With so many options for coffee places and so many similarities between them all, it can always be hard choosing which one to go to. Commonplace Coffee, though, is anything but common.
Read moreGreenfield Fall Market Update: A Great time to Buy
Years ago when we first discovered Greenfield, many referred to it as "Pittsburgh's best-kept secret," but within the last couple years the word is out and the market has heated up. We predicted the market might dip a little bit while the bridge was down, but prices have continued to trend up as the market's stabilized. The third quarter of 2016 proved to be another strong season for Greenfield with over 65 homes sold between July and September. Learn more:
Read moreMurray Avenue Grill
With such a plethora of options to eat at in Squirrel Hill, it can be daunting to find the right place to eat. Often I find myself just walking down Murray or Forbes without knowing at all where I am going to end up. However, that is never the case when I am looking for a good burger. Enter Murray Avenue Grill.
Read moreA Big Sammy from Smallman Street Deli
A sunny afternoon with surprise babysitting coverage (thanks Mom!), and Ted and I have a few minutes to spend around Squirrel Hill. We popped into our favorite deli, the classic Smallman Street Deli with fantastic sandwiches, pickles, and even a great selection of craft beers.
Read moreAladdin’s Eatery: Everything you could wish for!
It’s tough to count the number of times or various occasions we’ve gone to Aladdin’s—it’s by far the best middle eastern food we’ve had in Pittsburgh, and quite probably our go-to favorite restaurant. We’ve celebrated many occasions here, from birthdays to Mother’s Day, to Valentine’s Day, to just-because day. It’s an easy ambiance to dress up or down, and it never disappoints.
Read more61C Cafe
July 1st: Friday afternoon of a long weekend, and I’m feeling inspired. I’m sitting with a cup of French pressed Mexican organic coffee at the 61C, watching the timer countdown so I can savor my first sip. Here’s why 61C is so irresistible:
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