Food & Drink category, Page 43
From under to on the rocks: Invasive crabs become whiskey
CONCORD, N.H. — Care for a hint of crab in your whiskey? A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called “Crab Trapper” — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs. Tamworth Distilling, a maker of craft spirits, is not afraid of pushing boundaries with unexpected flavors. In...
Jersey Mike’s Subs in Harmar officially open
A highly anticipated Jersey Mike’s Subs location officially opened Wednesday morning next to a recently opened Starbucks. The restaurant at 2825 Freeport Road Suite B in Harmar is one of the chain’s 22 locations in the Pittsburgh area. Area director Bill Farley said the building was not on the restaurant’s...
Watermelon Feta Salad: A new Fourth of July classic
For a fast and easy warm-weather salad on the Fourth of July, it doesn’t get better than Watermelon Feta. According to Google Trends, searches for watermelon and feta cheese salads have spiked every July for more than a decade. To taste it is to know why. The distinct and refreshing...
How to feed a big BBQ crowd for a little budget
One of the best parts of summer is getting together with friends and family for a backyard barbecue. But how do you get your party on when inflation is driving food prices higher than the hot summer temperatures? You don’t have to forgo the cookout. You just have to plan...
Chicken parm pizza inspired by a Crafton boy wins inaugural Caliente Pizza contest in Aspinwall
Caliente Pizza & Draft House’s inaugural customer pizza-making contest resulted in a Crafton-area concoction on the menu and some charitable donations. Caliente Owner Nick Bogacz said 18 contestants vied for a chance at free pizza for a year, a trophy and to have his or her pie on Caliente’s menu...
South Greensburg McDonald’s closed for makeover; drive-thru expansion included
Travelers at the busy junction of routes 119 and 30 in South Greensburg who are anticipating a stop at the sign of the Golden Arches may not be “lovin’ it” so much for the next several weeks. The busy McDonald’s restaurant at 1207 S. Main St. (Route 119) is temporarily...
Popular pierogie business prepares to open distribution center in Unity
In 2001, Terry Smith-Rawecki, her husband, Jan, and her mother got together to make about 30 dozen handmade pierogie to take to the farmers market in Ligonier. Gosia’s Pierogies sold out that afternoon, and by the end of that summer, they were bringing 90 dozen pierogies to the popular market....
Greensburg firefighter’s burger tradition helps raise needed funds
Highland Avenue residents bringing their morning cup of coffee onto the porch Friday likely got a whiff of something besides Arabica beans. There was a smell of freshly cut onions in the air. By 7 a.m., members of Greensburg Fire Department Hose Company No. 8 were busy peeling and slicing...
PrimoHoagies opening in Pittsburgh’s Strip District with free hoagies
Pittsburgh’s Strip District is getting a new sandwich shop. The city’s first PrimoHoagies site is set to open in the Terminal Building on Smallman Street on Thursday. The first 100 customers in line after a 9:45 a.m. ribbon cutting can get a free Primo-sized hoagie. After that, customers in the...
New Kensington native’s new doughnut shop gives customers chance to customize treats
One’s imagination is the menu at a new doughnut shop in New Kensington. Customers of Lasko’s Little O’s can pick a glaze, choose toppings and select a drizzle to create a doughnut that maybe even Homer Simpson couldn’t dream up. “We’re like a Subway for doughnuts,” owner Mikey Lasko Sr....
Kentucky restaurant created by KFC founder for sale
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. — A restaurant created by KFC founder Harland Sanders for his wife decades ago is for sale. Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville, Kentucky, hit the market this week, news outlets reported, citing a statement from the listing agents describing the nearly 25,000-square-foot restaurant and banquet hall. The...
Musser’s will open new location in DelmontVideo
As the summer growing season kicks into high gear, Larry Musser of Musser’s Farm Market in Penn Township is gearing up to boost his production to make produce available in more locations. A new Musser’s store will open this summer in the former Second Fiddle location on Route 66 in...
