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april/may 2017 departments 4 EDITOR’S LETTER Grow to love what you eat this season.
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CALENDAR Discover events that will have you have busy until the start of summer.
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FIRST COURSE From Pittsburgh Earth Day happenings to the most unique place to get your brunch fix, we’ve got you set for spring.
12 EDIBLE INK Relive one chef ’s greatest memories as we take a closer look at his favorite tattoos.
14 THREE INGREDIENT FIX
in season
Find the perfect balance of flavors in dishes starring goat cheese, strawberries, and balsamic.
38 EDIBLE DINING GUIDE Revamped and bigger than ever, our guide is the ultimate resource for Pittsburgh diners.
BROCCOLI BRO O CCO CCOLI L
50 DIRECTORY Find the vendor details you’re looking for right here.
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56 LAST BITE We’re having a little fun cooking up versatile mushrooms this season.
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18 GARDENING TOOLS Digging for planting tips this season? Our garden experts are here to help!
20 SKINCARE 101 Clean up your skincare routine with these safe and effective products.
MUSHROOMS MUS U H
22 WHEN CANNABIS IS THE ONLY OPTION See how medical marijuana is working wonders for families who need it most.
24 HEAL THY LIFE
PEAS
Check out Camp Delicious, which is changing the way local teens approach adventures in the kitchen.
26 EDIBLE ALLEGHENY FARMERS MARKET DIRECTORY Locate a farmers market near you in our annual compilation of local farm stands.
34 2017 CSA GUIDE The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture presents the complete list of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs in our region. Find one in your neighborhood, today.
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april/may 2017 PUBLISHER
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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
“Schenley Park has the best running trails and city views. Plus, the overlook is a great place to relax and read a good book on a warm spring day!”
Christine McMahon Tumpson
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
“What parks, running trails, or other outdoor spaces do you frequent in the spring?”
Rachel Jones
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Matthew Hacke
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Maggie McCauley
“I can’t wait to hit the tennis courts at Schenley Park!”
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Sierra Smith
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jason Solak
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PHOTO STYLIST
Alyssa Otto
“Frick Park’s bike trails!” CONTRIBUTING GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Liz Venuto
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“North Park Lake.”
“My favorite place to run is the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.”
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Jaime Mullen
“The trail along the stadiums. Nothing beats the views from every direction!”
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Diane Bogut, Darrelyn Leebov, Shannon Smith “Fall Run Park in Glenshaw. They have paths that follow the stream and a waterfall! Great to take the pups!”
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ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER
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“From the playgrounds, to the trails, and even the dog park — I love South Park!”
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“The Point is a perfect place for a run — and a good Snapchat photo!”
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• EDITOR’S LETTER •
Take a Bite Out of Life
Every September, my Pap Pap swears he’s not planting a garden next spring. And every March, he picks up seeds for tomatoes, beets, and other veggies. Because even though gardening requires much dedication and patience, which can yield some frustration, he knows the pride and joy that come from seeing that first small, green tomato on the vine or beet tops popping out of the soil. It makes it all worthwhile. (That, and actually eating the vegetables!) I love spending my summers at his house — and at my Grandpap’s house in Maryland, as he also grows a substantial vegetable garden every year! — walking up and down the neatly manicured rows, with a grocery bag or an old Easter basket in hand, collecting as many veggies as I can. Dig in to the art of gardening yourself this year. We have the expert advice you need to get started on page 18. And if you need a little more motivation, turn to page 14. Chefs from Lidia’s Pittsburgh, Altius, and Ditka’s Wexford have created flavorful dishes starring strawberries, goat cheese, and balsamic that you have to try in your own kitchen. (I know my roommates and I will be whipping a few of these up!) Whether you use your homegrown produce to make a Crispy Goat Cheese Napoleon with Prosciutto, Strawberry Compote, and Balsamic Glaze or just a tomato and mayo sandwich, make sure you take the time to enjoy it. “Taste every bite with every corner of your mouth,” says Hilda Fu, the creator of Luminari and an advocate for bringing the joy back to eating. With co-directors Leslie Bonci and Lisa Silberg, Luminari launched Camp Delicious, a program that teaches local teens how to cook, enjoy, and appreciate food like never before. Check it out on page 24 and be sure to incorporate the lessons into your own life this season.
Rachel Jones, EDITOR IN CHIEF
EDITORS’ PICS BY AUBRAY ONDERIK
Warmer weather means more opportunities for us to get out and explore Pittsburgh’s amazing restaurant scene! See where our staff members are dining this spring.
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1 Digital Marketing Coordinator Aubray Onderik is looking forward to many more Sunday brunch dates at the Omni William Penn Hotel’s Terrace Room. 2 Sales Director Jaime Mullen cools down with Smoothie King’s delicious Greek yogurt smoothies. 3 DiAnoia’s Eatery is Account Executive Shannon Smith’s new favorite place to grab coffee with friends in the Strip District. 4 Business Manager Amanda Wilson frequents Studio AM for its delicious weekend brunch specials! 5 Advertising Production Manager Alexandra Meier loves the Italian fare at Sienna on the Square, including fried polenta. 6 Looking for old-school, homemade ice cream and shakes? Graphic Designer/Photo Stylist Alyssa Otto recommends Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor in the Strip District!
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• CALENDAR •
April 2017 THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival: Faces of Identity, Carnegie Mellon University, Shadyside, cmu.edu/faces THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Spring Flower Show: Enchanted Forest, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland 412.622.6915 SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Washington Health System Ball, Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/ Southpointe, Southpointe, whs.org/charityball “Dulche de Leche” Book Signing with Josephine Caminos Oría, Splurge, Fox Chapel, splurge-shop.com All About the Burgh, the Culture to Ketchup Tour, Station Square, 412.391.7433 Arts & Chocolate Spectacular, Upper St. Clair Community & Recreation Center, Upper St. Clair, 412.221.1099 Cooking with Lamb Demonstration, Market District Cooking School, Robinson, 412.788.5392 AIM For The Cure Melanoma Walk, Heinz Field, North Shore, 412.623.7707 SUNDAY, APRIL 2 PACT’s 2nd Annual Color Out Cancer 5K, Schenley Park, Oakland, active.com All About You! Free Admission Sunday, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, thewestmoreland.org TUESDAY, APRIL 4 WHIRL Magazine’s Powerful Women of the World Networking Event, Rivers Casino, North Shore, 412.431.7888
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Pasta 201, Market District Cooking School, Robinson, 412.490.5827
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THURSDAY, APRIL 6-SATURDAY, APRIL 8 The Man Who Planted Trees, Trust Arts Education Center, Downtown, 412.456.6666
Brewer’s Ball, Circuit Center & Ballroom, South Side, 412.321.4422 FRIDAY, APRIL 21-SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Paint the Square Green, Market Square, pittsburghearthday.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Party in the Tropics (21+), Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland, 412.622.6915
Pittsburgh Earth Day’s Food + Fashion Truck Round Up, Fourth Avenue, Downtown, pittsburghearthday.org
Cocktails and Kryptonite, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — Oakland, 412.622.6276 FRIDAY, APRIL 7-SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Bunny Trolley, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington, 724.228.9256 SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Herbal Tea 101, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, 724.329.6411 Neighborhood Flea, Ellsworth Avenue and Ivy Street, Shadyside, 412.254.4464 Mario Batali Book Signing, Market District Cooking School, Robinson, 412.490.5827 10th Annual Race for Grace, Norwin High School, Irwin, 412.848.7201 SATURDAY, APRIL 8-SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Breakfast or Lunch with Easter Bunny, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Highland Park, 412.665.3640 SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Penguin Painting Classes, The National Aviary, North Side, aviary.org
Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Downtown, 412.456.6666
FRIDAY, APRIL 14 Art on Tap, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, thewestmoreland.org
World Medical Cannabis Conference & Expo, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, compassionatecertificationcenters. com/conference
No Bad JuJu Concert & Dinner, Bella Sera, Canonsburg, 724.745.5575
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 La Vie en Vert, Coterie Company, Downtown, pittsburghearthday.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Easter
7th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Westmoreland County, St. Clair Park, Greensburg, blackburncenter.org
Easter Brunch, The National Aviary, North Side, 412.258.9445 Easter Sunday Brunch, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland, 412.622.6915
Ignite Your Light, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, 724.329.6411
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Ecolution Fashion Show, Fairmont Pittsburgh, Downtown, pittsburghearthday.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 22-MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Butterfly Forest, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland, phipps. conservatory.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Press Conference & Sustainability Business Breakfast, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, pittsburghearthday.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Gear Fest: Used Gear & New Beer, Ace Hotel, East Liberty, 724.485.9642
PNC Sustainable Lunch + Learn James E. Rohr Auditorium in The Tower At PNC Plaza, Downtown, pittsburghearthday.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 28SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Brewski Festival, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, 800.452.2223
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May 2017 THURSDAY, MAY 4 The Mars New Year Celebration Blast-Off Dinner, Twelve Oaks Mansion, Mars, marsnewyear.com FRIDAY, MAY 5 Zoo Brew, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Highland Park, 412.665.3640
Walk With Me Pittsburgh, Kennywood Park, West Mifflin, 412.281.7244 SATURDAY, MAY 13 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, Stage AE, North Shore, beverlysbirthdays.org
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SUNDAY, MAY 7 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon,Various Locations, thepittsburghmarathon.com Afternoon Tea, St. Ferdinand Church, Cranberry, 724.779.3986 AmpUp! Walk/Run to End Bladder Cancer, North Park Lake, Allison Park, 888.901.2226 The FARE Walk for Food Allergy, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Highland Park, 412.665.3640
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, Uniontown Area YMCA, Uniontown, 724.438.2584 THURSDAY, MAY 18 Grapevine: A Wine Tasting Event, Howl at the Moon, Downtown, 501auctions.com FRIDAY, MAY 19 Cocktails & Cuisine: 10th Anniversary For Foodies Who Care, The Woodlands in Bradford Woods, Wexford, 412.364.6728
SATURDAY, MAY 6 19th Annual PNC Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon, The Overlook in Schenley Park, Oakland, pittsburghparks.org SATURDAY, MAY 6-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 SUPER. NATURAL. GLASS ART, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland, phipps.conservatory.org
Mother’s Day Succulent Workshop, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, 724.329.6411
Balance & Harmony Retreat: Diet and Nutrition, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, 724.329.6411
Ukrainian Food Festival, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Hall, South Side, 412.913.8049 Avalon Apple Blossom Festival, Trinity Lutheran Church, Avalon, 412.761.4010 The Ohio Valley Hospital and Kennedy Township’s 36th Annual 5K, Kennedy Township, ohiovalleyhospital.org SUNDAY, MAY 14 Mother’s Day
8th Annual Hackers for Hope Benefit Celebration, Long Vue Club, Verona, hackersforhope.org FRIDAY, MAY 19SATURDAY, MAY 20 May Mart Flower & Craft Show, S&T Bank Arena, Indiana, 724.541.4318 SUNDAY, MAY 21 2nd Annual Mason Langford Memorial Golf Outing, Manor Valley Golf Course, Export, 412.322.5880 SATURDAY, MAY 27 Strider Cup Pittsburgh South Side Works, striderbikes.com/pittsburgh
Penguin Painting Classes, The National Aviary, North Side, aviary.org Mother’s Day Brunch, The National Aviary, North Side, 412.258.9445
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HOW DID THE TWO OF YOU GET THE IDEA TO DO THIS BOOK? Sean Enright: I’d been working on a recipe and technique book for a few years that was constantly evolving. Over the years, from Embury to Spoon to Bar Marco, I had compiled a recipe book that I’d share at each location I worked, either as a bartender or general manager. I wanted to eventually share the recipes from Pittsburgh’s top bartenders with other markets. Pittsburgh is often overlooked on a national level, though our talent is the best I’ve experienced across the country. Cody and I eventually met through social media chatter and realized we had two projects that could reach a larger market if we joined forces. My inspiration has always been to promote the talent in Pittsburgh. We have a unique creative perspective when it comes to cocktails. I think other bartenders across the country will enjoy these recipes and possibly be inspired creatively by them.
TOASTING to PITTSBURGH’S HISTORY The Pittsburgh nightlife has been one to watch for decades. From the speakeasies during Prohibition, to the signature cocktails of today, and all of the lively personalities who enjoyed everything in between, there are countless stories to tell. So local authors Cody McDevitt and Sean Enright wrote "Pittsburgh Drinks: A History of Cocktails, Nightlife, & Bartending Tradition” to illustrate for us that the signature of Pittsburgh is not just the history of the nightlife, but also the signature drinks of Pittsburgh bars and how it all came to be. We chatted with the authors to get a closer look inside the book.
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CAN YOU TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE SETUP OF THE BOOK? Cody McDevitt: The book is set up in two parts: One is a narrative, cultural history that tells Pittsburgh's story as it evolved through speakeasies, cafes, cocktail lounges, discotheques, and nightclubs into the gastropubs and brewpubs of today. It also tells how certain neighborhoods came into and fell out of favor throughout our history. Old photos are also included throughout the book from private collections, museums, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's archives. The second part of the book is a collection of recipes from and profiles of local bartenders, as well as one chef. EACH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK SEEMS TO GO INTO DETAIL ABOUT THE DIFFERENT HISTORIES OF BARS AND NIGHTLIFE IN PITTSBURGH. IS THERE A CHAPTER IN PARTICULAR THAT STANDS OUT TO YOU THE MOST? Enright: I‘m partial to the first section. When I started at Embury, we prided ourselves on being a “Pre-Prohibition” Cocktail Bar. We studied the history and cocktails of the late 1800s, and I guess
that had a lasting impression. I’ve always been a bit of a history buff and applied historical reference to my cocktail and wine education. Drink history before prohibition is often confusing and not very well documented, so anytime a writer does the research we can learn a new aspect to an era that was poorly documented. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK FEATURED IN THE BOOK? McDevitt: The Fussfungle. Enright: Mine, obviously. Just kidding! Faust Pact by Fred Sarkis is the definitive cocktail that ushered in the craft cocktail movement in Pittsburgh. It introduced Pittsburgh bartenders to technique and flavor profiles they’d had little exposure to beforehand. When I took over Fred’s mantle at Embury, it was easily the most ordered cocktail. Still a favorite of mine. A timeless classic. WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS TAKE AWAY FROM THE BOOK? Enright: Not only will they learn about this part of Pittsburgh’s rich history, readers will also have access to over 70 recipes from Pittsburgh’s best bartenders to be easily recreated at home, and will be introduced to all of our top talent and the bars they work at. McDevitt: We've been proclaimed the next great destination in America for a number of years now. Ultimately, on every one of those lists, it's always an argument based on a favorable comparison to another major vacation spot or metropolitan area like New York. But Pittsburgh is not a great town because of how well it stacks up to other cities. It's a great city because of our heritage, our history, and all the people who came before. It's a great city because our fathers and mothers drank and worked here, as did their fathers and mothers. We should embrace that rather than celebrating every time someone from another area says we're as great as them. I hope this book makes people think that way. To order your copy of the book, visit amazon.com. — Olivia Kappler
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The ELECTRIC SWITCH During a recent survey, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens found that 90 percent of its visitors felt that climate change is or will be a threat to our planet. “Addressing it is hard because everyone has a hundred things to do when they get home,” says Adam Haas, interpretive specialist at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. To help make it easier, Phipps has partnered with Green Mountain Energy to help guests switch to a green power provider that uses renewables like wind and solar. “Renters can make the switch, too, depending if they’re responsible for the electricity portion of their utility bill,” says Haas. And it only takes a few minutes to do so! As an extra incentive, guests who make the switch also receive a complimentary one-year family membership to Phipps or a six-month extension on current memberships. To date, over 400 households have already made the clean switch! If you’re interested in participating, too, stop by Phipps any time from 11:30 a.m. to close. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Drive, Oakland. 412.622.6914. phippsconservatory.org. — Maggie McCauley
LOOKING FOR OTHER WAYS TO BE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE? “Eating less red meat is huge,” says Haas. This can mean honoring “meatless Monday” or choosing chicken instead, as it has a lower carbon footprint. Also, make an effort to avoid over-buying or letting food expire, as food waste is a major problem.
SAY CHEESE! For Brian Keyser, becoming a professional in the restaurant business was a pure accident. “I was in the movie business and left when I was 27,” he explains. “Like many, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, so I started waiting tables, and to my absolute surprise, fell in love with it.” Residing in New York City, Keyser worked as a server in many of New York’s finest restaurants, including Union Square Cafe, Blue Hill Stone Barns, and The Modern. These experiences led him to seriously consider opening up his own place. “I had gotten into cheese while working at Chanterelle, one of the few places with a cheese course at the time,” he says. “It just made sense to me that my restaurant would bring worldclass cheeses to patrons.” Three years later, Keyser opened Casellula in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, pairing cheeses with all sorts of delicious accompaniments and wines. When it came to opening a second Casellula location, Keyser says that Pittsburgh’s North Side chose him — literally. “I had no connection to Pittsburgh when Henry Reese from City of Asylum called and asked me if I’d be interested in opening a Casellula here,” Keyser continues. “Seeing that the Pittsburgh food scene is incredibly exciting and full of potential, I immediately said yes.” Since opening the Pittsburgh location of Casellula in late January, Keyser says the reception has been extremely welcoming. “The customers are great and have received us with open arms.” With an incredible — and locally sourced — menu, the restaurant also includes an array of fantastic dishes from chef Andrew Hill, including polenta with beef cheeks and octopus. Yum! Casellula, 40 W. North Ave., North Side. 412.226.9740. casellulapgh.com. — Matthew Hacke
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PITTSBURGH EARTH DAY: FROM STEEL TO SUSTAINABLE The third annual Pittsburgh Earth Day celebrates green innovation in the city and honors those in the community who continue to strive for environmentally friendly initiatives. “We are a city that is being recognized nationally for technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, the food scene, and we would like sustainability to be added to the amazing lineup,” says Ronda Zegarelli, president of Acrobatique Creative and co-founder of Pittsburgh Earth Day. Following the same “from steel to sustainable” mission, the citywide commemoration will encompass favorite events from previous years, including the Ecolution Fashion Show at Fairmont Pittsburgh, the Sustainability Business Breakfast at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, and the happenings in Market Square, in addition to new events like PNC’s Lunch + Learn luncheon at the James E. Rohr Auditorium in the Tower at PNC Plaza. “It is with the amazing support of our sponsors that we can continue to share the Pittsburgh Earth Day mission and evolve the programming lineup.” For tickets and more information, visit pittsburghearthday.org. — M.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Ecolution Fashion Show 7-10 p.m. at Fairmont Pittsburgh
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Press Conference & Sustainability Business Breakfast 8-10 a.m. at David L. Lawrence Convention Center
PNC Sustainable Lunch + Learn 12-2 p.m. at James E. Rohr Auditorium in The Tower At PNC Plaza
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 + SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Paint the Square Green 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Market Square
Food + Fashion Truck Round Up 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fourth Avenue
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 La Vie en Vert 7-9 p.m. at Coterie Company *VIP is from 6-8 p.m.
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BRUNCH with THE BIRDS Nothing says spring like enjoying a garden brunch! Stop by The National Aviary for a delicious brunch, served in the historic rose garden, on select dates this season. The National Aviary’s awardwinning chef, Josef Karst of Atria’s Catering, creates enticing dishes with local ingredients. “Having a close relationship with local farmers and an extensive knowledge of culinary trends and sustainable practices, Chef Karst is a professional whose outlook and experience align perfectly with The National Aviary’s mission of conservation and sustainability,” says Laura Daversa, events manager of The National Aviary. Some of his specialities include seafood quiche Florentine, bourbon-glazed ham off the bone with mango chutney, and chicken tinga enchiladas — all coupled with an assortment of traditional breakfast options from organic eggs, seasonal fresh fruit, and cinnamon egg twist French toast! For the 21+ crowd, Bloody Marys, mimosas, fruity sangrias, and magic screw drivers are available as well. On top of the beautiful scenery and amazing menu, guests can also interact with the birds and enjoy full-day admission to The National Aviary after. Space is limited, so reservations are required. Brunch is served at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 412.258.9445 or visit aviary.org. —M.H.
