Local Flavor

Halcyon Salon takes Root on Penn Ave

By Emma Diehl | November 13, 2019

One of only four Green Circle certified salons in the area, you can now visit Halcyon; a space that is deeply committed to inclusion and sustainability.

The Slaw 02: Food Stylist Quelcy Kogel // Honky Tonk Jukebox // In Bed By Ten

By Lindsay Patross | November 12, 2019

In our second episode of Very Local Pittsburgh’s podcast, we talk with food stylist and cookbook author Quelcy Kogel. We highlight the live music collaboration at Honky Tonk Jukebox, preview the next In Bed By Ten dance party and share an update about our Sunny Side Up Brunch.  

Knotzland earns a featured spot on YouTube Campaign

By Aadam Soorma | November 8, 2019

Watch as Nisha Blackwell – Founder and CEO of Knotzland Bowties – shares how she started her company by watching videos on YouTube.

A traveler’s guide to New Orleans’ new airport terminal

By Jennifer Larino | November 5, 2019

Here’s everything you need to know about the new MSY, including how to get there, what to expect at TSA and dining options.

Cooking for childhood friends to TV audiences everywhere: The story of Chef Toya Boudy

By Marielle Songy | November 5, 2019

Boudy is the force behind her own private chef services, private cooking classes, an interactive cookbook, her successful YouTube channel, “Cooking with Toya Boudy” and stars in shows that showcase her cuisine along with her fun personality.

Arie Cole

The Slaw Episode 01: Arie Cole // Larder // Sunny Side Up Brunch 

By Lindsay Patross | November 5, 2019

Arie Cole’s journey from day job to full-time DJ // Larder // Sunny Side Up Brunch

Karen Lue

The Slaw 04: Karen Lue // 1700 Penn // Red Beans & Rice Holiday Show

By Lindsay Patross | November 2, 2019

In this episode of The Slaw: Staying on top of Pittsburgh, we talk to Karen Lue — a practicing artist and full-time manager of the new Pitt Global Hub — about places she is inspired by here in Pittsburgh.

New Orleans cosplayers explain their origin story and how you can get started

By Wynton Yates | October 30, 2019

Professional cosplayers Kayla Baldonado and Luis Echevarria talk about how they got their start in the world of costumes.

Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum is one room with 1,000 stories to tell

By Steven Melendez | October 11, 2019

Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum is a guided audiovisual tour through jazz and the international musical styles that influenced its birth and development, led by museum founder and Treme native Al Jackson.

Croatian Fraternal Union building

What is significant about the old Health Dept. Building in Oakland?

By Andrew Moore | October 10, 2019

Located on Forbes Ave, the historic building, with rare examples of Flemish Gothic Revival design elements, has a future that is very much in limbo.