Jeremy, Author at Discover the Burgh

Shelly Pie Review – Large Pizzas in Turtle Creek

July 13, 2020May 5, 2020

Whenever we share our Pittsburgh pizza roundup post, we often receive a ton of recommendations of where to go next. This is not surprising as Pittsburgh has one of the highest concentrations of pizza shops per capita of any metro area in the country. Naturally, this means our to-do list is quite large on the pizza front.

One shop that came up time and time again was Shelly Pie in Turtle Creek (just east of the city) and we decided to visit as quickly as possible to see why this one is so popular.

Online Wine Classes in Pittsburgh with Adam Knoerzer from Burghundy

September 19, 2023April 10, 2020

Not being able to get out to a wine bar in Pittsburgh is rough. We get it. Drinking at home is sometimes not as enjoyable as tasting your way around a menu in a unique setting. But you know what the next best thing is? Learning about new wine regions online!

Thankfully, our friend Adam Knoerzer of Burghundy has you covered with his online lecture series featuring growing regions from around the world!

Big Shot Bob’s Review – Wings, Wings, and More Wings

April 10, 2020

Normally when we think of getting fried chicken wings, we think of heading to a gastropub where we can enjoy a dozen or so along with a few pints of beer from Pittsburgh breweries. We do this mostly because of the availability, but also because ordering wings for takeout was never really something on our radar.

That is to say, until we tried Big Shot Bob's House of Wings. After having these, there may be no going back.

27 Pittsburgh Inventions and Historical Firsts Worth Remembering

October 8, 2025April 2, 2020

When you think of Pittsburgh, you may think of the city as being a hub of steel. But the Steel City has also been a hub of non-steel innovation as well with many historical firsts and inventions over the years.

So in this one, we wanted to take a look at some of the most famous Pittsburgh inventions and historically significant moments to come out of the region!

3 Pittsburgh Coloring Books to Pass the Time

January 4, 2023April 1, 2020

Are you stuck indoors and looking for a fun activity to pass the time? How about picking up a few Pittsburgh coloring books!

We recently purchased a few and wanted to share our thoughts on what the books are like and include in this one. So check out a few of the great options below.

Note: We are just starting our way through coloring in these books. As we finish a few pages, we'll update our photos accordingly.

18 Pittsburgh Webcams to See Natures, City Views, and More

November 18, 2022March 23, 2020

Want to take a trip around Pittsburgh but can't leave your home? We found a number of unique webcams offering views of our region. From the skyline to nature, wildlife, and our unique roads, there are several great options to choose from!

Please note: This article does not feature direct embeds of 3rd party webcams (only ours). To view any webcam, click the link to be taken to their respective host.

10 Pittsburgh Institutions For Food That You Must Try

May 30, 2024March 19, 2020

When we published our article about famous Pittsburgh foods, we got a lot of feedback and recommendations for restaurants that are famous (and rightfully so) but are not necessarily offering foods that are quintessentially Pittsburgh.

Places like The O in Oakland (now closed), Lenten fish fries, and Gus & YiaYia's were a few great suggestions. These all have die-hard followings, but we can't say that French fries, fish sandwiches, or ice balls are universally identified as being “Pittsburgh” despite their popularity.

We made the distinction in that article to only focus on foods that were either invented in Pittsburgh, adopted as regional cuisine, or offer the definitive dish in a few key categories. Simply being a popular restaurant in the city does not necessarily make the cut for what we were going for there.

Instead, we consider these popular spots to be Pittsburgh institutions. These are spots that have die-hard followings, perhaps are historical in nature, and have tried and true offerings that have stood the test of time- be it for decades or generations. While there may be some overlap on institutions that also offer famous Pittsburgh foods, we view these as being distinctly separate topics.

So in this one, we're going to share awesome Pittsburgh institutions for food and beverages!

202 Hometown Tacos Review – Short Order Tacos in Bellevue

March 17, 2020

202 Hometown Tacos opened in Bellevue in mid-2019 and focused on having short order tacos in Tex Mex / modern American style, as well as a robust bar stocked full of Mexican and domestic beer (plus an array of liquor).

During my visits to this one, I was able to sample my way through several of their tacos plus their aptly named Bellevue Bowl. While I walked away somewhat disappointed by the tacos, the bowl is something I'll be thinking of time and time again.

Luke Wholey’s Alaskan Grille Review – Higher-End Seafood in the Strip

March 12, 2020

If there is any staple restaurant for higher-end seafood in the Strip District, it is most certainly Luke Wholey's Alaskan Grille. While this one is known for its entree-style seafood dishes, the menu is also complete with sushi, sandwiches, and more which gives a number of options for any guest.

Naturally, we tried a bit of them all when visiting.

Latrobe Area Historical Society Shines a Light on the City’s Past

June 22, 2020March 3, 2020

We really love going to historical societies when we visit nearby cities and boroughs. These small, often one or two-room museums offer fascinating displays and artifacts that highlight a large cross-section of the region's history.

This is no different in Latrobe, where the Latrobe Area Historical Society operates a modest exhibit where you can learn more about the city's past!