Food & Drink category, Page 52
Café Momentum, a restaurant model that helps troubled youth, coming to Pittsburgh
Eat. Drink. Change lives. That’s not just a slogan. Those words mean action at Café Momentum, a Dallas-based nonprofit restaurant that provides 12-month paid internships to young men and women exiting the juvenile justice system. They rotate through all aspects of the restaurant, focusing on life and social skills, coaching...
Game day menu is perfect for tailgates or your couch
Scoring big on game day requires championship-level meals and snacks that keep the crowd full and ready for action. You can take your tailgate to the house with these baked dishes that help simplify homegating so you can focus on the big screen. From a salsa-based dip and chicken wings...
Westmoreland Food Bank partners with DoorDash for deliveries to senior citizensVideo
The boxes of food can be heavy or maybe transportation is an issue. Whatever the roadblock standing in the way of a senior citizen being able to pick up items from the Westmoreland County Food Bank, there’s now an answer — delivery. A partnership with online food ordering and delivery...
Signature Dishes: Filet mignon, crabcakes the JCorks way in GreensburgVideo
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. Michael Stewart knows JCorks in Greensburg is not the only restaurant that serves filet mignon and crabcakes. But the executive...
Pittsburgh All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival postponed to 2022
The Pittsburgh All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival scheduled for October has been moved to 2022. Organizers announced the change on the website. “The decision was made with the health and safety of our staff members, vendors, and attendees in mind,” the website said. It added that staffing shortages...
TribLive Taste Test: It’s a pumpkin-spice latte death-matchVideo
It’s officially fall now, but the Pumpkin Spice Cartel wasn’t waiting around for the official start. The now-ubiquitous “fall” flavor has probably been around in most places since mid-July, along with the Halloween Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. But that’s not going to stop us from trying out five varieties including...
Pandemic caused a drinking boom in Pa. as liquor control board reports record sales, profits
Pennsylvanians bought more wine and liquor during the pandemic than ever before, according to financial numbers released Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Sales for the fiscal year ending June 30 totaled $2.9 billion, including sales taxes. It was $349.4 million — 13.7% — higher than the 2019-20 fiscal...
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...