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ANTHONY FALCON BY RACHEL JONES PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO
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t first glance, the tattoos that cover Anthony Falcon’s arms and chest are pretty recognizable — dragons, Mary Magdalene, tigers. But the significant meaning behind each piece is much deeper than that. “Most of my tattoos are memories,” he explains. “I have a really bad memory, a horrible memory. Sometimes, when I look at the tattoos, I remember different times in my life and I can remember who I was with, what I was doing, and some of the experiences I’ve had in the past.” Before opening Gaucho Parilla Argentina in the Strip District, Falcon worked in Asian cuisine, working with everyone from big Burrito Restaurant Group’s Bill Fuller to renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. His culinary curiosities led him to travel, which then led to the tattoos on his right arm and chest. “I have an affinity for Asian tattoos,” he says, rotating his wrist so I can get a better look at the entwined dragons on his right arm. “Dragons are a symbol of protection in Asian culture. In this sense, I guess they’re protecting me because they’re on my body. But I also become a protector for others, in some manner of speaking.” The Buddhist-style tattoo on his chest, which is called a “blessing,” depicts two tigers but represents the attributes of willpower and strength. While physical strength is the obvious connection, Falcon says it’s more about the inner strength we all harbor. “Internally, I think that’s where humans draw their real strength,” Falcon says. “So I’m looking for unbeatable spirituality wherever I can achieve it.” On that note, we move on to his left arm, where a colorful portrait of Mary Magdalene symbolizes another important aspect for him: forgiveness. “As the story goes, the woman was a diseased prostitute. She was basically a reflection or a metaphor of the worst that you can become,” Falcon says. “Jesus found it in his heart to forgive her. And so, if he can forgive her, surely I can forgive anyone else and any transgressions. This is a reminder to have an open heart and try to be forgiving.”
His inspiring ink fits with his positive personality and his natural ability to make smiles across the city — and not just from those enjoying the restaurant’s pollo con pan! Each piece of art acts as an introverted proclamation, speaking to where Falcon has been in the past and what messages he’d like to share in the future. Gaucho Parilla Argentina, eatgaucho.com.
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NUMBER OF TATTOOS: I can’t really keep count.
FIRST TATTOO: Dead Kennedys symbol when I was 18
TATTOO REGRETS: The one on my neck. Really, it seems to offend some people. They see the tattoo and then they feel uncomfortable. I would never willingly want to make anyone uncomfortable. It’s very important to me that we are of one earth and one race: human.
NEXT TATTOO: A pirate ship. My most recent trip was to Saint John, and I had never been to the Caribbean before. Out there in the ocean, there was this pirate ship. It had the flags, and the skull and crossbones. And I thought, ‘That’s going to be it.’
INSPIRATION FOR TATTOOS: For me, these are memories and places I’ve been. It goes back to the concept of Sailor Jerry — you’re on a boat, you stop at a port, and then you get a tattoo wherever you are. Right now, for me, I think I developed this thing where everywhere I go, that’s what I want to get a tattoo of. I’ve had some in Florida, some in Vegas, many in Pittsburgh, and Thailand. I’m overdue for a couple.
CHEFS & TATTOOS: It’s all part of our culture — sex, drugs, rock ‘n roll, tattoos, loud music. Why do we do it? I don’t know. It’s like a punishment. You’re under the needle for 12 hours and it’s like taking a good beating. Sometimes, you just need a good beating. (Laughs)
“It’s just a family thing to put our name somewhere,” he explains, noting that his brother has “Falcon” tattooed on his shoulder, too. “It symbolizes our family pride.”
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• 3 INGREDIENT FIX •
BY RACHEL JONES PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO STYLING BY ALYSSA OTTO
Think of every meal as a song. Each ingredient used in the dish, similar to each instrument in a band, is unique and enjoyable on its own. But when it’s mixed in with others, the result is even more remarkable. The key here is balance. And when you combine sweet strawberries, tart balsamic, and salty goat cheese, that’s exactly what you achieve. Tune in to the following dishes by local chefs who took these three ingredients and hit all the right notes.
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RADICCHIO, GOAT CHEESE, STRAWBERRY, AND RAISIN SALAD (INSALATA DI CAPRINO E RADICCHIO) BY MICHAEL WEDGE OF LIDIA’S PITTSBURGH YIELD: 6 SERVINGS
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¾ cup golden raisins ¾ cup cleaned and sliced strawberries 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 pounds radicchio, cut in 1-inch shreds 4 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound fresh goat cheese
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Put the raisins, strawberries, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Let them soak for 15 minutes. 2. Place the shredded radicchio in a large bowl, and pour the raisin-strawberry mixture on top. 3. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Toss well to evenly coat the salad with dressing. 4. Crumble goat cheese in chunks over the salad. Gently toss again to distribute the cheese, while also keeping it in chunks.
Lidia’s Pittsburgh, 1400 Smallman St., Strip District. 412.552.0150. lidias-pittsburgh.com.
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CRISPY GOAT CHEESE NAPOLEON WITH PROSCIUTTO, STRAWBERRY COMPOTE, AND BALSAMIC GLAZE BY JESSICA BAUER OF ALTIUS Y I E L D : 4 S E R V I NG S
DIRECTIONS IN GR ED I E N T S 1 10 oz goat cheese log 2 cups all-purpose flour 6 eggs, beaten 2 cups panko 1 quart strawberries, stemmed and quartered ½ cup sugar 8 large basil leaves 3 oz thinly sliced prosciutto 2 cups arugula Balsamic syrup, to taste
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Freeze the goat cheese for a few minutes to help it hold its shape. Slice the log into 12 rounds. Refreeze the rounds until hard. 2. Dip each round into flour, then egg, then panko. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. 3. Meanwhile, combine strawberries and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until thick and syrupy. Set aside until it reaches room temperature. (Chef’s Note: Steps 1-3 can be done ahead of time, and the components can be refrigerated until you’re ready to plate!) 4. Heat ½ inch of oil in a sauté pan to 350°F. Fry the goat cheese for two minutes, flip,
then fry for 1 more minute. Remove the cheese from the oil, and let it drain on a paper towel. 5. Fry the basil leaves for 30 seconds on each side. Let them drain on a paper towel. 6. To assemble, place ½ cup of arugula on each plate. Top with goat cheese, then strawberry compote, then prosciutto. 7. Repeat the layer three more times per plate. Garnish with balsamic syrup and crispy basil leaves.
Altius, 1230 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington. 412.904.4442. altiuspgh.com.
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GOAT CHEESE CHEESECAKE BY ADAM LUISO OF DITKA’S WEXFORD Y I E L D : 8-12 S E R V I N G S
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ¾ cup sugar, plus ⅔ cup Zest from two lemons, divided ½ cup melted butter 1 cup softened cream cheese 1 ½ cups softened goat cheese 1 ½ cups sour cream 4 whole eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups quartered strawberries Pomegranate balsamic glaze, to taste Balsamic vinegar, to taste Fresh basil, sliced, to taste
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the inside of a 10-inch cake pan. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, ¾ cup sugar, zest of 1 lemon, and melted butter in a large bowl until the butter is well-incorporated. 2. Pour the crust mixture into the pan. Press gently across the bottom of the pan into a flat, even layer. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, goat cheese, and ⅔ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl. Add sour cream and mix until well-
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combined. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Add vanilla extract and zest of 1 lemon, and beat well. Pour the mixture into the pan. Place the filled pan onto a large baking sheet, then pour hot water into the bottom of the baking sheet. Bake for 55 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let cool completely in the pan. Remove from the pan, and place the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Top with strawberries, pomegranate balsamic glaze, balsamic vinegar, and basil before serving.
Ditka’s Wexford, 12980 Perry Hwy., Wexford. 724.934.3660. ditkasrestaurants.com.
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• feature •
Gardening Tools DIG IN TO THE BENEFICIAL AND BEAUTIFUL ART OF RAISING A GARDEN AT HOME THIS YEAR BY RACHEL JONES • PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO
As we prepare for a season filled with stops at our neighborhood farmers market or local CSA pickup, we’re also getting the itch to create our own gardens at home. While the planting and maintenance can sometimes feel more like a labor than a love, the nutritious bounty and the pride that comes along with cultivating it yourself is unmatched.
But even with all of those preparations, he still fell victim to a Western PA gardener’s biggest enemy. “The first year, we did not put up any real protection, and the deer ate all of the tomatoes just as they were finally ripening,” he says. “Last year, I put up a very fine, six-foot mesh. That solved the deer problem.”
That’s why Mt. Lebanon resident Mike Hren planted his own garden for the last two years. “We love the fresh food, and I love the creative process of growing it,” Hren says. “I think it also sets a good example for our three boys.”
As he continues to learn the tricks of the trade along the way, Hren already has the most important rule of gardening down: having fun! There’s no better way to make a real connection with the earth, add a little extra goodness to the environment, and provide fresh, nutritious foods for our families. Plus, the dynamite pizzas he creates using a homemade sauce made from his homegrown tomatoes adds another notch in the pros column!
Caring for his tomatoes and peppers came with a constant commitment and a few learning curves along the way. During his first year, Hren did his homework and knew to give his tomatoes plenty of water every day and as much sunshine as possible. “I actually put our garden in front of our house because that’s the only place we get full sun,” Hren says. “The more sun, the better.”
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GARDENING SEEMS TO RUN IN THE FAMILY DOWN AT SOERGEL ORCHARDS, TOO! HERE ARE RANDY SOERGEL'S TIPS FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTING A BOUNTIFUL VEGGIE GARDEN THIS SEASON: • When purchasing seeds for your spring crops, be sure to buy enough for your fall planting. Lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower can be difficult to find in July, so plan accordingly! • Try things you have never tried before! Raising potatoes in an old waste basket on your porch or deck can be fun. Try planting a cherry tomato plant in a hanging basket as well. • For tomatoes and peppers, Dave Will, Soergel Orchards garden center manager, says it is better to wait and plant a little bit later, such as the first week of June. The soil temperature should be warmed up enough for the plants to flourish. Tomatoes and peppers need a warm soil temperature, as well as a warm air temperature. Will has found that tomatoes and peppers planted later yield more produce than those that are planted in May. • The use of black film in the garden underneath your tomato plants will keep the weeds down. It also helps conserve water by trapping it under the plastic and making it available for the tomatoes themselves. • If you have never used a stirrup hoe for weeding your garden, then you need to try one. Its design makes cutting the roots of the weeds easy and effective while also cutting the time spent weeding in half! — Sierra Smith
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• feature •
SKINCARE 101 Study up on the importance of doing your research before committing to a skincare routine BY RACHEL JONES + MAGGIE MCCAULEY
e’re all very conscious of the food that we put into our bodies. Whether it’s organic, free-range, or grassfed, we’re always reading labels. What about your skincare routine? Knowing what ingredients are in your skincare and makeup products is very important, as the skin is the body’s largest organ and must be cared for accordingly. That’s why companies like Beautycounter, EVER Skincare, and Aveda are committed to not only making products with safe ingredients, but also demanding that products cannot be made with harsh or unhealthy ingredients.
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Four years ago, Gregg Renfrew started Beautycounter as a way to make safe, yet high-performing, beauty products. “Beautycounter’s mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone,” says Carley Weissert, senior manager of Beautycounter. “We believe the minimal
regulation in the beauty industry is a public health issue and that we, as women especially, shouldn’t have to compromise our health for the sake of beauty.” As a consultant, Weissert educates clients on the industry and the lack of regulation for ingredients. Currently, only 30 harmful ingredients are banned or restricted in the U.S. by the FDA. But Beautycounter bans 1,500 ingredients from its skincare, hair and body, makeup, and kids and baby lines. And it’s continuously working to get stricter regulations on this. Consultants have even traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with senators and representatives to discuss these issues. Until these changes can be made, Weissert stresses the importance of doing your own research when shopping for skincare and beauty products.
For example, “chemical-free” isn’t a real term because even water is a chemical. “So companies that claim to be ‘chemical-free’ are simply using marketing terms to appeal to consumers’ growing concerns for using safer and healthier products,” she explains. The use of terms like “natural” and “healthy” are other ways to create buzz without actually guaranteeing anything, which is why taking the time to research the products you buy is vital. When creating the products for EVER Skincare, CEO Jessica Herrin made sure to put an emphasis on the use of clinically certified, botanical ingredients. “What we put on our bodies is just as important as what we put in our bodies,” says Dana Hanna, associate director of EVER Skincare. “EVER’s products are made with LSR10®, a botanically derived ingredient from the magnolia plant.”
Beautycounter’s Charcoal Cleansing Bar Fit for your face or your body, this bar removes toxins and impurities without drying out your skin.
Tulasāra™ Radiant Oleation Oil This blend of six plant oils restores radiance when massaged into the skin after facial dry brushing.
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Beautycounter’s Purifying Charcoal Mask With a combination of kaolin clay and charcoal, this soothing mask pulls out impurities and refines the appearance of pores.
Tulasāra™ Wedding Masque Overnight Put a little bit of this miracle worker on before bed and wake up to brighter, firmer skin! PHOTOGRAPHS FROM AVEDA, BEAUTYCOUNTER
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EVER also follows EU guidelines for beauty products, banning over 1,300 ingredients from being used in its lines and rigorously testing the ones that make the cut. The company worked obsessively with skincare scientists who ruled out thousands of ingredients because “goodfor-you” was essential. The result is a supercharged system for all skin concerns, which is customizable and luxurious. While we strive to only use products that benefit our health, it’s also important to look for ones that improve the health of our planet as well. Aveda aims to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility — not just in the world of beauty, but around the world. Its founder, Horst Rechelbacher, was inspired by his mother’s herbal remedies, meditation and yoga, and a retreat to India, where he learned how to implement Ayurveda into his life and his work. “He adopted a holistic thinking, the belief that individual beauty is directly linked to the beauty of the world around us,” says Amy LeBard, assistant marketing manager of Aveda. “His ideas would revolutionize the beauty industry.” The company is committed to using organically grown herbs and ingredients, which are extracted in an environmentally friendly way, using CO2 to reduce toxic residue. Aveda is also
the first beauty company manufacturing with 100 percent wind power in its primary facility! “We believe there is no responsible alternative to doing business other than through the pursuit of environmental sustainability and this belief guides every decision we make.” So before you add another cream to your skincare regimen or test out a new face mask, be sure to study up. As Weissert says, education is one of our most powerful tools and the one that will yield the best results for us in the long run. “By empowering people with knowledge, they can make safer choices for themselves and their families.” Beautycounter, beautycounter.com. EVER Skincare, everskin.com. Aveda, aveda.com.
EVER Skincare’s Pure Results Regimen Customizable to fit your skin type, the all-encompassing routine accounts for everything your skin desires in four steps: 1
Cleanse With Luminous Nutrient Rich Cleansing Balm or Rebalance Gentle Purifying Cleanser
2 Exfoliate With Reveal Biommetric Peel Pads
Still need some help when shopping? Download the free Healthy Living app, which lets you research products and scan barcodes to see how they rank by The Environmental Working Group’s standards!
3 Treat With Youthful Quattro Peptide Face & Eye Serum
4 Moisturize & Protect With Daylight Radiance Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 20 and Hydralift Moisture Injection Cream
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• Feature •
When
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BY SVEN HOSFORD / CONTRIBUTOR
SOME ENTREPRENEURS IN MEDICAL CANNABIS ARE IN IT FOR MORE THAN JUST THE MONEY
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n entirely new kind of industry began two decades ago when California legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes. Many people assumed the medical cannabis industry was just a thin cover for recreational use, which it often was. This Wild West start drew a certain type of people to the industry. The advocates and entrepreneurs willing to build an industry selling an illegal plant as medicine are the business equivalent of extreme sports athletes — people that thrive on risk and adrenaline. As the medical research demonstrating the efficacy of cannabis began to mount and the list of ailments for which it provided patients real relief grew, that thin cover began to thicken. The endocannabinoid system was discovered shortly before the green rush began in California, and as researchers began to understand how it functioned, physicians were able to at least make a more educated guess about how to use cannabis as medicine. Word of the new science spread quickly among families dealing with conditions like epilepsy and traumatic brain injuries. As it did, another kind of advocate and entrepreneur appeared — people with a formidable will forged from a parent’s love of their child, a child who is suffering. Parents of children for whom cannabis is the only effective medicine have become a force of nature in the industry. NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF AN ENTREPRENEUR One such force of nature is Janel Ralph. She had no intention of being an entrepreneur, let alone in such a sketchy industry. That changed with the birth of a daughter she named Harmony. “About seven years ago, my third and youngest child was born with an extremely rare genetic condition called Lissencephaly,” says Ralph. “There are only 700 children worldwide who have this condition.
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It’s also known as ‘smooth brain’ as the outside of her brain is completely smooth. It did not develop in utero due to a missing chromosome.” Ralph said that this type of genetic disorder is considered a traumatic brain injury, as her daughter is missing a large portion of her brain, which causes epilepsy. She explains, “Not just any epilepsy, but intractable epilepsy. You get the diagnosis of intractable if you fail three epilepsy drugs and none of them can stop the seizures from occurring. The chances of you having a pharmaceutical medicine that can give you any type of control over the seizures drops to under 5 percent, basically next to nothing.” Ralph described the horror of watching her daughter have hundreds of seizures a day, even while taking five strong antiepileptic drugs. She spoke calmly about hearing the news every parent dreads. “When she was almost four, the doctors said there was nothing more they could do. They were pretty much out of options at that point. They were talking to us about hospice. That’s when I started researching cannabis.” EDUCATION LEADS TO ADVOCACY Ralph quickly became active in the fight for CBD legislation in South Carolina, where she and her family live. The hemp bill that passed in 2013 removed all strains with less than 0.3 percent THC from the definition of marijuana, allowing her to purchase it legally in the state. The problem then became supply. As parents connected, an underground network formed to search for safe, legitimate sources of nonpsychoactive, full-spectrum hemp oil. They started testing what they could find. “We were way overcharged for products that weren’t even fit for human consumption,” Ralph says. “Products were grossly mislabeled.” She
describes a supposedly reputable company that sent samples to parents in states without testing facilities. When Ralph tested samples from other parents, they found straight THC and no CBD. “That’s when I decided to get into this industry. We had found a two-week supply one time that had provided almost immediate relief. I knew what she needed.” MAKING SAFE MEDICINE Today, Ralph is CEO and president of Palmetto Synergistic Research, which grows and processes a non-GMO, organic strain of cannabis under the Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program run by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). “We produce a full-spectrum cannabis oil from the hemp plant,” she says. “We have very specific genetics that we grow, federally compliant under the KDA’s program in Kentucky. Those genetics are all 18 percent or higher in CBD.” The oil is not a cure. Like many of the conditions for which cannabis is used as medicine, there is no cure for Harmony. What the oil provides for parents and children like Ralph’s is a much more manageable quality of life. A handful of seizures is more manageable than hundreds a day. Many people wonder what they would do if their child got sick. Ralph does not need to wonder. She became a titan in a brand new industry. More importantly, she found the surest way to provide clean, safe, high-quality, full-spectrum CBD hemp oil for her daughter and children across the country. Has it been worth it? “We’ve had a 95 percent reduction in seizures and have removed almost 90 percent of her pharmaceuticals,” Ralph says with a small smile. Janel Ralph’s products can be ordered through PalmettoHarmony.com. She can be reached at janel@palmettoharmony.com
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What is
Cannabis? Q: What is Cannabis? A: Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes multiple subspecies. One species is Cannabis sativa. Scientists have identified over 400 chemical compounds produced by the cannabis plant. More than 65 of these compounds are unique to the cannabis plant, and they are called cannabinoids (or phytocannabinoids). Examples of phytocannabinoids include delta -9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabichromene (CBC), and cannabigerol (CBG).
Q: What are phytocannabinoids? A: THC and the analogues of THC derived from the cannabis plant that interact with endocannabinoid receptors or otherwise affect the endocannabinoid system are called phytocannabinoids. Phytocannabinoids have pharmacological activity due to their receptorbased effects on the endocannabinoid system. Additional pharmacological effects, such as anti-inflammatory mechanisms may be nonreceptor mediated.
Q: THC and CBD are the most commonly occurring cannabinoids in cannabis. What distinguishes them structurally? A: THC and CBD are structural isomers. They are both 21 carbon- containing phytocannabinoids and share an identical chemical formula, C21H30O2. However, the way that the atoms are arranged in the two molecules is different. There is an oxygencontaining closed ring in THC that is open in CBD. Dissolved in a solution, through a process known as ‘isomerization’ involving heat and acid, the two compounds can be interconverted chemically.
