Update: Unfortunately, this was a one-off event that did not return for a second year. I recently had the pleasure of attending and helping organize the Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) first-ever Pittsburgh Chili Cook-Off. The Pittsburgh Young Professionals is a networking organization with the mission to attract, develop,…
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Update: Unfortunately, A Taste in Dormont did not return for a second year. I really need to do a better job of exploring the restaurants and businesses in my own neighborhood in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. I was lucky enough to get to attend A Taste in Dormont,…
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I donโt drink much wine and I honestly donโt remember the last time I drank limoncello. To be even more honest, I donโt know anything about types of limoncello or how it is made. However, this summer I attended the Vallozziโs Festa di Limoncello party and I am…
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Occasionally I get the opportunity to attend a great event benefiting a great organization. Recently I attended One Bite, One Day benefitting local non-profit One Day to Remember. Their mission is to create lasting memories for children of parents with a life-limiting illness. They help the family forget…
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Food festivals are fantastic. I love the opportunity to try so many dishes at one time. I get the same excitement from buffets. I recently got to attend the Western PA Lamb Fest Cook-off. This is an amazing event hosted by Table Magazine and the Ace Hotel Pittsburgh.…
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The other day, Good Food Pittsburgh hosted a new event at Hitchhiker Brewery called Rise and Shine Festival. The event was a morning filled of coffee and tea sample with food and coffee flavored beers and cocktails available for purchase. This was an ambitious idea as most food…
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This is easily one of my favorite events of the year. It is an opportunity for me to try so much bourbon, Scotch and other fine spirits for a flat fee, which is helpful for me to decide what new bottle I will add to my collection. However,…
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Labor Day weekend, Heinz Field hosts an annual Kickoff and Rib Festival to start the Steelers season. In the 8 years I have lived in Pittsburgh, I have never attended Ribfest until this year. I’m a bad foodie and BBQ aficionado for having never attended. There are many reasons…
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