Attended a couples baby shower at this quaint venue. This venue is located inside an historic…read morechurch built in the 1800's. Very peaceful and enjoyable location. Perfect for small gatherings. I've included the details of what services this venue offers in my pictures. I love historic sights and this was a pleasant surprise. Made for a perfect celebration.

This is such an elegant and charming place to get afternoon tea and it's better than any I've been…read moreto in the Pittsburgh area! It is by reservation only, which is done online and you pay online ahead of time as well, which makes for enjoyable experience the day of, not worrying about the check, tip, etc. You get unlimited tea, and there are hot and iced varieties. I started with the mango passion fruit green tea and then finished the experience with the iced raspberry hibiscus -- you can switch it up as much as you want. The savories consisted of a red pepper quiche, spinach artichoke cups, cucumber Boursin sandwiches and almond chicken salad croissants. The standard tea includes one scone per person and I highly recommend ordering extra -- they're phenomenal and are served with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Our desserts were a raspberry lemon pound cake, chocolate and vanilla macarons and a vanilla custard in a pie crust cup with a fresh raspberry on top. Everything was amazing and they rotate menus seasonally. Children are permitted but it's the same menu and price for them, just FYI. I'll definitely return and recommend to others for special occasions or no occasion at all.

What a great experience here at The Johnston House. My mother, two sisters, and Nonna came here…read morefor lunch on a Sunday. The building is well kept, the staff are kind, and the food is absolutely delicious. If you plan to dine here, be sure to make a reservation on their website! When you are seated, you get to choose from a list of hot, cold, caffeinated and non-caffeinated tea. Your waitress will bring your table milk, sugar, and your own little tea pot with hot water that is the perfect size for two cups of tea. The set menu includes savory and sweet items. The first course items on the bottom plate are a cucumber sandwich, quiche, pesto artichoke pastry, and a chicken salad croissant with an almond crust. The middle layer is a plain scone which is paired with strawberry jam and a whipped cream. The top plate holds the dessert portion. This included a sweet pastry, chocolate mousse cup, and orange cranberry bread. The bread flavor changes throughout the year. The Johnston House also hosts events like bridal showers and baby showers. This is a venue where alcohol is not permitted, so it is perfect for a relaxed, intimate event. I can not wait to be back for my sisters baby shower in a couple months!

This place was beautiful, set in an old mansion with a bit of farmhouse meets antique feels. The…read morestaff was super courteous, and when I wanted to do a flight to sample what they thought was the best, they walked me through the choices and why they recommended them. I've decided I want to go back until I get through each wine so I see more flights in my future. They do have some boards as finger foods but you are welcome to bring out of house food too. We did the classic, nacho, and caprese boards to share. 10/10 recommend for a relaxing night to catch up. Will have to check back for the live music nights -- Friday and Saturday.

I've gone to this winery a couple times and have had a nice experience…read more The summertime outdoor music was an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend a weekend afternoon. The paint on the old building might be peeling so just be careful what you touch. Whether you choose to go for a bottle of wine or a can of seltzer, they have enough different tastes to suit most connoisseurs.

We've always loved Giant Oak Winery -- especially their Cab Franc, which has been a favorite of…read moreours for years -- so when they opened a restaurant, we could NOT wait to try it. And wow... absolutely delicious! We happily grabbed a bottle of their Cab Franc to enjoy with dinner and it paired perfectly with everything. We started with the ricotta toast: homemade ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and garlic oil. Absolutely delicious. I honestly never even knew homemade ricotta could taste THAT good! For dinner, I got the salmon special with a white wine sauce over a bed of chickpea ragù, and I seriously could not stop eating it. So flavorful and perfectly cooked. The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was INSANE -- rich, fresh, creamy, and you could immediately tell the Alfredo sauce was homemade and made fresh to order... definitely not from a jar. Soooo good! One of the best parts was the chef personally making rounds to check on guests and get feedback. Every table seemed to have nothing but positive things to say. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing experience. We already can't wait to go back. Make this a must-try ASAP!

My wife and I stopped in our way to another destination. The staff was great, the wine was…read moredelicious, and the knowledge base on the wines was amazing. Giant Oak exceeded our expectations and made for a fun field afternoon in PA. Lou Siyufy is a wine and moonshine wizard! Come see the show! You've gotta try the moonshine smoothies!!!

We stayed here for the first time this weekend and were not disappointed. The mansion itself is…read morevery charming and historic being built in 1870. The details in the decor was amazing! You could just walk around taking everything in for hours. We arrived around 5pm on Saturday and was greeted by Ed. I can't say enough about him. You can just tell he's a good person and really enjoys what he does. He gave us a tour and immediately made us feel right at home. I absolutely loved that there were two black labs on the grounds as well. They were both super friendly dogs! The room that we had was beautiful! It was also very clean which is always a plus. We had a very nice bay window that looked out onto the North Side. There was also a working fireplace that was nice to have during the night. We were served breakfast in the dining room area that was very good. Ed made sure to make us comfortable and shared a few interesting stories with us before the other guests arrived for breakfast. Once the other guests arrived we all sat together and had a lovely conversation. It's nice to hear others experiences and suggestions on where to go and what to see. This place made me never want to go back to the more traditional chain hotels! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and will be back for sure.

