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First and Third Friday Wine Tasting at Palate Partners

October 27, 2023February 5, 2019

If you've spent any time driving through Lawrenceville, specifically up Liberty Avenue from the Strip District, odds are good you've seen Dreadnought Wines (just a few blocks from Church Brew Works).

Odds are good you've also never checked this one out besides seeing it in passing.

The reason for this is because Dreadnought Wines is not a winery, but rather a specialty wine importer that serves many restaurants, wine shops, and other businesses in the state. But their sister business, Palate Partners, is for the public- and this one holds wine tasting events and more formal wine classes at the same location.

We recently visited for one of their informal First and Third Friday wine tastings events and wondered why it took us this long to go in the first place.

Totopo Review – Delicious Mexican Food in Mt. Lebanon

October 8, 2025January 23, 2019

Totopo in Mt. Lebanon serves up well-executed traditional Tex-Mex dishes along with a few traditional-leaning Mexican plates. The quality of the service, atmosphere, and food make this one much more of a destination restaurant than your average Mexican joint.

Strange Roots Experimental Ales Review – Wild Ales in Pittsburgh

December 16, 2024January 15, 2019

Strange Roots (originally founded as Draai Laag) is one of the oldest breweries in Pittsburgh, and is certainly one of its most unique.

And to be completely honest, they're one of our favorite breweries in the region as they focus on wild fermentation that produces an array of stellar sour beers!

Chantal’s Cheese Shop is the Only Cheesemonger You Need

October 7, 2022January 9, 2019

Chantal's Cheese Shop is a specialty store located in Bloomfield run by Anaïs Loughran and her husband, Chris (the shop is named after Anaïs' mother).

While on the smaller end, Chantal's is home to an impressive collection of curated cheeses that has us coming back for more time and time again.

Hitchhiker Brewing Review – An Array of Stellar Beers

August 27, 2020January 3, 2019

When Hitchhiker Brewing Co. first open its doors in Pittsburgh (in Mt. Lebanon), we thought their beer was decent but were not overly blown away. But after their rapid expansion with a second facility in Sharpsburg, PA, did we notice that the brewery had vastly improved into what we believe is one of the finest breweries in Pittsburgh.

Walter’s Southern Kitchen Review – Texas BBQ in Lawrenceville

August 27, 2020December 18, 2018

Walter's Southern Kitchen is a Texas style barbecue joint located in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood that opened in 2018.

While this one has an array of sides, starters, and even brunch, when I visited this one I had one thing on my mind: the meat.

It did not disappoint.

Grist House Review – A Wide Array of Beer Styles in Millvale

December 2, 2019December 18, 2018

Grist House is a popular brewery in the Pittsburgh suburb of Millvale (located just across the Allegheny River from Lawrenceville) that serves up an array of beer styles ranging from the hoppy IPA to fruited sours and everything in between.

Even better? This stunning spot features a gorgeous outdoor beer garden and is dog friendly!

Dancing Gnome Review – Some of the Pittsburgh’s Finest IPAs

February 14, 2023December 11, 2018

Dancing Gnome in Sharpsburg, PA, just east of Pittsburgh, is known for their love of hops and their passion to produce some of the region's best IPAs and pale ales.

Even if you are not a fan of this style of beer, Dancing Gnome may be the spot that converts you.

They did for us!

Mineo’s Pizza Review – Adequate Pies in Squirrel Hill

February 9, 2023December 7, 2018

Anyone who has spent some time in Pittsburgh knows of the raging debate between Mineo's and Aiello's pizza in Squirrel Hill. Both have die hard followings behind them, and are the kind of places you hear coming up in favorite pizza shop lists time and time again.

We ordered Mineo's with great excitement (after a very long gap since our last visit when we lived in Squirrel Hill), and we've got to say, we were really let down.

Aiello’s Pizza Review – A Staple in Squirrel Hill

July 13, 2020December 5, 2018

Aiello's is a popular pizza shop in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood that has a rather die-hard following behind it. Throw in a customer rivalry with neighboring pizza shop, Mineo's, and you have the makings of a great spot to visit.

We used to frequent Aiello's often when we lived in Squirrel Hill, and despite a fairly large gap in our visit history, I finally made it back in for a few slices!