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Let them eat cake: Bywater Bakery kicks off Carnival season with a cake-themed block party

By Jesse Lu Baum | January 3, 2020

Bywater Bakery is hosting its annual Carnival kickoff party with a purpose featuring 1,500 cakes for sale in eight different flavors.

Twelfth Night – How the official start of the most wonderful time of the year came about

By Matt Haines | January 3, 2020

In many parts of the world, Twelfth Night and the Christian holiday, Epiphany, are synonymous. So, what’s Epiphany?

A look back at three Pittsburgh Breweries that opened in 2019

By Aadam Soorma | January 1, 2020

The Strip District, Bellevue and Verona – three neighborhoods that welcomed new breweries this past year. Let’s revisit each of these stories.

Very Local NOLA’s Best Stories of 2019

By Clint Durrett | December 26, 2019

What a year! From trying out a joint that the rowdy restaurateur and cranky critic, Gordon Ramsay, revamped and getting our greasy hands on 82 inches of Popeyes, to the heartwarming stories of fighting mental health with food, we’ve told so many of your stories. Here’s the top five items on what you loved this year the most.

Jim Henson's puppets in Pittsburgh

The Slaw 08: How did Jim Henson’s puppets end up in Pittsburgh?

By Lindsay Patross | December 24, 2019

Boaz Frankel joins us to talk about the urSol the Chanter puppet at the Children’s Museum and his interview with Elmo.

Dancing Gnome is brewing a collaboration beer with Starship Mantis

By Aadam Soorma | December 24, 2019

A music-inspired collaboration beer we’re excited about; read about ‘Intergalactic Love’ and be the first to try it on Jan 4 at New Year / New Galaxy.

Sweet Soulfood puts vegan twist on favorites that usually aren’t so healthy

By Marielle Songy | December 19, 2019

Sweet Soulfood, located at 1025 N. Broad, is serving up delicious vegan soul food, cafeteria-style, to put you back on track this holiday season and all year long.

New Year/New Galaxy with Starship Mantis. Join us on January 4.

By Aadam Soorma | December 18, 2019

Very Local is partnering up with Starship Mantis + Dancing Gnome + Black Forge + DJ Femi on an intergalactic costume party after the new year.

Weekend Picks: NOLA ChristmasFest, caroling in Jackson Square

By Mary Staes | December 18, 2019

It’s the weekend before Christmas! If you’re not ready, there’s a lot going on around town to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Dixie Chicken & Ribs: a hidden Lakeview gem with heart-warming homemade meals

By Eric Marshall | December 18, 2019

Dixie Chicken & Ribs is like a holiday gift that is best shared. A place where the food and experience always provide the opportunity to enjoy yourself — whether it’s a quick bite during the workday or a meal with an old friend you might not see for a while.