National Anti-Boredom Month: Fight Your Boredom With These 6 Activities Downtown
Did you know that July is National Anti-Boredom month? With so many great activities, museums, programs, galleries, and restaurants, you could never be bored when you’re around the ‘Burgh.
Browse The Golden Triangle's Fashion Offerings at the Fashion in Frame Boutique Crawl
During The Cultural Trust’s Gallery Crawl, a selection of stylish Downtown boutiques are channeling Warhol by sponsoring a boutique crawl where fashion forward Yinzers can shop till they drop.
Best Vegan Bites in The Golden Triangle
Vegan style dishes are more popular than they once were. Many restaurants Downtown make it possible to get your greens while also enjoying a great meal. DNA has compiled our top seven choices for plant-based bites in the Golden Triangle.
Best Chefs in Pittsburgh: How James Henry’s Transformative, Awe-Inspiring Culinary Journey Led Him to Shine at Scarpino & Budd’s Kitchen
Hurricane Sandy. Merril Hoge. Chicken and barley soup. Instagram. What do all of these seemingly random things have in common? Believe it or not, they have all played a role in Chef James Henry’s journey to becoming a decorated and visibly passionate chef and make for an origin story that, in his own words, “is so funny.”
Rivers of Steel Preserves History and Expands Knowledge
Whether you are a tourist or a townie there is always more to learn about southwest Pennsylvania. Rivers of Steel is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1992 to honor the region’s culture after the death of the steel mills.
Braddock’s Rebellion Shares History in American Cuisine
Braddock’s Rebellion located inside the Renaissance Hotel on Sixth Street offers unique meals produced with high-quality ingredients, drinks that are hard to find and a side of historical nuance.
Best Dish We Ate This Week: Sushi Kim 2
This week, the DNA editorial staff went to Smithfield’s quaint, second-floor sushi hotspot, Sushi Kim 2. With a giant swordfish looming on the walls and soft music playing in the background, our sushi connoisseurs felt right at home.
Wear Your Love for Pittsburgh on Your Sleeve With The City’s New Merch Line
The City of Pittsburgh’s “Printed in Pittsburgh” line offers an array of apparel and home goods showcasing iconic Pittsburgh symbols in collaboration with local screen printing company CommonWealth Press.
Ruck and Roll: Professional Rugby Plays in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s newest professional sports team will be making its first home debut at Highmark Stadium for the Eastern Conference Rugby Finals on Sunday.
Best Chefs in Pittsburgh: Sarah Baugher's Cyclical Cuisine Philosophy Shines at The Speckled Egg
Famed horror author Stephen King once wrote “Sooner or later, everything old is new again.” While this is seen in the reemergence of retro items like typewriters and bell bottom jeans, to The Speckled Egg’s chef de cuisine, Sarah Baugher, this is especially true for recipes and culinary techniques.
Simultaneously Serving Luxe Dishes and The Greater Community at Cafe Momentum
With their eclectic menu featuring heaping portions of entrees ranging from fried chicken and mashed potatoes to Thai inspired drunken noodles, Cafe Momentum is the newest addition to Pittsburgh’s upscale dining scene.
Find Your Chemistry at Alchemy Bar & Kitchen
Alchemy Bar and Kitchen invites you to experience a different way to dine Downtown. Since the grand opening of Alchemy on March 22, 2023 the restaurant has been a desired destination in the Golden Triangle.
Relish in Pittsburgh’s Annual Picklesburgh Festival
The returning festival packed with dill and sweet pickle enthusiasts has a new location for this year's event. From July 21 to July 23, people will be celebrating Picklesburgh on Boulevard of the Allies between Stanwix Street and Smithfield Street.
Hole in One Fun at The Puttery
Puttery Pittsburgh is located on Smallman Street in the Strip District and invites the people of Pittsburgh to grab a club and take a swing.
The National Senior Games Showcases Senior Athleticism in The City of Champions
The National Senior Games were started in 1985 by the former leaders of the US National Senior Sports Organization. The first official Senior Games was played in 1987 and had 2500 participants and over 100,000 spectators.
Best Dish We Ate This Week: Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
This week the DNA editorial staff went to Downtown’s outstanding Argentinian restaurant, Gaucho Parrilla Argentina, for lunch. We meticulously pondered over the menu, deciding between their sizable salads, towering sandwiches, or some of their tasty small plates. We decided on ordering a selection of their empanadas.
National Ice Cream Month: 6 Places to Get Cold Sweet Treats in Downtown Pittsburgh
July is National Ice Cream Month and there is truly no better time to celebrate it. With temperatures and the humidity only continuing to rise all month, enjoying a cold ice cream cone or milkshake inside has never sounded better.
Liberty Chick’n’Fish Serves up Extended Hours
Liberty Chick ‘n’ Fish celebrated their first year on May 16 and since then extended their hours of operation and added a delivery option to the menu. The restaurant is one of four establishments owned and operated by Pittsburgh local, Alihan Hanoglu.
Best Chefs in Pittsburgh: Nicholas Saxon Incorporates Passion and Pittsburgh History Into His Cooking at Braddock’s Rebellion
Behind the doors of the Renaissance Hotel on Sixth Street is a restaurant that celebrates bourbon and the history that surrounds Pittsburgh. Walking into the hotel you are welcomed by a lively atmosphere that features high-quality dishes that range from unique features to American classics.