AHHHHH, I love Pittsburgh! What a fun, hip, and affordable city. $10 cocktails…yes, please! I could live in Pittsburgh, but check back with me in February, might change my mind.
This was a quick trip but we jammed in delicious food, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Bicycle Museum, and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. We went to Pittsburgh last year but we went during Easter and almost everything was closed. This trip I was able to check things off my list that we weren’t able to do last time like the Andy Warhol Museum. And, lucky for us, it was free and it was Andy Warhol’s birthday. The museum was seven stories with my favorites paintings below.
We were looking for unique things to do and stumbled upon the Bicycle Museum. It’s part museum, part store, part repair shop and so, so, many bicycles! It was awesome! The bouncy bike below moved by bouncing up and down on the seat, while the pedals were stationary. Obviously this bike did not take-off.
I was so disappointed we weren’t able to get into DeAnoia’s Eatery last time we were in Pittsburgh but we got in this time and it did not disappoint. Hmmm, hmm, hmmm, everything was so delicious.
The drinks: On the left is the Domenica Di Sangue with Hornitos Reposado Tequila, Amara Aranciata Rosso, Blood Orange, Vanilla Bean and Lime. It is basically a cocktail with a wine floater on top. Yum, yum, yum. On the right Adam got the Termolian with Dickel Rye Whiskey, Cynar 70, Angostura & Orange Bitters.
We started with fresh bread with whipped ricotta. And it was quite the presentation.
I ordered the Zucca Alla Neano, spaghetti with fried zucchini, parmesan cream and basil. OMG, I ate every single bite. Adam got the mushroom pasta special.
We went to the Phipps Conservatory and Gardens. Opened in 1893, it features 15 acres including a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens.
Another thing I missed out on the last time we were in Pittsburgh is Prantl’s Burnt Almond Torte, ranked the top cake in the United States by Huffington Post. The torte features layers of light and airy cake, custard filling, and Prantl’s famous buttercream icing, all covered with toasted almonds. No idea how it ranks #1 in the US. It was just meh.
Another thing worth mentioning about Pittsburgh is it is a beautiful city with the river running through it and bridges surrounding all of Downtown. I hope we can go back again soon, especially when Fall gets here. Definitely put Pittsburgh on your to-do list. You won’t be disappointed.
Spotswood House 