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  • By Alex Goodstein
  • May 01, 2026
Alex taking a selfie on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Alex is standing in front of the NFL Draft Stage and it is raining.

I’m exhausted after this past month. April was so insanely busy for me. April was also so exciting with everything I got to do. NFL Draft weekend in Pittsburgh finally arrived. It was so much fun, filled with so many events, activities and photo ops. I got my…

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My Experience on Virgin Voyages as a Foodie and First Time Cruiser

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • April 05, 2026

I went on my first cruise ever this winter, and I picked Virgin Voyages for that extra-special first time experience. I needed warmer weather and sunshine. I needed to get away from the winter in Pittsburgh. I haven’t taken a winter vacation in many years. Most importantly, I…

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Alex Eats Too Much March 2026 Roundup

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • April 01, 2026

I originally started this post thinking March wasn’t that exciting. After typing out everything I did that was really cool, I realized I did a lot of cool stuff. I ate three really amazing dinners and many other great meals. I attended a few really great events. I…

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Alex Eats Too Much February 2026 Roundup

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • March 01, 2026
Alex standing in front of a railing at Raystown Dam in Huntingdon, PA in winter with the lake frozen.

February has definitely felt like the shortest month of the year, considering how fast it flew by. I started the month with a quick trip out to Raystown Lake Region to preview its Raystaurant Week. I attended the opening of a new Italian Restaurant. I have eaten a…

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Alex Eats Too Much January 2026 Activities Roundup

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • February 01, 2026

I kicked off 2026 with my birthday, a lot of fun activities, and an escape from the frigid and snowy Pittsburgh winter. I’m using this month’s Alex Eats Too Much roundup to change the format of this monthly post. I’m going to focus on my favorite things I…

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Alex Eats Too Much Favorites: The Warren Bar and Burrow

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • January 12, 2026
Fred's Old Fashioned Cocktail from The Warren on the left next to a black Pittsburgh Pirates baseball hat with the yellow Pirates P logo.

Every time I am asked to recommend a place to get a drink in Pittsburgh, The Warren Bar & Burrow is always my first answer. The Warren is located downtown, next door to the Benedum Center, and it is a frequent stop for people looking for a drink…

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AlexEatsTooMuch December 2025 Food, Events and Travel Roundup

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • December 31, 2025
Alex at Hersheypark with a Nittany Lion Statue

Typically, December is a busy month. However, this year was actually quite quiet for me, aside from a couple of big meals and events. The biggest deal is that I attended the Governor’s Content Creator Holiday Party again this year. Part of that event trip, I got to…

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AlexEatsTooMuch 2025 Recap and 2026 Goals

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • December 29, 2025
Alex standing at the Mon Incline Overlook in Mt Washington Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background

In 2025, Alex Eats Too Much has been in existence for 8 years. I started this as an image journal on Instagram of the food I was eating. I had hopes people would discover my Instagram and blog, and I could change my career. Over the course of…

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Alex Eats Too Much Favorite Restaurants: Chinatown Inn

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • December 15, 2025

I’m regularly asked what my favorite restaurant is in Pittsburgh. The answer is Chinatown Inn downtown. I’ve been eating here for 17 years, since before I officially moved to Pittsburgh, and it’s the only restaurant I can say I still go to often after all these years. They…

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AlexEatsTooMuch November 2025 Food and Events Roundup

  • By Alex Goodstein
  • November 30, 2025

I spent November in Pittsburgh. I didn’t go to many new restaurants during November. That’s not such a good idea for someone who is trying to become a FOOD and travel content creator. That’s not such a good idea for someone who is trying to become a food…