Some facts from TheAnswerPage* on Cannabis treatments for ALS, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and more.
Q: Do cannabinoids modulate ALS-related pain? A: Pain is a common symptom of motor neuron disease, and patients suffering from ALS generally report suffering from significant pain, which is sometimes a neglected aspect of this disease. In ALS, pain is considered to be largely a consequence of immobility and its related complications and, more rarely, neuropathic pain. Considerable progress has been made in understanding the role of cannabinoids in the modulation of pain. In the context of ALS, modulation of the cannabinoid system could have a great potential since pain present in ALS patients involves a large inflammatory component in the CNS.
Q: According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, more than 2.3 million people are affected by MS worldwide. What is the clinical evidence for cannabis therapy in multiple sclerosis? A: There is evidence that cannabis-based medicine can significantly reduce spasticity, pain, and cause a subjective improvement in sleep quality compared to placebo in clinical trials. Cannabis-based medicine can also result in an objective improvement in mobility and bladder dysfunction. The undesirable side effects observed are often mild and well-tolerated.
Q: Do clinical studies suggest that cannabis-based medicine can alleviate cancer pain? A: In animal models, cannabinoids have been shown to be synergistic with opioids in reducing pain. A small pharmacokinetic interaction study of vaporized cannabis (900mg of 3.56 percent THC herbal cannabis with no CBD), administered once on days 1 and 5, and t.i.d on days 2 - 4 in 21 chronic pain patients on sustained-release morphine (10) or oxycodone
(11) showed no significant effect on opioid plasma concentrations when cannabis was added but did suggest increased analgesia. A RCT of nabiximols in 359 cancer patients with poorly controlled pain despite a stable opioid regimen found that the sublingual preparation at 4 sprays (10.8 mg THC and 10 mg THC), 10 sprays (27 mg THC and 25 mg CBD) or 16 sprays (43.2 mg THC and 40 mg CBD) daily for 5 weeks decreased pain and sleep disruption.
Q: Is the endocannabinoid system involved in human epilepsy? A: Yes. There are defects in the endocannabinoid system in persons with epilepsy. In one study, 12 patients with newly diagnosed temporal lobe epilepsy had lower levels (p < .01) of anandamide in CSF as compared to controls. In tissue removed from 30 patients undergoing epilepsy surgery, the levels of CB1 receptor messenger RNA were lower in some excitatory nerve endings as compared to the specimens obtained post mortem from persons without epilepsy. It was also noted that in the epilepsy patients, there was reduced expression of diacylglycerol lipase a, the enzyme that synthesizes 2-AG in postsynaptic neurons. (Recall that 2-AG is a fully efficacious agonist of both CB1 and CB2 receptors.)
Q: Do cannabinoids impact antiretroviral therapy-related nausea? A: Cannabinoids, such as dronabinol as well as non-pharmaceutical preparations, are commonly used by HIV and AIDS patients in an attempt to counter nausea caused by antiretroviral therapy. A single study among 88 individuals used a visual analogue scale to measure changes in nausea and found that nausea was reduced by 22 percent among those randomly assigned to dronabinol (2.5mg TID), compared to 7 percent in those assigned a placebo (p<0.05).
*Excerpts from the TheAnswerPage’s AMA PRA Category 1 CME™ accredited educational courses covering the endocannabinoid system, phytocannabinoids, the administration of cannabinoid medicines, the physiological and cognitive effects of cannabinoid medicines, the therapeutic uses of cannabinoid medicines and much more. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and qualifying health care providers can earn up to 22.5 CMEs by attending the 2017 World Medical Marijuana Business Conference & Expo on April 21-22 in Pittsburgh. Visit CompassionateCertificationCenters.com for more information.
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• Heal Thy Life •
a C m y p p e p r a s H Leslie Bonci and Hilda Fu team up to create Camp Delicious, an inspiring institute that teaches youth how to cook — and enjoy! — food BY RACHEL JONES PHOTOGRAPHS FROM LUMINARI
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n an effort to “broaden minds in the region,” Hilda Fu created the nonprofit Luminari in 2009. “The best way to broaden minds is to enlighten the stomach first,” Fu says with a laugh. So, she launched Camp Delicious in 2014, a program that helps local teens expand their cooking skills and their palates. “We can either be very limited and stick to only the foods we grew up with, or we can start to experiment with new ingredients and be open to new tastes,” Fu says. “Camp Delicious is a very good way, and a very fun way, to broaden minds.” Under the co-direction of Leslie Bonci, MPH,RDN,CSSD, and chef Lisa Silberg, Camp Delicious became a five-day program, taking place this year JULY 10-14. Throughout their time at Camp Delicious, participants will learn vital skills, including how to choose and prepare different ingredients while cutting back on food waste and sticking to a reasonable budget. To help teach these important life
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lessons, Bonci and Silberg ask local chefs, dietetic interns/students, and food cultivators to share their unique insight through demonstrations and educational field trips. “I want participants to cultivate an interest in the kitchen, as well as a respect for where food comes from,” Bonci says. “I want them to appreciate the taste, texture, and function of food. I want them to celebrate what they learn with their family and friends.” Fu also hopes the participants learn how to celebrate the food itself. Born in Hong Kong and raised in a culture where days are spent “eating good meals and discussing what meals we were going to eat next,” she wants to incorporate those ideals into Camp Delicious’ mission “Throughout the years, I’ve found that people use eating as a means to an end. It just completely defeats the purpose,” Fu says. “It’s about time we bring back some enjoyment to food. We can’t always be thinking about what we can’t or shouldn’t eat. We need to just enjoy what’s been prepared for us. That’s healthier — for our bodies and our minds.” In the spirit of no judgement, Bonci also points out that our growing nation of “foodies” is sometimes more appropriately referred to as a nation of “feudies.” “Everyone is more focused on what not to eat rather than what to eat,” she explains. “The idea of nutrient or food elimination without discrimination or food-blaming processed, refined, GMO, etc. has created a culture of exclusionary and elitist eating. Everyone cannot afford to buy organic and should not feel ashamed or nutritionally deficient if they choose not to.” Instead, we should embrace a wide range of ingredients and flavors, getting back to Fu’s initial goal of broadening minds. At Camp Delicious, no food group is off limits, allowing participants to learn everything from how to bake bread to how to cut and cook a steak. And the effects of the camp are even more satisfying than the dishes its students learn to create. “My favorite part of the camp is the last day, when our campers showcase their skills by providing culinary thrills for parents and friends. It’s quite rewarding to see them taking pride in their culinary creations,” Bonci says. “I would love for the program to get national attention and create the template so that other cities can create, ideate, and replicate what we have done to take this program to every plate in every state!” For more information on Camp Delicious, visit luminari.org.
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CORAOPOLIS FARMERS MARKET
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Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, 5th Avenue and Chestnut Street, Coraopolis. 724.774.8379. MONDAY, 3:30-6:30 P.M. JULY-OCTOBER.
DILLNER FAMILY FARM 4140 Sandy Hill Road, Gibsonia. 724.444.6594. dillnerfamilyfarm.com.DAILY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY ASPINWALL FLEA MARKET Municipal Parking Lot, Freeport Road, Aspinwall. 412.781.0213. SUNDAY, 7 A.M.-2 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
BECCARI’S FARM MARKET 5095 Thoms Run Road, Oakdale. 412.221.8768. beccaris.com.
CHRISTOFF GREEN HOUSES & FARM
DORMONT FARMERS MARKET
41 Prestley Road, Bridgeville. 412.874.5900.
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Parking Lot, West Liberty and Alabama Avenues, Dormont. 412.561.8900 x235.
TUESDAY, NOON-6 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
CITIPARKS FARMERS MARKET — BEECHVIEW Broadway and Beechview Avenues Parking Lot, Beechview. 412.422.6523. THURSDAY, 3-7 P.M. JUNE-NOVEMBER.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 11 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M.
CITIPARKS FARMERS MARKET — CARRICK
BEDNER’S FARM MARKET
1529 Brownsville Road, Carrick. 412.422.6523.
1520 Bower Hill Road, Bridgeville. 412.221.5525.
WEDNESDAY, 3-7 P.M. JUNE-NOVEMBER.
MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-8 P.M. SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M.
CITIPARKS FARMERS MARKET — EAST LIBERTY
MONDAY, 4-7 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
EICHNER’S FARM MARKET & GREENHOUSES 285 Richard Road, Wexford. 724.935.2131. MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
EMSWORTH FARMERS MARKET 8324 Ohio River Blvd. and Walliston Avenue, Emsworth. 412.526.0472. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
ETNA FARMERS MARKET
BETHEL PARK RECREATION FARMERS MARKET
Station Street and North Euclid Avenue Parking Lot, East Liberty. 412.422.6523.
126 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park. 412.851.2910. bethelpark.net.
437 Butler St. across from Etna Borough Building, Etna. 412.784.1918.
MONDAY, 3-7 P.M. MAY-NOVEMBER.
THURSDAY, 3-6:30 P.M. JUNE-MID-OCTOBER.
CITIPARKS FARMERS MARKET — MELLON SQUARE
FARM STAND AT HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET
Smithfield Street and Sixth Avenue, Downtown. 412.422.6523.
Frankstown Boulevard and Homewood Avenue, Homewood.
FRIDAY, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. MAY-NOVEMBER.
SATURDAYS, 10 A.M-2 P.M. BIWEEKLY, JUNE-OCTOBER.
TUESDAY, 3-7 P.M. MAY 2-SEPTEMBER 26.
BLACKBERRY MEADOWS FARM 7115 Ridge Road, Natrona Heights. 724.226.3939. blackberrymeadows.com. WEDNESDAY, SUNDAY @ PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, 2:30-6 P.M. JUNE-OCTOBER.
BLOOMFIELD SATURDAY MARKET 5050 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 412.681.8800.
CITIPARKS FARMERS MARKET — NORTH SIDE East Park, East Ohio Street, and Cedar Avenue, North Side. 412.422.6523. FRIDAY, 3-7 P.M. MAY-NOVEMBER.
SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
CITIPARKS FARMERS MARKET — SOUTH SIDE
BRADDOCK FARM STAND
18th and Carson Streets, South Side. 412.422.6523.
Braddock Ave. and 6th St., Braddock. SATURDAYS, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. JUNE-OCTOBER.
BRENCKLE’S FARMS & GREENHOUSES
TUESDAY, 3-7 P.M. MAY-NOVEMBER.
CITIPARKS FARMERS MARKET — SQUIRREL HILL
3814 Mt. Troy Road, Reserve Township. 412.821.2566. brenckle.com.
Beacon/Bartlett Parking Lot, Squirrel Hill. 412.422.6523.
DAILY, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. JUNE-NOVEMBER.
FARMERS @ FIREHOUSE 2216 Penn Ave., Strip District. farmersatfirehouse.com. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. THROUGH THANKSGIVING.
FARMERS @ PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS ORGANIC AND CNG MARKET Schenley Park Drive, Oakland. 412.622.6941. phipps.conservatory.org. WEDNESDAY, 2:30-6:30 P.M. JUNE-OCTOBER.
FARMERS MARKET COOPERATIVE OF EAST LIBERTY 334 N. Sheridan Ave., East Liberty. 412.661.4414. farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com. SATURDAY, 5 A.M.-NOON. YEAR ROUND.
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FOREST HILLS FARMERS MARKET
MISH FARMS MEAT MARKET
Forest Hills Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, 1804 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills. foresthillsfarmersmarket.com.
80 Oak Road, Gibsonia. 724.449.6328. mishfarms.com.
FRIDAY, 4-7 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
FOX CHAPEL FARMERS MARKET AT SHADY SIDE ACADEMY 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel. 412.968.3000. shadysideacademy.org/farmersmarket. WEDNESDAY, 3-6 P.M. JUNE-OCTOBER.
FRAZER TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET JCPenney Parking Lot, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum. 724.904.9035. pittsburghmills.com. THURSDAY, 3-7 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
110 Slebodnik Rd Irwin 15642 412.370.3206 morrisorganic.com
Pick Your Own Produce!
SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-NOON. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
MOON FARMERS MARKET Moon Township Administration Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township. 412.262.1700. moontwp.com. WEDNESDAY, 3:30-6:30 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
MT. HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH FARMERS MARKET
601 N. Aiken Ave., Garfield. 412.979.7764. garfieldfarm.com. WEDNESDAY, 3-5 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, 2-6 P.M. THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
JUNE-OCTOBER.
MT. LEBANON LIONS FARMERS MARKET
GREEN TREE FARMERS MARKET
Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church, 975 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. mtlebanonlionsfarmersmarket.com.
JANOSKI’S FARM AND GREENHOUSE
CHECK WEBSITE FOR JUNE OPENING DATE!
Monroeville Community Park, 2399 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville. monroevillefarmersmarket.com.
12106 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills 412.793.0227
THURSDAY, 4-7 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
JUNE-SEPTEMBER M, W, F. . .6pm-dark Saturday. . .2-5pm
MONROEVILLE LIONS FARMERS MARKET
GARFIELD COMMUNITY FARMMOBILE FARM STAND
Greentree Park on Greentree Road, Green Tree. 412.921.1110. greentreeboro.com.
Certified by PCO
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
1714 State Route 30, Clinton. 724.899.3438. janoskis.com.
WEDNESDAY, 4-7 P.M.
MT. LEBANON UPTOWN FARMERS MARKET 600-750 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.343.4000. mtlebanonpartnership.com. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-NOON.
DAILY, 8 A.M.-6 P.M. YEAR ROUND.
OAKLAND FARMERS MARKET
KRETSCHMANN ORGANIC FARM
Schenley Plaza, Oakland. 412.683.6243. oaklandfarmersmarket.org.
257 Zeigler Road, Rochester. 724.272.8136. kretschmannfarm.com.
FRIDAY, 3-6 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
LAWRENCEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
5857 Valencia Road, Gibsonia. 412.913.7709. onewomanfarm.com.
ONE WOMAN FARM The Allegheny Bank Parking Lot, 5137 Butler St., Lawrenceville. SATURDAY, 1-4 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
MARKET SQUARE FARMERS MARKET 23 Market Place, Market Square. 412.566.4190. THURSDAY, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET 151 Park Road, McDonald. theoriginalfarmersmarket.net. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, 5:30-8 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
PLEASANT HILLS LIONS CLUB FARMERS MARKET
MILLVALE BOROUGH FARM STAND
461 Clairton Blvd., Pleasant Hills. 412.655.2000. pleasanthillspa.com.
PNC Bank Rear Parking Lot, 400 Grant Ave., Millvale. 412.821.2777.
THURSDAY, 3-6:30 P.M. THROUGH MID-OCTOBER.
WEDNESDAY, 2:30-6 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
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ROSS FARMERS MARKET St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 920 Perry Hwy., North Hills. 412.303.1322. WEDNESDAY, 3-7 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
SHADYSIDE FARMERS MARKET Liberty School Lot, Ellsworth Avenue and Ivy Street, Shadyside. 412.682.1298. SATURDAY, 9 A.M-NOON JUNE-SEPTEMBER.
SHENOT FARM & MARKET 3754 Wexford Run Road, Wexford. 724.935.2542. shenotfarm.com. MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
SHILOH FARM STAND Intersection of Thomas Blvd. and Homewood Ave., Homewood THURSDAYS, 3-6 P.M. JUNE-MID-OCTOBER.
SOERGEL ORCHARDS FARM MARKET & GARDEN 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford. 724.935.1743. soergels.com. MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8 A.M.-6:30 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY, 8 A.M.-6 P.M. YEAR ROUND.
ARMSTRONG COUNTY COLLIER HILL FARM 398 State Route 1034, Templeton. 724.545.1339. keystonedevons.com.
FIVE ELEMENTS FARM 405 Hogg Road, Worthington. 724.575.0317. fiveelementsfarm.com. WEDNESDAY, 5-7 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
GOLDEN HARVEST FARM 1633 Markle Road, Leechburg. 724.337.3023. TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
KITTANNING FARMERS MARKET Franklin Village Mall, Kittanning. 724.783.7886. WEDNESDAY, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. SATURDAY, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. THROUGH DECEMBER.
POUNDS TURKEY FARM 4200 Melwood Road, Leechburg. 724.845.7661. poundsturkeyfarm.com. TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. FRIDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-4 P.M. YEAR ROUND.
THE ST. JAMES FARMERS MARKET 200 Walnut St., Sewickley. 412.262.4839. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
TURTLE CREEK VALLEY FARM STAND WVHSC Building, 519 Penn Ave., Turtle Creek. 412.460.3663 x216. THURSDAY, 12:30-3:30 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
UPPER ST. CLAIR ROTARY FARMERS MARKET Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair. 412.478.3842. uscbprotary.org.
BEAVER COUNTY AMBRIDGE FARMERS MARKET St. Mary’s Church, Park Road and Route 65, Ambridge. 724.495.9618. THURSDAY, 4-7 P.M. MAY-NOVEMBER.
BEAVER FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-1 P.M. APRIL-DECEMBER.
BEAVER FALLS FARMERS MARKET Municipal Parking Lot at 8th and 12th Avenues, Beaver Falls. 724.495.9618.
VERONA FARMERS MARKET
MONDAY, 3:30-6:30 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
THURSDAY, 2-6 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
WILKINSBURG FARMERS MARKET Parking Lot between Ross and South Avenues, Wilkinsburg. 412.242.0234. THURSDAY, 3-6:30 P.M. JUNE-NOVEMBER.
Certified Organic
CSA Veggies & Fruits Non GMO Pastured Pork & Poultry Heirloom Seedlings Weddings & Events Community Activities
Courthouse Parking Lot at 4th and Market Streets, Beaver. 724.495.9618.
THURSDAY, 4-7 P.M. MAY-OCTOBER.
736 E. Railroad Ave., Verona. 412.721.0943.
Blackberry Meadows Farm
blackberrymeadows.com
BRADY’S RUN FARM MARKET 460 Constitution Blvd., New Brighton. 724.846.1030. MONDAY-SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-8 P.M. SUNDAY, 8 A.M.-4 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
CHIPPEWA FARMERS MARKET United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls. 724.495.9618. TUESDAY, 3:30-6:30 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
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CIDER HOUSE FARM MARKET
HARVEST VALLEY FARMS
497 Perry Hwy., Route 19, Harmony. 724.504.6162. ciderhousemarket.com.
6003 Cunningham Road, Gibsonia. 724.898.3276. harvestvalleyfarms.com.
TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
NEW BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET 5th Avenue and 12th Street, New Brighton. TUESDAY, 3:30-6:30 P.M. MAY-NOVEMBER.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. SUNDAY, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. THROUGH DECEMBER.
HARVEST VIEW FARM AND MARKET 143 Eagle Mill Road, Butler. 724.282.8038. harvestviewfarm.com.
SHEFFIELD FARMERS’ MARKET
MONDAY-SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY, NOON-6 P.M. THROUGH DECEMBER.
First United Methodist Church, 2816 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa. 724.465.9618.
162 Elliott Road, Sarver. 724.353.1411.
WEDNESDAY, 3:30-6:30 P.M. MAY-OCTOBER.
HEILMAN’S HOGWASH FARM JAROSINSKI FARMS 150 Jarosinski Lane, Sarver. 412.398.9813.
BUTLER COUNTY AMBROSE FARMERS MARKET 991 Bear Creek Road, Cabot. 724.360.5055. DAILY, 9 A.M.-8 P.M. JULY-NOVEMBER.
BRENCKLE’S FARMS & GREENHOUSES
LEICHER FAMILY FARM 295 Oak Road, Chicora. 724.445.2471. leicherfarm.com. MONDAY-SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
MARS FARMERS MARKET 225 Crowe Ave., Mars. 724.776.3527. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-NOON. MAY-OCTOBER.
PROSPECT MEADOW BERRY FARM
543 Evans City Road, Butler. 724.482.2353. brenckles.com.
136 N. Franklin St., Prospect. 724.290.5484.
DAILY, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
141 Porter Road, Harrisville. silverwheelfarm.net.
BRENCKLE’S ORGANIC FARM & GREENHOUSE
SLIPPERY ROCK COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
768 Glen Eden Road, Zelienople. 724.774.2239. brencklesfarm.com.
111 Stoughton Beach, Slippery Rock. 724.374.3276. facebook.com/SRCFM.
BUTLER FARM MARKET
SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-NOON. MAY-OCTOBER.
