Monthly Archives: February 2015
Everyone Could Use A Little Head Cheese
During our Kimpton Staycation, we had planned on going downstairs to the Commoner to judge their charcuterie. Little did we know that their charcuterie boards would also allow us to strike another long-in-the-coming achievement: try head cheese! Come read the verdict. Continue reading
Filed under #44, #44-15, #57, #57-15, charcuterie, downtown, head cheese, kimpton, pittsburgh, staycation, valentine's day
The Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh: Our Wondrous Kimpton Staycation
When we learned that Pittsburgh was getting its very own Kimpton hotel, we immediately made a date for a little staycation. Here is the chronicle of our trip down the road to the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a lovely new jewel in the Kimpton chain. Continue reading
Filed under #44, #44-15, breakfast, cocktails, dessert, dinner, downtown, hotel, kimpton, pittsburgh, restaurant, staycation, valentine's day
Cheese Of The Month Club: In Which We Begin Frenching
We return with another installment of Cheese of the Month Club, this time highlighting some delicious and versatile cheeses from France. Come take a look; maybe you’ll get some ideas for your next friendly get-together! Continue reading
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Filed under #41, #41-15, charcuterie, cheese, cheese of the month club, france
We Would Die 4 A Prince Movie Marathon
This year, our main movie-related achievement was to watch all three Prince movies in a row, with cocktails to match each one. What were the highlights? What were the lowlights? Come and find out! Continue reading
Charcuterie Face-Off, Round 2: Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie
Continuing our quest to spotlight and rank some of the best charcuterie in town, we travel to Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie in downtown Pittsburgh. What does Chef Jason have in store for you when you visit? Check it out here. Continue reading
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Filed under #21, #21-15, charcuterie, cheese, downtown, pierogies, pittsburgh, wine
Dinos In The Dark: A (21+) Night At the Carnegie Museum
Sometimes, exciting events come up that you didn’t know about at the start of the year. That’s why we added Wildcards to our achievement list. This first wildcard involves a trip to a 21+ event at the Carnegie Museum. Booze, bites, and (dino) bones — what could be better? Continue reading
The Baller Meatball Ball-Off: Franco’s Pizzeria Italiana
Might we have already found the winner of the Ball-Off? Come and have a look at the delectable meatballs served at Franco’s Pizzeria Italiana. Continue reading
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Filed under #22, #22-15, italian food, meat, meatballs, pizza, south hills
Italian Feasting (With A Side Of Decorative Weaponry) At Zarra’s
Zarra’s: cutting between Polish Hill and Schenley Park, you might have been past it once (or if you’re us, a hundred times). What’s inside? Some unique style, some wild history, and some big, bold Italian dishes. Take a look! Continue reading
The Baller Meatball Ball-Off: Emporio at Sienna Mercato
We continue our quest to find the ideal set of meatballs by visiting a specialist: Emporio on the 1st floor of Sienna Mercato, a meatball joint (or “ball joint”) with a massive variety of meaty options. Did their meatballs truly ball, or were they merely “meaty-ocre”? (Sorry.) Click to find out! Continue reading