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forced development
As cooks, some of us have ideas for dishes almost constantly. Ninety five percent of those ideas don’t make it past the idea stage. Deadlines are the only thing that really light a fire under most of...
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eight months
I have no intentions of re-hashing the events of the past 240 some odd days right here and now. The incredibly stressful and anxiety ridden days that have gone by will not be missed, especially because...
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the two rooms upstairs
Harvard & Highland has been open for about six months. We have gone through some serious growing pains in that short amount of time. The staff has changed the space has changed and our ideas about...
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behind the vegetarian table
citrus cured tofu, fermented seaweed, chrysanthemum, pickled maitake (first course from the March Vegetarian Table) In my opinion passionate vegetarian cooking is something that has yet to be fully...
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for the omnivores
beef heart tartare, smoked egg salad, fermented relish, horsey sauce, radishes In addition to planning vegetarian events upstairs this week we also produced some pretty awesome meat-centric dishes for...
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don’t do as i did, do what you do.
Mondays are meeting days for me. I meet with purveyors and farmers and fellow chefs, I meet with staff and management staff and we discuss things that generally cause more work for one and sometimes...
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just right
Chefs have big egos. This is not opinion it is fact. I’m not saying this as a criticism, I’m just saying it. We work ourselves to death to just make it through the days but along the way little by...
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really out there
Today I was thinking about what continues to inspire me in my work. Of course nature and raw ingredients are at the top of the heap. But something occurred to me today and most likely because of recent...
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Stay Gold 412
Who? This is a Salt of the Earth endeavor. What? Given the nature of this event specific details will not be given. Here are the basics: we are giving away ten “golden tickets” that earn you the...
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Thank You
Words cannot express how grateful we are to the people that made #staygold412 possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Pittsbugh Magazine The Warhol Museum Eric Shiner Ryan Boyle Zeno Films Justin...
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at your service
For the next couple of months while the major construction wraps up and until we are a bit closer to hiring/training the Superior Motors opening team, I am available. Over the last two months I have...
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Shane Eckel
This guy is passionate about everything he does – period. Whether it’s riding a bike, playing music, talking about business or being brutally honest the man does it all with extreme fervor. To say that...
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station street
once again, my business practices and ethics are being questioned in the public arena. and once again I will respond only with facts and complete transparency to set the record straight. needless to...
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party time
The holiday season is approaching quickly. If you are thinking about a small to medium sized pre-holiday get together, work party etc., I could assist. I can accommodate up to twenty guests in my home...
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Churchview Dinner Recap
full disclosure – prior to this event i had never met, socialized, commiserated with or had any relationship (professional or personal) with “friendly pittsburgh foodie”. Thank you for documenting the...
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another perspective
An off the cuff interview with a gentleman who seems to genuinely care about the region. Full disclosure – prior to this interview i had never met, socialized, commiserated with or had any relationship...
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Native Apothecary
Friend, author and fellow forager (though her skills and knowledge far exceed mine) – Alison Garber, aka Native Apothecary will be hosting a workshop at our home in Braddock. Fire Cider Workshop–...
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April Vegetarian Week
There will NOT be a vegan option available. Please notify me upon making your reservation of any allergies and they will be accommodated for. When ? April 24th – 30th, 10 seats per night, due to...
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let me do the cooking
As the warm weather approaches and I find myself without a completed restaurant and the need to stay cooking – I will be taking reservations for offsite catered affairs of all varieties. I am...
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pre-game
even though there is snow in the forecast today, it was a pretty great pre-first week of spring. early morels, plenty of wild edibles and anxious diners in braddock. my favorite season in pittsburgh is...
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