901 Evans City Road, Renfrew. 724.486.2194. butlerfarmmarket.com MONDAY-THURSDAY, 9 A.M.-7 P.M. FRIDAY, 8 A.M.-7 P.M. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-7 P.M. SUNDAY, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
SILVER WHEEL FARM
ZELIENOPLE-HARMONY FARMERS MARKET Beaver Street, Zelienople. 724.473.0017. MONDAY, 4:30-7:30 P.M. JUNE-SEPTEMBER.
CRANBERRY FARMERS MARKET 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry. cranberrytownship.org. 724.776.4806. FRIDAY, 3:30-6 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
DEENER’S FARMERS MARKET 21255 Perry Hwy., Cranberry Twp. 724.452.7944. DAILY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
FREEDOM FARMS 795 Pittsburgh Road, Butler. 724.586.5551. WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, 9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. YEAR ROUND.
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CAMBRIA COUNTY BLUE GOOSE FARM 2965 Blue Goose Road, Nicktown. 814.948.7188. bluegoosefarmnicktown.com.
EBENSBURG FARMER’S MARKET Penn Eben Park, Eben. 814.472.8780. ebensburgpa.com. SATURDAY 9 A.M-12 P.M MID-JULY-SEPTEMBER.
JOHNSTOWN FARMERS MARKET Central Park, Main Street, Johnstown. 814.533.2049. FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-2 P.M. MAY-OCTOBER.
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WEST END FARMERS MARKET Senior Life Parking Lot, Broad Street, Johnstown. 814.533.2049. TUESDAY, 3-6 P.M. JUNE-OCTOBER.
CLARION COUNTY CLARION COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Employee Parking Lot of Courthouse, Main Street, Clarion. SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-NOON. THROUGH OCTOBER.
FAYETTE COUNTY 111 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville 724.437.7913.
South Church Street, near Courthouse, Waynesburg 724.627.8119. waynesburgpa.org.
WEDNESDAY, 4-7 P.M. THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
WEDNESDAY 10 A.M.-2P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
BROWNSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
CONNELLSVILLE FARMERS MARKET 133 West Crawford Ave., Connellsville. 724.437.7913. SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-NOON. THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
LAUREL MALL & FLEA MARKET CLARION RIVER ORGANICS 824 Whitmer Road, Sligo. 814.205.6060. clarionriverorganics.com.
1952 University Drive, Connellsville. 724.626.0160. laurelmallfleamarket.com. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
SCHMUCKER FAMILY FARM
MASONTOWN FARMERS MARKET
6983 Route 58, Emlenton. 814.358.2882.
German-Masontown Park, Masontown. 724.437.7913.
CRAWFORD COUNTY MEADVILLE MARKET HOUSE 910 Market St., Meadville. 814.336.2056. MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-4 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
GOODELL GARDENS FARMERS MARKET 221 Waterford St. (Route 6N), Edinboro. 814.734.6699. goodellgardens.org.
INDIANA COUNTY BLAIRSVILLE DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET Tractor Supply Company Parking Lot, East Market and North Morrow Streets, Blairsville. blairsville-pa.net. FRIDAY, 3-6 P.M. JUNE-SEPTEMBER.
FRIDAY, 4-7 P.M. THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
INDIANA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
SCOTTDALE FARMERS MARKET
8th and Church Streets, Downtown Indiana:
Rite Aid Parking Lot, Broadway Street, Scottdale. 724.437.7913. FRIDAY, 4:30-6:30 P.M. THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
UNIONTOWN FARMERS MARKET
ERIE COUNTY
WAYNESBURG FARMERS MARKET
Storey Square, West Main Street, Uniontown. 724.437.7913. MONDAY, 4-7 P.M. THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
SATURDAY 9 A.M-12 P.M.
Wayne Avenue across from Kovalchick Center, Indiana: WEDNESDAY 3-5:30 P.M.
indianafarmmarket.blogspot.com JUNE-OCTOBER.
LAWRENCE COUNTY BURNS ANGUS FARM
FOREST COUNTY
WEDNESDAY, 3-6 P.M. JUNE-SEPTEMBER.
EDIBLE EARTH FARM
101 Orchard Road, New Wilmington. 724.946.3125. burnsangus.com.
HUNTER FARMS ORGANIC MARKET
U.S. 62, Tionesta. 814.303.9663. edibleearthfarm.com.
MONDAY-SATURDAY, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. YEAR ROUND.
7269 Sterrettania Road, Fairview. 814.840.4370. hunterfarmsorganic.com.
NORTH EAST FARMERS MARKET Gibson Park, Route 20 and 89, North East. 716.450.1832. THURSDAY, 11 A.M.-7 P.M. THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
SOUTH EAST ERIE FARMERS MARKET
PLEASANT VALLEY FARM
DAWSON’S ORCHARDS
4792 Sage Road, Tionesta. 814.755.3911. pleasantvalleyfarm.weebly.com.
122 Petersburg Road, Enon Valley. 800.328.2775. dawsonsorchards.com.
TUESDAY, NOON-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-4 P.M. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND-NOVEMBER.
MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-4 P.M. YEAR ROUND.
GREENE COUNTY
ELLWOOD CITY FARMERS MARKET Beaver Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, Ellwood City. 724.758.5501.
East 38th Street and Pine Avenue, Erie. 814.825.7392.
ELYSIAN FIELDS FARM
SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
211 Craynes Run Road, Waynesburg. 724.627.9503. purebredlamb.com.
NEW CASTLE FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-NOON JUNE-OCTOBER.
WOODEN NICKEL BUFFALO FARM
SHIELDS HERB & FLOWER FARM
5970 Koman Road, Edinboro. 814.734.2833. woodennickelbuffalo.com.
East and East Washington Streets, New Castle. 724.654.7457.
374 Smith Creek Road, Spraggs. 724.435.7246. shieldswinery.com.
DAILY, 11 A.M.-5 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
SATURDAY, 8:30 A.M.-1 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. SUNDAY, 11 A.M.-5 P.M.
PASTURE MAID CREAMERY
STRATH AN DE’ FARM
571 Cow Path Lane, New Castle. 724.944.7894.
145 Stewart Run Road, Waynesburg. 724.627.7419. strathande.com.
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, 4-7 P.M.
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CHARLEROI FARMERS MARKET
SOMERSET COUNTY STRAMBA FARM 2331 Chewton Wurtemburg Road, Wampum. 724.752.4146. strambafarmalpacas.com.
MERCER COUNTY DOWNTOWN SHARON FARMERS MARKET Reyers Shoe Store Parking Lot, Sharon. WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, 7 A.M.-NOON. THROUGH OCTOBER.
FARANDA’S FARM 1171 Penn Ave., Hollsopple. 814.479.7109. farandafarm.net.
LAMBERT MOUNTAIN ACRES INC. 3060 Lambert Mountain Road, Cairnbrook. 814.754.8271. somersetcountyfarmersmarket. com.SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. MAY-NOVEMBER.
SOMERSET COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 800 Georgian Place, Somerset. somersetcountyfarmersmarket.com. WEDNESDAY, 3-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
VENANGO COUNTY FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET
MERCER MAINSTREET FARMERS MARKET
12th Street Island, Franklin. 814.437.1619. franklinpa.gov.
The Courthouse Square at South Diamond Street, Mercer. 724.662.5555. mercermainstreet.net.
SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-1 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
SATURDAY 9 A.M.-1 P.M. JULY-OCTOBER.
OIL CITY CURB FARMERS MARKET
OLDE TOWN GROVE CITY FARMERS MARKET Youth Festival Park between 118 and 138 South Broad Street, Grove City. 724.458.0301. oldetowngrovecity.com. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, 9 A.M.-2 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
THREE SISTERS FARM 134 Obitz Road, Sandy Lake. 724.376.2797. bioshelter.com.
RIDGWAY-ELK COUNTY RIDGWAY-ELK COUNTY HERITAGE FARM 28235 Lake City Road, Ridgway. 814.772.0210. burnsheritagefarm.com.
RIDGWAY FARMERS MARKET
Central Avenue Plaza, Oil City. 814.678.3012. MONDAY, THURSDAY, NOON-4:30 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
WARREN COUNTY
CONOVER ORGANIC FARM PRODUCE STAND 397 Lee Road, Burgettstown. 724.947.2850. conoverfarm.com. TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 3-7 P.M.
DESTINY HILL FARM 1069 S. Main St., Washington. 724.222.3015. destinyhill.com.
166 Fava Farm Road, Scenery Hill. 724.323.3324. emeraldvalleyartisans.com.
JOE’S FARM MARKET 3132 National Pike, Richeyville. 724.632.5877.
KEYSTONE FARM 25 Pine Run Road, Amity. 202.213.5237. keystonefarm.com.
MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET 139 S. Main St., Washington. 412.392.2069. msfm.org. THURSDAY, 3-6 P.M. THROUGH MID-OCTOBER.
WARREN COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
MATTHEWS FAMILY FARM 116 Matthews Road, Eighty Four. 724.239.2118. matthewsfamilyfarm.com.
SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-NOON. JUNE-OCTOBER.
WASHINGTON COUNTY BEDILLION HONEY FARM AND FARM MARKET 1179 Burgettstown Road, Hickory. 724.356.7713. bedillionhoneyfarm.com.TUESDAYFRIDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SUNDAY, 10 A.M.-3 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
BEDNER’S FARM & GREENHOUSE 315 Coleman Road, McDonald. 724.926.2541. bednersgreenhouse.com.MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
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CHERRY VALLEY ORGANICS 518 Joffre-Cherry Valley Road, Burgettstown. 724.947.2970. cherryvalleyorganics.com.
City of Warren Midtown Parking Lot, between Market Street and 2nd Avenue, Warren. 814.723.5578. warrenfarmersmarket.wordpress.com.
Main Street, Ridgway. 814.772.0210. TUESDAY, 3:30-5:30 P.M. JUNE-OCTOBER.
THURSDAY, 3-6 P.M. JULY-OCTOBER.
EMERALD VALLEY ARTISANS
LENGEL BROTHERS FARM & MARKET 1346 Mercer Grove City Road, Mercer. 724.967.1789.
423-427 McKean Ave., Charleroi. 724.483.3507.
DAILY, 10 A.M.-DARK.
MCDONALD TRAIL STATION FARMERS MARKET 160 S. McDonald St., McDonald. mcdonaldtrailstation.com. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. JULY-SEPTEMBER.
MONONGAHELA FARMERS MARKET Chess Park, 721 Main St., Monongahela. 724.328.2834. cityofmonongahela-pa.gov. FRIDAY, 3-6 P.M. THROUGH MID-OCTOBER.
PETERS TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia. 724.941.4060. peterstownshipfarmersmarket.org. stdavidspt.org. WEDNESDAY, 3-7 P.M. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
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SIMMONS FARM
JAMISON FARM
MT. PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET
170 Simmons Road, McMurray. 724.941.1490. Route 19 Market, 2816 Washington Road, McMurray. 724.941.7540. simmonsfarm.com.
171 Jamison Lane, Latrobe. 800.237.5262. jamisonfarm.com.
600 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. 412.697.0411. mtpleasantboro.com.
JEANNETTE CIRCLES INITIATIVE FARM MARKET
WEDNESDAY, 4-7 P.M.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-7 P.M. SATURDAY, SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M.
THE SPRINGHOUSE
400 Magee Ave., Jeannette.
SAND HILL BERRIES FARM
THURSDAY, 3:30-7 P.M.
304 Deer Field Road, Mt. Pleasant. 724.547.4760. sandhillberries.com.
LATROBE FARMERS MARKET
MONDAY-SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY, NOON-5 P.M.
1531 Route 136, Washington. 724.228.3339. springhousemarket.com.
Legion Keener Park, Latrobe. 724.805.0112.
MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-9 P.M. SUNDAY, NOON-9 P.M.
TUESDAY, NOON-4 P.M. JUNE-SEPTEMBER.
SARVER’S HILL ORGANIC FARM
TRAX FARMS
LIGONIER COUNTRY MARKET
438 Old State Route 66, Greensburg. 724.834.2334. sarverhillfarm.org.
528 Trax Road, Finleyville. 412.835.3246. traxfarms.com.
West Main Street and Route 30, Ligonier. 724.858.7894. ligoniercountrymarket.org.
THURSDAY, 3-6 P.M. JULY-OCTOBER.
MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-8 P.M. SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M.
SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-NOON. MAY-OCTOBER.
SCHRAMM FARMS & ORCHARDS
TRIPLE B FARMS
LOGAN FAMILY FARMS
1002 Blank Road, Jeannette. 724.744.7320. schrammfarms.com.
823 Berry Lane, Monongahela. 724.258.3557. triplebfarms.com.
101 Eisaman Road, Irwin. 724.875.1471. SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. YEAR-ROUND
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M., SATURDAY-SUNDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. THROUGH OCTOBER.
WEATHERBURY FARM 1061 Sugar Run Road, Avella. 724.587.3763. weatherburyfarm.com.
LONE MAPLE FARMS
VANDERGRIFT FARMERS MARKET
259 Lone Maple Drive, New Alexandria. 724.668.7358.
151 Columbia Ave., Vandergrift. 724.422.3883. vandergriftfarmersmarket.weebly.com.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-NOON. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
VISTAMONT FARMS
LOWER BURRELL FARMERS MARKET
1041 Daniels Run Road, Scenery Hill. 724.884.5387. vistamontfarms.com.
Veterans Central Park, Bethel and Schreiber Streets, Lower Burrell. 724.339.1452.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY BRIDGES FARM & GREENHOUSE 7108 Leechburg Road, Plum. 724.339.1709. GREENHOUSE OPEN 9 A.M.-6 P.M. FROM APRIL 15-MID-JUNE. FARM MARKET OPEN 10 A.M.-5 P.M. FROM EARLY JULY-OCTOBER.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-7 P.M. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
THURSDAY, 3-5:30 P.M.
SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-1 P.M. JUNE-OCTOBER.
LYNCH FIELD FARMERS MARKET Route 119 North, Greensburg. 724.834.2334. TUESDAY, 3-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-NOON. THROUGH NOVEMBER.
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MORRIS ORGANIC FARM EXPORT FARMERS MARKET
110 Slebodnik Road, Irwin. 412.370.3206. morrisorganic.com.
5960 Kennedy Ave., Export. TUESDAY, 4-7 P.M. THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
FARM FRESH FARM MARKET 100 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. Located next to Irwin Park. 412.370.3206. SATURDAY, 8 A.M.-NOON. JUNE-OCTOBER.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, 6 P.M.-DARK. SATURDAY, 2-5 P.M. JUNE, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY JULY-SEPTEMBER.
NORTH VERSAILLES FARM MARKET 1200 Lincoln Hwy., North Versailles.
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FRIENDSHIP FARMS 147 Friendship Farm Lane, Latrobe. 724.423.8727. friendshipfarms.com. MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-3 P.M.
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PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
csa 2017
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED
AGRICULTURE IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
A Listing of PASA Members & Buy Fresh Buy Local® Partners Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) brings together community members and farmers in a relationship of mutual support. By purchasing a CSA share, you help to provide financial support to a local farm, and in return you receive a weekly share of the harvest during the growing season. Every CSA program is a little different — some farms produce all the products they offer in a share, while other CSAs involve multiple farms working together to provide a wider range of products. You might be surprised to learn that you can find local food all year round, some CSAs offer a special winter share. Use this guide to find the right CSA program for you, and enjoy the bounty of our local harvest!
buy fresh buy local® partners are trusted sources for locally grown! to learn more,visit buylocalpa.org. PASA is a nonprofit organization that promotes profitable farms that produce healthy food for all people, while respecting the natural environment. For more information, please visit pasafarming.org or call our Western Regional Office at 412.365.2985. PASA manages Buy Fresh Buy Local® programming in Western Pennsylvania, which aims to help consumers find, choose, and appreciate great local foods.
What’s in Your CSA Box?
Refer to this guide for details on what you’ll find in each CSA.
Plus! *An asterisk indicates that the farm offers low-income assistance options Some farms offer not only spring and summer shares, but also winter. These are denoted throughout.
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KEY: Vegetables
Cheese
Honey
Fruit
Milk
Flowers and/or Herbs
Eggs
Meat
Mushrooms
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csa shares include...
(but are not limited to) a mixture of the products listed with their information. From time to time, some CSA shares also include flowers, herbs, and value-added products, like bread, yogurt, dried products, jams, sauces, and other canned goods. Check with your farmer to see what other exciting locally made products may be included in your CSA share.
1ST GENERATION FARMS Prospect 1stgenerationfarms.com 724-316-2638
Fall or Winter Share Option
CHRISTOFF FARM AND GREENHOUSES Bridgeville 412-874-5900
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Butler County
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Beaver County, Washington County
BIG HORN RANCH
* CLARION RIVER ORGANICS
Pittsfield bighornmeats.net 814-230-4993
Sligo clarionriverorganics.com 412-589-9276
Fall or Winter Share Option
Fall or Winter Share Option
AVAILABILITY: Allegheny, Erie County, Warren County
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Clarion County, Clearfield County, Erie County, Jefferson County, Venango County
BLACKBERRY MEADOWS FARM Natrona Heights blackberrymeadows.com 724-226-3939
CONFORTI FAMILY FARM Darlington facebook.com/confortifamilyfarm 724-630-8132
EARTH AND VINE FARM North East earthandvinefarm.com 814-790-9055
AVAILABILITY: Erie County
* FELLOWSHIP FOODS Monaca fellowshipfoods.com 412-596-0264
Fall or Winter Share Option
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Crawford County, Mercer County, Warren County, Washington County
FIVE ELEMENTS FARM Worthington fiveelementsfarm.com 724-575-0317
Fall or Winter Share Option
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Butler County, Westmoreland County
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Beaver County
AVAILABILITY: Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Butler County, Westmoreland County
DILLNER FAMILY FARM BRENCKLE’S ORGANIC FARM & GREENHOUSE Zelienople brencklesfarm.com 724-453-6773
Gibsonia dillnerfamilyfarm.com 724-444-6594
AVAILABILITY: Allegheny County, Butler County AVAILABILITY: Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Somerset County
FOOTPRINTS FARM Gibbon Glade footprintsfarm.com 724 329 8254
Fall or Winter Share Option
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Butler County, Fayette County, Somerset County, Westmoreland County
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HARVEST VALLEY FARMS
* MATTHEWS FAMILY FARM
Valencia harvestvalleyfarms.com 724-816-0853
Eighty-Four matthewsfamilyfarm.com 802-318-1041
Fall or Winter Share Option
AVAILABILITY: Allegheny County, Greene County, Washington County
Fall or Winter Share Option
MCCONNELLS’ FARM & MARKET
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Butler County, Crawford County, Erie County, Mercer County, Venango County
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Butler County
KEELBOAT FARMS McDonald keelboatfarms.com 724-513-6279
Fall or Winter Share Option
AVAILABILITY: Washington County
KRETSCHMANN FAMILY ORGANIC FARM Rocherster kretschmannfarm.com 724 452 7189
Aliquippa mcconnells-farm.com 724-375-9568
* NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA GROWERS COOPERATIVE Mercer nwpagrowers.com 724-662-1231
PENN’S CORNER FARM ALLIANCE, FARMER-OWNED
MORRIS FARM
cooperative Pittsburgh pennscorner.com 412-564-1494
Irwin morrisorganic.com 412-370-3206
Fall or Winter Share Option
AVAILABILITY: Beaver County
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh AVAILABILITY: Allegheny County, Fayette County, Westmoreland County
Fall or Winter Share Option
RIDGEWOOD FARMS Brookville 814-849-2516
AVAILABILITY: Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County AVAILABILITY: Clarion County, Jefferson County
csa subscription availability... Farms add locations from time to time, so make sure to call or check online for current availability.
