Looking to eat enough food to satisfy you all weekend? The Brazilian Buffet is an excellent choice.
Located at 655 Rodi Road Penn Hills PA this extraordinary culinary experience is not for "Pickers," it is for eaters! With a vast buffet filled with Shrimp, scallops, mussels, chicken, 20 different kinds of salad this place has something for everyone. Including the little ones, I went to have this fantastic experience with my friend and her family, and she has a 5 year old and a 11 month year old and they all ate like it was "Mc Donalds." ;p;
If the Buffet concept isn't your thing, no worries! The servers constantly come to your table with huge stakes which hang with succulent juicy, meats cooked to perfection. So if your a carnivore, just flip the little "red/ green/ thingy on your table and the meat will come to you in bushels. One down side is it is a BYOB establishment so, if you want to get your drink on, be prepared. Now, if still have room after all you can eat... well, everything, indulge in in the "Chocolate Mousse cream puffs, which are sublime and offer.... interesting table top conversation. At least when you take an imaginative five year old with you. lol.
So after a fantastic meal filled with fantastic food, people watching, exceptional service top your meal off with a cup or two of Brazilian style coffee which is sure to get those juices flowing.
Pros: Cuisine, Service Atmosphere
Cons: 35 dollars a person not including dessert and coffee) my bill was 40 bucks, and that was because my friends are gracious. But hey! you get what you pay for foodies.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
"Calabria's Italian Pizza" wait.... am I in Pittsburgh or Chicago?"
As my life as a performer advances, I find myself getting into more and more hotels many times after all the restaraunts have closed. In those cases I've got the choice between eating the left over snacks in my bag from the plane or, ordering pizza from the late night joints.
As a New Jersey born girl, I have high Pizza standards, it's true. Most of the time I shovel whatever City I'm in's "Idea of pizza" in my mouth and pop a couple of tums to ward off indigestion. In short typically, I paid for gooey, under cooked, dough with tasteless red paste topped with canned veggies usually at the tune of 20 bucks.Barf. Well if you happen to be in Pittsburgh check out "Calabrias! located 4911 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224,
Hours Tuesday- F 11am - 10pm Fridays 10- 11 pm and Sundays 11- 10pm.
Calabrias has the most diverse, fantastic pizza short of Trenton and Chicago) I've ever had. I ordered a Pepperoni, Mushroom and Anchovy ( don't judge me) lol pizza around 930pm. At first I was leary, the woman on the phone sounded like she 16 and she didnt give damn but I am learning don't judge the host to be the total experience.
The pizza was there within a half an hour, piping hot, and as I carefully opened the box before me was.... FRESH PRODUCE. Fantastic beautiful mushrooms, freshly sliced Pepperoni, and of course my little fishy friends. Secondly, the Pizza looked like an work of art, like someone had taken care in their work even though I'm sure I was the 500th pizza of the day. Most importantly when I bit into it, I tasted.... garlic, seasonings fresh not powder) trust me I can taste the difference. And best of all the balance was as the italians say... Perfecto! I was thrilled and within 2 days ate the whole thing, not a bit wasted.
I decided to investigate the Menu further and they also offer a series of pasta, anti pasta, appetizers, salads and..... homemade desserts. So, next time I don't feel like cooking I will check out their venues. (-;
Pro's Pizza, delivered in timley fashion, Reasonably priced
Cons They arent open later!
Arrivederchi my food loving friends.
As a New Jersey born girl, I have high Pizza standards, it's true. Most of the time I shovel whatever City I'm in's "Idea of pizza" in my mouth and pop a couple of tums to ward off indigestion. In short typically, I paid for gooey, under cooked, dough with tasteless red paste topped with canned veggies usually at the tune of 20 bucks.Barf. Well if you happen to be in Pittsburgh check out "Calabrias! located 4911 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224,
Hours Tuesday- F 11am - 10pm Fridays 10- 11 pm and Sundays 11- 10pm.
Calabrias has the most diverse, fantastic pizza short of Trenton and Chicago) I've ever had. I ordered a Pepperoni, Mushroom and Anchovy ( don't judge me) lol pizza around 930pm. At first I was leary, the woman on the phone sounded like she 16 and she didnt give damn but I am learning don't judge the host to be the total experience.
The pizza was there within a half an hour, piping hot, and as I carefully opened the box before me was.... FRESH PRODUCE. Fantastic beautiful mushrooms, freshly sliced Pepperoni, and of course my little fishy friends. Secondly, the Pizza looked like an work of art, like someone had taken care in their work even though I'm sure I was the 500th pizza of the day. Most importantly when I bit into it, I tasted.... garlic, seasonings fresh not powder) trust me I can taste the difference. And best of all the balance was as the italians say... Perfecto! I was thrilled and within 2 days ate the whole thing, not a bit wasted.
