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Club Cafe on Pittsburgh’s South Side opening daytime coffee house
After reopening the longtime South Side music venue on July 31, the new owners of Club Cafe have been going full speed ahead with the space. Starting with soft opening hours next Wednesday, that will also include a daytime coffee house. The official opening will be Oct. 1. Club Cafe...
Tu Y Yo café in Sewickley offers Latin American coffee, small bites and sweets
Tu Y Yo means “You and I” in Spanish. It’s the moniker of the newest café in Sewickley, offering Latin American coffee, small bites and sweets. “This is my newest journey,” said owner Grace Betancourt Jones, who lives in Fox Chapel. “I talked with my husband, my children, my mother...
Taste of Sewickley fundraiser surpasses $1M for KidsVoice
Taste of Sewickley began as a small potluck among friends a decade ago and has grown into a well-known Sewickley fundraiser where dozens of volunteers plan, cook and serve their neighbors a multi-course gourmet meal. Children are the focus of the annual event that raises money for KidsVoice. The Allegheny...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 19-21
There’s no “unofficial” about it — Monday will officially see the end of the summer season with the fall equinox. Make the most of the last few days before autumn sets in with these events. Celebrate Africa and African Diaspora Festival With a variety of talks, panel discussions, fashion shows,...
Noodlehead restaurant in Shadyside posted with violations after diners fall ill
A restaurant in Shadyside that specializes in Thai street food has 10 days to remedy repeated violations an Allegheny County Health Department restaurant inspector found this week or it will be ordered closed. Noodlehead, 242 S. Highland Ave., remained open Wednesday, but it was ordered to keep a consumer alert...
Coffee concern: Tariffs ‘affect the whole supply chain’
Brazil is the world’s largest coffee-producing country and the second-largest coffee-consuming country, according to Specialty Coffee Association. It also currently has the highest tariff — 50%, according to Cafe Imports, an independent importer and developer of some of the world’s finest specialty green coffees, which refers to unroasted coffee beans....
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. launches another round of I.C. Light Berry
After selling out in less than an hour, I.C. Light Berry is back once again. It’s a combination of regular I.C. Light and four berry flavors, including raspberry, made by Pittsburgh Brewing Company. In August, the company announced the drink would return for a limited time but didn’t expect the...
Emiliano’s South Side location abruptly closes amid fed raids at Cranberry, Richland spots
Update: The restaurant chain released a statement on Thursday The South Side location of a regional Mexican restaurant chain appears to be closed for good. A person who answered the phone at Emiliano’s Bethel Park location confirmed the South Side site was closed, but would not answer further questions. In...
Oktoberfests on tap in Western Pennsylvania
Munich’s Oktoberfest celebration kicks off Saturday and runs through Oct. 5. If you didn’t book a flight overseas, you can still don lederhosen, grab a beer stein and celebrate German culture right here in Western Pennsylvania. A slew of festivals are happening across the region, in addition to the many...
Old Thunder Brewing reveals official Blawnox centennial brew
Blawnox officials have tapped Old Thunder Brewing Co. to create the official beer of the borough’s centennial celebration. The 100th anniversary event is set for noon-8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Blawnox Community Park. Old Thunder co-owners Josh Taylor, Rob Dillman and Zach Gordon debuted cans of its festive libation,...
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever. In a letter that co-founder Ben Cohen posted on social media platform X on Greenfield’s...
Wawa coming to Penn State
Sheetz haters at Penn State are in luck — Wawa is officially coming to Happy Valley. Wawa has plans to open 10 stores in the broader Centre County area by 2031, with four stores planned for the State College area, the Centre Daily Times reported. The first stores will open...
Costco recalls Prosecco because bottles could shatter without warning
Costco is recalling bottles of store brand Prosecco because they could shatter without warning. In a notice on the company’s website Tuesday, Costco said the recall affects Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene purchased between April 25 and August 26. The affected bottles were sold in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota,...
Grist House brewery celebrates opening at former Cold War missile site
It wasn’t long after Brian Eaton and Kyle Mientkiewicz opened Grist House brewery in Millvale that they knew they would need additional space for production. As it turns out, a Cold War missile-command site in Collier fit the bill. Grist House celebrated a grand opening at the Nike site Sept....
U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August
WASHINGTON — U.S. producer prices fell unexpectedly last month, dropping 0.1% from July. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which captures inflation in the supply chain before it hits consumers — showed that wholesale inflation decelerated in August after advancing 0.7% in July. Wholesale services...
Poulet Bleu to reopen in Lawrenceville
The Lawrenceville neighborhood can enjoy Poulet Bleu’s best-selling souffle once again, as the French-inspired bistro is set to reopen its doors in mid October. The restaurant, located at 3517 Butler Street, will welcome guests for dinner service Tuesday through Saturday starting on Oct. 21. In the kitchen will be a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 5-7
This weekend marks the first official Steelers Sunday of the NFL season — but that won’t happen until Sunday afternoon. So, what to do with the rest of your free time? Here are five other ideas. Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival All weekend long, get a taste of Lebanon at the Pittsburgh...
Coming price cuts at McDonald’s may signal a broader fast food price war
McDonald’s is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who’ve been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast food meal. The price drop may induce its rivals, who have run into some of the same pricing issues, to follow. Starting Sept. 8, McDonald’s will...
Greensburg chefs get saucy: Semiannual Restaurant Week lets culinary creativity run wild
Blackened white tuna tacos, crab and lobster ravioli, funnel cake fries and fall-inspired margaritas are just some of the specialty items that will be available for restaurant-goers to test out during Greensburg Restaurant Week this month, Sept. 8-14. Hosted every fall and winter by the Greensburg Community Development Corporation, Greensburg...
Delicious, useful and indigenous: Meet the pawpaw, the unsung hero of Appalachian fruitsVideo
As the calendar ticks over to September, summer may be over, but there’s still plenty to look forward to. For example: the return of football, seasonal fall Starbucks drinks and, here in Western Pennsylvania, pawpaws. Confused? You’re not alone. These unique trees and the green, kidney-shaped fruit they bear may...
The gobblerito returns a little early at Mad Mex. Thank Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Mad Mex’s fall favorite, the gobblerito — a tortilla stuffed with house-roasted turkey, black bean mashed potatoes, stuffing and corn, served with gravy and cranberry sauce — is returning for the season. The Big Burrito Restaurant Group announced its return with a social media meme featuring newly engaged pop star...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh on Labor Day weekend: Aug. 29-Sept. 1
The unofficial end of summer? Psh! The temperatures are still high, the sun is still out and there’s still plenty to do before we call it a day on the most beloved season. Enjoy your long weekend with these events. Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival It’s time for football...
I.C. Light Berry returns for limited time
For a limited time only, Pittsburgh Brewing Co. is bringing back its I.C. Light Berry drink. It’s a combination of regular I.C. Light and four berry flavors, including raspberry. Pittsburgh Brewing Company, which is headquartered at 150 Ferry Street in East Deer, said I.C. Light Berry is available for preorder...
Millvale Hardee’s — chain’s only location in Pittsburgh region — closes
The only Hardee’s restaurant in the Pittsburgh region, and a cornerstone of the Millvale community, has closed. While a banner on the eatery at the convergence of North and Evergreen avenues thanks its customers for 50 years of business, the message under the red pylon sign simply said, “Closed.” Eric...
Sheetz makes free hot dog offer for Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, Sheetz is offering two free hot dogs with any purchase to celebrate the opening of its 800th store. Customers can receive the hot dogs with any purchase at any Sheetz location — starting Thursday, the day of the grand opening, and running through Tuesday. The Labor...
