Category Archives: Point Breeze

3 Events to Check Out Neighborhoods – Mt. Washington, Bellevue, Point Breeze

One of the best parts of Pittsburgh, as you probably already know (but since it is back to school season – I know we have some new to Pittsburgh readers – bare with us as we educate them on why Pittsburgh is amazing) – is the Neighborhoods.  The city of Pittsburgh has 88 neighborhoods – you can check out a map and a list here.  Outside of the city more

Summer Breeze – Point Breeze Block Party

I don’t think we have covered any Point Breeze events on IheartPGH before – but it looks like the Neighborhood association there has been planning more and more events. On Saturday they are planning a neighborhood block party – appropiatly named Summer Breeze.  From noon – 6pm there will music, food, kids activities and neighbors socializing.  At more

Handmade Arcade needs a few good hands

The good folks who put together Handmade Arcade are looking for a few good hands to help make the event a success, plus they have some nice gifts for those willing to lend a hand. Even if you can’t help, make sure you stop by during the festivities and buy some handmade goods. Volunteer Join us for the fourth annual Handmade Arcade as both a shopper more

Kegerator Art

I just received an email from Scott at East End Brewing with a picture of the first kegerator that I wanted to share. A Kegerator is a used refrigerator that has been retrofitted with a beer tap on the exterior of the refrigerator connected to a keg on the inside-look ma no ice! In addition to the creative reuse of refrigerators, Sprague Farm and more

Steel City Big Pour

Save The Date! I know this is a few months away, but I wanted to make sure you mark September 15th on your calendar. I was just checking out this event when Scott from East End Brewing sent me more details. 2 great Pittsburgh elements together at last. Craft Beer and Construction Junction. Just as I was complaining because I missed the early summer more

Earthstone Coffee

When faced with the dilemma tonight of which coffee shop to study in, i ended up driving past the long vacated Cafe Bliss in north Point Breeze, right on penn avenue near the gatto bike shop and the east end co-op.  to my surprise, the coffee shop has re-opened under the new name Earthstone Coffee, at 7332 Penn Avenue.  It is right next more

that’s amore…a trip to pino’s

recently i made a visit to pino’s mercato, the italian restaurant that could. in the sea of italian eateries that is pittsburgh’s bloomfield neighborhood, i have been searching for “the best.” everyone has a suggestion, but none of the nominees have wowwed me. when i went to pino’s something clicked. they offer really GOOD food. it’s not always like more