Sure, the month is almost half over… but look at it this way: You still have more than two weeks to mark these off your October to-do list. 1. Have a Kamayan feast at Kaya Every Tuesday, Kaya hosts an eat-with-your-hands Kamayan dinner. The Filipino-inspired feast of seasoned meats and seafood, … [Read more...]
A Huge Food Truck Festival Is Happening Right Now in Millvale
Wondering what to do with the rest of your Saturday? Why not head to Millvale for a massive food truck and beer fest? Grist House and Draai Laag Brewing Company have teamed up for a food truck roundup, with offerings that include everything from pierogies and hot dogs to BBQ and pizza. From … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Route 28 Brewery Crawl
Let's start with the obvious - two things that don't mix? Beer and state highways. So, while there's an amazing collection of local breweries all located anywhere from 100 yards, to 3 miles off of the popular (but polarizing) Route 28 highway in Pittsburgh, we would never suggest drinking and … [Read more...]
The Good Food Agenda: This Weekend’s Best Food Events
From a beer festival to a food truck roundup, it's going to be a fun weekend in Pittsburgh! Friday, October 13 Ales on the Allegheny Kittanning is getting its very first beer festival on Friday, October 13. Breweries, food trucks and live music will be at this 21-and-over event. Tickets are $20, … [Read more...]
This Famous (and Delicious) European Pastry Can Now Be Found in Pittsburgh
“Is that a funnel cake?" No, it’s not. But that’s the most common question Jason Kelly and Meredith Minkus get about their kürtőskalács. Not everyone who stumbles upon their food truck, Steel City Chimneys, immediately identifies what couple is cooking, but they all agree on one thing - they … [Read more...]
Merchant Oyster Co. Opening Next Week
After teasing us on Butler Street in Lawrenceville for many months, Merchant Oyster Co., the new New England-style chowder house from Chef Dennis Marron (who also just opened or, The Whale), is planning to open its doors to the public on Tuesday, October 17. According to a press release, Merchant … [Read more...]
Sharpsburg Transforming into Hogsmeade for Harry Potter-Themed Fall Festival
No need to find platform 9 3/4 to make your way to Hogwarts this fall! Hogwarts is coming to Sharpsburg for the neighborhood's very first "Sharpsmeade Magical Fall Festival." Sharpsburg is located just across the Highland Park Bridge, and is only 15 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh on RT - 28 … [Read more...]
Arriviste Coffee Bar Ushers Pittsburgh Into the Third Wave of Coffee
Since Arriviste Coffee Bar opened in February of this year, the shop has focused on providing Pittsburgh with a new place to try specialty coffee. “The focus is on quality handcrafting,” says owner Kim Lopez. “ I’ve told my guys, ‘I’m never going to get mad at you for taking too long to make a … [Read more...]
It’s Hogtoberfest at Scratch
Pig out at Troy Hill's Scratch Food & Beverage this week during their annual Hogtoberfest celebration. From now through October 14, they're featuring a special pork-centric menu, with twists on classic dishes. The special menu includes: Chicharron: Corn, bacon, jalapeño, and creama … [Read more...]
Bring Your Dog to Spoonwood Brewing for Pups & Pints
Want to party with your pup? Spoonwood Brewing Company is giving you the chance at their Pups & Pints event on Thursday, October 13. From 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., guests are invited to bring their dogs to the brewery for a little canine fun. Dogs are limited to the fenced-in yard on the … [Read more...]