One of our favorite hidden gems in our area is Leechburg’s The Twisted Thistle, a made-from-scratch restaurant that has an ever-changing menu based on seasonal, local ingredients. They’re always posting new daily specials (follow their Facebook page for updates), and this weekend’s dessert … [Read more...]

Out and about this morning? Organically Social is at the Pittsburgh Public Market today, with lots of giveaways and free food samples. They’re hosting a Community Wellness Meet & Greet until 1:00 p.m. Stop by to meet local businesses, enter to win door prizes, and pick up some free healthy … [Read more...]

What’s the only thing that could make brunch better? Beer. Good beer, that is. And Hough’s will have it this Sunday with their Beer Brunch, featuring Brooklyn Brewery. They’ll have a special brunch menu with dishes that pair with some of Brooklyn Brewery’s best brews, and a Brooklyn Brewery … [Read more...]

You’ve heard of farm-to-table, but what about field-to-bottle? Wigle Whiskey is harvesting hops this weekend at Soergel Orchards, and they’re inviting you to help them. The hops will be used to make the next batch of Wigle Hopped Whiskey, with the first batch set to be released in just six … [Read more...]

If you enjoy canning, baking, pickling and creating your own homemade goodies, join other local food lovers for an afternoon of swapping your homemade treats. Good Food Pittsburgh at the Pittsburgh Public Market are sponsoring the first Pittsburgh Food Swap on September 20 at Pittsburgh Public … [Read more...]

Brats, beer, and outdoor drinking. Thursdays never looked so good. Penn Brewery is hosting their weekly Brats and Brews evening tonight in their Biergarten from 4:00 to 7:00. They’ll have assorted brats – we suggest trying the Guinness one – and they’re featuring a BBQ pork sandwiches tonight. … [Read more...]

We’re crazy for homemade ice cream, especially when it’s paired with something as delicious as a warm and crispy waffle. That's why Cornerstone Restaurant's special Restaurant Week dessert is making us melt. Their strawberry cream cheese waffle is topped with homemade pistachio ice cream, fresh … [Read more...]

What to do with all of those tomatoes from your garden? Slow Food Pittsburgh has a few ideas. This Sunday, August 17, they’re hosting a full day of canning classes at Harvest Valley Farms in Valencia. Attendees will learn all of the techniques for saving a little bit of summer for the entire … [Read more...]

Need a sweet treat this Tuesday afternoon? BRGR Cranberry has you covered. They have a brand new shake, and it’s a boozy doozy. The Almond Joy Cupcake Shake is made with vanilla ice cream, coconut syrup, coconut rum, amaretto, and topped with toasted coconut and a chocolate almond … [Read more...]

It’s tomato season (and we’ve got bushelfuls of homegrown ones to prove it), and Lidia’s Italy is celebrating with their annual Tomato Dinner. On Wednesday, August 27, they’ll be hosting a six-course feast, featuring locally-farmed and heirloom tomatoes. The dinner is $58 per person, with a … [Read more...]