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Bravo Franco, Pittsburgh, PA

The show started out well, but quickly became a bit overwhelming and repetitive- a sensory overload to say the least. When the lights came on, and the intermission bell chimed, we decided to skip the second act (along with many other folks) and have an early dinner. We chose Bravo Franco, located at 613 Penn Avenue, because of its close proximity to the theater.

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Lobster Risotto with White Wine and Veggies

Lobster Risotto with White Wine and Veggies – Cooks and Eats

Tagged chef, cooking, Dining, dinner, dinner recipes, Food, lobster, lobster recipe, lobster recipes, lobster risotto, risotto, risotto recipes, seafood, seafood recipes

Risotto with Butternut Squash

I came up with this dish a few weeks ago for a beer tasting we were having at the club. This particular risotto recipe is deliciously rich, and may be served as an appetizer, or main dish.

Tagged arborio rice, butternut squash, chef, cooking, dinner, dinner ideas, dinner recipes, fall recipes, Food, mascarpone, mascarpone cheese, recipes, rice, rice recipes, risotto, risotto recipes, squash

Crab Stack Salad

Tagged crab, crab recipe, crab recipes, crab salad, dinner, dinner recipes, healthy, salad, salad recipe, salad recipes, salads, seafood recipe, seafood recipes

Lidias Pittsburgh

Lidias Pittsburgh It’s always fun when my cousin Laura visits from New York- the extended family has the opportunity to catch up, …

Tagged dining pittsburgh, dinner, dinner Pittsburgh Italian food, Italian, Lidia's, Lidia's Pittsburgh, pasta, Pittsburgh, pittsburgh dining, seafood

Ardent Goods Handcrafted Grilling Furniture

Are you a hard-core grilling enthusiast? I am, even during those brutal winter months. My neighbors often give me strange looks …

Tagged Ardent Goods, cooking outdoors, dinner, dinner ideas, dinner recipes, grilling, grilling furniture, outdoor cooking, recipe, recipes, Webber, Webber kettle, Webber kettles

World’s Best Clam Chowder Recipe

Special thanks to Mike Hughes for supplying me with fresh razor clams!

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The Commoner, Pittsburgh, PA

The Commoner is located in Hotel Monaco on Strawberry way in Pittsburgh, PA. This eclectic new gathering spot isn’t your common city …

Tagged appetizers, dessert, dining pittsburgh, dinner, entrees, Food, Pittsburgh, pittsburgh dining, The Commoner, wine

Point Brugge Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA

I haven’t been to Point Brugge Cafe in two years. I’ve been busy… Sad excuse. Its one of my favorite eating …

Tagged appetizers, Dining, dinner, fresh seafood, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh restaurant reviews, pittsburgh restaurants, Point Brugge Cafe, seafood

Over the Top Scalloped Potatoes

This intensely rich and flavorful scalloped potato recipe will leave your friends and family wanting more!

Tagged cheddar, cheese, dinner, dinner idea, dinner recipe, dinner recipes, Fontina, Gorgonzola, Gouda, potatoes, scalloped potatoes

Chef Chuck Kerber, a graduate of The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, has over 20 years of cooking experience at various hotels, restaurants and other private establishments. Selected as one of Pittsburgh's 50 finest in 2012

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