Our family stayed the night at The Parador Inn. We had a restful sleep and comfortable…read moreaccommodations. Shout out to Ed Menzer, Owner/Manager of this amazing Inn who provided us excellent service. Oh by the way, their breakfast was so flavorful and coffee was very good. I highly recommend this place to stay whenever you are in Pittsburgh.

This is the cutest little venue. I've been to Pointbreezeway for multiple events and each time, it…read moreseems to get more and more charming. This would be the perfect spot for a small gathering for any occasion: wedding, birthday parties, showers, etc. It's also located in the heart of Point Breeze and the neighborhood is lovely. In addition, they also have a small cafe, City Cafe that is open during the day. They sell coffee , tea, bagels, etc. You have to try the frosty lemonade! Make sure you check out Pointbreezeway; it's just so darn cute!

Great event space for small gatherings. Would recommend this place for a quaint gathering. The…read morevibe in this location is 100% a feeling of home! Would recommend this location for small celebrations!

We hosted our daughter's graduation party at Whetstone Center, and everything was wonderful from…read morestart to finish. Eva, the event coordinator, was fantastic to work with. She was friendly, responsive, answered all of our questions, and made the entire planning process easy and stress-free. When we arrived, the room was spotless, and all of the tables were set up exactly as we had requested, which made decorating so much easier. The venue is beautiful inside, and the outdoor grounds are just as lovely and well maintained. We received so many compliments from our guests on what a great place it was to celebrate. We highly recommend Whetstone Center for graduation parties or any special event!

Everything was amazing from the communication with Eva when booking and layout to the ease of…read moreaccessing everything and the cleanliness of the facility. The facility is beautifully laid out and designed.

What a special place! The inside is a step back in time, service is over the top and personal. They…read moreencourage you to walk around and see every room, every building and the grounds. Downstairs they have a hallway with the history of the family and the creation of the Hyeholde .. don't miss it! My husband and I went for an early Mothers Day dinner and we can't wait to go back for the chef's table experience. My husband enjoyed the elk dish while I enjoyed the halibut. Crème brûlée was delicious and the chocolate covered spoon was a nice touch. This is very much an experience dinner so expect $$$$.

"I feel like I'm drinking in game of thrones," my husband says, after we order glasses of wine…read more "About to slog mead and ramble to battle," he continues. We got lucky to have an unexpected night out with an unexpected reservation opening. Here's what I'd recommend knowing: - valet only - no kids under 13 - scratch kitchen, which is fantastic - strict dress code - if you are in the tavern you have to walk outdoors to the bathroom. It's not far but if it's raining it might be a consideration. Our server was super kind to us, and the food was fantastic. It's a unique interior for sure; we sat on the tavern side which is in the old carriage house. I've eaten inside the main restaurant and it definitely feels like eating in weird rooms in a house (which it is), but for some reason it's part of the charm.

Looking forward to celebrating our family's good fortune at Steel 10…read more Bridal Shower for oldest daughter, Jessica! Baby Shower for youngest daughter, Kait! *We are able to use our own caterer for these events! *The location is perfect for Pittsburghers and Out-of-Towners! *The space is beautiful, bright and roomy! Also, working with the business manager, Mike Hayden, has been a dream. Highly recommend Steel 10

We had a sales meeting at Steel 10 and it was the perfect space! The location is perfect! There is…read morea parking lot on site which was stress-free for all attendees, we had our meeting catered in, the room was spacious and had a view of Pittsburgh! We will definitely utilize this space in the future!

I live nearby and have driven past here many times, known many people who have had events here, but…read morenever been here myself. That changed tonight when I attended a fundraising event here. The space looks a little dated from the outside and I would say that holds true inside as well. But what it lacks in aesthetics it makes up for in the food and service. Our event offered chicken, two types of pasta with one being gluten-free, scalloped potatoes, carrots and green beans. There were individually plated salads with either ranch or homemade Italian dressing and rolls with butter. Everything was extremely clearly labeled as to dietary restrictions and even allergies such as nuts. The service was truly took this place to the next level. There was a small bar offering both alcoholic beverages and soft drinks and even a mocktail option. Servers came around to our table constantly to clear dishes that were finished, fill water glasses and keep coffee hot. When my friend mentioned she had had an early start to the day and needed that coffee for her drive home, the server offered to get her one to go. Just phenomenal folks here. Another friend mentioned that she has attended murder mystery dinners here so they are doing more than events. I'm glad to know that the food is so good if I'm invited to a future event here!

We had our daughter's wedding reception at Gaetano's. Anna and her staff were amazing! Food was…read moredelicious and the entire evening was perfect. Very reasonable. We highly recommend Gaetano's.