Monthly Archives: January 2014

Over-21 Night At The Science Center

posted by: | January 31, 2014
Achievement: #57. Over-21 Night at the Science Center

Have you always wanted to dash around the Carnegie Science Center without running over a bunch of little kids? You’re in luck. Once a month, the Science Center sends the kids home and lets the grown-ups play. (And have wine!) Continue reading →

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Screw Sochi*, Check Out Our Pizza-lympics

posted by: | January 30, 2014
Achievement: #52. Pizza-lympics

Looking for the best pizza in Pittsburgh? We’re here to help. For the first round of our 8-part pizza challenge, we take on the mondo slices at Pizza Sola in the South Side. Spoiler alert: we’ve got an early front-runner for the gold. Continue reading →

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A Festive Fiestaware Factory Tour

posted by: | January 29, 2014
Achievement: #80. Visit the Fiestaware Factory

In yet another achievement inspired by the documentaries of Pittsburgh icon Rick Sebak, we trek west out to Newell, WV to take a factory tour at the Homer Laughlin China Company — aka, the makers of Fiestaware! Check out the rainbow-colored results! Continue reading →

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Tequila Tour: We Claim A Prize

posted by: | January 28, 2014
Achievement: #29. Verde Tequila Tour, Act II | #58. Verde Tequila Tour, Act III | #7. Verde Tequila Tour, Act I | #71. Verde Tequila Tour, Act IV | #81. Verde Tequila Tour, Act V

We were pretty proud of ourselves when we managed to finish our big Tequila Tour at Verde last year. Apparently, the staff was pretty proud of us, too, because they gave us a token to take home! Check it out! Continue reading →

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CSA Spectacular: Turning Roots & Tubers Into Gourmet Treats

posted by: | January 27, 2014
Achievement: #51. CSA Cooking

Our January CSAs loaded our pantry with all sorts of roots and tubers. Luckily, we were able to find a lot of ways to prepare interesting, healthy meals and sides that incorporated these ground-grown delights. Check out the results (and a few pro-tips) here! Continue reading →

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Cheese Of The Month Club: Free Range Cheeses

posted by: | January 25, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

Behold the power of cheese! We begin yet another ‘of the month’ club with the help of local favorite, PennMac. This month, we’re checking out samples of free-range cheeses. So click on through and see our fancy-pants charcuterie. Continue reading →

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For History And Whiskey, Wiggle Down To Wigle

posted by: | January 24, 2014
Achievement: #19. Wigle Whiskey

Like whiskey? Like history? Like to buy local? If you answered ‘yes’ to even one of these, check out Pittsburgh’s Wigle Whiskey and their awesome weekly Distillery Tour. As you’ll see here, we had a great time — and we’re sure you will, too. Continue reading →

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Cocktail Corner: Gin, Sweet Gin At Tender

posted by: | January 22, 2014
Achievement: #62. Conquer the Banker’s List at Tender

Last year, we learned tequila, and this year, we’re learning classic cocktails. Join us as we conquer the “Banker’s List” of vintage and modern classics at Tender Bar + Kitchen. First up: the Aviation and the Alaska. Continue reading →

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Give Us This Month Our Monthly Bacon

posted by: | January 21, 2014
Achievement: #12. Bacon of the Month Club

We begin our monthly series of bacon tastings; our first subject is the smoked bacon at Marty’s Market. How was it? Click through to learn! Continue reading →

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Willow, A Hidden North Hills Gem

posted by: | January 19, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter) | #4. Suburb Dinner Feature

Looking for a final dinner spot for Restaurant Week? Consider Willow, a North Hills restaurant with great food and cocktails that is still accepting Sunday reservations. Read on to see what’s on the menu! Continue reading →

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