Every year the Pittsburgh monster punk fest happens on Railroad Street it was this weekend and OMG…read morewas it fun fun fun master pumpkin carvers from all over the country, sculpting huge pumpkin creatures. Family, and vendors awesome awesome time.

Chocolate overload...I cannot wait until next year. The food, and the Entertainment was great so…read moremany options.

I wanted to love this event. Especially since my friend and I decided to get the full chocolate…read moreexperience and purchase the VIP tickets. For $75 we didn't know what to expect, but we expected our experience to be at least double what those who purchased general admission received. Not quite. When we arrived we received a wrist band that gave us access to the VIP lounge where there were supposed to be savory "heavy" appetizers. While the cheese plates were beautiful, the cheese was very standard, lots of yellow and white cubes, and the occasional wedge of brie. There were 2-3 other bite sized apps, but we were left underwhelmed. Not to worry though...we didn't come there for the apps anyway, we came for the CHOCOLATE! Well...that's when it all went awry. There were lines. Not just a few. There were lines everywhere. And they were long, and they didn't move. As we looked over the balcony we could see huge crowds in the grand lobby so we opted to get in line on the 3rd floor. After 45 minutes, we made it to the chocolate beer station and picked up one biscotti from Enrico Biscotti. While the biscotti was delicious, 45 minutes is a little crazy. We ended up passing up the chocolate beer and grabbed a toothpick with a delicious bite from Senti before making our way down to the second floor. This is when it all went from bad to worse. We waited in line for another hour. This time for a few chocolate truffles and a shot of wigle whiskey. By this time everyone around us was so equally frustrated it wasn't even fun anymore. With about 20 minutes to spare we made our way down to the grand lobby and thank goodness for Cioppinos and the Milkshake Factory!! These people were running a well oiled machine and pumping out hearty portions of flourless chocolate cake, milkshakes, and chocolate candy by the bowlful. And the line was only about 10 minutes. Several of the other stations by other restaurants were already empty by the time we made it out of the lines, so I cannot comment on what I missed...but for a $75 ticket it was a definite disappointment that I spent 75% of my time standing in line. I hope if this event continues next year they either restrict the ticket sales, or move to a different venue that can accommodate such a big crowd.

Met with Gingerly Press this past weekend at American Craft Made Baltimore show on Feb 21st. I…read morelearned a lot about their process and loved several prints. I'm still considering buying several for new wall space in kitchen. The earth-valued themes are depicted so simply but their design and colors are very appealing.

Lindsay provided my partner and me with an exceptional tour during an open house, showcasing her…read moreremarkable artistic process and sharing a wonderful story. I absolutely love her work and have decided to frame it on my wall.

We got to tour the Pittsburgh Glass Center as part of our Friendship house tour in October. Such…read morea cool place. We got to visit the entire facility. Would love to go back and take a class. Beautiful pieces of glass to purchase by local artists - made in the Glass center.

I had a blast at the menorah making class at the Pittsburgh Glass center. What a fun day! This…read moreclass you get sheet glass and little rods and nibs of glass to create a design. Then you mark when you want your candles to go. In a week we'll be able to pick them up after being kilned and I cannot wait to see how the glass melts together! What a wonderful time and super affordable as well. #GOUDapproved

Was craving fried chicken and we decided to go there because we loved their chicken…read more Going during the week was so much better. There were only a few people there. The poor bartender had to run all over the restaurant. He had to ring you up, make drinks, bring people their food, fix their games and handle any drama that came up on the games. He was so nice and gave great service. The French fries with cheese,, bbq and fried chicken was good. I love a lot of condiments normally but this was a bit much. I enjoyed it but would have preferred a fried chicken sandwich. My husband said the fried chicken and Seasoned Crinkle Fries were excellent. Would like to go back to play duck pin bowling and the awesome video games. I bet it would be fun.

The food here is actually decent with regard to taste, but it's expensive for what you get, which…read moreis to be expected in a gimmick bar and industry norm. Service was fine, everyone was helpful and quick. The ambiance is incredible. Old cartoon characters and stylish variety throughout the place. The issue is the games are outrageously priced. Compare this to Pins where the games are free and it's a no question in my mind where I would go for an arcade night. My fear is that despite decent food and an awesome atmosphere this place will be closed when their greed with their games comes back to bite them. I wish them well but have decided after a few trips, I've had my last

My husband noticed they were having a showing of Killer Klowns from outer space at 1:05PM on a…read moreThursday. We bought out tickets before the show and the attendants let us check out the theatre first to pick out seats. It's a small theatre, so I appreciated being able to check out which seats had, imho, the best view. The show started on time and the movie was great. They have, draft beer, popcorn, soda, water, candy, etc. You can also bring a beer from bierport into the theatre for a small fee! I would check this theatre out again next time I'm in town.

Had a great time here watching When Harry Met Sally! The movie theater is so cute and it was great…read moreto support a local place as well. The people working here were nice and next time I'll have to check out the bar that's attached to the theater!

