The Strip District is often considered to be the most vibrant neighborhood in Pittsburgh, and it doesn’t take long after a first visit to understand why. The concentration of restaurants, international markets, vendors, and boutique shops is larger there than anywhere else in the city. Restaurants and businesses open in this neighborhood all the time, … Read more
I have a serious frozen concoction problem. I think it all started when I first moved to Pittsburgh during a bloody hot summer and the apartment I was renting didn’t have air conditioning. But what it did have was an ice cream store next door, and I ended up eating my fair share of ice … Read more
I love coffee. And I don’t mean sugar-laden, heart-attack-in-a-cup frappuccinos. When I say I love coffee, I mean I love single origin coffee that actually tastes like something besides burnt beans (sorry Starbucks). Because I love experimenting with coffee brewing techniques at home, and have a good idea of how to brew a good cup, … Read more
On the surface it seems like February is the month where things quiet down in Pittsburgh. Winter is at its coldest, the month is short, and overall life moves at a slower pace than months in the more vibrant seasons of the year. That being said, there are a number of things to enjoy in … Read more
We are quite fortunate enough to have several major ski resorts right in our backyard- Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain. These Laurel Highlands gems have been our go-to spot for winter skiing each year. But at the end of 2021, these properties were sold to Vail Resorts to become part of the larger … Read more
There are many reasons to love the holiday season in Pittsburgh, and perhaps one of the most amazing ones is your ability to see many beautiful Christmas lights all over the region. From the holiday displays downtown, to the many drive-thru light shows, and more, there really is no shortage of impressive Christmas lights in … Read more
While Pittsburgh in December marks the start of winter, the city itself is in holiday mode more than anything. We have just come off the heels of Light Up Night, and our Christmas markets, numerous Christmas events, and other festivities are at their peak. Of course, as with all of our other monthly recommendations list, … Read more
We are quite fortunate to have a number of beautiful covered bridges near Pittsburgh, and Washington and Greene Counties just south of the city boast an impressive thirty bridges between them. Naturally, it should be no surprise that these two counties got together to put on a Covered Bridge Festival at nine of the thirty … Read more
Pittsburgh’s bagel scene has been rapidly improving in recent years with the opening of many great shops with house-made bagels, bagel sandwiches, and more. Those in the North Hills looking for a delicious bagel received one more option in the form of Three Brothers Bagels, which opened in Glenshaw in mid-2023. The popularity of this … Read more
The Pittsburgh Irish Festival has been an annual tradition in the region since the 1990s and has found a home to celebrate all things Irish culture at the gorgeous Carrie Furnace in Rankin each September. Whether you want to visit this one to get your fill of Irish food, drinks, shops, or live music, this … Read more