Dobra brings global tea traditions to Squirrel Hill
By Akasha Chamberlain, Point Park News Service: Dobra Tea patrons in Squirrel Hill sit at small tables on floor pillows, chatting over warm cups. The smell of tea wafts through the air, and the soft...
View ArticlePittsburgh juice companies provide healthy options
By Annie Stephan, Point Park News Service: When Steve Bland found he was unable to replenish essential nutrients and vitamins while doing yoga on a regular basis, he began seeking out a way in which to...
View ArticleDiners seek healthy habits in raw foods
By Emily Balser, Point Park News Service: Fifteen years ago Janet McKee, a high-powered executive in Pittsburgh, was working her way up the corporate ladder, but she was also facing serious health...
View ArticlePierogi Fest adds sweet variety to savory tradition
By Sara Payne, Point Park News Service: Chocolate cupcakes may be sweet, but Gwyn Zollinger is taking a chance on sour. The owner of Happy Camper Cupcakes will be swapping her batter’s usual...
View ArticlePittsburgh culinary school grad takes to family cafe
By Dan Duran, Point Park News Service: Stephanie Kielar is the co-owner of The Café at Wittenauers, a restaurant located in Poland, Ohio. Kielar, 24, who graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh...
View ArticleBrothers bring authentic Mexican food to Pittsburgh
By Don Noel Ranasinghe, Point Park News Service: Mevan Dissanayake picked up a soft-shell taco covered in hot salsa. Without any hesitation, he took a bite from it as the salsa and pieces of pork...
View ArticleBrew Gentlemen look to expand beyond Braddock
By Drew Frichtel, Point Park News Service: Two young entrepreneurs developed an adventurous mission to create craft beer while still attending Carnegie Mellon University. They acted on their dream,...
View ArticleChef-restaurateur busy with 5 Pittsburgh eateries
By Kaitlyn Costanzo, Point Park News Service: Brian Pekarcik isn’t slowing down, with his restaurants that is. Pekarcik, 39, co-owner and head chef of five restaurants – Spoon, Grit & Grace, Willow...
View ArticlePoint Park in Spain
Our former apprentice Sara Payne is in Spain and Portugal this month with Point Park University’s International Media course. She and other journalism students are blogging about their experiences....
View ArticlePittsburgh: Where Pierogi Dreams Come True
By Krista Marple, Point Park News Service: If you know anything about Pittsburgh, you know the city has a love for food. But more specifically, you know their love for pierogies. One of Pittsburgh’s...
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