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Gaby et Jules: Café will open in East Liberty this summer
Gaby et Jules Patisseries et Macaron owners Frederic and Lori Rongier and chef David Piquard plan to open a fourth location, at 6006 Penn Ave. in East Liberty, this summer. According to bakery representatives, the new retail shop will be called Gaby et Jules: Café. In addition to the bakeries’...
Beyond green beer: Here are 3 St. Patrick’s Day cocktails to tryVideo
Readying for a rousing night out, or in, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend? We all become Irish for a day, as do our libations. Many of us will not only be wearin’ but drinkin’ the green. Newly minted bartender Janie Stevens recently completed several courses, including mixology and...
It’s National Potato Chip Day — what’s your favorite?Video
It’s National Potato Chip Day, and I am completely prepared to die on the hill defending my personal favorite, Zapp’s Voodoo Chips, which are inexplicably — and yet conveniently — only available at my local beer distributor. Are they so salty and full of fake flavoring that they make my...
French-inspired Cafe Marchand to open in The Westmoreland
The new Cafe Marchand will open March 30 in The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. A partnership with French Express of Latrobe, the café will offer a rotating menu of hot soups, quiches, freshly prepared sandwiches and salads, pastries and gourmet grab-and-go snacks, along with coffee, wine, Pennsylvania...
Butterball recalls ground turkey products
Consumers should check their refrigerators for ground turkey products after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a recall Wednesday. The North Carolina-based food manufacturer, Butterball, recalled more than 78,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products for concerns of salmonella Schwarzengrund. The prepacked poultry was produced on July 7, 2018 and...
Penn Taproom & Kitchen opens in Downtown Pittsburgh
Penn Brewery is launching its newest location, a taproom and kitchen at 432 First Ave. in downtown Pittsburgh. “The Penn Taproom & Kitchen will be the only spot to serve its own craft beer within a four-block radius, and it’s the only brewery taproom in downtown Pittsburgh. It’s the perfect...
Ohio man says he’ll sustain himself with just beer for Lent
Commonly Christians give up something for Lent in preparation for the Easter holiday. But one man in Ohio is taking a different tack and deciding to only have beer during the Lenten season. Del Hall, who works at the Fifty West Brewing Company in Cincinnati, has challenged himself to sustain...
Invisible Man Brewing coming to downtown Greensburg
Invisible Man Brewing is about to get a lot more visible with a new home in downtown Greensburg. The brewery, which was announced in September, purchased 132 S. Pennsylvania Ave. this month. Owners Sean McLaughlin and Stephanie Victor hope to open the brewery and tasting room sometime in late spring...
Ligonier’s Soup’s On sold out again
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, Ligonier’s Soup’s On is enjoying a boon in the number of participants lining up with their ladles. The event, sponsored by the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, has 23 restaurant and merchant pairings, up from 20 last year, says Scott Haines, chamber executive director....
What’s Brewing? 5 Irish beers to sample
St. Patrick’s Day began on March 17, 461, marking the anniversary of the passing of the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday was to commemorate St. Patrick’s great life and his many contributions to the world including the monasteries, churches and schools he had established. It was a way not...
Summer of hard seltzer is coming: Here’s how 4 of the top brands stack upVideo
If there’s a drink that exists, someone will make it boozy. Consider it the Rule 34 of the beverage industry. Boozy root beer. Boozy Capri Sun. Boozy kombucha. So, given the recent mega-popularity of seltzer, a boozy version of the pleasantly neutral drink was hot on its heels. And now...
Pittsburgh waiting to see if Picklesburgh is picked
The polls are closed, now the waiting begins. Will Picklesburgh be the top dill? The winner of the USA Today best specialty food festival in the country will be announced at noon on March 22. Voters had propelled Picklesburgh atop the leader board last week. Voting concluded at noon Tuesday....
St. Patrick’s Day means celebratory cocktails, green or not
Planning a St. Patrick’s Day party or outing and thinking green beer? Meh. So last year, and every year before it. Take a step up, and mix a few colorful cocktails, pleasing to the eye and the palate. Fine Wines & Good Spirits has come up with a few recipes...
