Yesterday, I returned from a quick trip to Pittsburgh for a bit of museum hopping, a little shopping and a visit with family. The Strip is a narrow half-mile tract located off the Allegheny River just outside of the city with converted warehouses that create a vibrant mix of old-style grocers who still offer fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, meats and spices under one roof. The street is lined with gourmet shops, street stands, and classic eateries.
I stocked up on spices, cheeses and pasta from the Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. Their deli counter offers a great selection of cold cuts and prosciutto is always a must. My nephew and I did a quick round in Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop for that hard-to-find treat, we even saw candies you cannot find anymore.
Have a wonderful New Year,
Kathleen
Stylish Heath 
What a delightful post, Kathleen……I would of camped out at the Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. and sampled the deli meats and cheese….Mmmmmmmm.
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I completely agree, and am planning to visit Pittsburgh this summer.
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Happy New Year to you and your family. Love your pictures from “Da Burg”. People don’t think of Pittsburgh as a destination place but the city is surprising, which all the bridges and a stop at Primanti’s for their sandwiches are the best. History buffs will be surprised what a big part the Three Rivers City played in the history of this country.
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Happy New Year and hope you enjoyed the holidays. I learned a great deal of the cities history during this trip from shop-keepers and people on the street. I’m already planning our next visit.
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Pittsburgh is a great city, it’s one of the cities that I’m thinking of moving to.
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Super, when I was in college my school was located in Little Italy in Chicago…I think I ate a capicola sub every day I attended for 3 years lol..
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I’m going to Lucia’s tomorrow for a capicola sandwich. We did find two diners while in New York that were fantastic.
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Sounds like a wonderful trip! The Strip seems like a great place for unique finds. What was your favorite part of the visit?
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Happy New Year!
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Pittsburgh… I moved to Greensburg (about 30 miles south-east, I think–near where they made Night of the Living Dead) from NY when I was about 15 (culture shock!), and went to school in Shady Side. At the time I hated it (it was the 70’s, and it wasn’t a very cheerful area at the time, and I was also 15 and an NYC kid, so I hated most things 🙂 , but I hear it’s actually a really nice city now. At some point, now that I’m 63, I should go back and re-evaluate!
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I think you’d find a lot to see and thoroughly enjoy if you get reacquainted with Pittsburgh. The food alone is great for making a trip. My brother pointed out several areas where movies were made, but I’ll have to again ask the names of these films
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Awesome! I love “Penn Mac” for all my cheeses, deli meats, and nuts. Glad you enjoyed it.
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