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I was invited to attend the @412foodrescue Fourth I was invited to attend the @412foodrescue Fourth and Feast dinner featuring dishes prepared with food rescued from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. It is estimated that sixty thousand pounds of unused food from the NFL Draft weekend were rescued by 412 Food Rescue. They are taking this food and preparing it into meals for distribution through their Good Food Project. During this dinner, there was a panel discussion moderated by @nataliebencivenga featuring 412 Food Rescue CEO Alyssa Cholodofsky and chefs and restaurateurs @jamilkabm and @dianne_de of @lilithpgh. They covered the topics of food insecurity, zero food waste in restaurants, and the potential positive and negative impacts the NFL Draft weekend had on the food scene in Pittsburgh. The meal consisted of 5 dishes: • Amuse-Bouche: A vibrant bite of cornbread delicately soaked in orange and clove syrup, available with or without crumbles of fried prosciutto • Salad: A refreshing medley of cucumber and celery, tossed in a cool, creamy dressing of yogurt and dill (gluten-free) • Pasta (Primavera): A celebration of the season: shell pasta tossed with spring vegetables, including summer squash and carrots, lightly sauteed in olive oil to highlight their natural flavors • Main entree: A comforting cabbage and chicken soup, simmered to perfection with rich, nourishing flavors in every spoonful (gluten-free) • Take-away dessert: Rice pudding subtly sweet with hints of almond (gluten-free) I also got to try a new craft n/a beer donated by @VirtueSignalBrewing, which is launching soon. If you want to learn more about 412 Food Rescue, please visit their page. #pittsburgh #NFLDraft2026 #NFLDraftPittsburgh
I love fried chicken and desserts! Add in watching I love fried chicken and desserts! Add in watching the Pens game on a big screen and you’ve got a great night. I finally got to try @sugarbirdpgh chicken and donuts at the @plazaatnorthshore and watch a Pens playoff game while I was there. I ordered The Bird and Sugar Combo, which is 3 chicken tenders, fries, a donut and a dipping sauce. I got the SugarBird Sauce and a maple bacon donut. This was just the right combo for me. The tenders were great. They had thick breading, fried crispy and juicy on the inside. I also got some soft serve ice cream with hot fudge and cookie dough bites. They have lots of signature flavors and sundaes. Also great about this space is getting to watch the Pens game on the big screen in the plaza. I can see myself watching a bunch of Penguins, Pirates and Steelers games here. By the end of the game, there was a pretty big crowd with everyone’s cheering for the Pens and expressing disdain for the Flyers. 📍 SugarBird at The Plaza at North Shore 151 Mazeroski Way Pittsburgh, PA 15212 #pittsburgh #chickentenders #friedchicken #pittsburghfood #pittsburghevents • Chicken Tenders in Pittsburgh • Restaurants by PNC Park • Pittsburgh North Shore Restaurants •
I was invited to start my #nfldraft2026 week at Ta I was invited to start my #nfldraft2026 week at Taste of the Draft, an event benefitting @genyouthnow, organized by @tasteofthenfl and hosted by PNC Bank. I was so grateful to be invited to this event. I learned a lot about GENYOUth from this event. They are a non-profit working to end student hungry, promote childhood physical activity and elevate student voices. This was an incredible event featuring food from over 20 Pittsburgh restaurants, live entertainment, remarks from prominent people, football related activities, and meet & greets with over 20 @Steelers and NFL greats. Thank you so much to GENYOUth for including me in this incredible event. If you want to learn more about @genyouthnow, visit their page.
The NFL Draft was one of the busiest weeks I've ha The NFL Draft was one of the busiest weeks I've had in a long time. Downtown and North Shore were so alive. I spent 4 days running around to events, visiting local vendors selling food and goods, and checking out the cool experiences. The likelihood of me attending another NFL Draft is pretty low so I took advantage of spending as much time there as possible. I created a bunch of videos already about the experience. I have more to come, and I have a full recap video coming to YouTube in the next couple of days. I'm especially thankful to @visitpittsburgh for including me in planning out social media Draft coverage this week and sharing my experiences with everyone. #pittsburgh #2026nfldraft #visitpittsburgh #visitpa