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* SARVER’S HILL ORGANIC FARM & CSA Greensburg sarverhillfarm.org 724-834-2334
Fall or Winter Share Option
AVAILABILITY: Allegheny County, Fayette County, Westmoreland County
* STONE CHURCH ACRES Finleyville stonechurchacres.com 724-255-9129
TOBOGGAN HILL FARM
WHO COOKS FOR YOU FARM
New York tobogganhillfarm.com 716-326-2060
New Bethlehem whocooksforyoufarm.com 814-256-3858
AVAILABILITY: Erie County
Fall or Winter Share Option
VILLA MARIA FARM-SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Armstrong County
Villa Maria humilityofmary.org/the-villa/the-villa-farm 724-964-8920, x3385
AVAILABILITY: Lawrence County AVAILABILITY: Allegheny County, Washington County
SUMMER SMILES HONEY FARM Stoystown summersmileshoneyfarm.com 814-525-0306
AVAILABILITY: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Butler County, Crawford County, Lawrence County, Mercer County, Venango County
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• Dining Guide •
Fellowship Foods
CONNECTING PA FARMERS WITH PA EATERS
Manage your account online at www.fellowshipfoods.com
EAT WITH US AT THESE LOC AL RESTAURANTS
Edible Allegheny April/May 2017 Dining Guide RESTAURANTS ARE CHOSEN FOR THIS DINING GUIDE BECAUSE OF THEIR COMMITMENTS TO USING LOCAL, SEASONAL INGREDIENTS, AND BECAUSE OF THEIR PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL FARMS AND FOOD ARTISANS. THEIR DEDICATION MAKES DINING OUT ENJOYABLE AND SUSTAINABLE.
These restaurants are recognized as part of the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant program. Details at sustainablepittsburgh.org.
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Several delectable preparations of oysters from Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille
Multiple Locations
BUFORD’S KITCHEN ANDORA Brunch, lunch, and dinner menus make Andora a versatile option for any meal. Plus, an extensive wine list makes it even more desirable, with many selections available by the bottle or by the glass. 599 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel. 412.967.1900. 1616 Mt. Nebo Road, Sewickley. 412.749.2452. andorarestaurant.com.
BLUEBIRD KITCHEN At its two Downtown locations, Bluebird Kitchen prides itself on a regular menu of pastries, breakfast foods, and sandwiches, in addition to its seasonal menu of hot entrees made from locally sourced ingredients. 221 Forbes Ave., Downtown. 412.642.4414. 11 Stanwix St., Downtown. 412.281.4422. bluebirdkitchen.com.
ATRIA’S
BRGR
Visit Atria’s for good, dependable food in a sports bar atmosphere. With standout entrée salads filled with delicious, fresh ingredients, all nine locations have a wide range of options. The pot roast nachos are not to be missed. Morgantown, Mt. Lebanon, Murrysville, North Shore, O’Hara, Pleasant Hills, Peters Township, Richland, Wexford. atrias.com.
BRGR offers a variety of handcrafted burgers, made with a specialty blend of Angus chuck, sirloin, New York strip, and ribeye. Pair your burger or local hot dog with a spiked milkshake, float, local brew, or soda from Natrona Bottling Company. 5997 Penn Circle South, East Liberty. 412.362.2333. 20111 Route 19 & Freedom Road, Cranberry. 724.742.2333. 1500 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.341.2333. brgrpgh.com.
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You won’t have to travel far for real Southern food with Buford’s Kitchen’s three Pittsburgh-area locations. Come enjoy this contemporary game-day venue with a roomy bar offering American pub fare, craft drafts, and cocktails. They love big flavors, great burgers, and tall shakes! 5980 University Blvd., Moon Township. 412.269.0644. 100 Adios Drive, Washington. 724.249.2986. 1014 5th Ave, Downtown. 412.281.2583. bufordskitchen.com.
FRANKTUARY With two brick-and-mortar locations and a two-truck fleet, Franktuary serves up all types of specialty hot dogs, as well as the Canadian favorite, poutine. 3810 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.586.7224. 115 Forbes Ave., Downtown. 412.281.0115. franktuary.com.
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MAD MEX HELLO BISTRO With a 55-topping salad bar and extensive burger menu to boot, Hello Bistro satisfies all of your breakfast, lunch, and dinner expectations. Skip the line by ordering online, as it’s likely to get crowded with other hungry foodies. Oakland, South Side, Downtown, McCandless Crossing. hellobistro.com.
Experience the funky, fresh tastes of Mad Mex that blend West Coast foods with a mashup of Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Spanish flavors. The vibe is exhilarating at the restaurant’s seven locations, and the burritos and margaritas always make for a good time. Cranberry, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Robinson, Shadyside, South Hills, Canonsburg. madmex.com.
STEEL CACTUS With three locations in town, this cantina serves up authentic Mexican cuisine in a steely, urban space. 5505 Walnut St., Shadyside. 412.709.6444. 1831 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.431.3535. 115 Federal St., PNC Park. 412.927.2571. steelcactuspgh.com.
IL PIZZAIOLO Opened in 1996 by Pittsburgh native Ron Molinaro, Il Pizzaiolo operates under this creed: create Neapolitan-style pizza using old-world technique and the highest-quality ingredients. Everything on its menu is either housemade or sourced from the world’s best artisans — the burrata is imported weekly from Naples! 703 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.344.4123. 701 Warrendale Village Drive, Warrendale. 724.933.3155. Coming soon — Harts Run Road, Gibsonia. ilpizzaiolo.com.
MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT The nation’s premier family of seafood restaurants is designed to create an inviting, original, and relaxed atmosphere, where guests can enjoy the highest-quality dining experience. 2667 Sidney St., SouthSide Works. 412.432.3260. 301 5th Ave., Downtown. 412.201.6992. mccormickandschmicks.com.
WAFFLES, INCAFFEINATED Are you ready for the most amazing waffle experience you will ever have? It all starts with a perfectly prepared sourdough waffle, followed by any combination of your favorite toppings; savory or sweet, the choice is yours! 2517 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.301.1763. 453 3rd St., Beaver. 724.359.4841. 10339 Perry Hwy., Wexford. wafflesincaffeinated.com.
INDUSTRY PUBLIC HOUSE Named for its vintage, industrial-style setting, Industry Public House offers American comfort cuisine and lively libations. The locale’s skilled bartenders can recommend the perfect local craft beer to pair with each meal, or craft a beautiful and delicious speciality cocktail. 4305 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.683.1100. 140 Andrew Drive, North Fayette. 412.490.9080. industrypgh.com.
WALNUT GRILL P&G PAMELA’S DINER A breakfast destination with multiple locations around Pittsburgh, Pamela’s made a name for itself with its famous, crepe-style pancakes. Strip District, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Millvale, Oakland, Mt. Lebanon. pamelasdiner.com.
Enjoy upscale and casual dining fit for the entire family at four different locations, and order from the diverse, chefdriven menu. 12599 Perry Hwy., Wexford. 724.933.8410. 911 Freeport Road, Fox Chapel. 412.782.4768. 1595 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. 412.564.5746. 1210 Settlers Ridge, Robinson Township. 412.747.2100. eatwalnut.com.
ASPINWALL
PENN AVENUE FISH COMPANY JIMMY WAN’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Family owned and operated, Jimmy Wan’s Restaurant and Lounge is a Pan-Asian restaurant that offers a vibrant array of Asian favorites and delicacies, ranging from the traditional classics to the innovative and contemporary. Jimmy Wan’s offers takeout and delivery services, patio dining, private dining, and full-service catering. 1337 Old Freeport Road, Fox Chapel. 412.968.0848. 1686 Route 228, Cranberry Township. 724.778.8978. jimmywans.com.
Though its two locations offer different menus, Penn Avenue Fish Company delivers fresh seafood and gourmet cuisine wherever you go. Its original location in the Strip District, one-part restaurant, one-part market, is fittingly more casual, specializing in sandwiches and soups. Visit the Downtown locale for a swankier experience. The sushi is excellent anywhere. 2208 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.434.7200. 308 Forbes Ave., Downtown. 412.562.1710. pennavefishcompany.com.
CORNERSTONE RESTAURANT & BAR As its name would suggest, Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar is a true cornerstone for family and friendly gatherings. The comfortable atmosphere and pivotal location in Aspinwall combine with its feel-good menu for the ultimate dinner spot. 301 Freeport Road. Aspinwall. 412.408.3420. cornerstonepgh.com.
Bloomfield
SALÚD JUICERY LA GOURMANDINE BAKERY This husband-and-wife-owned bakery offers a true taste of France in the heart of Pittsburgh. Fabien and Lisanne Moreau bring their French roots to the handcrafted pastries and breads that are prepared onsite daily. 4605 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.682.2210. 300 Cochran Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.200.7969. lagourmandinebakery.com.
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Reconnect with Mother Earth and a healthy lifestyle at Salúd Juicery. The cold-pressed juice and smoothie bar focuses on serving what tastes great and makes customers feel better. Stop in for a quick sip or experience a rejuvenating detox with a multi-day juice cleanse. 348 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412.259.8818. 733 Copeland St., Shadyside. 412.683.1064. saludjuicery.com.
APTEKA Featuring Central and Eastern European cuisine, Apteka’s menu contains only vegan items. They offer cafe-style ordering and can accommodate reserved parties for any occasion. 4606 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. 412.251.0189. aptekapgh.com.
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SAUSALIDO Thriving under the direction of owner Nicholas Mineo and Executive Chef Michael Simpson, Sausalido brings the heart of the Napa Valley to Bloomfield with its fresh, delicious, gourmet dishes featuring authentic New American and European flavors. The contemporary décor and sweet sounds of jazz and soul give the 40-seat space an intimate, yet refined, atmosphere to add to the sophisticated cuisine. 4621 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 412.683.4575. sausalido.net.
BELLA SERA Bella Sera Catering, Venue, Bistro, and BBQ strives to source locally grown products and patronize regional purveyors whenever possible. As pioneers of the green movement in food service locally, Bella Sera’s staff feels a responsibility to set a good example within the community it serves. 414 Morganza Road, Canonsburg. 724.745.5575. bellaserapgh.com.
BRADDOCK’S PITTSBURGH BRASSERIE Executive Chef Jason Shaffer’s diverse experience has made him the master of many types of cuisine, from burgers to traditional French foods. But it is his love of his hometown, Pittsburgh, and passion for local cuisine that define his creations at Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie. 107 6th St., Downtown. 412.992.2005. braddocksrestaurant.com.
STATION Station is the perfect local stop for food and libations in the heart of Pittsburgh’s historic Little Italy. Under the direction of Executive Chef Curtis Gamble, Station’s menu features food prepared in New American style with Mediterranean influences, creating familiar dishes in unique and inventive ways. The bar has an extensive wine list, craft cocktail menu, and a rotation of 12 craft and local draft beers. 4744 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 412.251.0540. station4744.com.
TESSARO’S AMERICAN BAR AND HARDWOOD GRILL Nearly 25 years ago, Kelly Harrington opened Tessaro’s. The restaurant serves one of Pittsburgh’s most succulent and juicy burgers, weighing in at half a pound. An in-house butcher prepares the eatery’s meats daily, and its sandwiches and salads are equally delicious! 4601 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 412.682.6809. tessaros.com.
Bridgeville
BUTCHER AND THE RYE JACKSONS RESTAURANT + BAR Enjoy this neighborhood restaurant offering new American cuisine in a chic and welcoming atmosphere. Jacksons’ smart, casual dining features fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced foods and an extensive wine and craft cocktail list. 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg. 724.743.5005. experiencejacksons.com.
TOSCANA BRICK OVEN Offering lunch and dinner, this Canonsburg restaurant guarantees traditional Neapolitan thin crust pizzas, pastas with a boost of homemade flavor, and a bar containing craft beers and unique Italian wines. 1800 Main St., Canonsburg. 724.485.2026. toscanabrickoven.com.
Butcher and the Rye serves meals that are hearty, earthy, and satisfying. Deep, rich flavors are abundant on this inventive menu, with hints of French cuisine mingling expertly with a global mix of inspiration. Not to be outdone by the butcher, the rye portion of the menu is just as fresh, channeling more “Southern comfort” than “South of France.” 212 6th St., Downtown. 412.391.2752. butcherandtherye.com.
CORNER MERCANTILE With Corner Mercantile’s diverse menu, guests can customize a home-cooked meal to bring back to the family when time is short, while customers on the go can treat themselves to an array of pastries, coffee, and sandwiches. The Tower at PNC Plaza, Street Level, 472 Wood St., Downtown. 412.586.5738. cornermercantile.com.
Downtown
BEE’Z BISTRO & PUB
ANDYS
FAMILY FARM CREAMERIES
A family-owned restaurant that’s been in business for more than 20 years, Bee’z Bistro & Pub started out as a small pizza shop and has grown into a full-service restaurant and bar. The “Chef’s Selection Menu” utilizes products sourced from the surrounding area, including a selection of local craft beers served in the Pub. 3249 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. 412.257.9877. beezbistroandpub.com.
Andys, Fairmont Pittsburgh’s “art-and-industry-inspired” bar, is one of the most captivating spots in the city, serving classic cocktails, a carefully selected wine menu, and delicious small plates and desserts. Enjoy live music every Wednesday through Saturday at Jazz at Andys, an eclectic music series featuring local musicians. 510 Market St., Downtown. 412.773.8884. andyswinebar.com.
Dedicated to the support of local agriculture, Family Farm Creameries only sources its products from the dairy farmers who still bottle their own milk and make their own cheese on-site. If you’re looking for something a little sweeter, be sure to try a scoop of homemade ice cream. Market Street Grocery, 435 Market St., Downtown. familyfarmcreameries.com.
RUMFISH GRILLE
HABITAT
Somehow Rumfish Grille has turned the middle of Bridgeville into the sandy shore of the Caribbean. Happy hour specials and fresh, seasonal offerings make this unique location (with an extensive outdoor area) a vacation destination for the night. 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. 412.914.8013. rumfishpgh.com.
Habitat, located at Fairmont Pittsburgh, serves seasonal cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Executive Chef Jason Dalling starts with the best ingredients to create simple, yet elegant, dishes. Habitat is also home to weekend brunch, holiday events, and monthly cooking classes. 510 Market St., Downtown. 412.773.8848. habitatrestaurant.com.
THE APOLLO CAFÉ Offering traditional breakfast choices, this Downtown stop also serves up Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisines for lunch. 429 Forbes Ave., Downtown. 412.471.3033. apollocafepittsburgh.com.
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MEAT & POTATOES Carnivores will rejoice at the pork-, lamb-, chickenand beef-filled menu at Meat & Potatoes. But even if “meat” isn’t your religion, you’ll find plenty of options in delicious fish, pastas, and salads. The trendy restaurant embodies Pittsburgh’s chic foodie renaissance. 649 Penn Ave., Downtown. 412.325.7007. meatandpotatoespgh.com.
S&D CAFÉ
SOUPER BOWL
This delicatessen’s eclectic menu includes Reubens, gyros, quesadillas, and paninis. Breakfast is also served at the café, as are vegetarian and vegan options. 1425 Forbes Ave., Downtown. 412.281.1819.
Located across from PPG Paints Arena, stop by Souper Bowl for a bite before or after any Penguins game. Be sure to take advantage of the daily drink specials, too! 910 5th Ave., Downtown. 412.471.0216. souperbowlpgh.com.
NOLA ON THE SQUARE The laid-back, jazzy atmosphere of NOLA is like stepping foot in The Big Easy itself, with the aroma of Creole cuisine filling the trendy space. Spicy and authentic lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menus are offered at the Big Y venture, with opportunities for private events. Note the Fried Alligator and Frog Legs options, as intimidating as they are delicious. 24 Market Square, Downtown. 412.471.9100. nolaonthesquare.com.
SEVICHE Named for the Latin American dish of raw fish cured in citrus juices, Seviche is the destination for choice seafood. Cooked options are also generous on the menu, with tacos, tapas, and entrees available. A food and drink happy hour combine the zing of its cuisine with thirst-quenching cocktails. 930 Penn Ave., Downtown. 412.697.3120. seviche.com.
PORK & BEANS
SIENNA MERCATO
The newest brainchild of two rockstars is on the Pittsburgh restaurant scene: Pork & Beans. From Keith Fuller of Root 174 and Richard DeShantz of Meat & Potatoes comes a new restaurant that’s embracing both meat and vegetarian options in a communal dining atmosphere, a new and inventive style for Pittsburgh. 136 6th St., Downtown. 412.338.1876. porkandbeanspgh.com.
Offering an exploration of delicious fare, Sienna Mercato stacks three styles of cuisine in the Downtown space. Start on the first floor, Emporio, for its famous meatballs; climb to the second floor, Mezzo, for housemade charcuterie and wood-fired pizza; and top it off at Il Tetto, the rooftop beer garden. 942 Penn Ave., Downtown. 412.281.2810. siennapgh.com.
THE SPEAKEASY Reminiscent of the days of the 1920s, The Speakeasy is tucked below the Omni William Penn Hotel lobby. The lavish, sophisticated lounge keeps diners intrigued with an elaborate selection of drinks at the Prohibition-era bar. 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. 412.281.7100. omnihotels.com.
TÄKŌ Delivering an edgy take on classic Mexican, täkō is effortlessly cool with a fierce devotion to delivering fresh, authentic flavors. But maybe even better than its enticing fare and funky atmosphere is the killer cocktail list. Go for the carnitas, stay for the tequila. 214 6th St., Downtown. 412.471.8256. takopgh.com.
POROS A lively and expansive bar welcomes you into Poros, where fresh seafood is flown in from the Aegean Sea and fresh lamb is sourced from local farms. Small plates and a fun drink menu make this Mediterranean hotspot perfect for happy hour, and if it’s not 5 o’clock here, it may be in Greece. PPG2 Market Square, Downtown. 412.904.2051. porospgh.com.
TERRACE ON FIFTH SIX PENN KITCHEN Simple, yet sophisticated, Six Penn Kitchen is an American bistro that attracts both busy Downtown commuters and neighborhood regulars. It’s the No. 1 spot for a quick bite before or after a trip to Pittsburgh’s amazing theaters. 146 6th St., Downtown. 412.566.7366. sixpennkitchen.com.
Pittsburgh’s largest outdoor lounge and fully enclosed penthouse bar is located on the top floor of Buford’s Kitchen in Pittsburgh’s Uptown District. Terrace on Fifth features craft cocktails, craft beer, shareable plates, a state-of-theart sound system, and unsurpassed views of Pittsburgh. 1014 5th Ave., Downtown. 412.281.2583. terraceonfifth.com.
SONOMA REVEL + ROOST Revel + Roost is a refined, rustic American restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Stop by to “revel” downstairs and enjoy speciality cocktails with al fresco dining, or “roost” in their comfortable and elegant atmosphere overlooking Market Square. 242 Forbes Ave., Downtown. 412.281.1134. revelandroost.com.
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In an attempt to create the most delectable meals for customers, Sonoma utilizes local vendors for the freshest inseason ingredients to center its menu around. Chefs at Sonoma use Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance, bringing in products from a variety of local farmers. Sonoma also uses grass-fed beef from the farm of Ron Gargasz and lamb from Jamison Farms. 947 Penn Ave., Downtown. 412.697.1336. thesonomagrille.com.
TERRACE ROOM Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, Terrace Room provides an elegant atmosphere in the Omni William Penn Hotel. Don’t miss its afternoon tea, served Monday through Saturday, or its monthly wine dinners, featuring expert pairings with gourmet fare. 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. 412.553.5235. ominhotels.com.
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Tempura avocado tacos with smoked jalapeño and tomato salad and lime chipotle mayo from Smoke Barbecue Taqueria
UMBRELLA CAFÉ Tucked behind a warm storefront are three small eateries in one. Whether you want soup and a sandwich, baked goods, or fresh juices, all are available inside at Soup Nancys, Om Nom Bakery, and Savasana Juice Company. 951 Liberty Ave., Downtown. 412.391.8500. theumbrellacafepgh.com.
WESLEY’S DELICATESSEN AND CATERING Order from a wide menu of sandwiches named after various points of interest around the city, or build your own with whatever meats, cheeses, and breads you like. Soups and salads are also available, and breakfast is served all day in this classical delicatessen. 307 4th Ave., Downtown. 412.281.3354. wesleysdeli.com.
PARIS 66 BISTRO Travel to Paris through the tastes, aromas, and atmosphere of this lovely French bistro. Simple in its authenticity, Paris 66 offers the warm, rich staples of French cuisine in the trendy East Liberty neighborhood. Paris 66 is also the 2015 WHIRL Magazine Chef’s Best Dish winner for “Best Presentation!” 6018 Centre Ave., East Liberty. 412.404.8166. paris66bistro.com.
East Liberty
V3 Focusing on fresh ingredients and careful preparation, V3 specializes in firing up unique flatbread pizzas. 11 5th Ave., Downtown. 412.456.5000. Coming soon — 4500 Butler St., Lawrenceville. v3flatbreadpizza.com.
