Drinks

NOLA Bartenders share their favorite boozy brews for the holiday chills

By Matt Haines | December 16, 2020

Whether you’re bracing yourself for an awkward family (Zoom) gathering, hoping to make an evening with close friends a night to remember or just trying to give yourself something to do during the commercial break between Home Alone and Home Alone 2, learning to prepare a fun seasonal drink can make you the life of the party…even if it’s only a party of one at the moment.

A guide to made-In-Pittsburgh vodkas

By Wes Shonk | December 8, 2020

Pull up a (parking) chair and learn more about three vodkas that are made right here in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Beer Delivery

Update: Pittsburgh Breweries Offering Beer Delivery

By Aadam Soorma | December 1, 2020

We updated our local beer delivery guide to include a couple more breweries who are now offering to bring their beer straight to your doorstep.

Bakery Bar: the Lower Garden District hideaway where drinks meet dessert

By Aura Bishop | November 18, 2020

Where the Lower Garden District meets the Warehouse District, a cute, old brown cottage with an interesting history sits in the shadow of the Crescent City Connection overpass. Once a neighborhood grocery, then an infamous punk bar, and eventually an Italian restaurant, it’s now home to the recently reopened Bakery Bar, an establishment featuring one of New Orleans’ most beloved decadent desserts – doberge cake – alongside craft cocktails and savory offerings from executive chef Joel White. 

Pittsburgh Bottle Shops for Beer Lovers

By Aadam Soorma | November 17, 2020

We rounded up a list of 11 local bottle shops where you can snag a nifty bottle for yourself or for someone who loves the gift of beer.

Reginald’s Coffee Wants to Teach You about Coffee Roasting

By Emma Diehl | November 12, 2020

Located in Bethel Park, Reginald’s is roasting (and serving) great coffee – along with Oram’s Donuts – from a restored historic schoolhouse.

Three Pittsburgh-made dark beers for fall

By Aadam Soorma | November 10, 2020

For fans of smooth, roasty beers, we rounded up a coffee porter, a pastry stout and a chocolate stout. We also preview the 2020 BLACK AHT Stout Festival (Nov 27-29).

Fir Junction Pop-Up

Now Open on Penn Ave: Fir Junction winter pop-up bar

By Aadam Soorma | November 6, 2020

The socially-distanced, winter-themed pop-up includes food from Chef Jamilka Borges and hard-to-find craft beer options curated by Hop Culture magazine.

Mondays Brewing: A new brewery comes to Washington County

By Aadam Soorma | October 27, 2020

Located in Peters Township, Mondays Brewing Co officially opens on Saturday, Oct 31. Here’s a look at what’s brewing and what beer fans can expect.

Coming Soon to Blawnox: Old Thunder Brewing

By Aadam Soorma | October 13, 2020

A spacious build out inside the historic Blawnox Post Office building, Old Thunder is nearly ready to rumble along Freeport Road.