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Links Worth a Look – January 22nd

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look:

Pittsburgh Magazine's Eat Street visits Pangea – We are happy to see a write up on Pangea as we were just wondering if this place was still open. Lovely spot in Shadyside that is in the space where Pasta Piatto used to be years ago.
5 Place to Find Handmade in Pittsburgh – the blog Handmade in PA has a great post about 5 places to find handmade items – or make something handmade here in Pittsburgh – some are old favorites and some new finds too. (via the Pittsburgh Craft Collective)
Red Pop Shop on Etsy – Just learned about this nifty little online shop that is run by 3 Pittsburgh friends – a great selection on vintage housewares – glasses, mugs, plates, ash trays and more. Some handmade items too. Check out their $5 or less selections too.

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look:

Snow and Hot Cocoa at Highland : Venture Outdoors – From the Venture Outdoors blog – some great photos of their recent snow and hot coco hike. Venture Outdoors has lots of great activities this winter to help you enjoy the snow too.
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Pittsburgh ranked a best bang-for-the-buck – If you live in Pittsburgh, your probably already know this but it is nice to get some national recognition – Forbes Magazine names Pittsburgh one of the best bang for your buck cities
Donnie Iris brews one for the burgh, King Cool Limited – Donnie Iris now has his own beer – named after his album King Cool. Currently it is only available in Pittsburgh area.
Burgh Bees to transform Homewood vacant lot into community apiary – Burgh Bees will be setting up an urban apiary across the street from East End Brewing in Homewood.

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So Me – New Shop in Glenshaw – Check out this post from the Pittsburgh Craft Collective (with photos) of a new shop that has just opened in Glen Shaw. So Me features gifts from local artists and crafters.
A Safe Street in Pittsburgh: Interesting Times : The New Yorker – Pittsburgh's City of Asylum project and the North Side's Sampsonia Way are profiled in the New Yorker. "City of Asylum/Pittsburgh provides sanctuary to writers exiled under threat of death, imprisonment, or persecution in their native countries."
Rusty Waters Apparel – more awesome Pittsburgh t-shirts. Check out the one with the directional arrows – such an accurate depiction of our roadways.

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Pittsburgh Chef, Sonja Flinn from Dinnette named one 40 chefs under 40 in the Country – Sonja Finn is the owner/chef at Dinette – which is located at the corner of Highland Ave and Centre Ave in East Liberty. Sonja has been named one of the top 40 chefs under 40 by the Mother Nature Network
Fourth Annual Vodka & Latke Party! – Shalom Pittsburgh hosts their annual Vodka & Latke party on December 5, 2009 at the Shadow Lounge.
Dozen, CoCo's battle it out for best cupcake in the Burgh – vote for your favorite cupcakes in Pittsburgh