ASIATIQUE THAI BISTRO
SOCIAL
Asiatique is owned and operated by Chef Ling Robinson, a native of Thailand, who came to the U.S. in 1991. Serving delicious and simple dishes, Robinson believes in using only fresh and healthy ingredients to provide her customers authentic Thai cuisine. 120 Bakery Square Blvd., Bakery Square. 412.441.1212.
Social at Bakery Square sets itself apart from other bars and eateries with its cool atmosphere and focus on fresh, vibrant food. Start with the ahi tuna tartare nachos with a drink, then try the Italian sandwich or the pierogi pizza for a taste of Pittsburgh. 6425 Penn Ave., East Liberty. 412.362.1234. bakerysocial.com.
VALLOZZI’S
SPOON
Serving traditional family recipes, ranging from homemade gnocchi to fresh meat and seafood, Vallozzi’s stands at the cutting edge of Pittsburgh’s booming Italian restaurant scene. Try something from the fresh mozzarella bar, which features meats and cheeses flown in weekly from Italy! 220 5th Ave., Downtown. 412.394.3400. vallozzispittsburgh.com.
Spoon features a modern American, farm-to-table menu that is driven by local and sustainable products from the Pittsburgh region. Spoon also offers an extensive and unique cocktail selection, in addition to a diverse wine menu designed by the certified sommelier. 134 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. 412.362.6001. spoonpgh.com.
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THE LIVERMORE From the owners of Bar Marco, this cocktail-café spot offers a variety of traditional cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and light fare. 124 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. 412.361.0600. thelivermorepgh.com.
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B52
A trio of Pittsburgh natives run the kitchen of Whitfield at Ace Hotel Pittsburgh, combining local ingredients, like beef sourced from Jubilee Hilltop Ranch, for new and inventive results. Seating 100, the restaurant also serves brunch daily and offers a late-night bar menu until 2 a.m. 120 S. Whitfield St., East Liberty. 412.626.3090. whitfieldpgh.com.
While the menu may be subject to seasonal changes, this farm-to-table Italian experience still dishes out high-quality pizza, pasta, and other entrees all year long. 100 Perry Hwy., Harmony. 724.473.0630. dellaterrapgh.com.
This vegan café cooks up a combination of American and Middle Eastern cuisines inside its modern dining space. Serving homemade baked goods and coffee, B52 is open five days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus Sunday brunch. 5202 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.408.3988. b52pgh.com.
garfield
Highland Park
DELLA TERRA ITALIAN BISTRO
SPORK Spork features an array of house-prepared pastas, breads, charcuterie, pastries, and ice creams served in a small plate format. The daily, changing menu is complemented by an ambitious cocktail program, as well as carefully curated wine and craft beer lists. Open for dinner, Spork recently added late-night weekend hours and a reverse happy hour built around Neapolitan-style pizza and featured cocktails. 5430 Penn Ave. 412.441.1700. sporkpittsburgh.com.
COCA CAFÉ JOSEPH TAMBELLINI RESTAURANT Good, traditional Italian cuisine fills the menu at Joseph Tambellini Restaurant. Fresh seafood, free-range, organic chickens, and wine tastings throughout the month are just a sampling of what it has to offer. 5701 Bryant St., Highland Park. 412.665.9000. joesphtambellini.com.
Gibsonia
Hill District
THE PINES TAVERN
LEGACY CAFÉ, LLC
This historic restaurant has been growing its own produce for the last 15 years in an effort to achieve 70 percent sustainability. Chef Jason Culp starts all of his crops from seeds in the restaurant’s greenhouses and sells his surplus to neighboring restaurants. Owner Mike Novak has also made a commitment to Pittsburgh talent, festooning the tavern’s walls with local art. 5018 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia. 724.625.3252. thepinestavern.com.
Serving coffee, tea, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods, this community space is owned and operated by Hill District native Chef Leeretta Payne. 1733 Cliff St., Hill District. 412.608.8985.
Greensburg
Irwin
CURE LEGACY CAFÉ, LLC
J. CORKS
CENACOLO RESTAURANT
Housed in the former Elks Club building, built in 1806, J. Corks continues the organization’s tradition by creating an inviting location for friends and family to enjoy delicious food and drinks. Every Saturday, enjoy live music while dining on a bison burger and truffle Parmesan French fries! 25 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. 724.691.0434. jcorks.com.
Opened in October 2013 as a response to the overwhelming popularity of the company’s flagship fresh pasta wholesale store, Fede Pasta, this Italian restaurant offers delicious dishes made from scratch. There’s always a seat for family and friends at the cozy Cenacolo. 1061 Main St., North Huntingdon. 724.515.5983. cenacolorestaurant.com.
Harmony
Coca Café is now serving small plates for weekend dinner, in addition to its always-impressive breakfast, lunch, and signature Sunday brunch, which features a selection of seasonal specials as well as featured items from the expansive breakfast menu. Coca Café is also the exclusive provider for The Mattress Factory Café. 3811 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.621.3171. coca-cafe.net.
This extra local, urban, Mediterranean restaurant is run by Chef Justin Severino, who is dedicated to ethical farming practices, sustainability, and traditional cooking techniques. His vision is for the restaurant to be a reflection of the seasons in Western Pennsylvania and its local farms. 5336 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.252.2595. curepittsburgh.com.
KALEIDOSCOPE CAFÉ Whether you want a fresh salad, homemade gnocchi, or filet mignon, Kaleidoscope Café can serve up a menu as diverse and colorful as its name would imply. 108 43rd St., Lawrenceville. 412.638.4004. kaleidoscopepgh.com.
Lawrenceville
KICKBACK PINBALL CAFÉ BURGH’ERS
52ND STREET MARKET
This restaurant more than lives up to its name with a menu featuring burgers named after and based on Pittsburgh’s various neighborhoods. Guests can also build their own burgers, or order from a selection of sandwiches and salads. 100 Perry Hwy., Harmony. 724.473.0710. burgherspgh.com.
Nestled in Lawrenceville, this community corner store offers up a range of essential groceries like dairy, produce, and eggs, and also provides a place to sit down with a cup of coffee. 601 52nd St., Lawrenceville. 412.408.3798. 52ndstreetmarket.com.
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Visit Kickback Pinball Café in the heart of Lawrenceville for a unique dining experience. Combining the joys of eating with the fun of playing classic pinball machines, the café offers sandwiches, soups, salads, a full espresso menu, and fresh squeezed lemonade with a second floor pinball arcade. It’s a BYOB establishment, too! 4326 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.682.3200. kickbackpgh.com.
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THE VANDAL MORCILLA
ROUND CORNER CANTINA
Morcilla’s family-style menu fosters a convivial environment with a focus on traditional pintxos, while chef and co-owner Justin Severino’s signature charcuterie program takes on a Spanish accent. When you dine at Morcilla, not only are you able to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, but you’re also helping to support over 13 local farms and creameries. 3519 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.652.9924. morcillapittsburgh.com.
Round Corner Cantina is a 21-and-over hot spot for great drinks and great Mexican food. Try one of its 11 different tacos, which include vegan choices, such as cauliflower with avocado salsa, and meatier options like pork belly with apple pico. Complement your dish with a pour from its extensive selection of tequila and mezcal. 3720 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.904.2279. roundcornercantina.com.
Those looking for a healthy, affordable, and lively eatery should look no further than The Vandal. The intimate, 30-seat space features a fresh, ingredient-driven menu and serves in a European counter style. The perfect spot for dining with friends, family, or even solo, The Vandal is open for lunch and dinner, and all menu items are available for takeout. 4306 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.251.0465. thevandalpgh.com.
McMurray
SENTI PASTITSIO Owner Matt Bournias is a proud member of Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance from which he sources a lot of local produce for this Greek take-out restaurant. The mushrooms used in his dishes are sourced from Wild Purveyors, and the meats come from Park Farm and J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand. Pastitsio also enjoys weekly deliveries from local food provider Paragon Foods. 3716 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.586.7656. greekpastitsio.com.
Born from Franco Braccia’s dream of bringing together authentic Italian food, traditional European service, and modern wining and dining, Senti Restaurant and Wine Bar is perfect for anyone searching for an upscale dining experience. The wine bar lounge, equipped with a state-of-the-art, automated wine dispenser, features exquisite Italian wines. The interior design was done by Christina Ishida of Cici Crib Interiors who sought to pay homage to Lawrenceville’s Art Center by designing Senti’s open, gallery-like layout. 3473 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.586.4347. sentirestaurant.com.
ARLECCHINO RESTAURANT Family-style appetizers, hearty entrees, and homemade pastas make up Arlecchino’s Italian menu. Fresh, traditional ingredients evoke flavors of the old country — nothing showy or gimmicky, just delicious Italian cuisine. 133 Camp Lane, McMurray. 724.260.5414. arlecchinopgh.com.
MOON TOWNSHIP
PICCOLO FORNO Chefs Domenic and Carla Branduzzi recreate traditional Tuscan recipes with their wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas, as well as an enormous array of tempting appetizers. The Branduzzi family has a long history of supplying great food to the Pittsburgh community, and Piccolo Forno delivers, plain and simple. 3801 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.622.0111. piccolo-forno.com.
SMOKE BARBEQUE TAQUERIA
BELLFARM KITCHEN | BAR
Choose from tacos, sandwiches, ribs, and burgers made from Australian wagyu beef, Berkshire pork, or Gerber poultry, or stop in Sunday for a smoky brunch menu. 4115 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.224.2070. smokepgh.com.
Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine makes up the unique menu at Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport’s restaurant. Located in the main lobby, it’s a gourmet choice for travelers on the go and regular patrons alike. 1111 Airport Blvd., Moon Township. 724.899.6050. pittsburghairport.regency.hyatt.com.
Mt. Lebanon
BISTRO 19 SPIRIT THE PITTSBURGH JUICE CO. Crafting a wide array of homemade, cold-pressed juices from local fruits and vegetables, the Pittsburgh Juice Co. also creates its own programs for customers to try a juice cleanse. 3418 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville. 412.586.5060. pittsburghjuicecompany.com.
Order specialty pizza by the slice or by the pie, or browse the list of draft beers and house cocktails. With an endless Sunday brunch special, Spirit also features a Saturday popup lunch event on its patio, featuring a different regional chef each week. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. 412.586.4441. spiritpgh.com.
The eclectic and sophisticated menu at Bistro 19 is filled with local and seasonal ingredients. Executive Chef Jessica Bauer creates fresh dishes while supporting the community by working with Wooden Nickel Farms, Jameson Farms, Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance, Emerald Valley Artisans, and Uptown Coffee. 711 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.306.1919. bistro19.com.
BLOCK 292 BLOCK 292 PUSADEE’S GARDEN
TENDER BAR + KITCHEN
Thai cuisine in a full, overflowing, green garden sets Pusadee’s Garden apart as a noodle destination. The Tongdee family will wow your tastebuds with authentic dishes remembered from their childhoods. 5321 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.781.8724. pusadeesgarden.com.
A cocktail bar with a 20th century-inspired interior, Tender’s kitchen also serves up shareable appetizers and cheese spreads in addition to a dinner menu of burgers, steaks, and sandwiches. 4300 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.402.9522. tenderpgh.com.
Brooks Broadhurst, former senior vice president of food and beverage for Eat’n Park, is beginning his own venture, a new sustainable foods market and restaurant in Mt. Lebanon. Joining the small strip of shops and restaurants on Beverly Road, Block 292 will embrace local farms and exquisite food. 292 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.668.2292. block292.com.
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CAFÉ IO Chef Jeff Iovino attempts to utilize local food vendors as much as possible. He relies on Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance for food items and encourages other Pittsburgh vendors to go local. 300A Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.440.0414. cafeio.com.
Mt. Washington
Oakland
CAFÉ PHIPPS ANDREW’S STEAKHOUSE This contemporary steak and fresh seafood restaurant inside Rivers Casino offers an exclusive wine list and delicious dishes. 777 Casino Drive, North Shore. 412.231.7777. theriverscasino.com.
The menu at Café Phipps features salads, sandwiches, quiches, and other dishes as colorful as the attractions inside the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden it calls home. One Schenley Park, Oakland. 412.622.6914. phipps. conservatory.org.
North Side
LEGUME ALTIUS Executive chef and partner Jessica Bauer offers guests an elevated dining experience, featuring American cuisine that’s refined and modern. The ingredient-driven menu is complemented by modern surroundings and an organic, sustainable wine menu. 1230 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington. 412.904.4442. altiuspgh.com.
THE GRANDVIEW SALOON & COAL HILL STEAKHOUSE The Grandview Saloon & Coal Hill Steakhouse provides classic saloon food with a timeless perk: the wide open view of the city from Mt. Washington, enjoyable from the upper or lower deck. 1212 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington. 412.431.1400. thegrandviewsaloon.com.
BENJAMIN’S WESTERN AVENUE BURGER BAR For American bar food that’s finger-licking-good, go to Benjamin’s. Its standout burger menu combines unique ingredients and hearty meats to achieve delicious results. 900 Western Ave., North Side. 412.224.2163. benjaminspgh.com.
BISTRO TO GO A full-service, bistro-style restaurant, Bistro To Go’s menu features fresh sides and hot entrees like hearty, cross-cultural comfort foods; healthy favorites; and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. Enjoy your next meal in the dining room or garden courtyard, or call for takeout or catering services! 415 E. Ohio St., North Side. 412.231.0218. bistroandcompany.com.
Legume sources from a community of growers, presenting a new menu daily based on what’s available from farms and artisans, such as Grow Pittsburgh, Mildred’s Daughters, Kistaco Farms, Greenawalt Farms, J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand, McConnell’s Farm, So’ Journey Farm, Jamison Farm, Heilman’s Hogwash Farm, Ron Gargasz’s organic grass-fed beef, Mushrooms for Life, and Hidden Hills Dairy. 214 N. Craig St., Oakland. 412.621.2700. legumebistro.com.
LUCCA Executive Chef Eric Von Hansen loves using local ingredients. His fresh and delicious salad greens come from Spring Valley Farms, and he uses local lamb from Elysian Fields Farms. 317 S. Craig St., Oakland. 412.682.3310. luccaristorante.com.
CHATEAU CAFÉ & CAKERY MONTEREY BAY FISH GROTTO Fresh fish is flown in daily to prepare the sushi and entrees available at Monterey Bay Fish Grotto, where guests can also enjoy a picturesque view of the city from Mt. Washington. 1411 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington. 412.481.4414. montereybayfishgrotto.com.
The perfect lunch locale, Chateau Café & Cakery is run by a family that loves Pittsburgh and all things tasty. Grab a cup of locally roasted coffee from La Prima Espresso or one of Chateau’s signature herbal tea blends. We recommend pairing either with a slice of the house-made vegan chocolate chip banana bread! 1501 Preble Ave., North Side. 412.802.2537. chateaucc.com.
PETER’S PUB Not far from the University of Pittsburgh campus, Peter’s Pub provides patrons with access to an extensive list of import beers. Guests can also munch on a menu of burgers, wraps, and locally renowned hot wings. 116 Oakland Ave., Oakland. 412.681.7465. mypeterspub.com.
North Hills
THE PORCH AT SCHENLEY WILLOW
THE MODERN CAFE
Executive Chef John Mottinger is committed to local, seasonal ingredients and designs his modern American menu in the North Hills around the region’s bounty of produce, scouting local farmers markets. Chicken from Eichner’s Farm is also featured on the menu year-round. 634 Camp Horne Road, North Hills. 412.847.1007. willowpgh.com.
Serving shots and beer on the North Shore since 1933, The Modern Cafe provides an exciting atmosphere for grabbing a bite to eat before, during, or after a Pittsburgh sporting event, while choosing from a selection of more than 140 beers and award-winning sandwiches. 862 Western Ave., North Side. 412.321.4550. themoderncafe.com.
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Situated within beautiful Schenley Plaza, The Porch is a comeas-you-are, no-reservations bistro, serving the University community, neighborhood regulars, and park users alike. Creating simple, delicious, made-from-scratch food, using fresh ingredients from local partners and farms, The Porch is great place to enjoy the sights and sounds of Oakland with good company. 221 Schenley Drive, Oakland. 412.687.6724. theporchatschenley.com.
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Ginger Julep from Andrew’s Steak & Seafood
Point Breeze
POINT BRUGGE CAFÉ RED OAK CAFÉ Stop in for breakfast, or make a lunch out of Red Oak’s array of salads, soups, wraps, and sandwiches. Blue-plate specials are offered daily on a menu, which also includes vegetarian options. 3610 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 412.621.2221.
Fresh, innovative cuisine in a casual neighborhood setting is the focus of Point Brugge Café located in Point Breeze. The menu features Belgian-inspired cuisine created by Executive Chef Jay Seghi — most notably, mussels in three distinct preparations. A full bar and two of the best selections of Belgian and craft beers in the city are also offered. 401 Hastings St., Point Breeze. 412.441.3334. pointbrugge.com.
Regent Square
SEWICKLEY
COCOTHÉ Cocothé began as a shop specializing in chocolates, confections, and pastries, but has evolved into a delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner spot. The culinary team sources its ingredients locally, adding to the artisanal, seasonal dishes on the menu. 545 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412.259.8847. cocothe.com.
Shadyside
SQUARE CAFÉ
THE BURGH BITES TRUCK
A modern approach to sushi that allows you to customize your own rolls and bowls according to your tastes in rice, veggies, and seafood. 417 S. Craig St., Oakland. 412.621.1689. sushifuku.com.
Square Café is a proud supporter of Grow Pittsburgh, sourcing herbs, heirloom tomatoes, and potatoes from the nonprofit. The café also sources milk and cheese from Marburger Dairy, coffee from Kiva Han, and bread from Allegro Hearth Bakery. Even the plates are made locally by the Riverside Design Group, and the walls are bedecked with art from Pittsburgh talents. 1137 S. Braddock Ave., Regent Square. 412.244.8002. square-cafe.com.
Enjoy “handhelds,” “spoonables,” “torts,” and “dogs” from this zesty venture that started as a cart, grew into a food truck, and will soon have a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Bridgeville, called Brick and Mortar. Chef and owner Ricci Minella keeps it fresh by changing up the menu weekly, and even offers catering for groups of 15-250 people. 412.229.7119. burghbitestruck.com.
Plum
robinson
SUSHI FUKU
café zinho EIGHTY ACRES KITCHEN & BAR Fresh and local, the dinner, lunch, and Sunday brunch offerings at Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar are packed with seasonal flavors. Veteran Chef Don Winkie and his wife, Amy, own the new restaurant — “a refined, modern approach to contemporary American cuisine.” 1910 New Texas Road, Plum. 724.519.7304. eightyacreskitchen.com.
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BOCKTOWN BEER AND GRILL
CAFÉ ZINHO
Bocktown prides itself on the use of local vendors for their fresh, unique ingredients. Partners include East End Brewing, Cherry Valley Organics, Ricci’s Sausage, Signature Desserts, Penn Brewery, Prestogeorge Coffee Roasters, Mediterra Bakehouse, Weiss Meats, Polish Pierogi, and Turner Dairy. 690 Chauvet Drive, Robinson. 412.788.2333. bocktown.com.
Café Zinho Chef Toni Pais has been one of Pittsburgh’s premier restaurateurs since he opened the restaurant in 1997. Though Café Zinho is now the only restaurant he operates, it continues to dazzle with its inspired array of Portuguese dishes. Pais was recently honored by the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for his contributions to the city’s food scene. 238 Spahr St., Shadyside. 412.363.1500.
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CASBAH Specializing in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, many of the ingredients used in Casbah’s menu items are from local vendors, including greens from Grow Pittsburgh, lamb meat from Elysian Fields Farms, and berries and peaches from McConnell’s Farm. Chef Dustin Gardner prefers local ingredients from farmers he can get to know on a personal level. 229 S. Highland Ave., Shadyside. 412.661.5656. casbahpgh.com.
NOODLEHEAD
extraVEGANza
With a cool, industrial atmosphere, Noodlehead features tasty noodle dishes inspired by the street markets of Thailand and other festive bites. 242 S. Highland Ave., Shadyside. noodleheadpgh.com.
Chef Mya Zeronis took care in crafting a fully vegan menu that includes fresh juices, vegan baked goods, and raw pizza and pasta. 1317 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.212.8816. 98poundchef-pgh.com.
