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6 Lawrenceville Restaurants For Craft Food and Beverages

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Lawrenceville started as one of the largest industrial hubs in Pittsburgh. But more recently, it has become one of the top towns in the city for delicious eats and drinks. Rather than go to a restaurant for dinner and then to a bar for cocktails, why not get the best of both worlds? These six restaurants are all spots in Lawrenceville where you can grab something to eat while enjoying elevated drinks.

The Vandal

Lawrenceville’s wine bar and restaurant carries a variety of dinner options. The restaurant serves fresh oysters and tender duck breast that pair perfectly with their vast wine selections. Or, if you’re not too hungry, you can get an appetizer to split, such as heirloom tomatoes, and focus on the drink side of things. 

Church Brew Works

Breweries may carry small snacks to eat while drinking, but this one ensures you leave full of food and beer. The building is a renovated old church and has glorious dinner dishes to match, from lobster mac and cheese to traditional pierogis. Plus, they brew all their own draft beers and have cocktails for those who prefer something different. 

The Forge

Are you seeking a cozy vibe, excellent drinks, and Mediterranean cuisine? Look no further; this restaurant has you covered with traditional small plates. Feel at home eating shawarma hummus or whipped ricotta, and drinking their unique cocktail selections. It’s a great place for authentic dining, and they even ship their pita bread from Israel. 

The Abbey On Butler Street

What makes this restaurant so special is that it’s actually a pub, bistro, and coffeehouse all under one roof. Take your pick from The Coffeehouse, The Parlour Bar, or The Vesper Room to indulge in lunch, dinner, or brunch. Every room also includes a large selection of beer, wine, and seasonal cocktails. Even The Coffeehouse carries a variety of coffee-themed cocktails. 

Umami

This is the spot to enjoy classic Japanese food and drinks, highlighting a modern twist. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the streets of Japan and features neon lights throughout. They specialize in sushi, ramen, and sake for all Asian cuisine cravings. If you’re not looking for liquor, they serve several beers imported from Japan. 

The Nook

This brunch eatery will help you start your day, delighting in waffles and a mimosa. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, with choices of sandwiches, sweet French toast, and savory waffles. Plus, they carry drinks beyond the classic mimosa, like espresso martinis and Moscow mules.

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Mom’s Basic Chili

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For every chili enthusiast, there is a chili recipe. This is the chili Rhonda Schuldt grew up eating, and it is still her starting point for any variation that might come along. It is infinitely adaptable (including into other types of chili) and its versatility offers a wide range of uses for any leftovers.

Tips for Making a Chili Recipe

This is an excellent make-ahead recipe that is easily doubled. Leftovers freeze well for a variety of future uses! To go vegan, use shredded tofu or pulled jack fruit in place of the ground meat and garnish with vegan cheese shreds and plain almond yogurt. Swap out the beans in the basic recipe with any combination of beans you desire – garbanzo, cannellini, northern, etc. To make a thicker version, add a small can of tomato paste in addition to the tomato sauce. I also like to add a can of drained, fire-roasted diced tomatoes.

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Mom’s Basic Chili


  • Author: Rhonda Schuldt
  • Yield: 8 pints 1x

Description

A chili recipe to warm your heart and soul.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds ground beef (turkey, chicken, or pork)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans
  • 2 15-ounce cans red beans
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can Rotel® tomatoes (tomatoes with green chilies)
  • 1 small can chopped green chilis
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, or more for desired heat)
  • 1 package ( 1 oz.) of your favorite chili seasoning (Mom uses Williams® Original Chili Seasoning)
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot, brown the ground meat and onions. Drain well and return to the pot; add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  2. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), diced onions and hot sauce, if desired.

Recipe by Rhonda Schuldt
Story by Keith Recker

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Calling all Home Cooks: Enter TABLE Magazine’s Apple Recipe Challenge

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Does your apple pie stand out from the rest? Do you have a unique, unexpected way to incorporate apples into a dinner dish? Do friends and family go crazy for your apple muffins? In honor of apple season, TABLE Magazine invites you to share your best recipe using the versatile fruit — whether breakfast, lunch, a midnight snack, or something far or in between.

Anyone submitting a recipe for consideration will qualify for a drawing to receive a $50 Mediterra gift card. The winning recipe will be made and photographed by TABLE Magazine and shared on our website for others to enjoy. The winner will also receive a $250 Mediterra gift card. Entries must be received by October 27, 2023.

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

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5 Taprooms in Pittsburgh for Cider Cravings

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Cider has an apple base that’s both acidic and sweet at the same time. It’s fermented, tangy, rich, and has a fruity undertone that shines with a brilliant tartness. You won’t find another beverage with the same uniqueness that cider brings. In order to get the best flavor, venture out for a glass at a taproom. Here are five places in Pittsburgh to indulge your hard cider cravings. 

