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📷 Alex | Food & Travel Enthusiast
Established: 2017
📍Pittsburgh Based
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I'm asked all the time what my favorite restaurant

I'm asked all the time what my favorite restaurant is in Pittsburgh. The answer is still Chinatown Inn downtown. This Chinese restaurant is the last remaining building of Pittsburgh's former Chinatown. I regularly get the General Tso Chicken and an egg roll. I've been eating here for 17 years, and it’s the only restaurant I can say I still go to all the time for that many years.

Food (this time):
• General Tso Chicken
• Chicken Egg Roll
• Barbecued Spare Ribs
• Shrimp with Vegetables
• Moo Shu Beef

📍Chinatown Inn
520 Third Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

I spent a fantastic weekend in @visitoconeesc for

I spent a fantastic weekend in @visitoconeesc for the 6th Annual @southerntravelersexplore Conference. This conference gave me a great opportunity to meet other amazing travel writers and content creators in a beautiful location filled with lakes and waterfalls and small town charm. I also learned so much about sharing travel experiences, blogging, content trends and monetization. I'm so grateful for the new friends and connections I made. I have so much to share from this trip and so much work I need to do to put everything I learned into practice.

One of my favorite downtown Pittsburgh restaurants

One of my favorite downtown Pittsburgh restaurants has reopened as @meetatbaebaes Bae Bae’s Bar and Supper Club. Formerly Bae Bae’s Kitchen, this new iteration opens late and stays open even later, making it a late-night spot for food, drinks and good times. Downtown seriously lacks late night food, so I’m very excited to have a new place that I know has great food. I went to their reopening celebration, where they showed off their new vibe and tried out several small bites and cocktails on the launch menu. They also plan on regularly having DJs and want to add live music and other performances. I’m looking forward to spending evenings at Bae Bae’s soon.

📍Bae Bae’s Bar and Supper Club
951 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

I’m so excited @nanxiangsoupdumplings is finally

I’m so excited @nanxiangsoupdumplings is finally open in Pittsburgh’s Southside Works. I was there for its friends and family and ordered a bunch of food. Known for its soup dumplings, this restaurant originated in Flushing Queens in New York and is now opening locations around the northeast. My favorites were the truffle and pork soup dumplings and the pan-fried pork buns.

Food:
• Lucky Six Soup Dumplings
• Pan Fried Pork Buns
• Truffle and Pork Soup Dumplings
• Shanghai Siu Mai
• Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Shredded Pork and Potherb Mustard
• Four Happiness Sponge Tofu
• Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
• Shanghai Stir-Fried Udon
• Pumpkin Fritters
• Black Sesame Custard Bao - black sesame, sugar, lard
• Ube Red Bean Bao - purple yam, red bean, sugar

📍Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings
2773 Sidney St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

I was invited to an amazing dinner by @private_che

I was invited to an amazing dinner by @private_chef_frank, organized by @_jessies_eddies_ and hosted by Rachel of @opalrosemcmurray. Chef Frank is a local private chef who can be hired for dinners for as few as two people and as many as a small event. He prepared a six-course showcase of an incredible variety of dishes he can prepare for dinner parties. I had such a great time getting to experience this dinner party with other Pittsburgh foodies I’ve gotten close to and some new friends. Learn more about Private Chef Frank on his website. We had a fantastic meal and a great time, thanks to Chef Frank.

Menu:
- Smoked Maple Carrot -Lemon Whipped Ricotta, Hot Honey Spiced Pecan, Crispy Garlic
- Tomato Bruschetta - Whipped Ricotta Grilled Mancini Bread, Balsamic Parmesan
- Crab Cake - Lemon Aioli Grilled Lemon
- Pasta Serafina Mafaldine, Roasted Pepper, Nduja Peppadew, Lemon, Parsley
- Sliced Delmonico - Roasted Garlic Butter Potato, Pave Asparagus
-Butter Cake

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I was invited to try the new brunch at @butlerstre

I was invited to try the new brunch at @butlerstreetderby in Lawrenceville. They have a menu of traditional and elevated brunch items and great cocktails to match. I was with a group of other foodies, so we passed around and shared most of the food we ordered to get a taste of everything. We enjoyed our brunch at Butler Street Derby and had a great time, too.

