Category Archives: coffee shops

One Pittsburgher's Trash, Is Another Pittsburgher's Treasure

It’s that time of year again… The Highland Park Community Yard Sale … the whole neighborhood puts their trash, I mean treasures outside for you to discover. I can’t seem to find a website for Highland Park, but the sale has been posted on Craigslist. Highland Park is filled with interesting people that have lots of interesting stuff to sell. As more

I Made It! Mine ::: Feb. 9

Pittsburgh’s only nomadic Indie Craft Market offers Sweet Presents for Valentine’s Day Join us at the Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave. in Highland Park from 12 – 5 pm on February 9. More than 50 local vendors offer unique handmade goodies for you and your sweetheart…. and don’t forget something for mommy. www.myspace.com/imadeitpgh www.unionproject.org more

Pittsburgh Idol

Okay, no quite American Idol, but this is an impressive event showing off some of Pittsburgh’s best young performers. On Tuesday, January 15th, the Union Project hosts another Youth Talent Showcase.  At last month’s Talent Showcase the judges and crowd were offered outstanding performances including local dance troupes, emerging hiphop artists, more

New Cafe Opens on the Northside!!

NOTE: This was submitted to I heart PGH – I haven’t had a chance to stop by yet – but I am always happy to see a new neighborhood business. Please keep submitting your news and events! Hoi Polloi 1100 Galveston Ave. (Corner of W. North) 6 am – 9 pm (Mon – Sat) 2 pm – 9 pm (Sun) “We hope to be a positive part of the community and provide a place more

Joy of Cookies Tour

The shops and galleries of Lawrenceville are hosting their annual cookie tour. This is a great place to start your Christmas shopping and to support local businesses. Each business will offer a sampling of different cookies and give away the recipe. A new bakery, Artisan Harvest, will be celebrating their grand opening in Lawrenceville during the more

Super First Friday

The first Friday of every month is Unblurred on Penn Ave – business, galleries, and cafes along Penn Ave stay open late with special events for a big street party.  This Friday is an awesome line up of events. For a complete list of events click here.  Here are a few of the events that I think are worth a stop. 6PM-8PM | UNION PROJECT more

“It’s like ‘Cheers,’ without the alcohol,”

That is how Holly Pultz describes North Side coffee shop Beleza in today’s Tribune Review. “It’s like ‘Cheers,’ without the alcohol,” said Pultz, 64, of Allegheny West. “Everybody knows everybody else, and it’s full of interesting people with interesting ideas on life.” Congrats to the whole Beleza crew for a successful coffee shop and a great write more