I was very impressed with this brewery. After finding parking, we walked to an open area out front…read morewith plenty of seating. Being a Friday evening, it was crowded. Going inside, was area with a bar and plenty more people standing around enjoying their beers. The majority of beers seemed to be more hoppy with a few alternative options. Since I was eating Nextdoor, I did not get a chance to check the seating area to the right of the bar. But, it did look inviting. The staff were super friendly and helpful. I will enjoy going back again and again. I hope you give them a try!

Stopped into Lolev for the first time on a Sunday afternoon just after they opened at 12. The…read morebartender was very friendly, greeted us, and was super helpful in showing us the space and walking us through the menu. She said they change their drafts pretty frequently. Currently, they are IPA and DIPA heavy, but within the next month or two we can expect some other options. I love the decor, the pastel colors, the exposed brick, and the casual and comfy seating areas. They offer rental spaces with very reasonable pricing. Parking is out front on Butler, but isn't nearly as chaotic as trying to park on the other end of Lawrenceville.

How have I not reviewed Arcade previously? I'll tell you how...lots of review drafts for me to…read morepost. Arcade Comedy is an amazing gem in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District (downtown). It's BYOB with a $5 corking fee and hey, that's fine with me. It's all about supporting local talent & believe me, the 'Burgh has plenty. Intimate theater and truly not a bad seat in the house. Show tickets are very affordable. They have performances for everyone from improv & standup to sketch and more. It's crazy how much I've laughed at shows. Best way to spend a day or evening. Staff are super rad. Support local artists. Support local venues.

I'm a student here for stand up. The teachers are great! Brittany Alexis is my instructor, she…read moremakes class feel like ur hanging out with your besties! All staff friendly. Bathrooms are spotless. I highly recommend checking out a show or taking a class. I park across the street in the 7th ave garage for $8. Safe and affordable!

Amazing haunt! Loved the theatre and walking through the town. If you love haunted houses, this is…read morethe one!!

It had been a cloudy blustery day in the grand Steel city. A day intended for hot toddy's, horror…read moremovies, and "grown up" cider. That can only mean as the sun sunk low beyond the horizon it was time to choose a haunted house. Pittsburgh is not lacking for choices when it comes to ways to scare yourself at night. (I'm not even talking about the parade of horrors on the Southside or the underage drunk college kids screaming in Oakland.) In all the options my group of four decided to try a haunted house that was brand new. I realize that this can mean a subpar haunt, but I'm willing to chance it. Parking in the Strip District on the weekend is still dicey, (I don't know why I thought that dropped off in the 90's, maybe because I haven't hung out down there since the 90's.) but even with a larger vehicle we found a spot. There is absolutely no line outside, like with other haunted houses. Just a sandwich board type sign, an attendant, and a police officer (which was a surprise). The attendant instructed us in a very non-spooky way to just head down the steps. Once downstairs, the lights are low and a greenish blue color, the air somewhat fog-smokey. Tickets were 17$ a person which seems to be standard fare for a haunted house general admission. Inside the building we found the queue. Pallets nailed together to look like the sorts of passageways cattle are lead through in a slaughter house. They had a small flat screen television playing the remake of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. A few actors came out to interact with the crowd, one was great and doing just the sorts of things that key up an audience the other just sort of stood behind you and most of the time he moved on before you even knew he had been there. The woman who ran down the rules didn't stay in character very well, and this was a theme throughout the attraction. They do have a nice large space, some of the rooms are huge and sprawling with some really interesting pieces like old grocery store equipment, cases for meat, etc. There is even a school bus inside this basement haunted house. It has potential. That's the only real compliment I have for them. It's not there yet. If they can maintain this space all year, work on the look of each room, fine tune it from kitschy to horrific, hire more actors, and talk to them about focus and the theme of their character it could become another one of Pittsburgh's great haunted houses. For now though, it's just some stumbling, some incredibly awkward talk about every girl being a "nice piece of meat that (I) can't wait to eat," a few startling scares, and at least one if not two juggalos.

A gorgeous hotel. Walking in it felt warm and inviting while also looking fancy…read more When we arrived, we first drove past the entrance because we weren't sure if it was the correct address, plus there was a van pulling out, blocking any cars from getting in. We were a little early for check-in and everyone was so welcoming while we waited. We stayed in a standard queen bed room, which had a fireplace and large closet and bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and everything was clean. We were there for a wedding and the venue coordinator, Zach, did a great job with making sure everything was set up. There was another party going on the evening we stayed the night and you could hear it clearly from our room. Thin walls and floors is the downside of staying in a historical building.

Gorgeous hotel you would never expect to see driving down this Pittsburgh street! The lobby was…read morebeautifully decorated for Christmas, which made me feel like I was in a Hallmark movie. I stayed in one of the king bed rooms the night before a wedding and it was a wonderful experience. The room got a little cold at night, so we decided to sleep with the fireplace on. The fireplace in the hotel room was a nice, cozy touch. If you are handicapped, or have trouble with stairs, definitely let the hotel staff know. There is one elevator in the building that only goes to level 2. The venue coordinator for the wedding was also fantastic to work with!