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Esther’s Sweet Shop

Esther’s Sweet Shop is housed in a 3 story building on Brownsville Road in Carrick.* It’s been a fixture in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. As kids, we sold Esther’s truffles, eggs, hard candy, gummies and assortments for the marching band and sports clubs. It is good stuff. (Better than some other name-brand candies you find at drug stores and other fundraising campaigns. ) The ladies that work behind the counter are the nicest people in the world, and if you’re lucky, you may be able to peek at their chocolate-making operation in the back. So… Read the rest

BUY A GOOD FRIEND A GOOD BEER

is the tag line for the East End Brewing Company (http://eastendbrewing.com/) – you may have seen their beers at some local drinking establishments around Pittsburgh. I was a fan of the Big Hop before I knew that it was made by a brewer that hearts PGH Currently they have 3 year-round beers: Big Hop IPA Black Strap Stout East End Witte The East End Brewing Company is located in an tiny unassuming warehouse in Homewood next to the busway. Visit the website http://eastendbrewing.com/ for updates on Brewery Open Houses. Scott Smith, the brewmaster, is a super nice guy and has… Read the rest

Pitaland

So, let’s just admit it. A lot of our East End friends don’t know how to cross rivers (and vice versa.) But let’s not forget about the Pittsburgh neighborhoods beyond tunnels and bridges. One of them being the lovely Brookline, in Southern Pittsburgh (just across the Liberty Tubes.) Brookline in itself is awesome. Think plenty of shade trees along a wide boulevard filled with quaint family owned businesses. One of the many reasons to visit Brookline is Pitaland, the Middle-Eastern grocery store, a Lebanese-born, Pittsburgh-made family business. I stop buy to stock up on staples like hummus, baba ghannouj and… Read the rest

The Shadow Lounge

Just a few years ago, before Whole Foods, East Liberty was not a destination for many people. Now Highland Avenue’s activity expands beyond shadyside and the Shadow Lounge sits in the middle of this new found nighborhood at the corner of Highland and Baum Blvd. I am so glad Pittsburgh has Justin Strong who opened the Shadow Lounge 5 years ago to provide a coffee shop and performance space because there was no other place for performers. The Shadow Lounge hosts a whole range of music and performances. By far the best late night place in Pittsburgh (I was there… Read the rest

Hot Dogma

Hot Dogma is a reason to go downtown for lunch. Located in the basement of Trinity Cathedral – Hot Dogma serves up hot dogs, salads, fruit shakes, and more. Another reason to love Hot Dogma is that they have free wireless internet. The entrance to the place is on Oliver Ave – across from what used to be Lazarus. Visit their website for more info: Hot Dogma – www.hotdogmapgh.com Check out this article about Hot Dogma from the Post Gazette – http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04302/402845.stm… Read the rest

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