Food:
• Burrata Toast
• Waffle Board
• Chicken & Waffles
• Breakfast Burger
• Breakfast Burrito
• Egg Drop Sandwich

Drinks:
• Tiramisu Espresso Martini
• Sriracha Bloody Mary
• Revolver
• Blackberry Old Fashioned
• Pink Pony Club
• Plus One (this one has the mini sparkling wine bottle)
• Butler St. Mimosa
• Sunday Sipper

📍Butler Street Derby
4203 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 1520

On my weekend in the @go_laurelhighlands, I ate wi

On my weekend in the @go_laurelhighlands, I ate with the group at @hillbillysgrubnpub in Donegal. Located right off the Turnpike, this is a great option for a country style meal after a day of skiing or hiking. They are a rural themed restaurant featuring savory meals and good times. After dinner, or if you’re looking for a night out, head upstairs to the bar where they have TVs, self-service beer taps, and occasional live music. You can also be a VIP, a Very Important Hillbilly, and reserve a special area of the bar right by the stage with a shot pouring goat to really step up your Hillbilly experience.

Food:
• Hillbilly Fries
• Twisted Pretzel
• Fried Pickle Spears
• Fried Green To-Maters
• Pig Wings
• Cream Chicken N’ Biscuits
• Pot Roast
• The Hunter Burger

📍Hillbilly’s Grub & Pub
3531 PA-31
Donegal, PA

#LaurelHYPElands #laurelhighlands #hosted #LaurelHighlandsHangout #dinner #restaurant #food #foodie #foodies #eatingfortheinsta

A couple of weeks back I attend the @ocapittsburgh

A couple of weeks back I attend the @ocapittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala at @szechuanspicepittsburgh. This was a fantastic multi course meal of authentic Chinese dishes. The whole list of items is below. This was an incredible experience for me as I got to learn a lot about Lunar New Year and the activities associated with the annual celebration. The OCA Pittsburgh is a civil rights advocacy and educational organization for the advancement of social, political and economic well being of Asian American and Pacific Islander decent. They are responsible for or provide assistance to many programs in Pittsburgh. Learn more about OCA Pittsburgh on their website.

Dishes:
- Crispy Duck
- Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens
- Sautéed Rice Cake with Pork
- Sautéed Black Pepper Beef Short Ribs
- Dry Sautéed String Beans
- Crispy Jumbo Shrimp with Honey Walnuts
- Steamed Whole Fish
- Eight Treasure Glutinous Rice
- Sesame Balls

📍Szchuan Spice
5700 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

I had one of my most fun and delicious foodie dinn

I had one of my most fun and delicious foodie dinners, thanks to @ken_cooksfood. I was invited to his private chef experience, where he prepares a multi course dinner in your kitchen. Chef Ken specializes in Asian Fusion menus that can be customized to your specific needs. The dinner was delicious, featuring ingredients I wouldn’t think to mix but worked to create a great umami flavor. It was not only a great meal, but amazing getting to watch Chef Ken work in the kitchen and talking with him about the ingredients and techniques. This is a great alternative to going to a restaurant for a special dinner. Learn more about the Chef Ken Private Chef Experience and other meal services on his website. We had a fantastic meal and a great time, thanks to Chef Ken.

Menu
• Bay scallop chawanmushi, seafood dashi.
• Sesame seared akami tuna, yuzu ponzu, scallion.
• Miso Soup, shimeji and woodear mushroom.
• Prime strip steak, chili crisp chimichurri, sweet potato puree.
• Espresso matcha tiramisu.

https://www.kczcuisine.com

I was invited to try KL Asian Cuisine (@ibowl777)

I was invited to try KL Asian Cuisine (@ibowl777) in Squirrel Hill, and it was a fantastic meal. They are a new restaurant offering a little something that any palate can enjoy. They feature a variety of Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Malaysian cuisine. The chef shows off his talents and culinary knowledge across all those cultures. We enjoyed an incredible assortment of dishes from each of the styles of cuisine prepared.

• Rendang Chicken
• Rendang Beef
• Pineapple Fried Rice
• Malaysia Spicy Chicken
• Crispy Eggplant
• Chicken & Beef Satay
• Crispy Flounder
• Pad Thai

📍K.L. Asian Cuisine
2209 Murray Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

One of my favorite burgers in Pittsburgh is the @p

One of my favorite burgers in Pittsburgh is the @pghsandwichsociety In-N-Aht Burger. This burger pays homage to a classic smash burger found at a chain restaurant out west. When I’m craving one, I know I can go to @strangerootsbeer and get a better version from Pittsburgh Sandwich Society.

📍Pittsburgh Sandwich Society at Strange Roots Experimental Ales
501 E Ohio St
Millvale, PA 15209

I had another amazing meal at @theparlordimsumpgh

I had another amazing meal at @theparlordimsumpgh in Lawrenceville Pittsburgh. It’s one of my favorite restaurants and I got to share it with a group of first timers. During their Lunar New Year special menu, we got to try fantastic limited time items. See all that we ordered below.

