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Soba, Pittsburgh

Saturday evening a group of us braved the 32-degree spring weather, and had dinner at Soba in Shadyside.

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Ristorante Arlecchino, McMurray, PA

Ristorante Arlecchino is located at 133 Camp Lane, in Mcmurray, PA. Previously a schoolhouse, the restaurant embodies comfort, and old-world charm. The main dining room is inviting and warm, with an open kitchen where you can see the talent at work.

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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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City Cafe’, Pittsburgh, PA

Although there is an abundance of coffee shops in the east end, there were none in Edgewood- until recently. A few months ago, City Café opened at 106 East Swissvale Avenue.

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Istanbul Sofra, Pittsburgh, PA

Many different restaurants have occupied the space at 7600 Forbes Avenue in Regent Square. One of the busiest intersections in Pittsburgh, it would …

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Eggs

The very first thing I ever cooked was an egg- I was 4. Under the close supervision of my parents, I sidled up …

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Lenzis, Monogahela

If you haven’t been to the Mon Valley, chances are you haven’t heard of Lenzis.   Lenzi’s has been serving Italian fare since the …

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Guacamole Recipe

Guacamole Recipe

I’ve recently been spending some time in the kitchen perfecting my guacamole recipe- give this a try and let me know how it works for you!

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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, …

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World’s Best Clam Chowder Recipe

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

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