Category Archives: Bars

Celebrate Women's History Month with LUPEC

Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC) has planned a variety of events throughout March in honor of Women’s History Month.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5:

Women’s History: Making a Difference-A Woman’s Vision for Pittsburgh – LUPEC and the Frick Art & Historical Center present a conversation with four contemporary Pittsburgh women – Betty Esper, Peggy Finnegan, Cecile Springer, and Doris Carson Williams. Event includes discussion, specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze. $8-$10. 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8:

Come support the Steel City Derby Demons, Pittsburgh’s all-female roller derby league, with LUPEC at the Firehouse Lounge. There will be a screening of the film “Kansas City Bomber” (1972, starring Raquel Welch) and special cocktails. Firehouse Lounge, Strip District. cover tbd. 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29:

“Last Call: The Isabella Blow-Out” LUPEC pays tribute to an important style icon with their annual Women’s History Month closing party at Kelly’s. Wear your favorite fancy hat. Kelly’s, East Liberty.

There is also an event in the works for the week of the 16th, but more details will be posted at a later time.

What is your favorite Restaraunt

WQED has a poll on their websites for the best restaurants in Pittsburgh.  This is your chance to vote for what you think are the best restaraunts in town.  Click here to cast your votes – you get to enter anything you want, no check boxes here.  This is a great way to help support some of your favorite local businesses.  I have no idea why they need categories for best chain – so I suggest you skip that one.  This list is also missing a category for coffee shop – which I think is an important thing to recognize.  Here are some of my answers:

  • AMERICAN: Cappy’s – I love the pretzel sticks
  • BARGAIN: The Pretzel Shop
  • CONTINENTAL: Does anyone actually still use this term?
  • DOWNTOWN LUNCH: Franktuary – Hot dogs, fancy potato chips, wifi, awesome.
  • MEXICAN: MadMex – because they celebrate important holidays like ground hog day and leap year.
  • MICROBREWERY: East End Brewing – while this is a brewery not a restaraunt, they definitly do amazing things with beer.
  • OUTDOOR DINING: Harris Grill – Definitely the best patio – letting you draw with chalk was an added bonus
  • POST-THEATER DINING: Palate – Pittsburgh is very lucky to have this place
  • PRE-THEATER DINING: Palate – trust me, its tasty
  • SPORTS BAR: The Sharp Edge – Sports with out being too crazy (and its smoke free!)
  • BEST OVERALL: The Union Project Cafe – I give this the best because this place is all around awesome – amazing food, wonderful people, great cause, great new chef.

Agree? Disagreee?  please share your thoughts and favorites in the comments

The Wild Party is a dance party

What used to be the amazing underground dance party Socialism is now back in action as The Viper Soul Club this Saturday night at the Shadow Lounge.

Vipers Soul Club presents: THE WILD PARTY
10pm SAT. FEB 23
The Shadow Lounge – smoke-free dance floor!
5972 Baum Blvd (S Highland & Baum)

DJs Juddy & Gordy spinning 1960s R&B, Motown and Northern Soul

More Info: http://www.myspace.com/vipersoulclub

JOIN THE WHISKEY REBELLION II!

This just in from our friends at Harris Grill (and yes they are rebuilding and will reopen).  I think few people realize that the original whiskey rebellion started right here in Western, PA (check out the entire history here).  I don’t usually post political things on this website, however the people organizing this event are some big Pittsburgh lovers.  I have great respect for many of the businesses hosting this event, they are local businesses that continue to donate their time, energy and money to many organizations in the Pittsburgh area.

Celebrate Unity Night & Roll Back The Tax!

What Is It? A Celebration & a Fundraiser to Help Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation (FACT) Continue the Fight to Repeal the Allegheny County Drink Tax.

When Is It? Monday, February 11, 2008, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm

Where Is It? Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Avenue, Lawrenceville, (412) 688-8200

What’s Included? Craft-brewed beers from Penn Brewery, The Church Brew Works & Rivertown Pour House! Savory food provided by the cities best chefs & local entertainment playing original music including the NoDrinkTax Jig by Terry Griffith!

Participation? Tickets are $40.00 per person.

TICKETS: Tickets can be obtained through FACT’s Website, www.stopdrinktax.com, and in person at (The Church Brew Works 688-8200, The Priory 231-3338 & Penn Brewery 237-9400 in the North Side & via www.pennbrew.com )

A silent auction of great gift baskets will be a part of the evenings activities. Event proceeds are used to finance activities seeking the repeal of the 10% County Drink Tax.

JOIN THE WHISKEY REBELLION II!

In 1794, the people of Western Pennsylvania banded together to fight against an unfair and counterproductive tax on whiskey. In 2008, farsighted voting Americans in Allegheny County have united to demand the repeal of the unfair and counterproductive 10% Drink Tax. Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation (FACT) has been on the forefront of the fight against this tax, and has to date spent hundred of hours and thousands of dollars opposing the Drink Tax. While the Drink Tax has been passed into law, FACT continues the fight to repeal the tax in the courts and through the political process. This is the Kick off Party for Whiskey Rebellion II, and like those citizens of long ago, FACT and its members and allies will not quit and will not go away until the political leaders of Allegheny County listen to their voices!

For more information, visit the website, www.stopdrinktax.com

Mardi Gras Celebration!

I was getting a little worried that Pittsburgh had more Groundhog Daymardigras.jpg celebrations than Mardi Gras celebrations. Penn Brewery to the rescue. I was lucky enough to visit a fellow Pittsburgher in New Orleans for Mardi Gras a few years ago, before the flooding. It was definitely the biggest party I have ever attended. Mardi Gras, like Groundhog Day are holidays that need to be celebrated. So head on over to Penn Brewery for bead, beer and good music. I love the Boilermaker Jazz Band (check out the picture of the band performing in New Orleans) and I can only say good things about Dixie Doc and the Pittsburgh Dixieland All-stars. Continue reading →