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Pittsburgh loves to eat and drink. As we’ve become known for an increasingly refined food palate, our drink offerings have yet to truly catch up. Well, that was until Bridges & Bourbon made its debut late last month.

Started by David Beck as a solo project, Pittsburgh’s String Machine came together to emanate a beautiful mutation of indie-folk filled with vivid soul-searching and passionate instrumentation.

It’s well known that Spotify’s algorithms are state-of-the-art. It’s how they’ve accumulated 217 million active monthly users.

Two national holidays are almost universally celebrated by all Americans: the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. This week, we celebrate the Fourth, America’s birthday, commemorating the Declaration of Independence.

It’s almost time to inflate the 35-foot Heinz pickle balloon. With less than one month until Picklesburgh, we’re getting ready for our biggest (and briniest) festival yet – but we need your help!

Kennywood has been an epicenter of fun in Pittsburgh since 1898. From its humble beginnings as a small trolley park, it’s now one of the most cherished landmarks of the area.

Inconspicuously located on the second floor of a Murray Avenue storefront, you’ll find the place where half a million vinyl records live – Jerry’s Records. Named one of the best record stores in the country by Rolling Stone, Jerry’s is one of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems.

Ask a local about La Prima Espresso, they’ll tell you about a neighborhood coffee shop filled to the brim with old Italian men sipping espresso and nibbling biscotti. However, the new location isn’t your grandpa’s coffee shop.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is known for its races through city streets and a massive car show in Schenley Park. But there are also 11 straight days of races, car shows, parties and parades.

The question posed to The Pittsburgh 100 staff: best ice cream in the city? Next: pandemonium (or a lively Slack conversation).

A total 17,973 readers logged over 180,000 books, e-books and audiobooks last summer as part of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading program.

When mixing celebrities and dodgeball, a great time is in store. The III & Long Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charities are partnering to host Celebrity Dodgeball, featuring two former Pittsburgh Steelers.

If you look up “convive” in the dictionary, you’ll find its definition as a verb means to feast or drink together. Convive Coffee Roastery, located in the North Hills, is the place to do so.

Market Square continues to be a hub for weekend activity as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Night Market + Concert Series kicked off for a full season, complete with new and returning vendors, along with music from a diverse collection of community partners.

Have you ever been in any Bruges cafe? They are all delicious; it’s just hard to make it past the beginning of the menu.

First, there was Prantl’s Bakery’s burnt almond Torte beer, and now Sheetz has jumped into the brewing game with its Project Coffee Hopz. It’s been an interesting time for odd beers.

More than one contributor here has boasted about the Strip District’s Kingfly Spirits since its February opening – for good reason. It’s a beautiful space, with something for everyone. Sipping on an old fashioned (or something fruitier) at Kingfly, it brings to mind the past, present and future of Pittsburgh spirits.

Whether you need fuel for late-night debauchery, a morning run or afternoon retail therapy, Delanie’s Coffee has you covered. This South Side staple has been serving customers for years.

Brides, rejoice! PG&H is hosting Pittsburgh’s first Makers’ Bridal Trunk Show, April 25 from 4-7 p.m. Make your wedding special with a local touch, as the event will include bowties, handmade gifts, custom jewelry, flowers and more – all from Pittsburgh’s top makers and artisans.

The Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania will host the 5th Annual Living Well with Parkinson’s Conference on Saturday, April 27, at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott.

The only notable southern border close to Pittsburgh divides Pennsylvania and West Virginia, but that doesn’t mean the city is lacking good options for Mexican food.

A new art installation is coming to Market Square as part of the Market Square Public Art program. On display from April 12-May 12, “Streaming Space” by Pittsburgh-based artists Alisha B. Wormsley and Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson will transform Market Square into a space for video, performance and sound that encourages healing and reflection.

This 22-year-old entrepreneur is pretty sweet. Tyler Czuczman has been spreading his passion for baking through his company Good Chroma, Pittsburgh’s first all-vegan bakery, since March 2017.

There’s a long baseball season ahead of us. Whether or not your favorite team is playing in October, though, one way to win is with the right tailgating lineup.

Looking for a new neighborhood coffee haunt? Enter Constellation Coffee. The cafe has been slinging absolutely stellar fine coffee, espresso and an assortment of snacks since 2013.

Picklesburgh is the real dill! USA Today announced that Picklesburgh took top honors in its readers’ choice Best Specialty Food Festival contest in America.

There’s a new best-kept secret right across from Primanti Brothers in the Strip District. Eat, drink and shop locally and internationally at The Pennsylvania Market at 108 19th St.

I learned how to square dance recently and it was awesome. There’s something special about sweating, dancing with strangers and enjoying yourself for hours. Everyone should try it once.

Looking for fast, affordable fine dining on the way to a game or show? You might be surprised to learn Pittsburgh has terrific early dinner specials at the bars in some of its finest restaurants.

Baker, author and magazine editor Brian Hart Hoffman released the third volume of “Bake from Scratch: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker” on March 15. The book features more than 600 recipes and is currently available for order through online retailers, such as the “Bake from Scratch” website.