For this week’s Small Business Spotlight, I chose to focus on a newer business that recently entered the Pittsburgh small business scene. Lola’s Eatery is a new breakfast/brunch spot located on Penn Ave in Lower Lawrenceville. This spot focuses on serving Mexican and Filipino inspired dishes along with delicious baked goods. The menu ranges from house-made doughnuts and bagels to breakfast noodles and AM eggrolls. … Continue reading Lola’s Eatery Spotlight
Hello everybody! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this crazy time. If you read my last blog post about supporting local businesses, then you know I will be spotlighting my favorite small businesses around the Pittsburgh area each week. My goal with this is to give well-deserved exposure to small businesses that are open & working their butts off during the pandemic! … Continue reading Posh Local Spotlight
It has been quite a while since I’ve posted anything, but I’ve suddenly gained a lot of extra free time since the outbreak of COVID19. When considering what to write about during a tough time like this, I instantly knew that I had to highlight the local businesses that are working their butts off right now to stay afloat. With most businesses shutting down and … Continue reading The Importance of Shopping Small During COVID19
By: Karley Wiedenhofer // @Threadsandthrive1 We LOVE a good thrift! Not only is it good for our bank accounts, but also for Mother Earth. It is also a great feeling knowing that you won’t catch anyone else dressed like you. I’ve been shopping secondhand for years because we didn’t have much money growing up. I didn’t appreciate it back then nearly as much as I … Continue reading Best Places to Shop Secondhand in Pittsburgh
A new year means a new you! If you’re anything like me, January calls for planning out new goals and new experiences. One of my goals for 2020 is to fuel my body with healthy and delicious food. If you have a similar goal, you’re going to want to read on. Pittsburgh is known for its unique food scene, but many people overlook the tiny … Continue reading New Year, New Food
What is the first word you think of when you think of the city of Pittsburgh? For most people, the first word that pops into mind is SPORTS. Let’s be honest, sports fan or not, we can all agree that the steel city loves their sports teams. Lucky for us yinzers, November marks the middle of both hockey and football season. If you can’t catch … Continue reading Best Sports Bars in the Burgh
Happy fall y’all! If you are a fan of spooky season, well then do I have a treat for you! Now that the weather is finally cooling down and the leaves are beginning to change color, I have decided that it would be fitting to share all of my favorite things to do in the fall in Pittsburgh. Soergel Orchards Soergel Orchards is in the … Continue reading Top 10 Things to do in Pittsburgh this Fall
Another week means another Boutique Spotlight! If you’re in need of some retail therapy, it’s time you head to Whiskey Moon Boutique and Apothecary. This boutique has 2 locations in the most bustling parts of Pittsburgh, so you can’t miss it! This lifestyle boutique is located in the South Side at 1111 East Carson Street and in Lawrenceville at 3818 Butler Street. Whiskey Moon … Continue reading Boutique Spotlight: Whiskey Moon Boutique + Apothecary
As Pumpkin Spice season is rapidly approaching, one may typically run to their nearest Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts to get a dose of their daily caffeine fix. Although these classic options may be good when you’re on the go, there is something so calming about sitting at your local coffee shop and sipping an espresso. If you’re like me, you take coffee seriously and thankfully … Continue reading 5 Best Coffee Shops in the Burgh
Pittsburgh is known for many things: delicious food, championship winning sports teams and unique sites, but lately the Pittsburgh music scene has been full of surprises! Although Pittsburgh is home to many Grammy winning artists, it’s also the home of local artists who make a living by playing in venues around the Burgh. This week I am spotlighting one of these local bands because they … Continue reading Band Spotlight: The Living Street
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