Threadbare Cider House

Troy Hill

A rustic atmosphere coincides nicely with fresh cider. Threadbare has a homey atmosphere and plenty of different flavors on tap to explore. There are fruity ciders like Cherry, Hometown Lemonade, and Perry the Pear—or less sugar-forward ciders like Ginger, Allegheny Dry, and Oaked and Wild. With so many to taste, you can get a flight and try them all.

Arsenal Cider House

Lawrenceville, Dormont, Wexford

Small-batch brewing is what makes Arsenal different from other cider houses. It’s also the first cidery in Western Pennslyvania and has made quite the name with a Civil War theme modeled after the Allegheny Arsenal. Besides a deep history, the list of ciders is neverending—delight in sour flavors, pumpkin spice, fruity tastes, and much more. 

Independent Brewing Company

Squirrel Hill

This upscaled brewing encounter is on the famous corner of Forbes and Shady Avenue. While sipping on cider, have a bowl of Butternut Squash Soup or share an Asado Platter packed with grilled meats and blistered shishito peppers. There are plenty of choices, plus a choice to dine inside or outside. 

Southern Tier Brewing

North Shore

Beat the inflated prices at PNC Park and enjoy Bold Rock Ciders after the game. Southern Tier originated in Lakewood, NY, but has quickly taken over the Pittsburgh brewing scene. Pomegranate, blackberry, and apple are just a few seasonal choices you’ll find on tap during fall. Even if cider isn’t your thing, the beer selection combines Lakewood and Pittsburgh-brewed picks. 

KingView Meadhouse

Mt. Lebanon 

A warm and cozy medieval hall is a fantastic place to enjoy a goblet of cider. KingView Meadhouse is truly a memorable dining experience with medieval-themed food to match. Raiding Chili and Loki Lobster Bisque are just some perfect options during chilly days. They also aren’t afraid to put twists on regular cider flavors, like with their Banana Berry hard cider. 

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Pickled Aliens’ Handcrafted Pottery with a Halloween Twist

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Traditional Halloween decor ranges from yard inflatables and animatronics to ceramic pumpkins that sit on the mantle. But, some decorations are functional, unique, and sure to wow any guests. These practical little creatures are Pickled Aliens Pottery

Creating a Personality in a Mug

These carefully crafted masterpieces started in 2008 with goofy eyes, kooky teeth, and a personality all their own. Each listing includes a specific name for the pottery piece, so it’s like you are receiving a little friend. 

The potter, Jaison, handcrafts each creation with care. He creates them by using wheel throwing and pinch pot techniques, then finishing in electric and wood kilns. This is truly top notch pottery with a Halloween twist.

Beyond the Basics

Pickled Aliens Pottery carries a diverse range of products, including mugs, vases, planters, spoon rests, and even a salt keeper. The availability is constantly changing to include new types of items and characters. In August, the store had a shaving kit that included a classic mongrel bowl named Emush, shaving soap, and a brush. 

Historical forms inspire Jaison, so you may even find variations of traditional Greek pottery. Jugs, bowls, and pots represent the style, all with delicate, spiraled handles featuring three-dimensional beings on a curved surface. 

Adopt Your Mongrel

The drops of different collections are announced on Pickled Aliens’ Instagram at @pickledalienspottery, or you can fill out a contact form at their website. The shop also participates in many craft fairs around the Pittsburgh area.

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Pickled Herring

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This elegant plate is based on Hank Shaw’s tartly delicious recipe in Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. The notes of vinegar and the call of the sea open the tastebuds without weighing down the palate. The Pickled Herring is paired with a “knockout” 2019 bottle of Le Cince rosé. For those preferring white, we offer up a 2012 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune from Berger Rive. This elegant, super-dry Chardonnay is hard to find but worth the search.

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Pickled Herring


  • Author: Adapted from Hank Shaw

Description

Keep this recipe on hand for lunch.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 5 cups water, divided
  • 1 lb herring fillets
  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup raw cane sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard seed
  • 2 tsp whole allspice
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves
  • A bevy of garnishes (see below)


Instructions

  1. Make a brine by dissolving ¼ cup kosher salt in 4 cups of boiling water.
  2. Once the brine has cooled to room temperature, submerge the herring and refrigerate overnight (or up to 24 hours). Meanwhile, bring vinegar, sugar, and spices to a boil with 1 cup water.
  3. Let spices steep until liquid has cooled.
  4. Remove herring from brine and cover with pickling liquid. Store refrigerated for up to 1 month.
  5. Garnish herring fillets with fresh herbs (such as dill), shaved radishes, sorrel, thinly sliced spring onion greens, pickled red onion, coarsely cracked black pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with dense, seeded bread or crackers.

