Make a brunch date
Let’s face it: dates on a Friday or Saturday night can be high-pressure, pricey, and really aren’t the ideal situation to get to know someone. Break the mold and go for a breakfast or brunch date inst...
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Patio dining in neighborhoods
In Pittsburgh, the pickings are pretty slim for outdoor dining, but these are some of my favorite spots. The Union Grill, right across from the Carnegie Museum in Oakland. Small seating area but great...
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Join Urban Hike to Explore Neighborhoods
Urban Hike is a group that encourages people to get out and explore their neighborhoods. We plan walking routes around hidden treasures many people might not be aware of, like the beer museum in Sprin...
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Capitol Avenue
One of my favorite things to do when I have guests visiting Pittsburgh for the first time is to tour them though some of the city's most challenging terrain. Sycamore Street in Mt. Washington, Sterlin...
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Bike trail tips and Eliza Furnace Trail
Pittsburgh has great bike trails. Allow me to walk you through a typical course: I begin riding down Greenfield Avenue, which is exhilarating and quite cool on a hot day. At the bottom are jersey curb...
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The Incline
The inclines are great. But sometimes I have to amuse myself while taking yet another visitor up. I'll always say, toward the top, "Last week the cable broke on this". It's great to see their reaction...
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