Before Amazon and Target, Pittsburghers shopped in style, not a hurry. Shopping meant making a special trip (or tram ride!) Downtown to peruse the plethora of department stores spread across the Golden Triangle. To this day, names like Joseph Horne Company, Gimbel Brothers, Rosenbaum's, Boggs … [Read more...]
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Pittsburgh in 2020
We're in the last days of 2020 - and what a year it's been. And although we won't be celebrating New Year's Eve in Pittsburgh with parties or get-togethers this year, at-home celebrations (and Zoom countdowns!) will be just as fun with these restaurant-prepared feasts and local cocktail ideas. … [Read more...]
The Most Iconic Pittsburgh Holiday Foods of All Time
The Christmas display at Kaufmann's downtown, the lights at Hartwood Acres, Farkleberry treats at KDKA... while so much has changed about Christmastime in Pittsburgh, there are still so many holiday traditions to enjoy this time of year. We asked our readers about their favorite iconic … [Read more...]
412 Food Rescue and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Team Up to Pay Restaurants for Meals for Those in Need – And You Can Help, Too
Local organizations 412 Food Rescue and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership are joining forces to do some good during this challenging time for restaurant workers in Pittsburgh. They're re-launching their Community Takeout program, which was created in May by 412 Food Rescue to support service … [Read more...]
Where to Order Christmas Cookies in Pittsburgh
From thumbprints to snowballs, these bakeries and restaurants in Pittsburgh are making it easy to enjoy all of your favorite Christmas cookies this holiday season - just place an order, and enjoy! Ordering deadlines are coming up, so make sure you get them while you can! Where to order … [Read more...]
Sugar Spell Scoops Releasing Limited-Edition ‘The Office’ Ice Cream Pints
Calling all fans of The Office! Sugar Spell Scoops, the vegan ice creamery located in Sharpsburg, has announced that they'll be releasing a special series of pints inspired by their favorite Scranton-based paper company. In an event dubbed 'The Office Christmas Party,' owner Amanda Burk has … [Read more...]
Steve and Benny’s Chicken Shack Now Open in Monaca
A popular Pittsburgh food truck has just set up their very own brick-and-mortar. Steve and Benny's Chicken Shack is officially open in Monaca, serving a menu that centers around fried chicken sandwiches, but also features Creole and Southern-inspired dishes and sides. Owners Stephen Gates … [Read more...]
Former Pittsburgh Pizzeria Bread and Salt Now Offering Shipping for Panettone
Just in time for your at-home holiday celebrating, there's some seriously great news coming from the owner of a former Pittsburgh pizzeria. Rick Easton, the chef/baker behind Bread and Salt has announced that his sought-after holiday Panettone is now available for nationwide shipping. Bread … [Read more...]
You Can Now Add Eat’n Park’s Christmas Star Tree to All Your Instagram Stories
Eat'n Park is doing their part to make Christmas a little more magical on social media. The Pittsburgh-based restaurant chain just released their very own filter on Instagram, featuring the Christmas tree from their beloved, classic Christmas Star Commercial. If you want to try the filter … [Read more...]
The ‘Christmas Tree Capital of the World’ is Just One Hour From Pittsburgh
If traveling to the North Pole is too ambitious, the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World" might be the next best thing. Luckily for us, the latter is only an hour away from Pittsburgh. For more than a few reasons, Indiana, Pennsylvania, is one of the most festive towns in the state. The town … [Read more...]
