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bars. Drinks belie the divey trappings, and don’t miss the mac-and-cheese. But come early. 6012 Centre Ave., East Liberty. 412-363-6012
LE MARDI GRAS With its smoke, shadows and stiff drinks, this local landmark had speakeasy vibes before speakeasies were cool. 731 Copeland St., Shadyside. 412-683-0912 REMEDY An artsy multi-floor venue that attracts customers interested in everything from dinner to dance parties upstairs. 5121 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412-781-6771
serious wines ALLEGHENY WINE MIXER Expertly curated wines alongside craft beer and cocktails, as well as artisanal meats and cheeses. A sociable, if offbeat, vibe predominates. 5326 Butler St. Lawrenceville. 412-252-2337 CASBAH A cozy Mediterranean-themed restaurant that was an early adopter of the wine-bar approach. 229 S. Highland Ave., Shadyside. 412-661-5656 SONOMA GRILLE A hotel restaurant whose selection, food pairings and staff make it a destination in itself — especially for California wines. 947 Penn Ave., Downtown. 412-697-1336 SPOON An expansive wine list joins a locally sourced menu of toptier American cuisine in a spacious lounge setting. A top all-around experience. 134 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. 412-362-6001
made on site ARSENAL CIDER HOUSE Buy and consume growlers of hard cider, mead and other fermented products in this tastefully converted row house. 300 39th St., Lawrenceville. 412-260-6968 BREW GENTLEMEN This new Braddock brewery promises lots of innovation in a brick-and-wood interior. Exhibit A: the chai wheat beer. 512 Braddock Ave., Braddock. 412-871-5075 CHURCH BREW WORKS A brewpub in a former church, good for a night out with friends or for shocking religious in-laws. 3525 Liberty Ave., Lawrenceville. 412-688-8200 COPPER KETTLE The Kettle is a brew-your-own (with guidance) facility, with 50 recipes to
choose from. It’s attached to Hough’s (412-586-5944), whose 71 taps provide inspiration. 563 Greenfield Ave., Greenfield. 412-906-9400
EAST END BREWING Pittsburgh’s first hipster brewery; the IPA and brown ale are staples. Tastings available at its Larimer brewery and the Pittsburgh Public Market in the Strip District. 147 Julius St., Larimer. 412-537-2337
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GRIST HOUSE BREWING A just-opened Millvale beer garden that shows promise. Especially the brown ale. 10 E. Sherman St., Millvale. www.gristhousebrewing.com HOFBRAUHAUS If you tire of the lederhosen and oom-pa-pa music, take your giant stein outside to survey the riverfront view from this SouthSide Works anchor. 2705 S. Water St., South Side. 412-224-2328 HOP FARM BREWING Yep, they grow their own hops, best sampled in their flagship IPA. That and other beers are available for tasting and taking home from here. 5601 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412-408-3248 MAGGIE’S FARM RUM When Pittsburgh is distilling rum, you know the scene is serious. Bottle purchases/cocktail hours at its Strip District location are from Wed.-Sun. 3212A Smallman St., Strip District. 412-709-6480 PENN BREWERY The granddaddy of Pittsburgh microbrewing still offers German beer and ambience best sampled in its cobblestone courtyard. 800 Vinial St., North Side. 412-237-9400 PITTSBURGH WINERY Don’t think “Pittsburgh” and “wine” go together? Try the malbec here. 2815 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412-566-1000 ROCK BOTTOM This chain brewpub, just outside of town, brews up some local connections, like a beer made with locally foraged knotweed. 171 Bridge St., Homestead. 412-462-2739 ROUNDABOUT BREWERY Wednesdays through Sunday, try a pint or take home a growler: “Ginga wheat” is a good summer pick. 4901 Butler St., Lawrenceville. www.roundaboutbeer.com WIGLE WHISKEY Rye and wheat whiskeys, bitters and Dutch-style gin are all made, and can be tasted, here. Tours of the distillery, and a new Spring Garden barrelhouse, are available. 2401 Smallman St., Strip District. 412-224-2827
apply to be a dreamer. While the selection criteria is loosely based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs the great litmus test is to ask yourself does your dream make others feel warm & fuzzy? After a brief interview and orientation dreamers can be on their way to raising funds for causes they are passionate about! Dreamers can apply year round at our website which is dreamcreamicecream. com. They can also inquire for the application by email at info@dreamcreamicecream.com You held your first “Dream On” or through social media at facefestival in April, where did this book.com/dreamcreamicecream idea come from and do you plan or Twitter @dreamcreampgh. on making it an annual event? The DreamOn Festival was a What is your Vision/Mission collaborative effort between and where do you see Dream Dream Cream Ice Cream and Cream Ice Cream in 5 years? Omicelo. The idea was inspired Our Vision is, “We believe that by a dinner table conversation with milk, sugar, and a process between two entrepreneurs both we can change the world!” and building their brands. Ice Cream over the next 5 years we will be and Music both make people feel guided by Our Mission, “to be a good which is why they go great social enterprise that aids othtogether! We think the event was ers to realize their dreams- one well received by the Pittsburgh cause, one cone, and one comcommunity and definitely plan munity at a time!” We are listento produce similar events in the ing closely to customer feedback future. and suggestions about parlor space, kiosks, and mobile trucks/ How does the selection process carts which will all be considwork for the “Dreamers”? ered carefully. One thing that is Any individual or Organization certain is that we want to focus with a noble goal, volunteer ca- on serving and empowering the pability and fundraising need can community around us!
Where did the idea of Dream Cream Ice Cream come from? Dream Cream Ice Cream is the by-product of a conversation on how to create a sustainable source of revenue to help people fund their dreams, you know the side-projects, causes, or goals that matter most to us that when we have nowhere to turn for help. An opportunity to secure a retail space through the Project PopUp initiative threw the idea into hyperdrive and here we are...
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