craft beer, live music, and a 65 foot sand beach. This event is free and open to the public. More information can be found online.
Sunday, July 23: Corks and Curds Pairing Class
Wheel and Wedge and Allegheny Wine Mixer are teaming up for a “summer reds” wine and cheese pairing class. Sample four different red wines paired with four different cheeses, and learn more about why these pairs work together. Tickets can be purchased online.
Tuesday, July 25: Sporkmade: Sporkpit BBQ
Get a preview of Spork Pit BBQ with the July edition of “Sporkmade.” This event will be the debut for Spork’s new onsite BBQ smoker. All-you-can-eat BBQ will be available: beef brisket, turkey, sausage and ribs, as well as all the fixins. Beer will be provided by Grist House. Tickets for this event can be purchased online.
Friday, July 28: Picklesburgh 2017
Picklesburgh is back! Come enjoy the party as the Roberto Clemente Bridge is transform into Picklesburgh. This is a celebration of all pickled foods, many provided by different Pittsburgh restaurants. Everything from cocktails to canning will be present. More information can be found online.
Sat, July 29: Summer Brew on Grandview
Drinks with the best view of Pittsburgh? Sounds good. For this event, three blocks of Grandview Avenue on Mount Washington will be lined with different vendors providing unlimited samples of beer, cocktails and wine. There will also be food provided by local restaurants. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and the Mt. Washington CDC. More information can be found online.
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