Sometimes when you go out to drink you really just want to have a nice glass of wine. Short of visiting a nice restaurant, bars with extensive wine menus in Pittsburgh are few and far between, meaning you often have to settle with limited menus and a glass of wine that is less than stellar.
Luckily, many new wine bars are opening in the city to help solve this problem, and if good wine is what you are craving, at Allegheny Wine Mixer in Lawrenceville you can get just that.
Although you might not expect it, the Roberto Clemente Museum in Lawrenceville is about much more than the Pirates’ baseball legend; this museum has something for everyone.
Even if you don’t necessarily love baseball or know much about Clemente, you’re bound to find something here that appeals to you. Whether it’s the beautiful old firehouse in which the museum is housed, the amazing photography on display, or even the classy wine bar, this museum is sure to keep you surprised and interested.
It only took one word to get me into Piccolo Forno’s annexed bar, and that word is grappa.
For those who do not know this spirit, grappa is made by distilling the waste products from the wine-making process (think skins, pulp, seeds, etc). The result of the distillation process is an extremely concentrated, very flavorful, and incredibly high-proof alcohol that quickly became one of my favorites during our travels around Europe.
For reasons unknown to me, this spirit has not taken off as much in the USA, and grappa has been something I’ve only enjoyed while abroad- until now.
Congratulations Pittsburgh, you’re now officially a European city.