Recipe adapted from: Hank Shaw, Hunter Angler Gardener Cook

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Sidecar Cocktail

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The direct and upright cocktail you need after that long day. The sidecar cocktail drives straight to the point with the mild fruit flavors of cognac and triple sec served tall and chilled, then topped with a classy lemon twist. It’s a cocktail from the golden age of the cocktail renaissance, and makes a great Bartender’s Choice order that shows you know your history.

What is a Sidecar? 

The Sidecar is a “daisy,” meaning a spirit, citrus juice, and a liqueur as sweetener. The cocktail made its first appearance in 1922, and gets its names from the attachable motorcycle that was a popular fad at the time. (You really don’t see them much anymore…) Though which bar did it first is up for debate, the sidecar was one of the earliest cocktails and shows up in many twentieth century bar manuals. It’s simple, refreshing, and balanced: everything a cocktail should be.

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Sidecar Cocktail


  • Author: Sarah Cascone

Description

A cocktail to relax and unwind.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ oz Courvoisier Cognac VSOP
  • ¾ oz Cointreau
  • ¾ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • Garnish: lemon twist, rimming sugar


Instructions

  1. Add all the liquid ingredients into your cocktail shaker over a scoop of ice cubes and shake vigorously until the shaker is chilled.
  2. Use a lemon wedge and rub half of the coupe glass rim and then dip that half into your rimming sugar.
  3. Strain and pour into a Coupe glass.
  4. Add the lemon twist as your garnish.

Recipe by Sarah Cascone
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Penicillin Cocktail

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This Penicillin cocktail may be what the doctor actually ordered. Smoky scotch, sweet honey, spicy ginger, and lemon all served over ice to soothe all ailments.

Where Does The Penicillin Cocktail Come From? 

The Penicillin is a relatively recent invention, from 2005. It first appeared New York City’s Milk & Honey bar (one of the innovators of craft cocktails). While experimenting with scotch recipes, Australian bartender Sam Ross, who also gave us the Paper Plane, made an interesting discovery while experimenting with scotch: that combining two different kinds yielded an enjoyable result. That discovery turned into the Penicillin, and from there the cocktail became a popular order at bars all over the world. Ross called it the “Penicillin” to playfully allude to the idea that this drink could cure any sickness, whether mental or physical.

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Penicillin Cocktail


  • Author: Sarah Cascone

Description

Just what the doctor ordered.


Ingredients

Scale

For the cocktail:

For the simple syrup:

  • 6-inch piece of fresh ginger
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 cup of honey


Instructions

For the cocktail:

  1. Add the blended scotch, the ginger honey simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice into your cocktail shaker that is filled with ice and shake vigorously until a frost appears on the outside of the cocktail shaker.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
  3. Top with Islay Single Malt Scotch and garnish with a piece of candied ginger on a pick.

For the simple syrup:

  1. Add the peeled and thinly sliced ginger and water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, making sure not to let all the water evaporate.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the ginger pieces and discard them. Add in the honey, stirring gently, and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and the honey has dissolved.
  3. Remove from the heat and allow to come to room temperature, then transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe by Sarah Cascone
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Game Day Spritz

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If you find yourself somewhere between watching Sunday football and dreaming of dining al fresco along the Mediterranean coastline of Italy, our Game Day cocktail might be for you! This drink bridges the gap between beer drinkers and spritz lovers for a Game Day cocktail all can find something to love in.

About the Game Day Spritz

For a cocktail that has literally been around for centuries, the popularity of the spritz never seems to wane. It has become the accomplishment of many mixologists, both amateur and professional, to create their own unique version of the time-honored aperitif cocktail. We opted to take it a step further and give another popular cocktail a shot as a contributor to the flavor profile. Our spritz is a little riff on the classic Negroni…with a twist in that we used a splash of beer, for the Game Day crowd. We love both Negronis and Spritzes, but some of us were initially a tad more skeptical about the usage of beer to produce the “spritz.” However, we were pleasantly surprised by how the effervescence created by the beer “hit different.”

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Game Day Spritz


  • Author: Justin Matase

Description

This one is to bring together spritz and beer lovers alike on game day!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 oz beer
  • 2 oz of Campari
  • 1 oz of gin
  • Orange slices for garnish


Instructions

  1. Mix beer, Campari, and gin in a glass with ice.
  2. Garnish with an orange slice.

Recipe by Justin Matase
Styling and Photography by Keith Recker
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A Recipe for Every Season of American Horror Story

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Another autumn means another installment of American Horror Story. The horror television series is known for creating a theme for each season of the show that is teased for months ahead of time and is a driving factor in the plot. If you’re looking to sit down and binge all 12 seasons, we have you covered with a dish or drink to bring each episode to life. Grab some friends or family, make a fun activity out of the preparation, and then hide under your blankets in the mind of show creator Ryan Murphy.

