Habitat: Not the Typical Hotel Restaurant

It could have been in any premium hotel in any downtown metropolis – great location, an acclaimed chef and countless press accolades. However, Habitat strives to break away from the typical hotel restaurant experience by offering a highly seasonal menu with ingredients sourced locally in an atmosphere that is comfortable and easy to enjoy. We [...]

Exploring the Charming Flavors of Brookline, PA

Brookline, located just south of downtown Pittsburgh, is known as the city’s second-biggest neighborhood. The area has experienced an emergence of new independent businesses, particularly food shops, over the past few years. It was through an invitation to join a walking food tour from Sylvia McCoy, owner of ‘Burgh Bits and Bites, I was able [...]

Summer Fun: New Food Tour & Pittsburgh Today Live

The lights dimmed in the KDKA studio as a voice in the background announced “we’re back in 5 seconds.” It was at that moment I realized this wasn’t a dream. I was going to be on live TV. I have the honor of working with Sylvia McCoy, founder of Burgh Bits and Bites, to develop [...]

My New Excuse to Think About Food 24/7

Starting a master’s degree is a big decision that has crossed my mind several times throughout the years. But there was always something that held me back from submitting the application. Even after countless campus tours with admissions advisors of various MBA, culinary and organizational leadership programs — nothing really felt like the right fit [...]

Pear, Gorgonzola & Caramelized Onion Focaccia

It was quite an experience the first time I had a back massage. My masseuse was a sturdy 35-year old woman with tattoos scattered on her arms, shoulder-length dreadlocks and a silver ring pierced through her nose. Her meaty hands pounded my tight muscles into submission as I thought to myself, “pain is beauty…pain is [...]

A Foodie Adventure: ‘Burgh Bits & Bites Tour

I’m a sucker for learning about all things food. So when my friend Chad said he had won two tickets in a charity fundraiser to a local neighborhood tasting tour, I jumped at the opportunity to gobble up bits of foodie facts only a Trivial Pursuit Champion could appreciate. I’ll admit it. Pittsburgh isn’t exactly [...]

Brunch at The Inn on Negley

Get ready for an explosion of flavorful beauty as I share with you my recent seven-course brunch marathon! Located within the historic Shadyside neighborhood just east of Pittsburgh’s downtown core is an amazing boutique hotel called The Inn on Negley. This beautiful property features 8 huge bedroom suites, sunny dining area and two professional chefs. [...]

3 Fantastic Farmers at the Pittsburgh Public Market

This Labor Day weekend marked the opening of a new public market in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District. It is a neighborhood that is known for a diverse mix of ethnic flavors and locally grown ingredients. The new venue is sure to be well woven into the cultural fabric for years to come. Nearly 7-years in [...]

Artichoke & Roasted Red Pepper Focaccia

Located near Pittsburgh’s downtown core is a one half square mile area known as the Strip District. This landmark neighborhood is home to a wide variety of gritty independent retail shops, ethnic food emporiums and local restaurants. The place is not for those seeking to wrap themselves in the sanitized comfort of a suburban strip [...]

Sara Moulton: Cooking Demo & New Book

Hipster music pulsated from my car speakers as I drove through the rain to drop Sophie off at doggie daycare. With Brent at volleyball tournament in Cleveland over the weekend, I decided to take advantage of the “me time” to do what I enjoy the most…being a foodie. My day was jammed packed with a [...]

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