Food & Drink category, Page 51
Emsworth gluten-free brewers bring home gold, silver medals from U.S. Open Beer Championship
Some occasions just call for a cold beer. For Doug Foster, diagnosed with celiac disease at 5 years old, that particular social indulgence was not really possible. But, for the past decade, Foster and Aurochs Brewing Company co-founder Ryan Bove have been working to brew tasty, gluten-free beers. This summer,...
Philadelphia’s PrimoHoagies expanding to Pittsburgh area
As part of its national expansion announced this week, PrimoHoagies will open its first restaurants in the Pittsburgh region. The hoagie chain is set to open a franchise at 1600 Smallman St. in Pittsburgh’s Strip District by 2022. Another restaurant is planned at 4080 Washington Road in Peters Township. Specializing...
Pa. liquor stores to ration some products because of supply issues
If you had your heart set on serving exclusively Dom Perignon at your champagne party this weekend, you might want to consider mixing in some other brands. As of Friday, Pennsylvania’s state-run liquor stores are starting to ration sales of some products. It’s a response to what is being described...
Allegheny Township to get a Taco Bell
Taco Bell is coming to Allegheny Township. Township officials approved land development for the fast-food restaurant last month. The eatery will be a standalone establishment, not a combo KFC/Taco Bell, Township Manager Greg Primm said. “It’s always good to see new businesses coming in, especially giving people more options for...
Popeyes restaurant proposed for New Kensington’s Giant Eagle plaza
A restaurant that caused a nationwide sensation with its chicken sandwich could be coming to New Kensington soon. A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant would be built in front of the Giant Eagle store along Tarentum Bridge Road, according to documents submitted to the city. The restaurant would be located between...
Squirrel Hill restaurant hit with health department violations for roaches
Silk Elephant restaurant on Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill received an Allegheny County Health Department consumer alert following an inspection on Monday. The reinspection — following others in August and June — showed a number of safety violations, including cockroaches, potential for cross-contamination of food and sanitization problems. According to...
Steel City Big Pour returns a little smaller to Construction Junction
The Steel City Big Pour will flow again after a year off. One of the first Pittsburgh beer festivals, the 14th annual event is from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at Construction Junction. The festival will feature 34 brewers, including Allegheny City Brewing Co., Dancing Gnome Brewery, East End...
Sittay’s Mediterranean Kitchen opens in Greensburg
For years, North Huntingdon resident Radah Ghasah dreamed of opening a restaurant. On Monday, that dream became a reality when she oversaw the soft opening of her downtown Greensburg restaurant, Sittay’s Mediterranean Kitchen. “Opening my own business, it was a long-life dream,” said Ghasah, who immigrated from Syria in 2000....
Travel the ‘Brewmuda Triangle’ during Greensburg Craft Beer Week
You’ve heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but have you heard of the Brewmuda Triangle? Beer lovers will have an opportunity to explore it during Greensburg Craft Beer Week. The Brewmuda Triangle is one of the signature events of the fifth annual celebration of all things heady and hoppy, set for...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 10-12
It’s the weekend. The weather forecast looks good. Here are some ways to enjoy it. Taco Saturday The Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival will feature more than 25 food trucks selling authentic hand-held fried tortillas, folded and filled with seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and tomatoes or a variety of ingredients. It’s...
New Kensington Wine & Beer Fest returns with new beer tent, full glasses
There’s going to be more beer than wine at the third annual New Kensington Wine and Beer Festival this Saturday, but the alcohol isn’t the only attraction. Returning after being canceled in 2020 because of the covid pandemic, the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber event will also feature food trucks, vendors,...
TribLive Taste Test: Is there a sugar-free drink mix conspiracy afoot?Video
Today on the TribLive Taste Test, we test a conspiracy theory that three different brands of fruit-punch-flavored, sugar-free drink mix are actually all the same thing. In addition, we also tested a whole slew of other sugar-free drink mixes ranging from a Sunkist mix, made to taste exactly like a...
Barrel & Flow Fest highlights Black brewers, musicians, artists in Pittsburgh
The collaboration is in perfect harmony. Inner Groove Brewing and Driving While Black Records, a label highlighting Black artists, combined to create “Got The Juice.” The beer will be released Friday at Inner Groove Brewing in Verona and served at Barrel & Flow Fest on Saturday at Pittsburgh’s SouthSide Works....
Signature Dishes: ‘Knife and fork burgers’ at Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse Restaurant in LigonierVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com If you are tired of the typical hamburger with lettuce and tomato and maybe a slice of cheese added, try...
Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival has a new location, same authentic fare
Taco about a food festival. The annual Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival will feature more than 25 food trucks selling authentic hand-held fried tortillas, folded and filled with seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and tomatoes or a variety of ingredients. The event is from noon to 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 at...
Gooski’s, Bridgeville pizza place cited by health department
Records show management at Gooski’s in Polish Hill has requested a re-inspection a week after the Allegheny County Health Department hit the dive bar with a slew of health code violations. According to the inspection report from Aug. 26, inspectors found mold-like substances in coolers and on the soda gun...
Heinz Field Rib Fest returns along with Trib taste testVideo
Smoke from racks and racks of barbecue ribs filled the North Shore air once again. Chefs slathered sauce on slabs of meat – from mild to thermo nuclear – outside of Heinz Field Thursday on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Side dishes of coleslaw, baked beans, greens, macaroni and cornbread were served...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 3-6
It’s Labor Day weekend — the unofficial end to summer. Here are a few ideas of how to spend it. Ribs, music, football The Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival is Friday through Monday at Heinz Field on the North Side. Hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and...
Signature Dish: French onion soup a perennial hit at Oliver’s Pourhouse in Greensburg
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. French onion soup is often thought to be a cold-weather staple, but that’s not the way it works at Oliver’s...
Shadyside Market & Deli closing Walnut Street doors after 69 years
Ken Lehn would often grab an apple from Shadyside Market & Deli without paying. “As I walked out the door, I would say, ‘Hey Sara, can you please add this to my account?’ ” Lehn, of Shadyside, said Monday. “And she would.” Co-owner Sara Mineo handles the books at the...
Want to set fire to your mouth? You need to try Mountain Dew Flamin’ Hot
A lot of people are asking — why? Why would Mountain Dew combine its flavor with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? The answer is likely just because they can. So they did. Mountain Dew said it “is no stranger to pushing flavor boundaries and Flamin’ hot is no exception.” “MTN DEW tapped...
BBQ, Bourbon & Brews festival comes to Monroeville
Remember Isaly’s ham barbecue? The one of a kind chipped-chopped ham in a tasty sauce served on a fresh bun. A Pittsburgh favorite, it will be one of the items on the menu at BBQ, Bourbon & Brews. The food festival is from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday at...
Signature Dishes: Hefty fish sandwiches a staple at Snyder’s Bonfire in Allegheny TownshipVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. It’s a fish dish that keeps the customers coming back to Snyder’s Bonfire Restaurant and Lounge in Allegheny Township. Cod is...
Favorites meals to satisfy the family on school days
Each school day calls for a multitude of meals and snacks to make sure little learners are energized for time spent in the classroom, playing with friends and completing their homework. From breakfast to dinner and sweet rewards after a long day of educational activities, it’s important to keep the...
The Westmoreland plans Central, South American culinary experience
Diners are invited to take a culinary trip south of the border via the Border Cantos Dinner at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Presented in conjunction with the “Border Cantos | Sonic Border” exhibition showing through Sept. 5 in the Greensburg museum, the dinner...
