Food & Drink category, Page 81

Area workers and others taking a lunch break in downtown Greensburg do not have to head indoors if they are dining at Caffe Barista. The Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s partnership with the restaurant, at 7 W. Otterman St., has led to Caffe Barista offering patrons the option of purchasing their lunch...

We set out to create a fresh, bright chicken salad inspired by the flavors of Mexico. A simple tequila-lime mixture boosted the chicken’s flavor both in a quick marinade before cooking and, when cooked down with some orange juice, as a reduced sauce drizzled over the chicken after cooking. Grilled...

For a new take on vegetable slaw, we thinly sliced sweet snap peas, juicy English cucumbers, and peppery radishes for a fresh, crunchy accompaniment to skillet-seared sea scallops. We brightened up the mayonnaise-based slaw dressing with plenty of fresh chives and lemon zest and juice. A quick sear on the...

A Pittsburgh guy will compete against Californians for a wine title. Adam Knoerzer, dean of drinking and head of educational programming at Palate Partners & Dreadnought Wines in Lawrenceville, has earned a spot in the national finals in the “Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup 2019.” A sommelier is a...

See what’s cooking at the Wyndham Grand Hotel and Ballroom in Pittsburgh on Sunday. That’s the site of the sixth annual Steel Chef Challenge Culinary Gala. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m. This event spotlights 20 of Pittsburgh’s premier chefs preparing their creations. The format is similar to the Food...

There will be a few less smiles in McKees Rocks. Eat’n Park, known for its signature Smiley Cookies, will close its Chartiers Avenue location on June 16 after 53 years. “ We are disappointed we won’t be able to serve the McKees Rocks community for another 50 years, but our...

Ligonier Country Market’s June 1 special features include a musical performance from The Cash Out Show, with the trio’s tribute to the “Man in Black.” Also on Saturday, market visitors can learn about nearby Fort Ligonier, and summer activities including Kids Day Camp and Night at the Fort Museum. Unfortunately,...

We always knew Ben and Jerry were cool, but now we know just how cool. Ben & Jerry’s, those purveyors of our delicious ice dreams — are ready to hop on the latest trend: CBD-infused food — well, as soon as they can legally do it. The company announced on...

Next up in the “YOU ARE HERE” beer series by East End Brewing Co. is … Overbrook. “We have been bombarded with press inquiries and social media responses from people wondering about this project,” Scott Smith, owner of East End Brewing told the Tribune-Review on Thursday, referring to the launch...

Pittsburghers are deeply loyal to the neighborhood they grew up in … Greenfield, Bloomfield, Highland Park, Oakland and beyond. Pittsburgh’s East End Brewing certainly knows that. On Saturday, the company will launch the “YOU ARE HERE” program designed to introduce a beer named after each of Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhoods. The...

Fresh fruits and veggies, tasty baked goods and colorful flowers await in farmers markets across the region. Whether you always stop at your favorite market or like to hit up a new one each week, this interactive map shows the details. Market organizers are welcome to submit additions to the...

Anyone for steak and onion Kolsch? Or a macaroni and cheese pale ale? Those were among the flavors at the Strange Brew Festival in Reno, Nevada, this month, where competition for attention has intensified as craft beers have boomed. Brewers have always experimented, from the medieval Belgians who stirred sour...

In theory, garlic shrimp pasta has all the makings of an ideal weeknight meal. Toss a few quick-cooking ingredients—shrimp, garlic, oil, wine—with boiled dried pasta, and only the salad’s left holding up dinner. But there are challenges. Delicate shrimp overcooks in a matter of seconds. Volatile garlic can easily become...

Mention the name Smokey Robinson and some of the singer-songwriter’s best-known song titles come to mind, including Motown hits when he was with The Miracles, such as “The Tracks of My Tears” and “I Second that Emotion,” and songs he wrote for several other artists, including “My Girl” for The...

Have a drink and a smoke at Enix Brewing in Homestead. The brewery and restaurant will introduce the Enix Cigar Club with the assistance of cigar expert Josh Mills of the Tobacconist. “There are so many different flavors of cigars from spicy to sweet,” Mills told the Tribune-Review. “And there...

Don’t leave the results of your Memorial Day grilling to chance. The LongHorn Steakhouse GRILL US Hotline will be available 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 27 to assure success on one of the biggest grilling holidays of the year. To get advice from LongHorn’s Grill Masters, call 855-LH-GRILL. This marks the...

I admit that the name “dessert hummus” is sort of baffling to the mind and the taste buds. You can imagine the slightly gritty, savory texture of pulverized chickpeas in traditional hummus but can’t quite image how “sweet” can come anywhere near this popular appetizer. Two weeks ago, I was...

A surfside treat, California fish tacos feature battered and fried crispy white fish and sprightly pickled vegetables. When done right, they are light and fresh, with a lively mix of textures and flavors. This recipe may look involved, but the components come together quickly, so invite your friends to help....

You can now have your cake and drink it too. So says the motto for the Retort Chocolate Raspberry Cake Stout, a new beer brewed up through a collaboration between South Hills-staples Bethel Bakery and Spoonwood Brewing Co. The beer, which made its debut on May 24, combines Spoonwood’s traditional...