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Spoiler: Absinthe isn’t trippy

Spoiler: Absinthe isn’t trippy

Apologies, believers in The Green Fairy. Absinthe’s criminal background isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

By Maggie Weaver Feb 19, 2019

Know Your Bartender: Satya from Tessaro’s

Know Your Bartender: Satya from Tessaro’s

“If ol’ robot pal could also greet me at the door with my preferred cocktail of the evening…I would be just tickled pink.”

By Craig Mrusek Feb 13, 2019

Tipsy on kombucha, not bad

Tipsy on kombucha, not bad

Staff writer Jordan Snowden amped up the ABV of her kombucha intake and here are the results

By Jordan Snowden Feb 6, 2019

Essential Bar Tools, Part IV

Essential Bar Tools, Part IV

If you dig garnish, peel citrus, or make juleps, this list is for you

By Craig Mrusek Jan 30, 2019

Science says Bloody Marys taste better on planes, so we tested it

Science says Bloody Marys taste better on planes, so we tested it

It seemed like a waste of money to buy a plane ticket just to drink a Bloody Mary in the sky. So instead I drank a Bloody Mary while listening to airplane sounds on YouTube.

By Hannah Lynn Jan 23, 2019

Getting tipsy at TGI Fridays

Getting tipsy at TGI Fridays

Part of an ongoing series exploring classic cocktails at chain restaurants

By Craig Mrusek Jan 16, 2019

<i>CP</i> investigates The Bureau, the new East Liberty coffee shop from The Vandal

CP investigates The Bureau, the new East Liberty coffee shop from The Vandal

Joey Hilty and Emily Slagel, business partners behind popular Lawrenceville joint The Vandal, have branched out from dinner service to coffee.

By Maggie Weaver Jan 15, 2019

Ranking Pennsylvania’s rye whiskeys

Ranking Pennsylvania’s rye whiskeys

Western Pennsylvania invented rye whiskey, here are the details on three state favorites.

By Ryan Deto Jan 9, 2019

Recent food news from Pigeon Bagels, Millie's Ice Cream, and Mayfly Market & Deli

Recent food news from Pigeon Bagels, Millie's Ice Cream, and Mayfly Market & Deli

For fans of lattes, Arby's, and cheese

By Maggie Weaver Jan 8, 2019

Power of the dog: Franktuary owners launch hot dog travelogue on YouTube

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Power of the dog: Franktuary owners launch hot dog travelogue on YouTube

"I think they bring back a tremendous amount of nostalgia for people."

By Hannah Lynn Jan 7, 2019

Grist House craft brewery to expand into South Hills

Grist House craft brewery to expand into South Hills

The Millvale-based brewery announced plans to expand to a 55,000 square-foot facility in Collier Township.

By Ryan Deto Jan 2, 2019

Essential Bar Tools, Part III

Essential Bar Tools, Part III

This week: a juicer, a strainer, and a muddler

By Craig Mrusek Dec 26, 2018

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