Pittsburgh Restaurants

The Fixx Is in at Altar Bar; Bright Side of Life With “Spamalot” at Benedum (CPs Tues., 7/29/14)

The Fixx, “Spamalot,” Andora Restaurant

Boston Invades Pittsburgh; Warped Tour Rocks First Niagara (CPs Tues., 7/15/14)

Boston, Vans Warped Tour, Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Almost Half Way Through Winter – Hooray!

We’ve made it through December and January. We’re almost mid-way through February. What a great month February is, 3 out of 4 years it’s only 28 days. A short winter month, what a nice concept! Even though it’s cold, there’s still a lot of interesting entertainment options available this time of year. Local theatrical companies…

Cool Picks Thursday July 5, 2012

1) Veteran actress Sally Struthers (of “All in the Family” TV show fame) is not the only star at the CLO this week. Johanna Loughran is lighting up the Benedum stage as “Little Orphan Annie” in the CLO’s production of Annie. Loughran, 12-years-old, attends St. Bede Elementary School in Point Breeze and also a student of the CLO Academy. Last…

Monday July 2, 2012

1) If you’re  loing for fun, wet kids activities, kids face and body painting, musical entertainment and dance, a Frisbee catching dog show, a bike stunt show, skating, sandsational sculptures, P-1 Superstock Powerboat Racing and a Lasertainment show, then the EQT Three Rivers Regatta is the place for you!  Point State Park and North Shore.…

Cool Picks Friday June 22, 2012

1) A really cool free music event happens this evening, the 15th Annual WYEP Summer  Music Festival.  Concert highlights include on-the-rise national acts. The event begins with established local talent Donora at 6 pm, Great Lake Swimmers at 7:10 pm, Sharon Van Etten, 8:25 pm, and finishes with Dr. Dog at 9:45 pm. Dr. Dog has a hot song out now…

Cool Picks Wednesday June 13, 2012

1) Entertainment Central’s top food writer, Deborah McDonald, wants to with you a ightful new place she’s found.  It’s called Biddle’s Escape, on Biddle Avenue which runs between Regent Square and Wilkinsburg. Deborah reports they have a great selection of coffee drinks, teas and sweet treats.  She especially likes the Hungarian szegedi kave: 2 shots of espresso, 2…

Cool Picks Tuesday June 12, 2012

1) Walnut Grill in Shadyside has a new name, new menu, new decor in their same location at the corner of Walnut and Bellefonte (second floor) streets. It is now called Up Modern Kitchen and features tantalizing dishes including: appetizers like Skillet Cornbread and Korean Meatballs.  Small plates like Grilled Eggplant, Jambalaya, Alaskan Halibut and Duroc Pork Tenderloin are…

Cool Picks Monday June 11, 2012

1) After weekend indulgences, get out on the South Side Riverfront trails for a hike or  bike trek. Extra nice sections of the trail are from around Tenth street up to Station Square and the Gateway Clipper Fleet. You can even see the trains rumbling by or lo up at the inc and beautiful greenery of Mount Washington.…

Cool Picks Sunday June 10, 2012

1) It is often said  that all good things must end and so it is with the 2012 Three Rivers Arts Festival. Ah, the music, the art, the food.  Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers close out the Arts Fest. Hornsby and the Noisemakers play a lively brand of music drawing from many different genres including:…

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