SOBA
DAPHNE CAFÉ At this family-run restaurant, Turkish, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine, including homemade paninis, gyros, shish kabobs, and hummus, is served with a smile. 5811 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. 412.441.1130. daphnecafepgh.com.
DINETTE With a menu that changes daily, this casual dining space sources its ingredients from an in-house, rooftop garden. 5996 Centre Ave., Shadyside. 412.362.0202. dinette-pgh.com.
Forming a relationship with local farmers is an important aspect in obtaining the highest quality ingredients for Soba’s Chef Lily (Le) Tran. Guests are served pork from Cunningham Meats and produce from Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance, Golden Harvest Farms, and Cherry Valley Organics. “I like the fact that we’re supporting the people who grow and nurture our wonderful ingredients,” Tran says. “Hopefully, we’re also helping the environment in some way.” 5847 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. 412.362.5656. sobapa.com.
MALLORCA Mallorca brings the cuisine and spirit of the Mediterranean to those in search of something out of the ordinary — award-winning wines, eclectic décor, and authentic Spanish and Portuguese regional classics. Where else can you find wild boar osso buco, traditional seafood dishes, or the best paella this side of the Atlantic? Mallorca is like a trip to Spain without the airfare. 2228 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.488.1818. mallorcarestaurantpgh.com.
THE TWISTED FRENCHMAN
STAGIONI
French food with a modern twist sits on artfully prepared plates at The Twisted Frenchman. Critically acclaimed for its innovation and quality, the restaurant’s most unique features are an eight-course Chef’s Tasting, or, at the Chef’s Table, a 14-course prix fixe meal. Call well in advance to experience the latter. 128 S. Highland Ave., Shadyside. 412.361.1340. thetwistedfrenchman.com.
Chef and co-owner Stephen Felder uses seasonal, local ingredients to freshen up his Italian-inspired cooking, while co-owner Cara Delsignore crafts rotating wine and drink lists to go with seasonal dishes. Try one of the restaurant’s incredible pastas or the Jamison Farm lamb steak with Romesco sauce and arugula. 2104 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.586.4738. stagionipgh.com.
Strip District
BAR MARCO GIRASOLE Authentic, Italian offerings that change with the season make up Girasole’s lunches and dinners. Among a menu of imaginative pastas and classic first courses are daily selections of fish, poultry, and meat, plus an amazing wine list to boot. 733 Copeland St., Shadyside. 412.682.2130. 733copeland.com.
UMI Committed to serving ingredients that ensure freshness and quality, Umi provides Japanese delicacies unlike any other. A large selection of fish is flown in from around the world, making every meal at Umi an absolutely fine-dining experience. 5849 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. 412.362.6198. bigburrito.com/umi.
The Bar Marco staff cultivates perfect flavors with all things local, organic, and natural. With ingredients from Clarion River Organics, Who Cooks for You Farms, Clarion Farms, Penn’s Corner Alliance, and more, the restaurant focuses on simple, yet hearty dishes. Bar Marco fans will also enjoy its creators’ newest establishment, The Livermore, which serves up small plates and unique libations. 2216 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.471.1900. barmarcopgh.com.
MUDDY WATERS OYSTER BAR
YINZBURGH BBQ
CIOPPINO
Boasting both brunch and dinner menus, Muddy Waters is a destination for fresh seafood prepared with skill. Beyond an extensive raw bar, Muddy Waters delivers Southern-style cooking in the form of small plates, large plates, sandwiches, and snacks. Note: Those with an aversion to seafood should not be put off by the name; the menu has land options as well. 130 S. Highland Ave., Shadyside. 412.361.0555. muddywaterspgh.com.
Yinzburgh BBQ prepares its barbecue Southern style, seasoning with a special spice mix and smoking it low and slow over hardwood until it’s juicy and tender. From there, customers can choose from five homemade sauces, adding as much or as little as they like. Catering services are also available. 4903 Baum Blvd., Shadyside. 412.621.YINZ. yinzburghbbq.com.
This chophouse and seafood specialist works with fresh, local ingredients. Over 250 whiskeys are available in a separate, onsite Cigar Bar. Live music every Thursday through Saturday within the bar lounge area. Complimentary valet parking after 5 p.m. daily. Open 4-11 p.m., MondayThursday, 4 p.m.-12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. 2350 Railroad St., Strip District. 412.281.6593. cioppinogroup.com.
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DIANOIA’S EATERY This family-owned Italian eatery is serving up traditional fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with brunch on Sunday. The eatery encompasses a full bar, and offers a delicious in-house pastries and espresso program. 2549 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.918.1875. dianoiaseatery.com.
LUKE WHOLEY’S WILD ALASKAN GRILLE
REDFIN BLUES
For the freshest seafood selections, dive in to Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille. The popular Strip District spot serves up delicious lunch and dinner dishes, and even offers catering options for your next big event. 2106 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.904.4509. lukewholey.com.
Redfin Blues is located right along the Allegheny River with a deck overlooking the water. As such, the view and the fresh seafood fare combine to transport guests to a quaint beach town. 100 Waterfront Drive, Troy Hill. 412.322.5837. redfinblues.com.
ELEVEN CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN
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Located in an elegant, renovated warehouse, Eleven Contemporary Kitchen reflects the city’s history with an industrial backbone and polished interior. Executive Chef Eli Wahl provides a variety of vibrant seasonal ingredients on a constantly changing menu. Each visit is a custom-tailored experience. 1150 Smallman St., Strip District. 412.201.5656. elevenck.com.
Enjoy house-made seasonal Italian fare created with fresh, local ingredients, sourced within 100 miles of Pittsburgh; casual dining with full bar options; and complimentary validated parking offered daily within the 24th Street Parking Garage. Access its sister location, Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar, via a connected hallway. 2350 Railroad St., Strip District, 412.281.6595. cioppinogroup.com.
SCRATCH FOOD AND BEVERAGE This industrial-looking dining space offers a menu of comfort foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Even if you wake up late, brunch is served all day on Sunday. 1720 Lowrie St., Troy Hill. 412.251.0822. scratchfoodbev.com.
Washington
SAVOY GAUCHO PARRILLA ARGENTINA Located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, Gaucho Parrilla Argentina offers high-quality cuts of meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, all prepared over a wood-fired grill. Sourcing wood locally, the parrilla only burns USDAcertified, mixed hardwoods. Carnivores expected. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. BYOB. 1601 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.709.6622. eatgaucho.com.
Chef Kevin Watson of SAVOY believes in using the best of what our local community and farms can offer. He sources lamb from Elysian Fields Lamb in Greene County, poultry from Stambolis Poultry Market in Braddock, and proteins from Strip District Meats to create award-winning appetizers and unique food pairings. SAVOY also supports BreadWorks and La Prima Espresso; and a number of menu items can be made gluten-free. 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.281.0660. savoypgh.com.
KAYA
SMALLMAN GALLEY
To make the most of the island-inspired cuisine offered at Kaya, the freshest ingredients available are used to mirror authentic island fare. Chefs at Kaya use Penn’s Corner Farmers Alliance, McConnells’ Farm (especially for their famous peaches), Heritage Farms, and Harvest Valley Farms. Kaya also receives produce from Amish farmer Mose Miller. 2000 Smallman St., Strip District. 412.261.6565. bigburrito.com/kaya.
More than a restaurant, Smallman Galley is a “restaurant incubator,” where four chefs with four different restaurant concepts and four different kitchens serve patrons in a 6,000-square-foot space. A central bar serves craft cocktails and recommends pairings for the diverse, delicious fare. 54 21st St., Strip District. 412.904.2444. smallmangalley.org.
ANGELO’S RESTAURANT For 75 years, this family-run business, owned by Michael Passalacqua, has put its heart into serving traditional, delicious Italian food. Homemade gelato, handmade flatbreads, and a plethora of pastas fill the menu. Catering services are also available. 2109 N. Franklin Drive, Washington. 724.222.7120. angelosrestaurant.com.
PRESIDENTS PUB Newly renovated and with a brand new image, Presidents Pub is Washington’s newest culinary destination. Two dozen craft beers on tap plus an outdoor patio with two fire pits and a stunning waterfall feature make it the perfect place to enjoy an intimate dinner. 88 N. Main St., Washington. 724.206.0918. presidentspub.com.
Squirrel Hill
LIDIA’S Lidia’s offers classical and regional Italian cuisine that embraces the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Executive Chef Nicole Neely incorporates local produce and meats from Janoski’s Farms, Heritage Farms, Yarnick Farms, and Millers Amish Farms. Experience the signature pasta tasting trio, an unlimited tableside serving of fresh pasta. Not to be missed are the house-made mozzarella and burrata, and Pork Osso Buco. 1400 Smallman St., Strip District. 412.552.0150. lidias-pittsburgh.com.
THE SPRINGHOUSE THE GREEK GOURMET Sample traditional Greek dishes at this restaurant, including hummus, spanakopita, tabouli, and gyros. 2130 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. 412.422.2998.
The SpringHouse has happy cows, which they feed and milk themselves for use in all of their dairy products. Owner Marcia Opp says her family is committed to buying local produce from Simmons and Matthews Farms, and to making all of their baked goods from scratch. This business is “the real thing on the real farm.” 1531 Route 136, Washington. 724.228.3339. springhousemarket.com.
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BREWERIES
MARKETS
THE BREW GENTLEMEN BEER COMPANY
HOP FARM BREWING COMPANY
BEDNER’S FARM AND GREENHOUSE
The Brew Gentlemen Beer Company churns out an impressive lineup of beers throughout the year that vary in both flavor and style. Its crew focuses their energy on hop-forward beers that are delectable and flavorful. 512 Braddock Ave., Braddock. 412.871.5075. brewgentlemen.com.
Like the name implies, Hop Farm grows its own hops, furthering its mission of crafting innovative, interesting, sustainable, and of course, tasty, brews. In addition, you’ll also find delicious, locally sourced pub food, innovative burgers, flatbreads, and sweets! 5601 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.408.3248. hopfarmbrewingco.com.
Pick some produce at Bedner’s Farm and Greenhouse, or use its plant finder catalogue to help your own garden grow. Don’t forget to visit its festivals and events, too! 315 Coleman Road, McDonald. 724.926.2541. bednersgreenhouse.com.
CHURCH BREW WORKS
INSURRECTION ALEWORKS
Try a “Pious Monk Dunkel” and other brews at the awardwinning, historic landmark. 3525 Liberty Ave., Lawrenceville. 412.688.8200. churchbrew.com.
A nanobrewery located in Heidelberg, Insurrection Aleworks invites you to stop in and check out the brewery while enjoying one of its handcrafted ales. This hidden gem offers delicious bites to accompany the unique, high-quality brews in its cozy taproom. 1635 E. Railroad St., Heidelberg. 412.276.2030. insurrectionaleworks.com.
BRENCKLE’S ORGANIC FARM AND GREENHOUSE
DRAAI LAAG Draai Laag is a yeast-forward brewery inspired by Belgian, French, German, and local traditions. It is one of 12 U.S. breweries represented by the prestigious beer importers Shelton Brothers Inc. and is available bottled in 18 different states. Stop by the brewery’s cozy Millvale taproom, featuring a sun-drenched outdoor beer garden. 501 E. Ohio St., Millvale. draailaag.com.
PENN BREWERY Visit Pittsburgh’s oldest and largest brewery, housed in the mid-19th century landmark E&O Brewery Building in the North Side’s Deutschtown neighborhood. 800 Vinial St., North Side. 412.237.9400. pennbrew.com.
RIVERTOWNE BREWING COMPANY EAST END BREWING COMPANY Tours and tastings are offered at this Pittsburgh microbrewery, as well as a wide variety of year-round and seasonal beers. Be sure to check out its new tap room, located in the Strip! 147 Julius St., East End. 102 19th St., Strip District. 412.537.2337.eastendbrewing.com.
Rivertowne knows beer is not one-size-fits-all. Starting in 2002 and embarking on a journey that would eventually lead to opening a state-of-the-art brewing facility, Rivertowne boasts a “destination bar” reputation, bringing locals and tourists alike out to sample its ever-changing spectrum of craft beers. 5578 Old William Penn Hwy., Export. 724.519.2145. myrivertowne.com.
FULL PINT BREWING COMPANY Full Pint Brewing Company is all about bringing new beer to life. Giving reference to a few of the good-humored and greattasting beers such as Ale Satan, Tastes Pretty Good, and Night of the Living Stout, it’s bound to have you eager for a brewery adventure. 5310 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.408.3083. 1963 Lincoln Hwy., North Versailles. 412.467.6414. fullpintbrewing.com.
Famous for its heirloom peppers and tomatoes, Brenckle’s Organic Farm and Greenhouse offers a wide variety of produce and plants. Sign up for a CSA share, or visit many local farmers markets for its fresh, organic vegetables. 768 Glen Eden Road, Zelienople. 724.774.2239. brencklesfarm.com.
DELALLO AUTHENTIC ITALIAN MARKETPLACE This market has been serving domestic and imported cheeses, olives, and antipasto, as well as seasonal prepared foods made fresh daily since 1954. 6390 Route 30 East, Jeannette. 724.523.6577. delallo.com.
EAST END FOOD CO-OP The only consumer-owned natural food store in Pittsburgh offers certified organic produce, herbs, bulk foods, hard to find items for special dietary needs, and more. 7516 Meade St., East Liberty. 412.242.3598. eastendfood.coop.
ROUNDABOUT BREWERY Finding themselves continually drawn to Pittsburgh, Dyana and Steve Sloan opened up shop in Lawrenceville in 2013. Since then, they’ve continued to build a following around town and release flavorful brews while focusing on fresh, clean, and drinkable beers. 4901 Butler St., Lawrenceville. roundaboutbeer.com.
GIANT EAGLE MARKET DISTRICT Shop fresh produce, a variety of meat and seafood, domestic and imported cheese, and your favorite staples from Giant Eagle Market District’s multiple locations. marketdistrict.com.
GRIST HOUSE CRAFT BREWING
SPOONWOOD BREWING COMPANY
J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND
If the sun’s shining, you can bet that the biergarten at Grist House is hopping. The ever-changing draft selections keep beer lovers coming back for more, while a rotating schedule of local food trucks ensure that no soul goes hungry. And, bring your pup along — Grist House is dog-friendly! 10 Sherman St., Millvale. 412.447.1442. gristhouse.com.
Stop in for a pint (or two) from Spoonwood’s exciting, rotating selection of drafts, and enjoy the killer happy hour, spacious outdoor patio, and kid-friendly environment. Be sure to fill up a growler while you’re there — Spoonwood also features a hightech filling machine! 5981 Baptist Road, Bethel Park. 412.833.0333. spoonwoodbrewing.com.
Following the tradition of five generations, John and Val Kennedy and their children provide a variety of locally raised meat and poultry at the Farmers’ Market Co-Op of East Liberty. The stand is committed to serving steroid and antibiotic-free meats that are federally certified with the USDA. 344 N. Sheridan Ave., East Liberty. 412.661.4414. farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com.
HITCHHIKER BREWING CO.
VOODOO BREWING COMPANY
The handcrafted, distinctive beers at Hitchhiker check off a lot of boxes for craft enthusiasts: a large variety of progressive and traditional styles of beer, frequent releases, and a fun, laid-back brewpub to take it all in. Hitchhiker focuses on the evolution of its craft, exploring the unknown and continually offering new styles of beer with its three-barrel brewing system. 190 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon. 412.343.1950. hitchhikerbrewing.com.
Chalkboard mural ceilings, painted garage doors, good vibes, and of course, a long wood bartop equipped with 13 taps, outfit Voodoo Brewery’s Homestead location, opened in 2014. Its flair for being original and paying attention to detail certainly shine through in each pour of Voodoo’s “artisanal, handcrafted, challenging, and different” beers. 205 E. 9th Ave., Homestead. 412.368.8973. voodoobrewery.com.
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NATURE’S WAY MARKET Nature’s Way Market makes grocery shopping easy for the health-conscious shopper. Fresh, organic produce, vitamins and supplements, and household products stock the shelves, all curated to fit effortlessly into a healthy lifestyle. 796 Highland Ave., Greensburg. 724.836.3524. healthylivingatnatureswaymarket.com.
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PENN’S CORNER FARM ALLIANCE
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
With this group, local farmers deliver fruits, vegetables, and other farm-raised products right to you. 150 54th St., Lawrenceville. 412.363.1971. pennscorner.com.
Enjoy the highest quality natural and organic products. 5880 Centre Ave., East Liberty. 412.441.7960. 10576 Perry Hwy., Wexford. 724.940.6100. wholefoodsmarket.com.
QUALITY GARDENS Peruse a large selection of annuals, perennials, trees, water plants, as well as a farmers market. 409 Route 228, Valencia. 724.625.2770. quality-gardens.com.
COFFEE & BEVERAGES
SAND HILL BERRIES
ARNOLD’S TEA
Part of Greendance Winery, Sand Hill Berries is an expanding farm store that features homegrown berries available fresh, frozen, or inside one of its homemade halfbaked pies. Peruse other local gourmet delicacies at the charming market, too. 304 Deer Field Road, Mt. Pleasant. 724.547.4760. sandhillberries.com.
Arnold’s Tea aims to elevate their customers’ tea experience with a selection of natural and organic products prepared by a staff of highly knowledgeable baristas. 502 E. Ohio St., North Side. 412.322.2494. arnoldsteapittsburgh.com.
SCHRAMM FARM AND ORCHARD Pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, a bottle of Arrowhead Wine, or plants for your own garden at this family-owned farm and market. 1002 Blank Road, Jeannette. 724.744.7320. schrammfarms.com.
BLUE CANARY COFFEEHOUSE New to Mt. Lebanon, Blue Canary CoffeeHouse whips up its syrups from scratch for its coffee drinks, which include nitro coffee. The eclectic coffee shop also carries local ice cream and pastries, while catering to customers with gluten-free needs. 300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd., 412.344.7100. bluecanarycoffeehouse.com.
SCHWARTZ LIVING MARKET The Schwartz Living Market is an evolving collaborative process, creating “An Urban Oasis for Healthful Living.” Its goals are to move the building, neighborhood, and city into a resilient and regenerative future that supports environmental harmony, social equity, and personal and community empowerment and prosperity. 1317 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.491.0303. 1317eastcarson. blogspot.com.
SHENOT FARM & MARKET Shenot Farm & Market offers something for every season, including fresh produce, homemade fudge, and baked goods. Find delicious milk, meats, flowers, bread, cheese, and jellies in its market, open yearround. 3754 Wexford Run Road, Wexford. 724.935.2542. shenotfarm.com.
BLUME HONEY WATER Blume Honey Water is a line of naturally energizing and elegantly hydrating waters that delight the palate and build awareness around bee sustainability. Welcome to the sweetest way to savor life together! 412.406.7391. blumehoneywater.com.
COFFEE TREE ROASTERS Owner Bill Swoop Jr. visits coffee farms annually to ensure his coffee beans are fullbodied and top quality. The coffee is then roasted locally and sold to his customers fresh within eight days. Swoop is dedicated to Fair Trade practices and boasts a variety of coffee options in his six neighborhood shops. Squirrel Hill, Fox Chapel, Mt. Lebanon, Shadyside, Bakery Square, and Pleasant Hills. coffeetree.com.
SOERGEL ORCHARDS
DELICIOUS RAW JUICE BAR
Growing fresh produce for generations, this family-run farm sells everything you need for cooking dinner, decorating the house, or finding a great gift. 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford. 724.935.1743. soergels.com.
A sanctuary for anyone who wants to improve their quality of life, Delicious Raw offers targeted nutritional boosts in the form of delicious and natural juice. Energize yourself with its fresh and various selections. 280 Forbes Ave., Downtown. 412.281.1473. delraw.com.
SUNNY BRIDGE NATURAL FOODS & CAFE This grocery store offers a wide variety of natural and organic foods, and boasts the largest low-carb and gluten-free sections in the area. 130 Gallery Drive, McMurray. 724.942.5800. sunnybridgenaturalfoods.com.
ESPRESSO A MANO Drink in an espresso bar that provides high-quality espresso and coffee beverages in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 3623 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.918.1864. espressoamano.com.
TRAX FARMS Explore the antique loft, the wine shop, and items from the specialty market for a delicious dinner or lunch on the go. Be sure to add the farm’s family-friendly events to your calendar. 528 Trax Road, Finleyville. 412.835.3246. traxfarms.com.
