Food & Drink category, Page 47
Serving up smiles: Whitehall Eat’n Park employee celebrates 50 years and counting
Carol Kusan was working as a server at a bar/restaurant. She explained that if her infant son was sick, she would need to call off. Her boss told Kusan she was required to be there Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for her shifts. “I left, and applied for a job...
Experts see avocado price rise, damage to Mexican producers
MEXICO CITY — Experts say you may be paying more for your avocado toast in the short term, and the effects of the U.S. temporary ban on imports of the fruit is already being felt by avocado pickers in Mexico. Mexico is negotiating security guarantees for U.S. inspectors who certify...
Beer here: East End Brewing Co. expanding to Mt. Lebanon
East End Brewing Co. is moving south. No need to panic, the beer will still be brewed and served in Larimer. The brewery is expanding to add a taproom in Mt. Lebanon. “We will bring the beer, other drinks and food to the South Hills,” said owner Scott Smith, a...
How to lower your grocery costs when prices are soaring
Even with high inflation, there are plenty of ways to save money on your next trip to the grocer. Grocery runs have gotten more expensive. Anyone who has taken a look at their receipts in the last few months can tell that prices have gone up on nearly everything from...
Forget pandemic sourdough, it’s time for hardtackVideo
Remember when we were lifting our spirits with loaves of homemade sourdough during the early days of the pandemic? It was only 23 months ago, but it feels like a lifetime. Cooking and baking have been reliable mood boosters during covid-19, but pots, pans and muffin tins aren’t bringing me...
Fish fries are canceling or raising prices due to supply chain issues, rising costs
The Lenten tradition of bountiful fish fries across the region is in jeopardy this year as many have canceled their typically fruitful fundraiser because of supply chain issues and rising costs. The fish fry faithful might have to go a little farther to find their Friday meal. For David Hauger,...
Why cage-free eggs becoming norm: It’s what people want
DES MOINES, Iowa — Without much fuss and even less public attention, the nation’s egg producers are in the midst of a multibillion-dollar shift to cage-free eggs that is dramatically changing the lives of millions of hens in response to new laws and demands from restaurant chains. In a decade,...
Dorito Burrito keeps customers coming back at Niki’s Quick Six in Parks Township
A burrito with a snack food flair is creating a buzz in Parks Township. The Dorito Burrito is a specialty offering and best-seller at Niki’s Quick Six, a popular restaurant/bar/takeout place in the township’s North Vandergrift neighborhood. Owner Niki Hosack said she created the quirky sandwich so her customers wouldn’t...
Super Bowl menus feature fun foods to enjoy while watching the big game
Even though our Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t playing in Super Bowl LVI, there will still be game-day preparation for fans in the Steel City. They have been drawing up menus based on what to serve. Super Bowl parties — like pre-game tailgates — can be customized for the National Football League’s...
Chicken wings price may cause football fans, eateries to alter Super Bowl menu
The only thing that might be more important than football on Super Bowl Sunday is the food people consume. The Super Bowl is an event that calls for super eating. The most popular items fans consume on the day of the big game are pizza, chips and dips and, of...
Original Oyster House announces updated hours and ‘new tradition’
The Original Oyster House in Market Square serves up very popular fish sandwiches, and to prepare for its busiest time of the year it has announced a “new tradition.” Owner Jen Grippo said the restaurant will be closed during the month of January — annually — moving forward as a...
Billie Eilish, her mom donate plant-based meals to Pittsburgh nonprofit
Billie Eilish’ s “Happier Than Ever” world tour isn’t just about feeding each city with good music. It’s about nourishing the people there. too. Before Eilish’s Tuesday performance at PPG Paints Arena, the singer supplied food to 412 Food Rescue, a Pittsburgh-based organization that prevents food from going to waste...
For food lovers, Valentine’s Day is a time for indulgences
Pandemic Valentine’s Day No. 2… are we having fun yet? Some folks will be heading to restaurants for romantic, socially distanced dinners (oh, life these days is filled with oxymorons). But many of us will be hunkering down at home, celebrating our partnerships (or friends or roommates) as best we...
