December 2012

Archive » Scoop
	The Reverse Holiday Gift Guide We asked seven local experts about holiday gifts to avoid — and what you should buy instead. By Katie Booth
	Motion for Thought Internationally lauded dancer Kyle Abraham, leader of the Abraham.In.Motion troupe, returns home for his new Pittsburgh-based epic. By Karen Dacko
	A Man for All Seasons Steelers Pro Bowl wide receiver Antonio Brown won’t let you get him down. Even if you steal his shoe. BY SEAN CONBOY
Archive » Sebak's Secrets of the City
	What the Dickens? The great English novelist Charles Dickens came to the very young city of Pittsburgh 170 years ago. BY RICK SEBAK
Archive » Living
	Home Front: Illuminate Your Space Step inside LOOM Exquisite Textiles and transport yourself into a world of creativity. BY REESE RANDALL
	10 Things We Love in December This holiday season, we're gifting UGG ear muffs, a Dream State Jackie “O” sleep mask, a Koolatron mini vending machine and more. BY REESE RANDALL
Archive » Taste
	2009 Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Reserve This wine from Robery Mondavi Winery is a beauty, with aromas of lemon peel, melon and fresh herbs. By Bruce May
	New Restaurant Openings: December Plus, find out what's hot, what's not and what's next in our foodie report. BY KRISTINA MARTIN
	Where We’re Eating (and Drinking) in December This month, we can’t get enough of the mouthwatering patties at Burgh’ers in Harmony and the simple eats at 314 Pasta & Prime. By Kristina Martin
	Review: Bar Marco Bar Marco heats up the Strip with serious wine and spirits, and high-quality food to match, inside the old No. 7 firehouse. BY Valentina, Restaurant Critic
Archive » Datebook
	The Beat: Beatles Reunion The L.A. Times called Fab Four "the best Beatles band on earth," and they're coming to Carnegie Library Music Hall this month. By Kurt Garrison
	Switching Channels Bricolage Production Co. is currently presenting its fourth season of Midnight Radio, which wraps this month with “Cult Movie Classics.” By Robert Isenberg
	Undercover: What to Read This Winter Rumors of the publishing industry's demise have been greatly exaggerated. By Kristofer Collins
	Top 10 The 10 best things to do in December. By Robert Isenberg
	Nightlife: Ring in 2013 the Right Way This New Year's Eve, consider heading downtown for First Night, especially if you haven’t attended the event since middle school. By Robert Isenberg
	Best of Culture: December The finest lectures, exhibits, and dance and theatre performances in December. By PM Contributing Editors
Archive » PittGirl's Last Laugh
	Cookie Table Throwdown PittGirl proves that Pittsburgh is the true home of the Wedding Cookie Table. BY VIRGINIA MONTANEZ