Bubble Pie Asian Bakery keeps it fresh
by Rich Donahue Shoppers seeking ethnic wares, foods and services have lots of choices on Murray Avenue, but the only...
Tan Lac Vien is a taste of Vietnam
by Julian Routh Before last December, a hungry Squirrel Hill resident could find every type of Asian cuisine within walking...
Healthy and still delicious: the goodies of Gluuteny
by Audra Joseph If asked to describe the best cookie you’ve ever eaten, could you? Before answering yes, chew on...
A tale of two pizza shops: Aiello’s and Mineo’s
Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill is dotted with countless restaurants and shops with diverse roots, but one competition between two...
Game theory: if it’s old, it’s sold
by Allison Keene At Games Unlimited in Squirrel Hill, you can find Scrabble, Settlers of Catan, Dungeons and Dragons cards...
Frick Park’s groundskeeper keeps community green
by Jesse DiRenzo Frick Park is not just a plot of well-manicured earth. It is a key component of Squirrel...
Street musician is a frontwoman for God
by Julian Routh On some days in Squirrel Hill, a soft classical melody can be heard traveling through the air....
Toy Story: Why Jack Cohen Ditched the Rat Race
by Audra Joseph In the beloved children’s movie Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, a quirky Dustin Hoffman reminds us: “We breathe....
Murray Avenue is Kiltman’s kingdom
by Aaron Warnick He wakes up before sunrise to steam his kilt. The daily routine is spiritual for 62-year-old Squirrel...
Paititi art reveals hidden treasures
by Stephanie Marcone Paititi is legendary. According to ancient lore, deep in the rainforests of southeast Peru is a lost...