Food trucks galore, craft beer, whiskey on tap for Lower Burrell fire department events
After a successful run of four food truck rallies last year, Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will present four new events this year featuring food trucks, craft beer and whiskey, and arts and crafts. When the covid-19 pandemic quashed most fire companies’ fundraisers — a necessity for the...
Suds in the sanctuary: Breweries populate vacant U.S. churches
Bruce Lindsay never expected to own a church. But when his mother died shortly before the pandemic, he wanted to use his inheritance to do something extraordinary. “My mother, if she were alive today, I think would have a great chuckle at what I’ve purchased,” said Lindsay. “I found myself...
The Speckled Egg, Commonplace Coffee team to share space in SouthSide Works
Coffee and eggs. It’s what for breakfast in SouthSide Works Town Center on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Commonplace Coffee and The Speckled Egg are collaborating on 6,120 square feet of space located on 27th Street. The businesses have agreed to a 10-year lease. “It’s the best of both worlds,” said Jacqueline...
Student-managed cafe opens in restored Latrobe bakery building
A downtown Latrobe building where residents once stopped to get pastries is the city’s newest spot for coffee, tea and sandwiches. Rachelle’s 15650, a cafe operated by students from nearby Saint Vincent College, will have a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the former Mailey’s Bakery,...
Big Spring Spirits to open distillery, public marketplace near Pittsburgh’s Station Square
Development near Station Square on Pittsburgh’s South Side has already brought apartment complexes, offices and a highline park overlooking the Monongahela River. Next up is a planned six-story complex with a craft distillery, a public marketplace showcasing local vendors and a rooftop bar with views of the Downtown skyline. The...
The Brewery at Luciano’s offering signature pizzas, craft beer
After nearly a two-year wait, The Brewery at Luciano’s is expected to open mid-February in Monroeville. The new brewery and restaurant is located at 312 Center Road, former site of the Rivertowne Pour House. As part of a chain of local eateries, it will seat approximately 200 patrons, serving several...
Sheetz vying for best regional fast food in USA Today reader poll
We know how much you love your Sheetz shnacks and shweets. Now is your chance to let the rest of the country know how good they are. The Altoona-based convenience store chain has been selected by USA Today as a finalist for this year’s Best Regional Fast Food Reader’s Choice...
For Super Bowl entertaining, make room for melty hot dips
In the coldest months, we all look for bright spots, and football fans this winter have had plenty. The Super Bowl (on Feb. 13) is always a dead-of-winter highlight. And while gatherings might be smaller than in pre-pandemic years, we can still pull out the stops with snacks and food....
Love of coffee and art yields creative exhibit in Freeport
Two friends from Freeport use their complementary knowledge and talents to open a coffee shop. Two friends from Sarver push each other to develop their individual artistic talents. One of the artists and one of the shop owners also are friends, and therein lies a tale. Freeport residents Virginia Lindsay...
Tarentum councilman aims to make borough a destination with Craft Beer Fest
With plans underway for the second annual Craft Beer Festival in Tarentum, organizers are looking to adjust the timing to account for the weather. “Everything was great, but it was boiling hot,” event coordinator Brian Snyder said of last year’s festival, held in August at Dreshar Stadium. Snyder, a member...
Mambo Italia in Sewickley reopens with new look, ownership and menu
An Italian eatery in Sewickley has reopened with a new layout, menu, staff and ownership. Customers are welcome once again to Mambo Italia along Broad Street. Business partners Joe Piccirilli and John Schiavo bought the restaurant in the summer following its closure. Mambo Italia underwent extensive renovations, added new staff...
Burnin’ love: Wood-fired pizza at Gus Franco’s of Lower Burrell is hot itemVideo
Orders at Gus Franco’s Pizza should be made in advance because the artisan pies are hot — real hot. Boasting a top-of-the-line, wood-fired pizza oven from Italy, Gus Franco’s sizzles dough with an air temperature reaching 900 degrees, which is more than 100 degrees higher than many commercial pizza ovens....