WHEEL AND WEDGE CHEESE SHOP Wheel and Wedge sells a premier selection of regional farmstead cheeses at the Farmers Market Cooperative of East Liberty. Definitely put the Chocolate Raspberry Chèvre from Mackenzie Creamery on your bucket list. wheelandwedge.com.
FORTUNES GOURMET COFFEE For over 60 years, Fortunes Gourmet Coffee has been providing its loyal wholesale customers with a consistently smooth and delicious selection of gourmet coffees. Sign up for its coffee subscriptions and have your favorite blend delivered at your doorstep. 412.771.7767. fortunescoffee.com.
FRESH FROM THE FARM JUICES This juicery sources local, certified naturally grown, and organic produce to create raw, cold-pressed, oneof-a-kind juices. 11883 Perry Hwy., Suite D, Wexford. 724.640.3396. 4000 Washington Road, McMurray. 724.640.3396. freshfarmjuices.com.
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BREADWORKS
TURNER DAIRY
GreenLight Juice is a great spot to grab premium, cold-pressed organic juice and reap the benefits of increased energy, glowing skin, and a strong immune system — over one pound of produce is packed in each bottle! Stop in, call, email, or place an order online. 2108 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. 412.421.1693. info@greenlightjuice.com. greenlightjuice.com.
The arousing aromas and inviting textures of their Old Worldstyle breads create one irresistible urge the moment you step into the store. All specialities are full of ingredients naturally nurtured, with no preservatives, so all of the Earth’s wholeness is reflected in every dough that is baked. 2110 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh. 412.231.7555. breadworkspgh.com.
Turner Dairy has been setting a higher standard since 1930 and takes pride in producing the highest quality of dairy products available. They’ve also been producing Pittsburgh’s favorite iced tea for more than three decades. 1049 Jefferson Road, Penn Hills. 800.892.1039. turnerdairy.net.
GRYPHON’S TEA
DJ’S BUTCHER BLOCK
Specializing in organic, sustainable, and fair trade sources, these hand-bagged and custom-blended batches are available to provide customers with the perfect cup of tea. 4127 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.877.4223.
DJ’s Butcher Block’s goal is to provide the highest quality local and natural meats at reasonable prices, as well as local breads, eggs, cheeses, and pastas. 4623 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 412.621.3100. djsbutcherblock.com.
LA PRIMA ESPRESSO COMPANY
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
The mission at La Prima Espresso Company is to roast and serve the finest coffees available. Offering an espresso and cappuccino bar at their Strip District location, they pride themselves on selling and servicing the best espresso machines in the world, all while being a valuable member of our local community. 205 21st St., Strip District. 412.281.1922. laprima.com.
Fresh fruit bouquets, made with premium fruit arranged in a variety of stunning displays, make every occasion special. 6401 Penn Ave., East Liberty. 412.441.2270. ediblearrangements.com.
PRESTOGEORGE One of the oldest coffee roasters and loose tea specialists in Pittsburgh, Prestogeorge is a specialty market selling house-roasted coffees, loose leaf teas, and light fare to enjoy for takeout. 1719 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.471.0133. prestogeorge.com.
EMERALD VALLEY ARTISANS Dynamic duo Alisa Fava-Fasnacht and Alan Fasnacht grew up as farm kids. Passionate for the natural world, the pair married and started Emerald Valley Artisans, offering a selection of artisanal cheeses, biscotti, and gift boxes of goodies. The farm’s products can also be found at Soergel Orchards and the Main Street Farmers Market in Washington, Pa. Scenery Hill, 1.855.67. GOTCOWS. emeraldvalleyartisans.com.
SIMPATICO ESPRESSO
FEDE PASTA
Serving high-quality coffee and tea, Simpatico Espresso aims to please caffeine and health lovers alike with its coffee drinks and Veggie Fusion Shakes. Keep an eye out for Simpatico’s expansion, coming soon! 611 William Penn Place, Downtown. 412.287.7598. simpaticoespresso.com.
Founded in 2005, Fede Pasta has been proudly producing fresh pasta for restaurants throughout the country. 1061 Main St., North Huntingdon. 724.515.5983. cenacolorestaurant.com.
SCHOOLS
FELLOWSHIP FOODS “Connecting Pennsylvania Farmers with Pennsylvania Eaters.” Serving as the intermediary between people at home and the people who grow the food you eat at home, Fellowship Foods is here to provide the best of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s locally produced food. 864 Jackson Ave., Monaca. 412.596.0264. fellowshipfoods.com.
DESSERT SHOPS GIOVANNI’S CHOCOLATES Giovanni’s Chocolates was founded on the simplicity of owner Fethi Turan’s love for chocolate. All chocolate and truffles are made by hand in small batches, right in the store. 3049 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont. 412.344.3047.
GOOD L’OVEN COOKIE SHOP A quaint and charming bakery that specializes in gourmet cookies, Good L’Oven is perfect for a party orders or a bite on-the-go. 417 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. 412.616.1251.
PICCADILLY ARTISAN YOGURT Experience fresh from the farm, organic frozen yogurt at Piccadilly Artisan Yogurt in Mt. Lebanon. Using all “real food” ingredients and 100 percent organic coconut milk for its vegan flavors, this shop has something healthful for kids and adults alike. 695 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.207.9654. piccadillypittsburgh.com.
SPINOLA’S BAKE SHOP This bakery now serves coffee, cappuccinos, and lattes in addition to a wide variety of homemade cookies, cakes, and pastries for all occasions. 3845 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville. 724.519.7741. spinolasbakeshop.com.
BOTANICALS
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY This private, selective, fully accredited, and nonsectarian institution offers baccalaureate degrees to men and women, and co-ed graduate programs. 1 Woodland Road, Shadyside. 412.365.1100. chatham.edu.
HEALTHY PET PRODUCTS
GREENSINNER
Keep your pet healthy and happy with a variety of all natural and organic foods, treats, and accessories. 9805 McKnight Road, McCandless. 412.366.0700. 3043 Washington Road, McMurray. 412.831.3700. healthypetproducts.net.
Though technically a florist, greenSinner also offers its services as an event designer, flower farm, and urban garden center. Visit the dynamic spot in Lawrenceville for everything from terrarium classes to wedding arrangements! 5232 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.532.6107. greensinner.com.
CHOP, WOK, AND TALK! MERANTE GIFTS
This Asian and specialty cooking school welcomes cooks of all skill levels. 5404 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. 412.362.0679. chopwoktalk.com.
Celebrating all things Italian since 1983. 4723 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 412.682.3370. merante-gifts.com.
RANIA’S CATERING
OLIVE AND MARLOWE
Experienced caterer and cooking aficionado Rania Harris creates extraordinary experiences for her clients, offering everything from prepared foods and cooking classes at her Mt. Lebanon store, to special event and wedding planning services. 100 Central Square, Mt. Lebanon. 412.531.2222. rania.com.
This locally owned purveyor of artisanal olive oils and balsamic vinegars sources its products from small groves and presses in California. All oils carry the California Olive Oil Council seal, and the store’s selection includes several monovarietal oils, as well as dozens of flavored oils and vinegars. 5975 Broad St., East Liberty. 412.362.1942. oliveandmarlowe.com.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY Located approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, this 5,000-student university offers 60 undergraduate degree programs and 20 graduate degree programs. 6001 University Blvd., Moon Township. 412.397.3000. rmu.edu.
THE OLIVE MERCHANT Honoring the integrity of extra-virgin olive oil, this specialty store features 40 flavors of award-winning infused olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and gourmet sea salts for every palate. 4430 William Penn Hwy., Rosa Court, Murrysville. 724.519.8576. theolivemerchant.net.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of the region’s most vibrant, thriving cultural attractions. It brings fresh perspectives and artists into its historic glasshouse environment; and advocates for green-building practices, sustainable gardening, and environmental awareness. 1 Schenley Park, Oakland. 412.622.6914. phipps.conservatory.org.
PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY Founded in December 1996 by a group of citizens concerned with the deteriorating conditions of Pittsburgh’s parks. The Parks Conservancy has since raised more than $84 million toward park improvements and recently expanded into other city parks as time and resources permit. 412.682.7275. pittsburghparks.org.
PITTSBURGH URBAN GARDENING PROJECT
SPECIALTY VENDORS BIG HORN RANCH This ranch builds its customer relationships with a foundation of trust — trust that every product sold will be grown the way an animal should be, according to nature’s design. The naturally and humanely raised livestock are grass-fed, and every highquality meat is good for the environment, the animal, and you! Big Horn Ranch offers home delivery for CSA shares. 1640 Page Hollow Road, Pittsfield. 814.563.7348. bighornmeats.net.
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THE OLIVE TAP Stop by to sample oils and vinegars from large stainless steel urns called Fustis. Side by side, they’ll be able to detect the subtle — and sometimes not so subtle — differences in the various extra-virgin olive oils, flavored olive oils, vinegars, and balsamic vinegar products. 108 19th St., Strip District. 412.252.2234. theolivetap.com.
REPUBLIC FOOD ENTERPRISE CENTER Operating a food hub in Fayette County that links the gap from farm to table, RFEC is a nonprofit organization promoting the economical, physical, and environmental health of our community by making local, healthy food available to everyone! 40 Legion St., Republic. 724.246.1536. republicfoodenterprisecenter.org.
Whether you have acres of farmland or a single pot of soil, this project aims to teach Pittsburghers to sustainably garden and grow their own food in their own backyards. pittsburghurbangardens.com.
LIFESTYLE FARM TO TABLE PITTSBURGH Farm to Table Pittsburgh provides Local Food Programs for schools, employers, senior residencies, and community groups as it strives to bridge the gap between consumers and local food producers. Its Wellness Program and local food tastings aim to provide locally grown foods that benefit both physical and economic health. 412.563.8800. farmtotablepa.com.
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HILLMON APPLIANCE Hillmon Appliance offers a wide variety of appliances, including laundry, cooking, refrigeration, cleanup, outdoor, and small appliances and accessories. It’s also the region’s leading servicer. hillmonappliance.com.
LOOM EXQUISITE TEXTILES
16 food artisans, 8 family farms, 1 urban farm, 4 dairies, 4 produce vendors, 2 farm cooperatives and 1 forager seeding 18 restaurants and a catering company.
LOOM Exquisite Textiles provides fabulous fabrics and accoutrements for all of your decorating, upholstery, and sewing needs. 2124 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.586.4346. loomshowroom.com.
THE MATTRESS FACTORY A museum of contemporary art that presents exhibits you can get into — room-sized environments, created by in-residence artists. Located in the historic Mexican War Streets of Pittsburgh’s North Side since 1977, The Mattress Factory is one of few museums of its kind anywhere. 500 Sampsonia Way, North Side. 412.231.3169. mattress.org.
MCG JAZZ The Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild’s mission is to promote, present, and preserve jazz music. Since 1987, MCG has helped improve Pittsburgh’s jazz culture through performances and educational programs. 1815 Metropolitan St., North Side. 412.323.4000. mcgjazz.org.
PUREDENT Smile brighter with this mercury-free, fluoride-free biological dental practice. 5830 Ellsworth Ave., Suite 304, Shadyside. 412.631.8947. holisticdentistpgh.com.
SPLASH KITCHEN BATH HOME From faucets and fixtures to tiles and tops, full custom cabinetry and hardware, SPLASH offers a comprehensive collection of necessities for kitchen, bath, bar, and home. 1237 Freedom Road, Cranberry, 724.772.1060, 4807 William Penn Hwy., Murrysville. 724.772.2600. 1400 William Flynn Hwy., Glenshaw. 412.486.2700. splashshowrooms.com.
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STANDING CHIMNEY A store, a gallery, and a destination, located on a farm dating back to the mid-1880s, this space opens the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March through December, unless otherwise noted. 566 Paden Road, New Galilee. 724.336.5224. standingchimney.com.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES A Fair Trade retailer of artisan-crafted home décor, this shop also sells personal accessories and gift items from across the globe, made by more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries. 5824 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. 412.421.2160. pittsburgh.tenthousandvillages.com.
UNA BIOLOGICALS Una Biologicals products are made from the highest quality organic ingredients, without harsh chemicals, petroleum, or artificial fragrances. The company believes that your body and your beauty deserve the best that nature offers. 4322 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.621.4126. unabiologicals.com.
VON WALTER & FUNK Von Walter & Funk provides fine goods, carefully selected to elevate living by offering passionately inspiring, uniquely curated, and tastefully eclectic collections for the home, garden, apothecary, paper, and vintage lines. 5210 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.784.0800. vonwalterandfunk.com.
TRAVEL FAIRMONT PITTSBURGH Located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s business, cultural, and retail hub, Fairmont Pittsburgh offers superb and distinctive guest services and accommodations in a luxury setting. 510 Market St., Downtown. 412.773.8800. fairmont.com/pittsburgh.
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FALLINGWATER One of America’s most famous architects, Frank Lloyd Wright, designed Fallingwater for his clients, the Kaufmann family. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark and available for tours. 1491 Mill Run Road, Mill Run. 724.329.8501. fallingwater.org.
GREENE COUNTY TOURISM The center provides you with everything and anything you need to know about visiting “Nature’s Corner of Northern Charm and Southern Hospitality.” 19 S. Washington St., Fort Jackson Building, Waynesburg. 724.627.8687. greenecountytourism.org.
Experience acupuncture treatments for everything from women’s health, and anxiety, to depression and migraines. 5655 Bryant St., Highland Park. 412.927.4768. hardinacupuncture.com.
Get ready to explore Greensburg’s educational, residential, and commercial opportunities, along with the best restaurants and events in the county. 41 W. Otterman St., Suite 520. Greensburg. 724.689.0040. thinkgreensburg.com.
THE NATIONAL AVIARY
7516 Meade Street . Pittsburgh, PA 15208 . www.eastendfood.coop . 412.242.3598
This Pittsburgh tourist attraction is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated exclusively to birds. Located in West Park on the historic North Side, the National Aviary’s diverse collection comprises more than 500 birds representing more than 150 species from around the world. 700 Arch St., Pittsburgh. 412.323.7235. aviary.org.
OGLEBAY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER A prime business meeting and vacation spot, Oglebay offers golf courses, fine dining, accommodations, and recreation activities for the entire family. 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, W. Va. 877.436.1797. oglebay-resort.com.
OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL History defines elegance in this classic, Downtown Pittsburgh hotel. Since opening in 1916, the Omni William Penn has hosted movie stars, politicians, heads of state, and leaders of business and industry. 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. 412.281.7100. omnihotels.com.
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THE BREATHE PROJECT This coalition of residents, businesses, government, and many other groups in Southwestern Pennsylvania works together to clean up our air for the health of our families and economy. breatheproject.org.
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Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this brewery offers self and guided tours, plus a tasting room and snack bar with elevated American grub. 200 E. Hershey Park Drive, Hershey. 717.534.1297. troegs.com.
WASHINGTON COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGENCY Plan your next trip to Washington County with ease, thanks to the latest information on the area’s flourishing dining and entertainment scenes. 375 Southpointe Blvd., Suite 240. Canonsburg. 1.866.927.4969. visitwashingtoncountypa.com.
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HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE Deepen your practice of yoga and meditation, and better your holistic health. 300 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.344.7434. hipyoga.org.
JANET MCKEE, HOLISTIC HEALTH COUNSELOR Janet McKee has a private practice where she helps her clients reach their personal wellness goals with holistic healing and nutrition. 724.417.6695. sanaview.com.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH AND HEALING This award-winning, environmentally friendly wellness spa features alternative medicine services and provides a holistic approach to assist you in your transformation to living a life of health and joy. 1124 S. Braddock Ave., Suite B, Regent Square. 412.242.4220. pghhealthandhealing.com.
SOUTH HILLS POWER YOGA This studio offers both heated & nonheated power vinyasa yoga classes, as well as gentle yoga and monthly workshops. 3045 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont. 412.207.9535. 4145 Washington Road, McMurray. 724.260.0011. southhillspoweryoga.com.
UPMC MYHEALTH MyHealth is a one-stop shop for managing your health. UPMC Health Plan, 888.876.2756. upmchealthplan.com.
YOGA FACTORY PITTSBURGH Fully affiliated and certified by Bikram’s Yoga College of India, this studio is dedicated to providing the highest quality classes and services to the Pittsburgh area. 3418 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412.513.5000. yogafactorypittsburgh.com.
WINES & SPIRITS ARSENAL CIDER HOUSE & WINE CELLAR Sip high-quality, artisan-crafted adult beverages in a historic and nostalgic atmosphere. 300 39th St., Lawrenceville. 412.682.7699. arsenalciderhouse.com
CHRISTIAN W. KLAY WINERY Award-winning wines are sold at this restored 1880s barn, which is also suitable for private events. 412 Fayette Springs Road, Chalk Hill. 724.439.3424. cwklaywinery.com.
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DREADNOUGHT WINES From casual tastings and specialty wine education classes, to its Wine of the Month Club, this Strip District shop is an oenophile’s fantasy. 3401 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 412.391.1709. dreadnoughtwines.com.
ENGINE HOUSE 25 WINERY This beautifully renovated firehouse features a main room on the first floor, event space that doubles as a commercial photography studio on the second floor, an operational winery, a wine cellar, and the Clemente Museum. 3339 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville. 412.621.1268. enginehouse25.com.
GERVASI VINEYARD Take in the total vineyard experience, with a bistro, winery, marketplace, cucina, and villas. 1700 55th Street NE, Canton, Ohio. 330.497.1000. gervasivineyard.com.
GLADES PIKE WINERY Taste 20-plus varieties of award-winning wines. 2208 Glades Pike, Somerset. 814.445.3753. gladespikewinery.com.
GREENDANCE WINERY Cheers to more than 40 distinct wines, from reds and white to blushes. 306 Deerfield Road, Mt. Pleasant. 724.547.6500. greendancewinery.com.
J&D CELLARS Focused on making small batches of the highest quality wine by using a variety of American and French Hybrid grapes, J&D Cellars delivers the very best vino. 290 Roupe Road, Eighty Four. 724.579.9897. jndcellars.com.
SERVICES FLUTED MUSHROOM CATERING Forty years of experience in the gourmet catering business have taught The Fluted Mushroom that superb events don’t just happen, they take an understanding of a client’s personality and tastes. It means paying attention to the tiniest of details and the demands for the freshest ingredients. 109 S. 12th St., Pittsburgh. 412.381.1899. flutedmushroom.com.
SLOW FOOD PITTSBURGH This nonprofit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life; the disappearance of local food traditions, and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes, and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. slowfoodpgh.com.
UNIVERSITY CLUB From its noteworthy architecture to its distinctive menu offerings, the University Club suggests style and elegance at every turn for banquets, weddings, and conferences. 123 University Place, Oakland. 412.648.8213. uc.pitt.edu.
WEATHER PERMITTING PITTSBURGH Now in its fourth year, Weather Permitting is a promotional outdoor weekly concert series held at the Shadyside Nursery. Each Sunday, the nursery transforms into a vibrant event space that features bands, beer from local breweries, food trucks, and a farmers marketplace. 510 Maryland Ave., Shadyside. weatherpermittingpgh.com.
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s a kid, mushrooms were the one vegetable that my parents wouldn’t make me eat. The color and texture reminded me of rubber, so I dismissed the remarkably versatile fungi. Now, in my adult years, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a dish where I don’t add copious amounts of mushrooms. Turns out, they are super delicious and packed with nutrients. Although mushrooms are technically classified as fungi, due to a lack of leaves, seeds, and roots, the U.S. Department of Agriculture does consider them as vegetables. Surprisingly, mushrooms provide nutrients found in core food groups like produce, meat, and grains. They’re also a great source of niacin, riboflavin, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, and more! Plus, they’re grown sustainably, thriving in mixtures of organic waste like crushed corn cobs, soybean hulls, and cocoa shells. With thousands of varieties of edible mushrooms growing globally, and tastes ranging from floral to peppery to umami, it’s easy to add flavor to any dish. The most popular varieties of mushrooms — including cremini, white button, and shitaki — are easily found at local grocery stores and farmers markets, and make great additions to Asian and Italian cuisine. Plus, mushrooms with a particularly meaty flavor profile make excellent vegetarian substitutions — we’re looking at you, Portobello!
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