Murder HouseHomemade Sweet Potato & Black Bean Empanadas

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The first season of American Horror Story is all about family as the Harmons move into an infamous haunted house. Celebrate with a true commuitive meal, empanadas. These sweet potato and black bean empanadas are vegetarian-friendly, and making them together will be a blast. 

AsylumAlphabet Soup

very simple, healthy, and nutritious Alphabet Soup in a light green bowl. on the right sit sits a loaf of crusty bread and saltines. Alphabet Soup Recipe

The Name Game song used in Asylum is one of the series’ most popular scenes. This children’s-esque song, combined with the psych ward setting the patients are stuck in, makes soup the perfect meal. Join the characters right inside Briarcliff Manor with your own homemade Alphabet soup.

CovenVegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup in a metal bowl with a spoon and green leaves on the sides, includes zucchini and yellow squash.

Must be the season of the witch, quite literally, in this third season. The fall atmosphere and mansion the coven lives in is a Halloween dream come true. The best autumn accompaniment for Coven is Vegetable Soup. Enjoy your haunted night with warm broth filled with hearty fresh veggies and spice.

Freak ShowChilled Popcorn Balls

Step right up to the Freak Show and see the Lobster Boy, the Bearded Lady, Twisty the Clown, and so many more in this creepy season. Transform your home into the big top with the most popular circus snack of all: popcorn. Try this classic treat in a cold form for a grab-and-go twist. Plus, this popcorn won’t go flying from a bag when you’re jumping in fright. 

HotelDirty Martini

Two dirty martini cocktails sit in martini glasses

The main theme of this hallucinatory season is sin. You’ll find the seven sins hidden within each episode of this season and in every character. Only a drink seemed sufficient for this chilling plot. What’s more sinful than a Dirty Martini? It’s indulgent vodka and vermouth cut by the taste of olives and olive brine. 

RoanokePork Belly Tacos

Three pork belly soft tortilla tacos, two on a tray and one on a tray a bottle of beer and a glass of beer on a green table

Another gluttonous year of American Horror Story involves supernatural pigs. No joke, the creatures in this season wear pig heads as a form of symbolism. Don’t let them haunt your thoughts while watching; know you have the upper hand with Pork Belly Tacos. These are also a great dish to customize with your favorite toppings. 

CultGrilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Honey

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A cult following is often referred to as a hive mind. Honey earns the star feature of this dish since this entire season is centered around different types of cult followings. Get lost in these sticky, sweet grilled peaches instead of getting lost in the sticky evil of Kai Anderson (who you’ll see plenty of). 

ApocalypsePork Dumplings with Edible Flowers

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There is an odd atmosphere to this season, which can only be described as steampunk. It’s a wasteland but weirdly high-class and futuristic. Not to mention, the food shown in the episode matches the environment, to say the least. Bring in the chic future with an upgrade to regular pork dumplings thanks to beautiful flower additions. 

1984Turkey and Granny Smith Apple Sandwich

Alright, campers, it’s time to go back to summer camp with a simple but elevated lunch choice. Watch as counselors try to outrun a typical serial killer, or at least what seems to be typical at first… But no worries, you’ll be safe and snug at home with your turkey sandwich highlighting an apple crunch. 

Double FeatureSeafood Broil for 2

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I’m still not entirely sure how American Horror Story managed to combine a vampire story on the coast of Provincetown with a story about aliens and the United States Government, but they did it. Explore Massachusetts without bloodthirsty vampires on the loose with your own double feature, Seafood Broil for 2.

NYCPunch Drunk Negroni

A cocktail orange in color sits in a rocks glass, garnished by a strawberry. Punch Drunk Negroni Cocktail Recipe

Turns out crowded club life can be just as scary as an abandoned house. This season focuses on the 1980s in New York City. It’s glamorous, lively, and filled with booze and dancing. To match this party atmosphere, have a Punch Drunk Negroni that may just take you out in one drink.

DelicateDeviled Eggs with Caviar

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Yes, it’s true: Kim Kardashian (alongside Emma Roberts) helps bring the theme of pregnancy to life in the newest season of American Horror Story. While this season is only three episodes in, we already know it’s about luxury — and filled with baby references. While deviled eggs may seem a little too on the nose, there’s no way a Kardashian would pass up the delectable caviar topping.

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