Category Archives: tasting menu

Kicking Off 2019 With Our First Night Adventure

Achievement: #92. First Night

So we’re posting a little out of chronological order, but here is an account of our lovely New Year’s Eve adventure at First Night Pittsburgh! Continue reading

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Finding Gems At The Hard Rock

Achievement: #55. Wildcard #2

Earlier this month, we were invited to sample a new, locally inspired test menu at Pittsburgh’s Hard Rock Cafe — and we were *very* pleased with what we found. Come have a closer look! Continue reading

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Fifty Shades of Laphroaig

Achievement: #7. Wildcard - Attend a USBG Event

We love being “enthusiast” members of the US Bartenders Guild, for the community, the cocktail knowledge…and especially, the events! Here’s a chronicle of the Laphroaig scotch tasting we attended in the spring. Give it a look! Continue reading

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: Winter Kickoff Party

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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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party At The Aviary

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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Blogger Happy Hour @ Braddock’s

Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

To kick off the Summer 2013 Pittsburgh Restaurant Week we enjoyed a sampling of tasty bites courtesy of Braddock’s American Brasserie. Come check out the spread & meet executive chef Jason Shaffer, as well as some of our fellow PRW bloggers! Continue reading

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We Seen It On The Twitter: Savor Pittsburgh

Achievement: #42. 3 Events We Learn About from Twitter | #91. 3 Outdoor Pittsburgh Events

Savor Pittsburgh is a yearly charity event that celebrates the finest food and drink in Pittsburgh. We heard about the event on Twitter, and were fortunate enough to receive a pair of tickets. Continue reading

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Scrumptious And Savory Dining At The Carlton

Achievement: #28. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week | #67. 10 Downtown Restaurants

Somewhere along the line, we Yinzers must have done something really good, because this year, we were blessed with not only one Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, but two. You might remember our travels during the winter festival: the tasting menu at … Continue reading

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A Stupendous Restaurant Week Dinner At Elements

Achievement: #28. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week | #67. 10 Downtown Restaurants

Last night, after two days off, it was time to resume the restaurant week circuit! Michael is out of town for a book conference down in Texas, so I’d gotten my mum a ticket to come with me to see … Continue reading

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