There's a local makers market at the NFL draft unt There's a local makers market at the NFL draft until 2 PM over on North Shore Drive in front of @acrisurestadium! Come see these local vendors. If you can't make it down today, check them out at other locations around Pittsburgh. Some of the vendors include: @lovepittsburghshop @thepickledchefcompany @pittsburghpottery @goodlovencookieshop And more
Are you hanging around @downtownpitt during the NF Are you hanging around @downtownpitt during the NFL Draft or after and looking for places to grab a quick bite? Here are some of my favorite quick bites, places I'm excited about and other options as you're walking around Downtown Pittsburgh. If you are looking for other ideas, check out the @visitpittsburgh and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership websites for lists of restaurants in Downtown Pittsburgh and other parts of the city. Featured in this video: @oysterhousepgh @cockyscoop @primantibros No. 1 Sushi @arepittas Madonna's Mediterranean
The @poptartsus Sacrifice happened for the first t The @poptartsus Sacrifice happened for the first time outside the @poptartsbowl here in Pittsburgh! They sacrificed Protein Slamming Strawberry after it jumped off the toaster at the 2025 bowl game with dreams of going pro! This was a great experience!
Here's what I ate on day 2 of the NFL Draft! I mad Here's what I ate on day 2 of the NFL Draft! I made it over to the North Shore to check out some of vendors at the Taste of Pittsburgh section. I went with three more local vendors selected for the NFL Draft. I got @mobilecheffoodtruck, @frybarllc, and @crazyhorsecoffee. These were all great choices! #pittsburgh #visitpittsburgh #2026nfldraft #forgeon
Watch as four Pennsylvania sports teams mascots ru Watch as four Pennsylvania sports teams mascots run a 40 yard dash! The @visitpa Playmakers Present the Great Pennsylvania Mascot Race as part of the NFL Draft festivities allowed us to see who was truly the fastest PA mascot. Swoop, Roc, The Nittany Lion and Steely McBeam competed against each other to see who was the fastest. No surprise to me as a Penn Stater, The Nittany Lion took the race with no issue! I can't wait to see what else Visit PA does to celebrate PA250.
What I ate on day one of the NFL Draft. I was doin What I ate on day one of the NFL Draft. I was doing in the Point State Park Fan Experience checking out some of our local vendors. I grabbed @streetfries4ever & @secretospgh. There are so many different options across the whole fan experience to try the tastes of Pittsburgh. #pittsburgh #visitpittsburgh #2026nfldraft #forgeon
It's finally time to welcome the NFL Draft to @vis It's finally time to welcome the NFL Draft to @visitpittsburgh! Yesterday I was at the Governor's Tailgate hosted by @visitpa to get us in the spirit for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh and everything coming to Pennsylvania this year for sports and PA250. We got to eat some tailgate food, take some great photos and hear from @austindavispa, @governorshapiro and get a Pittsburgh history lesson from @pittsburghdad! #pittsburgh #visitpittsburgh #2026nfldraft #forgeon
There are big changes to the food landscape at @th There are big changes to the food landscape at @thehighlinepgh in Pittsburgh South Shore. @burghersbrewingpgh has moved down to the Beer Garden with a larger space. A favorite pizza of mine, @a_slice_of_new_york_pizza moved in along Carson St serving Sicilian pizzas in A Slice of New York Squared. I spent an afternoon eating burgers and pizza and drinking beer. Burghers will be able to offer an expanded menu including pizza and more of their beers. A Slice of New York Squared will have great pizzas with sourdough crust and quality ingredients available for takeout or eating outside at The Highline. Burghers Brewing Beer Garden At The Highline 46 S 4th St Pittsburgh, PA 15219 A Slice of New York Squared At The Highline 319 E Carson St Pittsburgh, PA 15219 #pittsburgh #restaurants #pizza #burgers #beer • Pittsburgh Breweries • Pizza in Pittsburgh • Burgers in Pittsburgh •
It's Last Call at @fatheadspgh and this meant it w It's Last Call at @fatheadspgh and this meant it was time for one last headwich. If you haven't heard, Pittsburgh institution Fat Head's Saloon in Southside is closing its doors April 26. They are doing a last call giving people the opportunity to get a final meal and some merch. When I first moved to Pittsburgh, I frequented Fat Head's often. I spent 3 years living in Southside just around the corner regularly ordering the giant headwich sandwiches. It's a shame I didn't get there more often in recent years because my Mark's Mighty Fine Bovine Headwich I had for lunch was just as good as I remembered. It's sad to see Fat Head's go, but hopefully we'll see them again someday.
