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We Finally Dine At Gaucho

posted by: | June 12, 2018
Achievement: #9. Finally Go to Gaucho

Several years behind schedule, we finally joined the ranks of people who have had a wonderful dinner at Gaucho Parrilla Argentina. Come take a culinary tour of epic proportions! Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: The Wooden Nickel Is Golden

posted by: | January 17, 2015
Achievement: #26. Winter Restaurant Week

If you’re looking for something to enjoy outside the city limits during Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, you’d do well to try out the Wooden Nickel. Come take a look at what’s on the menu! Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: #BloggerDinner At @KaleidoscopePgh

posted by: | January 13, 2015
Achievement: #26. Winter Restaurant Week

Looking to start off Pittsburgh Restaurant Week with a bang? Look no further than Kaleidoscope Cafe in Lawrenceville. It’s one of our favorite places in the city, and after you check out the amazing meal we enjoyed, you’ll understand why! Continue reading →

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A Splendid Dinner At E2

posted by: | November 18, 2013
Achievement: #33. Pittsburgh Dining Cards

When saving on dining out in the ‘Burgh meets supporting local organizations, you get the Pittsburgh City Dining Cards. And when you get the Pittsburgh City Dining Cards, you get some tasty new options for dinner for $10 off. We started our adventure with E2 in Highland Park! Continue reading →

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Blogger Dinner @ #Sausalido

posted by: | August 15, 2013
Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

Tuesday of Restaurant Week brought one of our favorite events: the blogger dinner! Even better? This season’s dinner was held at our favorite Bloomfield restaurant, Sausalido! Read on for some world-rocking appetizers! Continue reading →

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Chowing Down On Octopus Sushi At Chaya Japanese Cuisine

posted by: | September 1, 2012
Achievement: #12. Asian Soup Tournament (7 locations) | #53. Try 5 ‘Risky’ Foods

In my endless attempts to ‘catch up’ on blog entries, I thought I’d bring to you a dual-Achievement dinner stop we made waaaaay back in March (right, I know, 6 months later). One of our favorite sushi places in Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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In Which Pittsburgh’s Avenue B Earns An A+

posted by: | August 19, 2012
Achievement: #28. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week

Well, I know I promised two entries yesterday, but after we got home from dinner, I was hard at work making our little princess dog her very own blog. (Yes, I’m now one of those crazy dog parents who make … Continue reading →

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Kaleidoscope Kills It For Pittsburgh Restaurant Week

posted by: | January 23, 2012
Achievement: #28. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week

It is an unfortunate fact of life that all (fun, thrilling, exciting, and wonderful) things must come to an end (while all terrible, boring, and annoying things shall stretch on forever… it’s a proven fact). And this, of course, is … Continue reading →

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