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Dim Sum Rules At Grit & Grace

posted by: | January 14, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter) | #82. Try Dim Sum

For our first Restaurant Week pick, we decided to double up on our achievements and go out for something we’d never had together: dim sum! That brought us to the new downtown eatery, Grit & Grace. And ohhh, was it good. Come take a look. Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: Winter Kickoff Party

posted by: | January 12, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter)

Here is a chronicle of some of the amazing foods you can try during Pittsburgh Restaurant Week 2014. Restaurant Week runs from January 13 – 19th, so make your reservations now. Click to make your mouth water! Continue reading →

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Oram’s: Home Of The Best Cinnamon Rolls On Earth

posted by: | January 10, 2014
Achievement: #79. Donuts at Oram’s

A mere 26 months after we first planned it, we finally made our trek up to Beaver Falls to have a taste of the pastries on offer at Oram’s Donut Shop. The verdict? Four sticky thumbs up! Come read the lip-smacking details. Continue reading →

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A Super Saturday Morning In Pittsburgh’s Strip District

posted by: | October 27, 2013
Achievement: #56. Saturday Morning in the Strip District

Spending Saturday morning in Strip District is more than a fun time; it’s a Pittsburgh institution. Follow us as we take you on a brief tour of some of our favorite spots in the Strip! Continue reading →

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Eats & Sleeps On The GAP: Pittsburgh To Rockwood

posted by: | October 21, 2013
Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

As foodies and travel-addicts, there was more to our GAP Trail bike journey than just putting in the miles on the bike every day. There are a lot of restaurants and bed & breakfasts and coffeeshops to be enjoyed all along the trail as well, so here are some highlights you can find on the first 1/3rd of the trip! Continue reading →

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Magnificent Meal At The Capital Grille

posted by: | August 28, 2013
Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

We wrap up our whirlwind of a Restaurant Week with a visit to The Capital Grille, a great spot in downtown Pittsburgh. We had a downright magical time; check out our report and see if it’s right for you! Continue reading →

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Fine Dining At The Terrace Room

posted by: | August 15, 2013
Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

On Wednesday of Restaurant Week, we found ourselves at a lovely little gem called the Terrace Room. Tucked away in the Omni William Penn hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, it’s an elegant but approachable spot with Roaring ’20s decor and impeccable service. Check out what we had, and then go investigate for yourselves! Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party At The Aviary

posted by: | August 10, 2013
Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

We ventured out to the National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side to enjoy some samples at the Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party. Unsure where you’ll eat this week? Check out some of the great stuff that will be available! Continue reading →

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Festival Of Fish Fry: Holy Angels in Wilmerding

posted by: | March 29, 2013
Achievement: #17. Fish Fry Tour

Pro-tip: there are two Holy Angels churches in the immediate Pittsburgh area, and both of them have delicious fish frys. Continue reading →

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Festival Of Fish Fry: St. Victor’s

posted by: | March 26, 2013
Achievement: #17. Fish Fry Tour

Our next Lenten Fish Fry adventure took us waaaaay out the Orange Belt to a land called Bairdford, but the delicious meal made every single mile and wrong turn worth it! Continue reading →

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