The NFL Draft might be in Downtown Pittsburgh, but The NFL Draft might be in Downtown Pittsburgh, but we have many great places to eat all over the city. Here are some of my recommendations for places to grab a meal outside Downtown Pittsburgh. I’m Alex and I eat too much. I have been talking about food in Pittsburgh for a decade, and these are some of the restaurants I have eaten at personally and enjoy. However, these aren’t the only restaurants in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh has over 90 neighborhoods, many of which have great places to get a meal. If you are looking for other ideas, check out the @visitpittsburgh website for lists of restaurants all over Pittsburgh. Featured in this video: @allafamiglia @amazing_dumplings @barmarcopgh @bombaytoburgh @casbahpgh @dianoiaseatery @duos_pgh @fujiyaramenpgh @goldengaipgh @lilithpgh @morcillapgh @palmpalmpgh @theparlordimsumpgh @pusadeesgarden @scratchco_pgh @soba_pgh @titusz_pgh #pittsburgh #NFLDraft #visitpittsburgh #pittsburghfood • Pittsburgh Restaurants • Where to Eat in Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft • NFL Draft Pittsburgh Restaurants •
Take your Draft week experience inside to The Draf Take your Draft week experience inside to The Draft Den at @omniwilliampennhotel. This football themed popup has signature cocktails, concessions related bites and lots of football decor and backdrops for photos. It'll be a great spot to get inside, relax and have a drink. The Draft Den will be open April 17 & 18 for a preview and then April 21-25 through the Draft. Cocktails - Overtime Old Fashioned — Woodford Reserve Bourbon, bitters, sugar cube, orange peel - Hail Mary Margarita — Patron Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, agave - Blitz Berry Mule — Grey Goose Vodka, ginger beer, muddled berries, lime - Victory Formation — Bacardi Rum, Blue Curacao, pineapple juice, cherries - First Down Fizz — Bombay Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, topped with champagne or soda - The Blitz — Union Forge Vodka, raspberry, lemon, Prosecco - End Zone Espresso Martini — Roaster’s Daughter Espresso Martini, Irish Cream, whipped cream Mocktails -Out of Bounds — Grenadine, cherries, orange slice, Sprite -Illegal Formation — Ginger beer, cranberry juice, sours, lime Beer, Wine & Bites -The Hoppy Iron — Iron City Beer, Victory Beer, plus more -The Losing Team Wines — Rosé, Chardonnay, Cabernet -Stadium Dogs — Two hot dogs with ketchup, mustard, relish -New Player Nachos — Nachos served with cheese and jalapeños -Pro Day Popcorn — Bucket of buttered popcorn First Round Treat — Hometown cookies
Giveaway - NFL Draft Mystery Swag Box! The NFL Dr Giveaway - NFL Draft Mystery Swag Box! The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and I have a last-minute giveaway for a mystery swag box from @genyouthnow! GENYOUth is hosting Taste of the Draft on April 22nd from 4 to 7 pm to raise funds for their mission to end student hunger. The event will be hosted by a VIP chef and many local restaurants will be participating. I'm excited to eat too much at this one! (#hosted) GENYOUth actively works to end student hunger by helping to provide meals in schools, increasing physical activity by providing safe, equitable environments for kids to learn and play, and helping elevate student voices. This giveaway will include the prize of a mystery swag box. The contents of this prize will be a surprise, so the unboxing of my own swag may be different from what the winner receives. To enter, all you have to do is the following: Follow @genyouthnow, @steelers, & @visitpittsburgh Comment below to tag a draft festivities buddy. This contest will run until the evening of April 20th, and a winner will be picked at random. Tickets for Taste of the Draft are available now and good luck on the giveaway!
