Monthly Archives: March 2015

A Cocktail For Every Season: Back To The Earth

posted by: | March 31, 2015
Achievement: #82. Invent One Cocktail Per Season

This year, we’re attempting to create one new cocktail for each season. First up is winter, and we’re coming at you with a beet-infused spin on the Blood and Sand that we call…Back to the Earth. Continue reading →

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The Baller Meatball Ball-Off: Lombardozzi’s Restaurant

posted by: | March 27, 2015
Achievement: #22. Meatball Ball-Off

In this third installment of the Baller Meatball Ball-Off, we return to the site of one of our very first Achievements, Lombardozzi’s Restaurant. We remembered well the succulent balls of Lombardozzi’s; but were they truly baller enough for this ball-off? Read on to find out. Continue reading →

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Jelly Of The Month Club: Strawberry Basil Jam

posted by: | March 16, 2015
Achievement: #42. Jelly of the Month Club

Round two of 2015’s Jelly Of The Month Club brings us an intriguing local product — Basil Strawberry Jam from Ruk’s. What was the result? Stop in and evaluate along with us. Continue reading →

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In Which Michael Loses An Oscars Bet And Humiliates Himself Publicly

posted by: | March 9, 2015
Achievement: #85. Oscars Bet

Every year, Fox and I bet each other who will predict the most winners at the Academy Awards. The stakes this year: win, or be forced to read terrible teen poetry aloud in public. Have a look at the ugly results. Continue reading →

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The Famous Fish Fracas: The Original Oyster House

posted by: | March 7, 2015
Achievement: #13. Famous Fish Sandwich Tour

We surveyed another spot serving a Famous Fish Sandwich — this time, the historic Original Oyster House in downtown Pittsburgh. How’d their nearly-century-old breading recipe measure up? Come investigate with us. Continue reading →

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The Commoner Is Anything But Common

posted by: | March 1, 2015
Achievement: #21. Charcuterie Face-Off | #44. Kimpton Staycation

Rounding out our trio of Kimpton Staycation posts…on the night we stayed at the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, we had a pretty sweet board of cheese and charcuterie at the hotel’s restaurant, The Commoner. Check out the hit parade of cheeses and meats, plus our recommendations! Continue reading →

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