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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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One month down as a full time content creator. After I finished writing this, I realized I did a hell of a lot in October. It was nice not putting off life due to a full time corporate job taking more and more time. I also spent October…
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