Alexis is the marketing & PR intern at Avenue Design Studios in Bloomfield. She is a senior in the Media and Professional Communications program at the University of Pittsburgh with a focus in Corporate and Community Relations. She is very focused on the needs of the client and desires of the consumer.
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A Pittsburgh foodie recently gave a nod to Pho Minh, located on Penn Avenue, and known for having one of the best spring rolls in town. Food Vigilante blogged that the pho (pronounced fuh), a Vietnamese beef and noodle soup often eaten for breakfast, is “fo’ real!“
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William Loeffler of the Tribune Review outlined the perfect “Pittsburgh-style” Italian day-date in his article “Go Italian in the ‘Burgh for a great date”.
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Join Merante Gifts for a “Mental Health Day” on Monday, March 22, a fun spring day trip to Chester, West Virginia that includes a visit to Fiestaware Outlet, Mountaineer Casino, and of course, lunch at Janoski Farms Country Restaurant.
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American Discount Uniform will hold a sale at West Penn Hospital tomorrow, March 1 in the Liberty Room, and March 2 in the Allegheny Room. Health care employees in need of uniforms, shoes, and accessories will find terrific savings, and those employed by West Penn can select payroll deduction. Cash, check, credit, and debit cards are all welcome.
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City life is sometimes frustrating. Traffic jams, potholes, limited parking, and more recently, unplowed snowy streets are just a few stressors of the city. Have you ever wanted to report or complain about something, but were not sure who exactly to contact? Well, Pittsburgh now has a couple of solutions to this problem. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl introduced the 311 non-emergency line in October 2006, and has since expanded its operations in times of need, like our recent snow storms.
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With yet another mention in the press, Stagioni now seems to be a necessary stop for local food columnists. Alice T. Carter of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review made a recent trip to the relative newcomer to Bloomfield Italian-American cuisine.
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Merante Gifts is starting a series of “tasting events” today. Guests are invited to try and give their opinion on new recipes that have been in development for the past few months before they are introduced into the cooking class schedules.
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Meet Councilman Patrick Dowd this Monday at Council to Go, his mobile district office. Councilman Dowd and his staff will once again be available to hear the concerns of residents, business owners and employees, as well as provide news on issues in City Council and help you access city services. This session will be held Monday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Bloomfield Crazy Mocha.
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The debate of where you can find the best burger is an age-old one argued everywhere from burger establishments nationwide to the Food Network. Many Pittsburghers will say that Bloomfield’s Tessaro’s has the best burger in the Burgh, and some claim the nation as well.
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Bloomfield’s restaurateur newcomers Cara DelSignore and Chef Stephen Felder of Stagioni continue to receive rewarding reviews in the press from some very satisfied food columnists. In addition to a recent article of acclaim for this Italian-American gem from the Post-Gazette’s China Millman, the focus is again on Stagioni in the City Paper’s dining review by Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth, who stated, “Stagioni has revolutionized a piece of Pittsburgh’s Little Italy with its marriage of traditional Italian ingredients and modern, seasonal sensibilities. Welcome to Bloomfield!”
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