And more food news for your reading pleasure. Ben & Jerry’s is saying goodbye to dairy, and introducing a new line of vegan ice cream. They’re working on the recipe right now, with a base of either coconut or almond milk. The bad news? It won’t hit store shelves until 2016. [The … [Read more...]

Mark your calendars for a major homebrewing event at The Brew Gentlemen this weekend. On Saturday, June 20, the Brew Gentlemen (512 Braddock Avenue, Braddock) will be hosting an American Homebrewers Association rally, giving members the chance to help work on a collaboration between the AHA and … [Read more...]

Local craft breweries are teaming up with Pittsburgh food trucks for an event filled with good food, good beer – plus plenty of activities. The Merrill Lynch Art Brew is happening on Saturday, July 11 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. in front of Sweetwater Center for the Arts (200 Broad Street, … [Read more...]

There is no sweeter treat when the weather is warm than ice cream – and Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor is the perfect place to celebrate this summer favorite. On Friday, June 19, Klavon’s (2801 Penn Avenue) is hosting a family-friendly ice cream social, complete with a presentation on how ice cream is … [Read more...]

Road trip! This Sunday, June 14, take a drive up to The Main Street Wine Bar in Stahlstown (between Donegal and Ligonier on Rt. 711), for a special BBQ & Beer dinner with Latrobe’s Four Seasons Brewing.  The five-course lunch will be served picnic style, and includes beer pairings plus live … [Read more...]

Get your fill of fresh summer strawberries at the 22nd annual Shadyside Presbyterian Church Strawberry Festival tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The church (5151 Westminster Place) will be serving up full picnic dinners, with a menu including hot dogs, pasta salad, ice cream, strawberry shortcake, … [Read more...]

Neighborhood Flea, the monthly food-and-shopping fest, is back in the Strip District on June 14. Held every second Sunday from May through October in the parking lot at 23rd Street and Penn Avenue (right across from Marty’s Market), the market brings together more than 60 vintage, fashion, … [Read more...]

The 2015 Churchview Farm Dinner Series kicked off on Sunday, and most of the season’s weekly dinners are completely sold out – but not all of them. The dinners are held on the farm, and each $110 ticket ($105 if you purchase four or more) includes a farm tour, cocktails, and a multi-course menu … [Read more...]

Mark your calendars, and make your reservations early. For one night only, Eleven (1150 Smallman Street) is teaming up with the Brew Gentlemen for a pretty amazing beer dinner on Eleven’s patio. The six-course outdoor feast will feature Brew Gentlemen brews, and live music from The Bluegrass … [Read more...]

San Lorenzo (4407 Butler St.) has been making some changes. The traditional Italian restaurant is Lawrenceville has extended their weekend hours, and made additions to the menu. On Sundays, San Lorenzo is now open for dinner service from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. They’ve also begun offer half-portions … [Read more...]