17th Street Grille

17th Street Grille in the Cultural District

Along with being conveniently placed near most of the goings on in the cultural district downtown, 17th is one of the better placed to fill the void in your stomach.

Kwik E Mart

Kwik E Mart

Since The Simpsons became and American institution – every city needs a Kwik-E-Mart.

Nicholas Coffee in Market Square

Nicholas Coffee in Market Square

Nicholas Coffee is another one of those “Pittsburgh Places” that’s always been there.  Coffee, fresh roasted peanuts, and tea – can’t be beat.

It’s Art All Night Time

Our Art All Night Entry

Well it’s that time of year for Art All Night.  It’s this weekend at 3340 liberty avenue (the old Iron City Brewery).  It’s free to gaze and also enter your artwork.  Make sure you check it out!

Pittsburgh Living Signs

Living Sign on side of PNC Building

One of the cooler things tending in some ours and other cities is the making of living signs and artwork.  They cool down the buildings and help the planet.

History By The Gateway Clipper Fleet

Pittsburgh In The Early 1900′s

Even if you aren’t into riding the fine ships of of the Gateway Clipper fleet, you can get a quick history lesson just walking down to the docks.

PNC Shiny and New

New PNC Sign on the corner of the newest building in the city

Hmmm … somehow I figure I paid for some of this sign with what was left over in my National City bank account.