Food & Drink category, Page 98
Story behind Caliente’s award-winning Mee-Maw pizzaVideo
When Eric Von Hansen, the regional chef of Caliente Pizza and Draft House, flew to Parma, Italy, to compete in the World Pizza Championship, he took a radically different approach than his competitors. While his American opponents brought their ingredients with them, Von Hansen decided to forage for his all...
Margarita cupcakes are a festive summer treat
Margarita cupcakes. What could be more perfect for spring and summer? You’ll find all kinds of reasons to make these fun, tequila-infused cupcakes. I mean, who doesn’t love a little spiked dessert? This recipe makes a deliciously moist cake with a light lime and tequila flavor — just like your...
What’s Brewing?: Pick a shandy or a radler for Mom
Mother’s Day is Sunday. If you’re someone who buys mom a gift each year, it can be challenging to find that special something unless you’re in the habit of getting her the same thing every year. For those of you who are looking for something unique, I have an idea!...
Grill that steak like a master with these hot cooking tipsVideo
Temperatures are rising, the outdoors beckons and our appetites are ramping up for meals cooked on the grill. According to Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, July 4 is the most popular day to grill (73 percent), followed by Memorial Day (60 percent), Father’s Day (45 percent), Mother’s Day (34 percent)...
Moms can get free Smiley cookie at Eat’n Park
We count on our moms for smiles every day of the week. On Sunday, Eat’n Park Restaurants will give mom a free Smiley cookie just for celebrating her special day with them. Take your mom to Eat’n Park on Mother’s Day — May 12 — and she can get a...
Meatsplainer: How new plant-based burgers compare to beef
NEW YORK — If you want to skip meat, a new era of options is here. Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are among the companies racing to tap into the massive U.S. market of meat eaters by more closely mimicking the taste of beef than vegetarian patties of the past....
Twitter users get Wendy’s to bring back Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Ask and you shall receive. As long as you get 2 million tweet likes. Two years ago, Wendy’s discontinued its Spicy Chicken Nuggets. And many were sad — and that includes Chance the Rapper. Recently, Chance tweeted out his desire — nay, need — for Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets to...
Sheetz launches its own craft beer brewed with coffee beansVideo
Sheetz has almost everything, so it was only a matter of time until it rolled out its own craft beer. Altoona-based Sheetz is collaborating with Rusty Rail Brewing Company of Mifflinburg to unveil the convenience store’s first ever craft beer, Project Coffee Hopz, a limited edition coffee bean IPA. The...
Tarentum’s closed Cycle Diner continues search for new management
The Cycle Diner in Tarentum is closed but perhaps only for a short time. “We have several people interested in leasing it. One is a guy from Europe who we will be meeting with,” said George Gatto, who has owned the diner since 1990. “So we hope to know something...
DiAnoia’s Eatery opens to-go pizza window
DiAnoia’s Eatery, Pittsburgh’s Strip District Italian eatery and all-day café, is now offering Pizzeria Davide, a to-go pizza window in back of the restaurant at 2551 Penn Ave. The pizzeria specializes in old world-style pizzas, layered with provolone cheese on the bottom and sauce on the top. Hours are 11...
A foolproof way to make chicken drumsticks ultra-tender
With their built-in handles and small size, economical chicken drumsticks are tailor-made for a cookout. So we decided to devise a foolproof way to roast them on the grill to ultra-tender perfection with nicely browned skin and wonderfully juicy meat. We usually don’t brine fattier dark meat, but since we...
Cauliflower on the grill? Don’t be scared, it’s easy
To make grilled cauliflower with a tender interior and a flavorful, nicely browned exterior, we first microwaved it until it was cooked through and then briefly grilled it to pick up color and flavor. To ensure that the cauliflower held up on the grill without falling through the grate and...
Chickpeas make a great foundation for this veggie burger
Buttery, nutty chickpeas make a great foundation for a satisfying veggie burger. A touch of curry powder adds a hint of warm spice. Panko are crispy Japanese-style bread crumbs — they help hold the patties together. Process the chickpea mixture just until there are some finely chopped chickpeas (to help...
North Hills Brew Fest takes over Pittsburgh Shrine Center
They brew beer in the basement, sometimes in their kitchens. It’s a hobby, a passion and often an experiment. They will share their drinks at the third annual North Hills Home Brew Fest on May 11 at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center’s Pavilion, an outdoor covered space in Cheswick. This will...
Mineo’s Pizza to open a third location in the North Hills
There is a third slice to this Mineo’s pie. The Squirrel Hill pizza staple for more than six decades, which also has had a location in Mt. Lebanon for 25 years, will celebrate a trifecta — opening on Wildwood Road in Hampton. The expected time frame is by the end...
Whisky Dinner will celebrate Welsh culture in Pittsburgh
Prince Charles will not be there. But all things Welsh will be celebrated during a Whisky Dinner on May 17 at the University Club that’s being hosted by the St. David’s Society of Pittsburgh. The society celebrates and promotes awareness of Welsh cultural heritage in southwestern Pennsylvania and this is...
Dairy Queen’s new Mini Blizzard Treat Flights let you try 3 flavors at once
If picking a Blizzard flavor is too much of a commitment, Dairy Queen has a sweet solution. The Mini Blizzard Treat Flights combine three different flavors of the blended ice cream treats in a handy tray. The flights are available only for the month of May but these six flavors...
Caliente Pizza claims title for best pizza in the U.S.
A local pizza has been named the best in the country. Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse recently participated in 2019 World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy, and Chef Eric von Hansen’s creation took top honors. As a three-time champion at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, von Hansen is no...
Loosen your belt, Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival is coming
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of that favorite childhood comfort food, macaroni and cheese? There’s little as satisfying as that combo of pasta, butter, cream, and the star — cheese. Let the belt out a notch and enjoy, as the Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival heads to Highmark Stadium....
How to use frozen puff pastry, 1 of the best kitchen timesavers
Sometimes you feel like you can’t win with people. Take kitchen shortcuts, for example. You suggest a shortcut or store-bought item to make a dish easier or faster, and you get dinged by purists who complain that this is just another sign of laziness or the collapse of modern society....
How to make a margarita with just 3 ingredients
Quick! How do you make a margarita? With Cinco de Mayo just days away … now is the time to learn. Margaritas should be one of the most simple cocktails out there, but somehow, we’ve gone and complicated things. We’ve convinced ourselves that to make them, we need a fully...
Top picks from The Wine Cellar: Perfect choices for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, remember some very simple advice: Always do your best never to behave in a way that gives dear old Mom a reason to drink out of worry! Instead on Mother’s Day itself, if you are fortunate to have an opportunity to enjoy her...
A rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and sweet dessert
Simple, rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and delicately sweet dessert, but traditional European versions tend to be heavy and dense. For a slightly cakier version with plenty of nutty flavor, we swapped out the usual almond paste for toasted blanched sliced almonds (we disliked the slight bitterness imparted by...
Guacamole Cheese is a thing, and it’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo
Not since the days of “You got your chococlate in my peanut butter” has a flavor combination been so deliciously exciting. Amanti Guacamole Cheese, made by Daily Dairy in Holland, is headed for store shelves by May 1 — in time for your Cinco de Mayo food lineup. The Fresh...
Voodoo Brewery to open in New KensingtonVideo
New Kensington officials are excited to use a little voodoo brew to help revitalize the city’s downtown corridor. Meadville-based Voodoo Brewery will open a brew pub by fall on Fifth Avenue in the city, according to a joint announcement Tuesday by Mayor Tom Guzzo and one of Voodoo’s owners, Jake...