Pie in the sky, Caliente Pizza & Draft House again top among pizzamakers
Caliente Pizza & Draft House, with several Pittsburgh locations, continues its roll of bringing home pizza competition accolades. Another Great Year at the International @PizzaExpo! Thank You To Everyone Who Has Supported Us. We Already Can't Wait Until Next Year!!??? pic.twitter.com/3e9U5G7kS1— Caliente Draft House (@calientepdrafth) March 9, 2019 Nine Caliente...
Pillsbury flour voluntarily recalled for salmonella concerns
Consumers are being told to throw away Pillsbury unbleached all purpose flour products after a voluntary recall by makers amid concerns of salmonella. A tweet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on March 11 urged people, “Do not eat.” #RecallAlert: Hometown Food Company announces voluntary recall on select Pillsbury Unbleached...
Hines Ward’s Tavern 86, Vines Wine Bar closed indefinitely
Hines Ward’s Tavern 86 in Seven Fields is closed indefinitely because of a legal dispute, its co-owner said Monday. Howard A. Shiller, who co-owns the tavern and adjacent Vines Wine Bar, which was also closed, did not provide many details when contacted by the Trib. He sent a statement explaining...
Tailgating packages available for sold-out Garth Brooks show at Heinz Field
Tailgating before country music legend Garth Brooks’ Pittsburgh performance on May 18 just got an upgrade. The Tailgate Guys will have two packages available for fans who want to party in the parking lot before Brooks’ Stadium Tour at Heinz Field, according to a Tuesday announcement. The tailgating experience on...
Maple craving? Here’s where to satisfy that sweet tooth
There’s no sweeter way of getting back to nature than by tapping a maple tree. In Pennsylvania, this is the busiest time of year for the dozens of maple farms that together produced 142,000 gallons of maple syrup during the 2018 maple sugaring season, which runs from February through early...
Dunkin’ adds a little flavor o’ the Irish
Acknowledging the season of St. Patrick and all things Irish this month, Dunkin’ returns its Irish Creme-flavored coffees and espresso drinks to the menu, after a five-year absence. The Irish Creme flavor will be available in hot, iced and frozen coffees, as well as the brand’s handcrafted drinks, throughout March...
Revel rolls out St. Patrick’s welcome mat with ‘Kegs and Eggs’ party
Revel restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh will kick off its St. Patrick’s Day festivities early, with “Kegs and Eggs” from 7-9 a.m. on March 16, followed by a day-long celebration at the 242 Forbes Ave. site. Billed as a parade pre-game, the breakfast includes a two-hour open bar with well spirits,...
Pittsburgh cracks Yelp’s list of top 10 cities for foodies
Pittsburgh’s rich and diverse food scene has earned another accolade, this time ranking No. 8 among Yelp’s 2019 Top 10 Foodie Cities. The online review forum is on board with BBC Good Food, which also named the ‘Burgh as a Top 10 foodie destination for 2019, and the James Beard...
Chef Boyardee chicken and rice products recalled
Shoppers who bought Chef Boyardee’s microwaveable rice with chicken and vegetables bowl might open it to find beef ravioli. The maker of the shelf-stable meals, Conagra Brands, is recalling the lunch-sized products for mismarked packaging and potential allergens. Meals actually contain beef ravioli products, according to an alert from the...
Hines Ward’s Tavern 86, Vines Wine Bar closed indefinitely
Hines Ward’s Tavern 86 in Seven Fields is closed indefinitely because of a legal dispute, its co-owner said Monday. Howard A. Shiller, who co-owns the tavern and adjacent Vines Wine Bar, which was also closed, did not provide many details when contacted by the Trib. He sent a statement explaining...
Skip delivery tonight and make pizza at home — in a skillet
Making pizza at home is gratifying, and it almost always tastes better than what you can get from delivery. But achieving a pizza with a crisp crust in the home oven can also be a real challenge. You need to stretch the dough carefully, preheat a heavy baking stone and...
Lemon lovers pucker up for this tasty tart
I confess. I have a serious thing for lemons: on my clothes, in my decor and definitely in my desserts. The more tart lemon flavor in foods, the better. At this point in my addiction, I’m just a step away from biting directly into the bitter fruit to get my...
