Nicki Lefever: October 2008 Archives

Yeah, it sounds a little odd to have a church be a brew works, but it's true. I was there Friday.
Nate, my husband, and I were visiting friends in Pittsburgh for the weekend. We camped all week, so we were ready for a nice dinner. They took us to The Church Brew Works above the strip in Pittsburgh at 3525 Liberty Ave. Check here to learn more.

We arrived at about 7 p.m. and there was an hour wait on the dining side (the right side of the photo). We took a little pager and were told that if we could find a seat on the left side of the aisle (the bar area), we could eat there. Fortunately for us, we only had to stand at the crowded bar for a bit. A table opened up for six and we quickly grabbed it.

From 5:30 to 9 p.m. today at the Yorktowne Hotel Ballroom, 22 area chefs converged to raise money for the local food bank. I enlisted one of my favorite dining companions Erin Marsicano to accompany me to the event.

Hear about our amazing evening....and read after the jump for more!

You have to see this! Food is always good, but when it looks cool, it's even better. Check out these recipes and how-to-videos as you start planning your holiday menus.

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