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Angelo’s, Washington, PA 19 Aug 2013 | 03:35 am
Angelo's Restaurant, Washington, PA There are a few essential components to truly excellent fried zucchini. First, one must use fresh zucchini. Second, the veggie and coating must be properly seasone...
Cedar Springs Veal- Enter to Win! 3 Aug 2013 | 10:30 pm
Veal Deal Sweepstakes! After posting my Cedar Springs Veal Lettuce Wraps recipe, our friends at Mountain States Rosen offered Pittsburgh Hot Plate followers a chance to win a premium travel grill—per...
Best Apple Pie Recipe 14 Jul 2013 | 05:24 am
Best Apple Pie Best Apple Pie Recipe Over the 4th of July weekend I had a piece of apple pie that I won’t soon forget. The crust was flakey and delicious; the fruit filling was tart and mouthwaterin...
My Life as a Dog 13 Jul 2013 | 08:56 am
Sasha My Life as a Dog Every morning it happens. Chef gets up, comes downstairs, and opens the door to my room. He asks if I want to go out in an annoying, overly-loud tone, “Wanna go outside?!” He ...
Back Porch Restaurant, Belle Vernon, PA 12 Jul 2013 | 05:39 am
The Back Porch Restaurant, Belle Vernon, PA The Back Porch Restaurant, Belle Vernon, PA Every once in a while I come across a restaurant with real character. These eating establishments are usually ...
The Perfect Hamburger 10 Jul 2013 | 04:09 am
The Perfect Hamburger The Perfect Hamburger In 1904, the St Louis World’s Fair called the hamburger “the innovation of a food vendor on the pike.” This meaty sandwich has been served at bars, fine r...
The Map Room, Regent Square 9 Jul 2013 | 11:09 pm
The Map Room, Pittsburgh, PA The Map Room, Regent Square I met a friend out for dinner last night. Initially I was in the mood for deep-fried goodness, so we ventured to D’s Six Pax and Dogz. Unfort...
Cedar Springs Veal Asian Lettuce Wraps 9 Jul 2013 | 09:50 pm
Cedar Springs Veal Asian Lettuce Wrap Cedar Springs Veal Asian Lettuce Wraps Summer is here and there’s nothing better than a light, fresh, seasonal lettuce wrap. Cedar Springs Natural Veal is an ex...
Vanilla Pastry Studio, Regent Square 16 Jun 2013 | 09:48 pm
I was excited when I heard that Vanilla Pastry Studio was coming to Regent Square- baked goodies are my favorite. Vanilla is located in busy Regent Square, on bustling Braddock Avenue. The newly const...
Dipping Oil with Herbs 12 Jun 2013 | 09:23 am
I’m a big fan of good olive oils- first pressings only. I especially like herbed dipping oils; they’re fragrant, delicious, and very easy to make. This recipe goes great with a nice glass of red wine ...