Category: Food
Consumers go local in Western Pa.
By Donna Winnick The Pioneer Tim Hileman, a produce farmer at Kistaco Farm, thought about getting federal organic certification for his products at Western Pennsylvania farmer’s markets, but found the process so difficult that he has decided to promote them only as “locally grown.” However, some vendors still feel that getting their organic certification is a necessary step for [...]
Just Harvist promoting seeds of change
By Pamela Diana Point Park News Service Just Harvest opened its doors in 1987 in a closed-down church with a staff of three and a budget of $80,000. The program gains credibility in the 1990s through its study on childhood hunger gets additional funding and moves into an old high school. Today it’s located in [...]
The Diva Chef dishes on real life
By Richelle Szypulski Point Park News Service Growing up in a single-parent household, Elise Wims needed to learn to cook at a young age, but it wasn’t enough for her to just put a meal on the table. She’s always liked a challenge. “It started as a have-to kind of thing, but I felt a [...]
DiBella’s subs recreates old world feel
By Lisa Tomblin Point Park News Service There is a new sandwich shop on Market Square that harkens back to the days of old school Italian markets in New York City. The sounds of Frank Sinatra, Billy Holiday, Duke Ellington and other stars from the 1940’s fill the air while diners order hefty hoagies filled [...]
Late night cheap eats in Oakland
By Yas Hatcher Point Park News Service At Joe Mommas in Oakland, pastas and salads normally costing $7-$13 are cut in half, ranging from $3.50-$6.50 between 10 p.m.-11 p.m. each night. Right next door, Fuel and Fuddle also offers a half priced salads, pizzas, wings, sandwiches, and more after 11 p.m. nightly. There are also [...]
Underground supper club excites guests with daring dishes and covert dining venues
Underground supper club excites guests with daring dishes and covert dining venues By Ligaya Scaff Point Park News Service Michele Marrinan still remembers the multi-course feast buzzing with energy as guests, at first, politely savored such appetizers as pork cheek meatballs and hearts of palm. After a while, she noticed everyone diving in heartily, some [...]
Local distributors provide wine-making essentials
By Tinamaria Colaizzi Point Park News Service For Craig Palilla, experimenting with wine making by sharing tips with others enabled him to win the Silver Medal AT Butler County’s Homemade Wine Competition. A long time and seasoned wine maker, Vincenzino Ricci often meets with long time personal vintners at Friendship Park to boast about [...]
Beer makes the pizza
By David Pollio Point Park News Service As you walk into the Full Pint Brewery in North Versailles, you can’t help but notice the pungent aroma of hops and the stainless steel brewing equipment towering over top of you. If it’s a Friday or Saturday, you might also think of getting a slice of pizza [...]
Little Italy Days brings heritage to Bloomfield streets
By Yas Hatcher Point Park News Service Italian serenades of old world classics filled the air at the 11th annual Little Italy Days in Bloomfield. There was a wide assortment of tasty Italian food from many vendors who also offered ribs and even Chinese fare during the Sept. 28-30 event. “This is good for Bloomfield, [...]
Shadyside bar, Buffalo Blues a finalist in ESPN poll
By Justin Karter Point Park News Service Buffalo Blues, a local Shadyside bar, has been named one of the best sports bars in North America by ESPN. The well regarded bar, located at 216 S. Highland, was the only Pennsylvania bar in the competition this year, following the 2011 win by Chickie’s & Pete’s Bar [...]
