Food & Drink category, Page 71
60 more Pennsylvania liquor stores resuming in-store public access
Sixty more Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in counties in Pennsylvania’s yellow phase of covid-19 mitigation will resume limited in-store public access on Friday, the state Liquor Control Board announced Thursday. When that happens, a total of 349 stores in 56 counties will be allowing limited in-store public access....
PETA wants Mark Cuban to turn ‘The O’ into vegan hot dog spot
PETA has an idea for Mark Cuban, should he go through with a big Pittsburgh purchase. The animal rights organization Thursday sent a letter to Cuban, the “Shark Tank” star and Mt. Lebanon native, that suggested turning the now-closed Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland into a “vegan hot dog...
Completely kosher Baskin-Robbins open in Squirrel Hill
The first completely kosher Baskin-Robbins opened this week in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. While ice cream is kosher, visitors won’t see certain toppings such as gummy bears. All menu items have been certified by the Vaad Harabanim of Greater Pittsburgh. The store is located at the intersection of Forbes and...
Pizzeria Davide to open locations in Robinson, Carnegie
Pizzeria Davide plans a June opening in Robinson Town Centre. It’s the sister restaurant to the Strip District-based DiAnoia’s Eatery. A third location is expected in Carnegie this fall, according to a news release. The Robinson Town Centre pizzeria will offer take-out only, in accordance with Pennsylvania’s covid-19 guidelines. Order...
Hot dogs and hops? New Sheetz beer combines 2 summer favorites
Sheetz is going one better on the classic summer combination of a hot dog and a cold brew. The Altoona-based convenience store chain has announced the release of Project Hop Dog, a new, limited-edition craft beer brewed in partnership with Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. of Bucks County. “Now available at...
Moroccan beef burgers get added dose of spice
Here’s a way to spice up your Memorial Day burgers using Moroccan-style spices. Ground cumin, ground cinnamon, fresh mint and parsley may seem unusual additions to burgers, but they add an intriguing flavor to them. Ground spices can lose their flavor after a few months. If yours look grey or...
Make the next ‘Taco Tuesday’ vegetarian
Wrapped with corn or flour tortillas or even lettuce leaves, tacos have become a national favorite. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner they’re easy to eat and can be easy to make. Here’s a vegetarian taco made with soft whole wheat tortillas. They fold easily and add an earthy flavor...
How Pittsburgh’s Wigle Whiskey navigates business during a pandemic
On March 13, Wigle Whiskey debuted the expansion of its Strip District base, with an expanded bar, restaurant, tasting room and museum. Two days later, that space closed when the coronavirus pandemic led to a national economic shutdown. “The past 10 weeks have been a whirlwind,” said Meredith Meyer-Grelli, Wigle...
Eat’n Park to expand takeout locations in Pa., begin dine-in service in other states
By Tuesday, all of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group’s restaurants will be open. That includes the temporarily closed Eat’n Park, Hello Bistro and The Porch locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. The company closed more than 20 restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic. Some remained open as takeout only. Locations in...
Let them eat Torte: Prantl’s Bakery reopens in Greensburg, Shadyside
For those craving a burnt almond torte during quarantine, Prantl’s Bakery is back. The famous bakery’s three locations have been closed since mid-March in the coronavirus shutdown, though some products were still available for delivery via online orders. Now customers can once again walk into the Greensburg and Shadyside locations...
Boyd and Blair, Quantum team with state for hand sanitizer, experience business growth
Two Western Pennsylvania distilleries have teamed with the state to make hand sanitizer, alongside their drinkable spirits. Glenshaw’s Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries, home of Boyd & Blair Vodka and BLY Silver Rum, and Quantum Spirits in Carnegie, known for its rye whiskey, vodka and gin, are part of a project coordinated...
Mark Cuban says he’s trying to buy ‘The O’ in OaklandVideo
Mark Cuban is trying to resurrect a recently closed famous food spot in Pittsburgh. Cuban told the Tribune-Review that there was “nothing new” to report on a potential deal to buy The Original Hot Dog Shop in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section as of Thursday. “I inquired. We haven’t been able to...
