The correct answer is Kassab's!
Congratulations to Becca at Venture Outdoors for being the first to correctly identify the location of this picture. This is the mural at Kassab’s on Carson Street in the Southside. The beef schwarma was delicious. Should I post more picture…
Swim with the Drowned Hogs
Just when you think you have seen every possible fundraising idea ever, someone comes up with a new one. Some crazy, but kind souls in Pittsburgh are going to jump into the mon (Monongahela river) to raise money for the…
Day of the Groundhog!
I loved the MadMex Groundhog day specials last year (click here to read last years post) and luckily those crazy kids at Mad Mex are back to help you celebrate with Punxsutawney Phil. If the groundhog sees his shadow: half…
Brad Yoder @ Franktuary
Brad Yoder is a Pittsburgh based rock star. Brad performs all over the country, but most often here in Pittsburgh. True story – my dad happened to be in Colorado and ran into Brad performing. I am familiar with Brad’s…
Pretzel Love
I have been posting some reviews of Pittsburgh places over on Yelp! (I think everyone else should leave their reviews and pictures there too). I know I have blogged about my love for the Pretzel shop before but I am…
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…
Frank Goodness
Franktuary is giving everyone 2 more weeks to submit an application for customer or the year. I love that they select a customer of the year. What a great way to support the hot dog eaters of Pittsburgh. If you…
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…
Open Houses
Sunday, September 9th, is the Mexican War Streets House and Garden Tour. Here is your chance to check out the North Side and take a peek inside some of the houses and gardens that have been lovingly rehabbed and restored….
The Harris is on Hiatus
Just wanted to say hello to the good folks from the Harris Grill – and the amazing Pittsburgh Fire department. The Harris caught fire last weekend and will be closed for some time to rebuild. The Pittsburgh Fire department arrived…



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