Food:
• Shrimp & Scallop Spinach Crystal Dumplings
• Tsingtao Braised Short Rib
• Milk Tea Infused Egg Tarts
• Ho Fun with Flank Steak
• Roast Duck Egg Rolls
• Siu Mai
• Cha Siu Pork Bao
• Cha Siu Pork and Rice

📍The Parlor Dim Sum
4401 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

I took the opportunity to eat at @bonfirepgh befor

I took the opportunity to eat at @bonfirepgh before they move on to other opportunities soon. It was a delicious meal and it's a shame to see another restaurant close. However, I wish them the best on their next endeavor.

- Wagyu beef meatloaf
- Baked ricotta and grilled sourdough
- Crispy brussels sprouts
- Bacon bleu mac
- Ginger BBQ pork belly lettuce wraps
- Crispy Yukon gold potatoes
- Pesto pear flatbread
- Prickly Spice
- Lemon pistachio cake
- Croissant bread pudding

Every winter, I eat so many fantastic meals at the

Every winter, I eat so many fantastic meals at the @eatbig restaurants in Pittsburgh. My email gets flooded with their holiday offers of $15 off at all their restaurants, gift card bonuses, and my birthday free entrée. This year, I ate at @soba_pgh, @kaya_pgh, @elevenpgh, @casbahpgh, @altaviapgh and @altaviapizzeria. I use this as an opportunity to try some dishes I haven’t gotten before at these restaurants. I recommend to everyone sign up for their mailing lists. There is an option to get emails for all their restaurants or just Mad Mex. It’s worth getting all of them so you get all the discounts and offers.

I tried the hot food bar at Many More Asian Market

I tried the hot food bar at Many More Asian Market in the Strip District. This Asian grocery store has an incredible collection of fresh and packaged specialty items for sale, and lots of prepared foods. This was my first time in the store and it is unbelievable. I was in awe of all the products available. We did a mini Lunar New Year celebration, ordering several items from the hot bar. The portions are large and affordable. A group of 7 of us had this delicious feast for about 25 dollars a person. I’m already thinking about the next meal I’m going to get from Many More.

1/2 pound Cha Siu
1 pound Roast Pork
1 order of JiaJiang Noodles
2 orders of Dan Dan Noodles
1 pound Boiled Chicken (not shown)
2 orders of Dumplings
1 whole Roast Duck

📍Many More Asian Market
2767 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

@jennyleeswirlbread and @yajagoff Podcast invited

@jennyleeswirlbread and @yajagoff Podcast invited me and other food content creators to @flourpowerpittsburgh in Allison Park to celebrate the launch of Jenny Lee Swirl Bread’s new line of at home baking mixes. Flour Power is a cooking studio with classes for all ages. To make things interesting, we got to bake these mixes and compete against each other bake off style to win a donation to a charity of our choice. I was tasked with baking their soon to be released Tavern bread. I made a delicious, savory Pepperoni and Cheddar Tavern Beer Bread. I was baking for @oneday_toremember, a charity I support often. The other contestants got to bake using the Sweet Dough mix, Yellow Cake mix, chocolate chip cookie mix, and muffin mix. We baked everything on @usa_pan bakeware, which I’m now considering replacing all my baking sheets with these. Everyone tasted each baked good and voted for a winner. We took turns getting introduced, announcing what we baked and which charity we supported. We were also excited to find out every charity was going to get a donation. In the end, there was a tie with the brown butter chocolate chip cookies and the yellow cake cookies winning. This was such a great time and now I can say I’m a baker too!

*ad There isn’t just one big game this month! Th

*ad There isn’t just one big game this month! The @PAlottery has all new Scratch-Off tickets this season just in time to be part of your gameday watch party. I’m a pizza and wings guy when watching football. However, sometimes I need to do something else while watching the game. This is where PA Lottery Scratch-Off tickets can create more excitement on gameday. I’m adding them to my snack table so my guests can have a little extra fun and a chance that a football team isn’t the only ones that can win big that day.
Please Play Responsibly.
#PALottery

January 2025 Food, Event and Travel Roundup is now

January 2025 Food, Event and Travel Roundup is now live on the blog. It was a busy month filled with great food and fun. I have so many more videos to still finish from the month. Link is in the bio and below.
https://alexeatstoomuch.com/2025/02/alexeatstoomuch-january-2025-food-events-and-travel-roundup

I had an evening out in Sharpsburg with @foodismys

I had an evening out in Sharpsburg with @foodismysavior_pgh, one of my OG Instagram friends. We've know each other almost 8 years now and it was great to get to catch up. First, we got savory meals at @thebrinery412. I got The 916 smash burger. I opted for a triple because I'm crazy like that. She got the The Graceland. Their fried chicken sandwiches are fire are so are the sauces. Second, we stopped in at @lovekatiedistilling for after dinner cocktails. This cute and inclusive distillery and cocktail bar produces spirits and makes fantastic cocktails.

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