Tag Archives: Wine

West Coast Flair on Penn Ave

I recently visited The Sonoma Grille on Penn Ave in the cultural district for a sampling of their finest dishes.

Sonoma General Manager Randy Wright was friendly and visibly passionate about his chef’s offerings. The restaurant’s tagline is “a meal without wine is like a day without sunshine” and this statement resonated through out the dining area which made me feel like I was enjoying aNapa Valley sunset.

Black and Currant

This past Thursday I raided the wine rack (made of reclaimed shutters and purchased at Fresh Heirlooms – check out the shop on this year’s Joy of Cookies Cookie Tour in Lawrenceville) in search of a few bottles to take along to our friend Anne’s Thanksgiving dinner. Nestled between a Malbec leftover from a wine and cheese tasting and the bottle of more

Hit the road, n'at

Wanting to wake up in wine country ready to get to some serious tasting, me and the almost-husband (AH) decided to head down to the Laurel Highlands after work on Friday.  With our reservation confirmed at the gloriously historic Summit Inn Resort and armed with the news that the dining room closed at 9pm, we planned to hit the road by 7.  This gave more

Links Worth a Look – January 11th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look: with love from pittsburgh: toodles, 2008! – This is Laura's summary of what she did in 2008 – which is worth a look beacuse she did a lot of great Pittsburgh stuff in 2008 and has added the photos too. I can't wait to see how 2009 shapes up. Quantum Theatre is now on Facebook – more

Wine Festival at La Caasa Narcisi Winery

Yes, I often write about beer, I have some friends that are beer drinkers so I tend to be around more beer lovers than wine lovers.  But this event is for the wine loving folks of this region.  La Casa Narcisi winery is Allegheny County’s only winery and on August 30, 2008 they will be hosting their annual wine festival. The festival is free to attend.  more

May 3 – A Big Opening Day in Pittsburgh

Saturday, May 3rd is a big opening day all around town: Pittsburgh Riverhounds home opener at Chartiers Valley Stadium, 7:05pm Kennywood opens for 2008 – note it is not open on Sunday May 4, 2008 (Thanks to The Falcon and The Dove for the reminder) Carnegie International opens at the Carnegie Museum of Art – world famous art exhibition since 1896. Pittsburgh more