Weekend in Pittsburgh-draft

The beginning of summer has been a complete and total whirlwind. Can you believe it’s already July? Once upon a time I was excited for what the season held in the way of birthdays, beaches and barbecues. As temperatures rise, I find I’m no longer a fan of heat and look forward to brief trips to reset my focus and well-being.
Last weekend was a 48-hour getaway to Pittsburgh in order to spend time with family and enjoy local food.  

A few pieces of art from The Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. The gallery holds an extensive permanent collection of Warhol’s art and the archives are every artist dream. I completely enjoyed perusing the library [from a distance] that contained newspapers, magazines, catalogs from shows and the artwork from others.

There’s nothing like a popping into to the Oakmont Bakery for a loaves of “cranberry raisin bread,” and “chocolate cherry bread,” chocolate coconut cookies or a coffee cake for breakfast. It’s the perfect place to get ideas for parties, tea’s or for those private moments when you want a treat.

Lunch was on the Strip at Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille for the most marvelous seafood and their Standard Bloody Mary. This drink was comprised of Skyy Vodka, a large Old Bay steamed shrimp, a thick slice of brown sugar candied thick bacon and are you ready for the pièce de resistance …… a softshell crab next to the pickle, olives and celery. It was a complete meal.

The Strip District is a vibrant mix of old-style grocers and gourmet food shops, street stands, classic Italian style eateries and Asian cuisine. This half mile area is between the Allegheny River and the hill of a mountain, creating a narrow strip of land for shopping and dining.

Travel stylishly,
Kathleen