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Get Your Fill With A Stellar Meal At Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

Achievement: #70. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

We think we’re pretty well keyed in to what’s happening in the Pittsburgh food scene, but sometimes things slip by. We’d never heard of Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room before, but after dinner there this Restaurant Week, you can rest assured we’ll be back! Check it out. Continue reading

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Baconraiser IV: In Space

Achievement: #12. Bacon of the Month Club

We return with another tribute to our favorite glorious porky delight. This month? We’re trying Thai Green Curry bacon. Continue reading

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Bacon The Baconteenth: 3D

Achievement: #12. Bacon of the Month Club

This month’s bacon from Crested Duck is a triple-threat of flavor: Maple-Dried Chili-Fennel bacon. How did the flavors hold up to frying? Check in and see! Continue reading

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Grab A Seat, Pierre, It’s French Cheese Time!

Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

Our Cheese of the Month feature returns with a variety of delicious French cheeses, all available from PennMac. Feel free to copy our pairings, or grab some cheese and try to create a few of your own! Continue reading

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Bacon of the Month Club, Part II: The Baconing

Achievement: #12. Bacon of the Month Club

In our second installment of tasty, bacony goodness, we move on to the main event: specially cured, bacon-club-only strips made by Crested Duck! Continue reading

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Give Us This Month Our Monthly Bacon

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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Tater Tot Heaven At The Shiloh Grill

Achievement: #18. Have Dinner at a New Restaurant on Mt. Washington | #93. Use 10 Groupons or Living Socials

You know, if there’s one thing that makes the very hottest heat of summer more bearable, I’d have to say that it’s a nice martini in an air-conditioned bar. Air Pros in Florida provide most reliable & recognized AC installation … Continue reading

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