I decided to investigate the Menu further and they also offer a series of pasta, anti pasta, appetizers, salads and..... homemade desserts. So, next time I don't feel like cooking I will check out their venues. (-;
Pro's Pizza, delivered in timley fashion, Reasonably priced
Cons They arent open later!
Arrivederchi my food loving friends.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
week two: Seviche "Satisfying Excellence Vivacious Charismatic Hot and..Expensive"
Week 2 Seviche "Satisfying Excellence Vivacious Charismatic Hot and Expensive"
Heading Downtown Pittsburgh and want a chance of Scenery? Check out "seviches"
Located 930 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA it's an easy bus ride across town, or all the cabbies know the spot very well. I did not even have to give an address.
When I walked in the word that came to my mind was "whoa" Busier than a new york city intersection this place was HOPPIN on a Monday Night. Business men, familes, and aspiring movie stars alike all mingle at the bars and fashionably posh tables. Occassionally stopping there conversation to begin to dance. I was very warmly greeted by a waitress around my age. ( Everyone who works there was eye candy) and had personalities to match. As soon as I told her I had moved a week ago from Kansas she stopped everything she was doing in the hustle and sat down and just talked with me. Which being a stranger in a strange land meant more than she could ever know.
Then after a few minutes of chatting I ordered a Mango Mojito the house special and 4 different kinds of seviche. The food was outstanding. If you have ever been to California... it tasted like eating the freshest produce or If you've ever been to Maine, the "Catch of the day." In short, if I could have made love to my plate, I would have. The only problem and the reviews will tell you this is, the plates were these tiny little doll sized plates where the food literally, was gone in a mouth full. Also, at 8 to 10$ a plate they were not cheap. However, this was my big night out so I indulged had my fill, 2 mojitos and with the tip the grand total came to about 50 bucks. Now, first you need to know when it comes to good food and company, I am very happy to pay for what I get. Secondly after that I chatted with the wait staff and found out what nights they run specials and here..... they are. (-;
Monday - happy hour 5 dollar tapas select drinks 5- 7 "Salsa dancing till close
Tuesday - Chakita tuesday are ladies nights! first drink is on the house
Wed Live Jazz- 5 dollar specials on selected drinks - tapas 7 dollars
Thursday - happy hour 5-7
Friday Happy hour 5-7
Pros: Food and service and ambience
Cons: Pricey if you don't hit up the specials.
So with an empty Purse a Full tummy, and a Happy Heart I bid you farewell until till next weeks cullinary adventures. - Jennifer
Heading Downtown Pittsburgh and want a chance of Scenery? Check out "seviches"
Located 930 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA it's an easy bus ride across town, or all the cabbies know the spot very well. I did not even have to give an address.
When I walked in the word that came to my mind was "whoa" Busier than a new york city intersection this place was HOPPIN on a Monday Night. Business men, familes, and aspiring movie stars alike all mingle at the bars and fashionably posh tables. Occassionally stopping there conversation to begin to dance. I was very warmly greeted by a waitress around my age. ( Everyone who works there was eye candy) and had personalities to match. As soon as I told her I had moved a week ago from Kansas she stopped everything she was doing in the hustle and sat down and just talked with me. Which being a stranger in a strange land meant more than she could ever know.
Then after a few minutes of chatting I ordered a Mango Mojito the house special and 4 different kinds of seviche. The food was outstanding. If you have ever been to California... it tasted like eating the freshest produce or If you've ever been to Maine, the "Catch of the day." In short, if I could have made love to my plate, I would have. The only problem and the reviews will tell you this is, the plates were these tiny little doll sized plates where the food literally, was gone in a mouth full. Also, at 8 to 10$ a plate they were not cheap. However, this was my big night out so I indulged had my fill, 2 mojitos and with the tip the grand total came to about 50 bucks. Now, first you need to know when it comes to good food and company, I am very happy to pay for what I get. Secondly after that I chatted with the wait staff and found out what nights they run specials and here..... they are. (-;
Monday - happy hour 5 dollar tapas select drinks 5- 7 "Salsa dancing till close
Tuesday - Chakita tuesday are ladies nights! first drink is on the house
Wed Live Jazz- 5 dollar specials on selected drinks - tapas 7 dollars
Thursday - happy hour 5-7
Friday Happy hour 5-7
Pros: Food and service and ambience
Cons: Pricey if you don't hit up the specials.
So with an empty Purse a Full tummy, and a Happy Heart I bid you farewell until till next weeks cullinary adventures. - Jennifer
You always have a Minute for Minutello's
You always have a minute for Minutello's!