Delmont, Murrysville farmers markets will open with some restrictions this season
Annual farmers markets in Delmont and Murrysville will open in June, but with some special measures in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. • In Delmont, the market will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning June 13, and will add a curbside pickup...
The Porch restaurants to reopen in Pittsburgh area
There will be two additional options for takeout this Memorial Day weekend. The Porch at Schenley in Oakland and The Porch at Siena in Upper St. Clair are reopening for takeout beginning Friday. The restaurants, operated by Pittsburgh-based Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, have been closed since March 18. Curbside pickup...
Uncertain future rattles Italy’s famed restaurantsVideo
ROME — Italy’s restaurants and pizzerias, for foodies the world over a key reason to visit, are facing an existential threat. Those that didn’t fold after 10 weeks of a strict coronavirus lockdown are emerging to find that new social distancing requirements might yet drive them out of business. While...
Walnut Grill plans to open 5th Pittsburgh-area restaurant amid pandemic
The newest Walnut Grill American Eatery & Bar is slated to open in July. It will be located in a strip mall at 1001 Cool Springs Road in Bethel Park (at the former Steel Cactus Restaurant). Walnut Grill, which has been in business for more than 21 years, also has...
Gov. Wolf on law allowing to-go cocktail sales: ‘I will sign it’
Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday he plans to sign legislation that would allow restaurants and bars to sell prepared beverages and mixed drinks and deliver them curbside. The governor noted it was overwhelmingly approved by the state House and Senate. Wolf did not indicate when he will sign the bill...
Company’s bumper tables help social distancing at restaurantsVideo
OCEAN CITY, Md. — A company in Baltimore has created bumper tables designed to allow people to practice social distancing while eating and talking in outdoor settings amid the coronavirus pandemic. The inflated tube tables created by Revolution Event Design & Production were debuted at Fish Tales, a restaurant in...
Chuck E. Cheese selling its pizza under different name on food delivery sites
Have you ever ordered from Pasqually’s Pizza and Wings from a food delivery service? Well, it’s not actually a new pizza shop. It’s — wait for it — Chuck E. Cheese. If you search for Pasqually’s Pittsburgh on GrubHub, it pulls up a location with an address of 20 McIntyre Square...
Lemon-flavored halibut with warm zucchini salad is a quick dinnerVideo
I easily found these ingredients for this lemon-flavored fish dinner. Halibut is a firm, white fish with a mild flavor. Fresh lemon sauce brightens the fish. If halibut is not available, any firm white fish such as cod or mahi-mahi can be used. Look for the freshest fish available. Or,...
Small businesses in Western Pa. eager to reopen, but not sure how public will respondVideo
Like thousands of other business owners, Kevin Miscik, owner of a Greensburg clothing store, has waited a long time to reopen in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. “We lost all of Easter and part of the spring buying season and missed the beginning of the summer (buying) season,” said...
Mad Mex’s Gobblerito going away, for now
The Gobblerito is almost gobble gone. The famed Mad Mex menu item, normally available in the fall, will see its current run on the menu end next week. On Instagram, the restaurant said the last day to order the Thanksgiving burrito would be May 21 and other favorites would be...
Western Pa. liquor stores will reopen for in-person sales with some restrictions
More than 100 state liquor stores across Allegheny, Westmoreland and the surrounding counties will open for in-person sales Friday as the region moves into the yellow phase of its tiered reopening. The 155 Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores will open across the dozens of counties that have seen or...
Plant-Based Pittsburgh group encourages home gardening amid pandemic
As the weather begins to warm, plants begin to grow far and wide, and not just in Western Pennsylvania’s widespread forests. Gardens throughout the state are beginning to take shape, as gardeners prepare their soil, water seedlings and prepare for another growing season. In Murrysville, the local branch of Plant-Based...
Eat’n Park’s CEO talks future of restaurant dining
Customers won’t physically see the smiles on the faces of Eat’n Park employees when the Pittsburgh-based restaurant chain eventually opens its doors for dine-in eating. Masks will cover them. “But they will be smiling,” said Jeffrey Broadhurst, president and CEO Eat’n Park Hospitality Group on a Zoom call with Pittsburgh...
