Will the Rivers Casino offer quality dining?
Posted by mike | Filed under Community, Links
During my normal paper review, I just happened to notice an interesting little tidbit on the dining options at the soon-to-open Rivers Casino on the North Shore. Trib: Storm-damaged slots cause Rivers Casino to delay grand opening In addition to the 3,000 slot machines, Rivers Casino will provide the culinary opulence found along the Las [...]
TRASH XIX: Homebrew Competition
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Community, Links
Don’t be confused: this is a shameless plug. I’m currently involved in helping TRASH Homebrew Club pull of it’s 19th annual homebrew competition. If you brew beer and live anywhere near Pittsburgh, then you should definitely submit at least one entry. TRASH, the Three Rivers Alliance of Serious Homebrewers, is one of two local clubs [...]
What happened to the Penn Brewery Microbrewfest?
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Community
When I see an event off in the future that I’m interested in attending, the first thing I do is add it to a “possibilities” calendar that I maintain in iCal. Glancing over the next few weeks on that calendar, I noticed that the Penn Brewery “Microbrewfest” was fast approaching. That seemed odd, given that [...]
Putt for the Gut
Posted by mike | Filed under Community
Let’s assume that it’s Sunday morning—the day before Memorial day, and you’re looking for something to do with yourself. You know, after your yard work is done and you realize that you don’t have to go to work tomorrow. Allow me to present a feel-good option that also affords the possibility of tasting some of [...]
Event: East End Brewing’s Keg Ride
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Community
If you’re into craft beer or just like supporting local entrepreneuers, you should be paying attention to Scott over at East End Brewing. Later this month, he’s sponsoring the brewery’s self-proclaimed “best event of the year:” the Keg Ride. I’ve never participated in this event before—primarily because it’s been less than a year since I [...]
The Rise of Bearer
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Community
Jeff Bearer, of Craft Beer Radio fame, has been a member of the “Pittsburgh Food Scene” for some time now, but the past few weeks he’s really started to make a name for himself. At least in the media sources that I follow, Jeff’s name and ongoing activities has come up 3 times–all in different [...]
Not so fast Penn Brewery
Posted by mike | Filed under Community, Reviews
It looks like the restaurant from the Penn Brewery won’t be closing today. The Post Gazette is reporting that it will stay open for an indeterminate (or, more likely, undetermined) amount of time. It’s not yet auf Wiedersehen for Penn Brewery. The restaurant on Vinial Street on the North Side will remain open while the [...]
Event: 14th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner
Posted by mike | Filed under Community
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is an organization that serves as the target for much of my charitable giving. If you’re supportive of food and dining and Pittsburgh, then the services provided by GPCFB to families in need should probably top your charity list as well. Next month, the Food Bank and Just Harvest [...]
