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Pittsburgh has been getting very serious about coffee in the past couple of years. The coffee shops around the city are not only great places for coffee but have become hubs of different neighborhoods. Some of the local coffee shops have come together to form PACA – Pittbsurgh Area Coffee Association.The PACA website is PittsburghCoffee.org, which includes a map of local coffee shops and a listing of coffee blogs.This weekend Pittsburgh will host the Mid-Atlantic & Northeast Regional Barista Competition. This is kind of like the iron-chef of coffee making. Baristas from 11 different states will be… Read the rest
A friend and Morningside resident recently took me to the Morning Glory Coffeehouse on Chislett Street (1806 Chislett to be exact). I’m a simple drip coffee drinker with a spoon-standing test for strength and the Morning Glory passed with flying colors. Also, the apple turnover my friend purchased was delicious. The decor was bright and modern with lots of vintage accessories like flowered thermoses and cool milk carafes. While any coffeehouse that invites you to “throw a record on our turntable” garners immediate hipster cred, the staff is friendly and the bright colors of the vintage books and games keeps… Read the rest