Minutello's Restaurant and Lounge located at 226 Shady ave Pittsburgh PA was a bit of a gamble. The inside was dark and not very inviting, and we had to wait to be seated and the seating area looks like somewhere you'd hold a church Spagetti dinner.
However, I had just moved into my apartment and Bestfriend and Grandmother and I were STARVING and probably would have eaten card board so we took a chance. As soon as we were seated we were very well taken care of! After a round of very satisfying appetizers, Fried Zuccini and Calamari, I ordered the Veal Marsala, My Grandmother the Spagetti and my friend had the Chicken Parmigiana. The veal was succulent and moist, and the sauce though wine based was not over potent and had excellent flavor.
Looking at my Families plates there were no complaints because the food was gone by the end of the meal and ended the meal with a genrous helping of "Spumoni" A nut and cherry flavored italian ice cream.) After looking at the bill coming to a total of 80 dollars) I felt though the food was very good it was a simple fare for such a hefty price. However, after considering we fed 3 people, that was about 25 dollars a pop including 2 glasses of wine a piece. So, I decided I was more than satisfied.
Pros - Family friendly, quick service, very good food
Cons - Run down interior
Minutello's Restaurant and Lounge located at 226 Shady ave Pittsburgh PA was a bit of a gamble. The inside was dark and not very inviting, and we had to wait to be seated and the seating area looks like somewhere you'd hold a church Spagetti dinner.
However, I had just moved into my apartment and Bestfriend and Grandmother and I were STARVING and probably would have eaten card board so we took a chance. As soon as we were seated we were very well taken care of! After a round of very satisfying appetizers, Fried Zuccini and Calamari, I ordered the Veal Marsala, My Grandmother the Spagetti and my friend had the Chicken Parmigiana. The veal was succulent and moist, and the sauce though wine based was not over potent and had excellent flavor.
Looking at my Families plates there were no complaints because the food was gone by the end of the meal and ended the meal with a genrous helping of "Spumoni" A nut and cherry flavored italian ice cream.) After looking at the bill coming to a total of 80 dollars) I felt though the food was very good it was a simple fare for such a hefty price. However, after considering we fed 3 people, that was about 25 dollars a pop including 2 glasses of wine a piece. So, I decided I was more than satisfied.
Pros - Family friendly, quick service, very good food
Cons - Run down interior
Pittsburgh Week 1 Dancing in Decadence to Meandering in Sicily
Hello!
My name is Jennifer and I am amongst other things an aspiring Classical Vocalist attending Duquesene University for my Artists Diploma. Though I have many hobbies, passions and interests. I have a special place in my heart for the Cullinary arts.
The defenition of food in the dictionary is often defined as "any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue." This is absolutly accurate, especially when you consider the word "Energy." Another word for Energy is heart or Passion which are the building blocks for Great works of art. Great art, no matter the type, is something that catches our eye, and most importantly, connects with our hearts.
Fabulous food, whether it be a hole in the wall burger joint with the most moist juicy burgers, or a fantastic 5 star melt in your mouth Cedar planked salmon. As long as it brought you joy, and hopefully a great memory with friends annd family then it's worth sharing.
Some of my best memories have been while eating with people I love, the best conversations have stemmed from sipping a good Moscato and sampling all the appetizers on the menu until the lights have been dimmed, and I realize I had lunch but stayed till supper. Food, Wine, Poetry, Art, and Music have one fantastic commonality. They bring people together!
In my blog I will share my cullinary experiences good and bad, note coupons and specials, and hopefully you'll share your thoughts too. "Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the basement. Other people get a tremendous pleasure out of the kitchen, because cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music." -Julia Child
My name is Jennifer and I am amongst other things an aspiring Classical Vocalist attending Duquesene University for my Artists Diploma. Though I have many hobbies, passions and interests. I have a special place in my heart for the Cullinary arts.
The defenition of food in the dictionary is often defined as "any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue." This is absolutly accurate, especially when you consider the word "Energy." Another word for Energy is heart or Passion which are the building blocks for Great works of art. Great art, no matter the type, is something that catches our eye, and most importantly, connects with our hearts.
Fabulous food, whether it be a hole in the wall burger joint with the most moist juicy burgers, or a fantastic 5 star melt in your mouth Cedar planked salmon. As long as it brought you joy, and hopefully a great memory with friends annd family then it's worth sharing.
Some of my best memories have been while eating with people I love, the best conversations have stemmed from sipping a good Moscato and sampling all the appetizers on the menu until the lights have been dimmed, and I realize I had lunch but stayed till supper. Food, Wine, Poetry, Art, and Music have one fantastic commonality. They bring people together!
In my blog I will share my cullinary experiences good and bad, note coupons and specials, and hopefully you'll share your thoughts too. "Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the basement. Other people get a tremendous pleasure out of the kitchen, because cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music." -Julia Child
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