Pittsburgh

Year in Review: 2019’s very Pittsburgh Food Moments

By Aadam Soorma | December 30, 2019

We asked a group of local foodies to spotlight their favorite Pittsburgh Food Moments of the year. Here are their picks.

Phipps Holiday Light Show 2019

This weekend: Handmade Arcade Winter Market, NYE Parties & a new event

By Lindsay Patross | December 27, 2019

We’ve got a new podcast episode about puppets and Pittsburgh 80s history. Still need plans for 12/31? Check out our guide to all of the New Year’s Eve (and Noon Year’s Eve) parties in town.

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.

HLane Dry Goods & Coffee

Now Open: HLane Dry Goods & Coffee in Swissvale

By Julie Kahlbaugh | December 23, 2019

A hybrid concept, HLane Dry Goods offers on-site seamstress and tailor services along with an approachable coffee shop in an industrial-rustic space.

‘Twas the Weekend Before Christmas

By Lindsay Patross | December 19, 2019

Everything you need to know for last-minute shopping, charitable giving, packing and picking up beer before the big day. 

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.

Lillian Rafson

The Slaw 07: Lillian Rafson, CEO of Pack Up + Go // NYE Parties

By Lindsay Patross | December 17, 2019

We talk with Lillian Rafson, founder of the surprise travel agency Pack Up + Go about starting a business and visiting Pittsburgh. We also spotlight burger night at Pear and the Pickle with Dancing Gnome Beer and all the New Year’s Eve parties in Pittsburgh.

Holiday Hours at Pittsburgh Area Breweries

By Aadam Soorma | December 17, 2019

Here’s a list of who’s open (and when) – your guide to holiday hours at Pittsburgh-area breweries during the week(s) of Dec 23 AND Dec 30.

New Year's Eve in Pittsburgh

Guide to New Year’s Eve in Pittsburgh – Parties, Dinners & More

By Lindsay Patross | December 17, 2019

All the ways to celebrate NYE in Pittsburgh. We’ve got the details on all the parties for the families (Noon Years Eve), for the fancy pants (roaring ’20s & a secret speakeasy) and for the tropical (NYE tiki party).