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The Red Oak Cafe is Rooted in Pittsburgh

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Post Date: Sep.28.08

Karen D. has the correct answer to the most recent photo trivia - this picture is the writing above the door at the Red Oak Cafe in Oakland.  Friend of IheartPGH suggested this place for lunch earlier this month and I have been back twice.  You can read my review of Red Oak Cafe here on Yelp.

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More Free Festivals of Fun

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Post Date: Jul.11.08

This weekend is packed full of free fun. For Friday head Downtown for the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District and Stay and Play in Market Square.

But there is much more happening this weekend all over town…

• Shadyside - Rootz - Folk Music Festival
  • Saturday, Noon-10pm@ Mellon Park
• East Liberty - E-Fest - organized by the Youth Business Initiative - activities for kids 12 and under
  • Sat. Noon-6pm @ Peabody High School Field
• Southside - South Side Exposed - Artist market, music, food, sidewalk sales
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Beltzhoover Community Festival
  • Satruday, 1:00 - 800 pm @ upper McKinley Park
  • Check out the blog Walking Pittsburgh for their post on Beltshover
• Oakland - Schenley Plaza Kids Days
  • Sunday 2-4pm @ Schenley Plaza

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A Taste of Oakland

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Post Date: May.16.08

Oakland is probably the most delicious neighborhood in Pittsburgh. More tasty treats are packed into a few blocks, all conveniently located near hospitals and universities. This event looks like it is a recipe for success - $5 gets you free samples at 24 local dining establishments plus free admission to the Carnegie museum and free rides on the carousel - I don’t know why you would want to ride that after eating your way down Forbes ave, but if the merry-go-round is your thing, then it is an extra good deal for you.

Saturday, May 17 Noon-3
More Info: www.onlyinoakland.org

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Greek Food is Good Food

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Post Date: May.01.08

It is the most wonderful time of the year in Pittsburgh, and I am talking about more than the weather. It is time for the annual Saint Nicholas Greek Food Festival of deliciousness. I heart ethnic food festivals as much as I heart PGH. These food festivals are the big part of what make Pittsburgh great - people volunteering their time, to benefit their communities and to serve really great food.

St. Nicks is probably the biggest and tastiest of the food festivals in the area. There is often a line, but it is worth the wait. There is seating in the very large gymnasium and under the tent outside which is right on Forbes Avenue, just across from the Carnegie Museum of Art.

As if the food was not reason enoug to attend, you could run into your favorite Steeler.  From The Burgh Blog -Troy Palamalu attended the Greek Food Festival last year.

The Festival runs Sunday May 4 to May 9, 2008. More details, a menu and pick up order form are available here.

Festival Hours:
Sunday:
Noon to 8:00 PM

Monday – Thursday:
Lunch: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Friday:
Lunch: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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History Mystery Run

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Post Date: Jan.17.08

Pittsburgh’s Hash House Harriers (aka PGH H-3) refer to them selves as “the drinking club with a running problem.”

What is Hashing?
You have just stumbled upon an International phenomenon, where a group of people, “Hashers”, follow a cryptic trail that has been marked with flour by the “Hare”. This trail leads to beer, water, snacks, and a lot of camaraderie.   Some people run, some people walk, but they all follow these cryptic marks along streets, trails, and off the beaten path until they find a beer stop. Now there is water there too, and snacks, but really we are known as a Beer Drinking Club with a Running Problem.

Pittsburgh’s Hash House Harrier’s are getting into the Pittsburgh 250 spirit with a History Mystery Run This Monday.  This mystery run will hit a couple of Pittsburgh’s historical sites and will be about 3-4 miles.

The Hash House Harriers have many other runs planned - check out their website for details.

History Mystery Run
Monday, January 21, 6:30pm
Meet at Fuel & Fuddle in Oakland, 212 Oakland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Bring a flashlight and a few dollars

Pittsburgh’s Hash House Harriers Website

(Via ThisIsHappening.org)

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