There’s always been comedy in Pittsburgh. Several famous comics have risen through the ranks; others have performed here. But a comedy community in Pittsburgh — that’s something new. Thanks to a decade-plus of exponential growth, the city is soaked with improv, sketch, stand-up and more.
I’m one of the lucky people that joyfully gets to intertwine my work interests with my life interests. However, while you might not know it from my Instagram feed, I do sometimes spend my time doing things that don’t involve eating or drinking.
Claudy Pierre is a chef and owner of Arnold’s Coffee & Tea on the North Side and Eminent Hospitality Solutions catering company. But his passion for food is matched by his drive to better his community. He founded The Empowerment Awareness & Training (E.A.T.) Initiative, which aims to lift food insecure communities through hospitality and culinary training programs, cultural workshops and live performance events. These are the events Pierre won’t miss.
Here are a few Pittsburgh restaurants we didn’t include on the annual Best Restaurants list that our dining critic loves to visit when he's craving something specific.
Kids ages 2-92 will love visiting the National Aviary this summer. There is something for everyone with a new Living Dinosaurs exhibit, late nights with beer and wine before baseball games and Night in the Tropics.
People from around the world who speak different languages, but share a common love for jazz, will be in Pittsburgh June 20-23 to perform and celebrate.
Graham Foster and Lauren Zanardelli’s restaurant hits the right notes with a casual, thoughtful menu which includes a terrific hamburger and a stellar pickle plate.