Grocery shoppers, restaurants face ‘perfect storm’ as prices surge
Colleen Phillips of Leechburg has seen firsthand how inflation rates cause her grocery bill to add up faster, making it almost unaffordable to purchase essential items. “It’s outrageous,” Phillips told the Tribune-Review while shopping at Walmart in Natrona Heights this week. “You have to make meals like spaghetti where you...
Jean-Marc Chatellier looking to sell his French bakery in Millvale
That reliable Frenchman who patrons have watched behind the counter for 30 years creating his sweet desserts and lovingly layering sheets of buttery dough for croissants is selling Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery in Millvale. And not to just anyone. “There are people who have wanted to buy the business to...
Greensburg Craft Beer Week shifts to summer, debuts 1-day festival
Organizers of the annual Greensburg Craft Beer Week are shaking things up this year, moving the event forward from fall to early summer and adding a one-day festival in St. Clair Park. The nine-day schedule offers more than 30 opportunities to sample area specialty brews, edibles and entertainment. During Friday’s...
Why do some of my ice cubes have a little tiny spike on them?
Every once in a while, you may pull an ice cube tray out of the freezer and see that one of those cubes has a strange little spike on it that appears to be defying gravity. And the phenomenon that creates those spikes could be the sole reason for life...
Former Yak Diner in North Apollo reopens with new owners as Dolly’s Diner
An iconic roadside diner reopened Monday under new ownership and a new name in North Apollo. Dolly’s Diner, formerly the Yak Diner, welcomed patrons beginning at 6:30 a.m., after months of renovations and relocating of the classic 1950s-style diner from 2104 River Road less than a half-mile to its new...
For Father’s Day, try a weeknight-easy spiced steak
Thin cuts of steak such as flat iron and hanger are great for weeknight meals because they’re full of flavor and cook up fast. But a flavorful spice rub and quick marinade easily elevate the meat to a meal worthy of a special occasion. Pairing it with a simple side...
Kerber’s in North Huntingdon included in state’s annual Scooped Ice Cream Trail
June is National Dairy Month, and state officials are celebrating by asking residents to indulge in one of Pennsylvania’s most popular dairy products: ice cream. Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development were joined by Gov. Tom Wolf in announcing the 30 creameries that make up the...
Marino’s American Eatery plans kitchen at Latrobe’s Four Seasons Brewing Co.
Sometimes you just want a pizza or plate of wings to go with your beer. The owners of Four Seasons Brewing Co. in Latrobe understand that and are working to satisfy customer cravings through a partnership with Marino’s American Eatery in Hempfield. They want patrons to be able to stay...
Bloomfield maintains traditions in a young, hip scene: A Pittsburgh guide
One of Pittsburgh’s largest neighborhoods, Bloomfield is best known for its Italian-American heritage and history. Despite seeing changes over the last couple of decades, the neighborhood is still home to a good variety of Italian-American staples, even if many of the neighbors are now millennial transplants. This combination provides an...
Beer garden, workspace opens in Downtown Pittsburgh
Summer is nearly here and the U.S. Steel Tower Plaza wants residents and workers to enjoy the nice weather with some outdoor office spaces and some drinks after work. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) announced last week the opening of three outdoor workspaces and a new pop-up beer garden at...
PLCB offers whiskey connoisseurs 2nd chance at Van Winkle releases
If you missed out on the opportunity to purchase bottles of rare Van Winkle whiskeys earlier this year, you have another chance. This week, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is awarding lottery registrants the opportunity to purchase 183 bottles of rare whiskeys, including the coveted 2021 Van Winkle releases, through...
By the slice: ‘PizzaFest’ features 7 Pittsburgh pie artisans
The dough is the canvas. Artisans will create pie masterpieces at GoodTaste! Pittsburgh’s “PizzaFest – A Slice Of Delish!” on June 12 at East End Brewing, Co. in Larimer. “PizzaFest is really popular,” said show producer Dee Weinberg. “They come up with some wonderful combinations for pizza.” There will be...
Self-serve taproom and restaurant Tapville Social coming to Wexford
Wexford is getting a new taproom, and customers won’t even have to wait for a bartender to pour their beer. Tapville Social is set to open its first Pittsburgh-area location in the Village at Pine shopping center in Wexford in late June or early July, according to Tapville spokesperson Stephanie...
