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You Need To Eat This: Doughsant
OAKMONT (KDKA) – By this point, most people are familiar with the Cronut obsession in New York. But recently, the trend has come to Pittsburgh in the form of the “Doughsant.” As crazed-eyed New Yorkers...
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You Need To Eat This: Chocolate-Covered Pierogi
It seems food lovers are continuing to push boundaries with unexpected food combinations, such as a prosciutto-wrapped Twix bar or baking with bugs. But recently I’ve discovered a very...
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You Need To Eat This: Deep-Fried Gnocchi
Most Italian food lovers are familiar with the potato-y goodness known as gnocchi. For those who aren’t familiar, gnocchi is a kind of little potato dumpling served as a pasta dish, often with a tomato...
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You Need To Eat This: Gobblerito
I have found the true reason for the season! Meet the gobblerito, Thanksgiving dinner + burrito. It’s a seasonal dish at Mad Mex and I will admit I ate it begrudgingly, despite my affinity for all...
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You Need To Eat This: Restaurant Week
It’s about to be one of my favorite times of year: Restaurant Week! For those who aren’t familiar, twice a year a bunch of local (and a few chain) restaurants participate in a week-long event where you...
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You Need To Eat This: Healthy Foods
It’s the New Year and, as always, I’m sure many will resolve to eat healthier. I too hope to incorporate some healthier selections into my regular diet, although I’m not much for hard-and-fast...
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You Need To Eat This: “Cheez-It” Ice Cream
I’m obsessed with one of Pittsburgh’s newest eateries. Grit & Grace downtown (literally where “Taste of Dahntahn” used to be) is the newest restaurant from the people behind BRGR and Spoon – and...
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You Need To Eat This: Perfectly Gooey Fried Bologna
The fried bologna sandwich is a Pittsburgh classic. Nearly every Pittsburgh kid eats them growing up, so I ventured out to try one. Growing up in California, I had my share of bologna. But last week, I...
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You Need To Eat This: Pizza Cono
There’s lots of pizza in Squirrel Hill, not to mention the infamous Aiello’s vs. Mineo’s rivalry. But the newest pizza place definitely takes it up a notch. It’s Pizza Cono. It’s like a pizza horn o’...
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You Need To Eat This: Hometown-Homegrown
Buckle up foodies! If you’re a fan of events based around eating, you’ll probably want to check out Hometown-Homegrown at the Heinz History Center this weekend. I actually stopped by for part of last...
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You Need To Eat This: When Pigs Fly
Primanti’s has a new sandwich and it’s pretty much everything you could ever want between two slices of bread. Meat, cheese, coleslaw, tomatoes and French fries weren’t enough, so Primanti’s created...
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You Need To Eat This: Pittsburgh French Fry Roundup
Happy National French Fry Day! Sure most people’s focus might be on the World Cup final, but who doesn’t have time to celebrate the most delicious snack in the world? To celebrate National French Fry...
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You Need To Eat This: Bar-B-Cone
This is a game changer for BBQ lovers. Once again, the food you love is enhanced by a cone. Could the cone be the next cupcake? We shall see … Southside BBQ Co. has the Bar-B-Cone and it’s a delicious,...
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You Need To Eat This: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day — and really, what desert is more sentimental than a chocolate chip cookie? Some people like them raw, some with nuts, others with oatmeal … but just about...
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You Need To Eat This: Restaurant Week Summer 2014
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is back! The biannual let’s-celebrate-local-restaurants-and-eat-our-faces-off time is here again. Summer 2014 Restaurant Week runs Aug. 11 through Aug. 17. As I’ve explained...
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You Need To Eat This: Bacon
It’s International Bacon Day! And who wouldn’t want to celebrate everyone’s favorite meat candy?! So, put on your stretchy pants and check out this list of places to eat bacon in Pittsburgh: Sinful...
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You Need To Eat This: Pittsburgh Food Gets Fancy
Through this weekend you can try all the Pittsburgh classics, but with a fancier, more modern take. Chef Dave Racicot at Notion in East Liberty is offering a multi-course dinner through Saturday,...
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You Need To Eat This: The Yard
I love a good pun, as much as I love good food. Fortunately I got both at The Yard in Shadyside. This place opened in the spring and, as the owner told the Pittsburgh Business Times back in April, The...
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You Need To Eat This: Ten Penny
Ten Penny has a new chef and oh is he wonderful. Chef Anthony Hruska started just a couple of months ago and is slowly transitioning new items onto the menu. Fortunately I got to try some of these new...
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Through this weekend you can try all the Pittsburgh classics, but with a fancier, more modern take. Chef Dave Racicot at Notion in East Liberty is offering a multi-course dinner through Saturday,...
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