Coming to Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft and still l Coming to Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft and still looking for places to eat? Here are some of my recommendations for places to grab a meal in @downtownpitt. I’m Alex and I eat too much. I have been talking about food in Pittsburgh for a decade, and these are some of the restaurants I have eaten at personally and enjoy. However, these aren’t the only restaurants in Downtown Pittsburgh. If you are looking for other ideas, check out the @visitpittsburgh and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership websites for lists of restaurants in Downtown Pittsburgh and other parts of the city. Featured in this video: @altaviapgh @barcelonawinebar @cafemomentum.pgh Chinatown Inn @thecommonerpgh @conalmapgh @elevenpgh @eat.gaucho @gi_jinpgh @meatandpotatoespgh @okanesushibarpgh @ritualhousepgh @takopgh @thewarrenpgh @yuzukitchenpgh #pittsburgh #downtownpittsburgh #NFLDraft #visitpittsburgh #pittsburghfood • Downtown Pittsburgh Restaurants • Where to Eat in Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft • NFL Draft Pittsburgh Restaurants •
I got to eat at @tree.topsrestaurant at Polymath P I got to eat at @tree.topsrestaurant at Polymath Park in Acme, PA, thanks to @go_laurelhighlands. When I was out that way last month hosted by Go Laurel Highlands before their Spring Summit, the opportunity came up to eat at this fantastic restaurant on the same property with several Frank Lloyd Wright houses. During this dinner, we ate in the main dining room, but in warmer months, they offer the outdoor treehouse dining. It was a great multi-course dinner. I would gladly go back to eat in the treehouses this summer. Cocktail: • Cherry Smoked Old Fashioned Starters: • Cucumber with salmon mousse • Wonton with shrimp ceviche • Buffalo Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs • Soup and Salad Mains: • Filet mignon medium rare with demi glaze, compound butter, fingerling potatoes, asparagus • Seafood risotto with mixed vegetables • Mushroom ravioli • Chilean sea bass on a risotto cake with lemon butter and Calabrian chili • Salmon Desserts: • Banana chocolate bread pudding with caramel sauce • Vanilla bean creme brulee 📍TreeTops Restaurant at Polymath Park 187 Evergreen Lane Acme PA 15610 #LaurelHighlands #GoLaurelHighlands #Restauant #Dinner • Best Restaurants in Laurel Highlands • Dinner at TreeTops Restaurant • Incredible Dinner Experiences in Pennsylvania • #
I spent the afternoon at @pittsburghbrewingco, the I spent the afternoon at @pittsburghbrewingco, the home of Iron City beer, for @beersoftheburgh and @enjoywrestling presents Tacomania Brawl at the Brew House. This is an incredible afternoon, combining beer, wrestling, and tacos. I got a Poolside and a Stout from Pittsburgh Brewing Co. I got barbacoa tacos from @letstacofoodtruckpgh. I got a crunchwrap from @bluesparrowpgh. I saw members of Enjoy Wrestling in a brawl in front of me. It’s always a great time. And the next Tacomania has already been announced. Tacomania Super Fest is on 8/2/2026 at Southside Works! Will I see you there? #pittsburgh #beer #wrestling #tacomania #tacos
I ate at @titusz_pgh, the new Austrian Hungarian r I ate at @titusz_pgh, the new Austrian Hungarian restaurant in Lawrenceville. I loved it. We ordered the whole menu. My favorites were the Langos fried potato bread topped with topfen soft cheese, goat gouda and herbs and the chicken paprikash, a classic Hungarian dish, which was an incredibly tender braised half chicken in a rich paprika sauce with spaetzle. I highly recommend making a reservation to check it out. Staples: • Erdäpfelsalat: Austrian potato salad with tarragon, onion, mustard • Langos: Fried potato bread topped with topfen, goat gouda, herbs • Pickles: Seasonal pickled vegetables • Liptauer: Austrian cheese spread with kornspitz crostini • Kaspressknödel: Cheese dumpling in charred leek & sauerkraut broth Seasonals: • Karalábé Leves: Kohlrabi soup, crouton, sour cream, garlic, paprika • Salat: Local seasonal greens, fennel and toasted caraway vinaigrette Mains: • Csirke Paprikás (chicken Paprikash): Braised half chicken, nokedli/spaetzle, cucumber salad, sour cream • Stuffed Cabbage: Rice and mushroom stuffing, tomato sauce, sauerkraut, sour cream • Walleye: Lard, celeriac, lemon, herbs, fennel • Tafelspitz: Simmered coulotte (top sirloin cap), bone marrow potato rosti, fresh horseradish, dill sauce Desserts: • Violet Sorbet: crème de violette, champagne • Topfen Cheesecake: almond crust, sour cherries • Titusz Torte: chocolate chestnut cake, chocolate glaze, whipped cream 📍Titusz 129 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 #pittsburgh #restaurant • New Restaurants Pittsburgh • Austrian Hungarian Food Pittsburgh • Restaurants Lawrenceville Pittsburgh •
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