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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.

Heads-up, Downtown: You can get a sneak peek at Penn Brewery’s new First Avenue taproom ahead of the grand opening. Open seven days a week, this is Penn Brewery’s second satellite location serving beer from its North Side brewery.

Izzie Petti is multitalented. By day, she’s an interior architect. By night, she’s a Pittsburgh arts scene warrior.

Along with the start of Lent just a week ago, so began fish fry season.

Ask someone about good tea in Pittsburgh, and they will tell you about Dobra. This Squirrel Hill gem has grown a cult following from around the city and beyond – for good reason.

Looking to go antiquing, picking or test your haggling skills? Miller’s Crossing Fleatique, a brick-and-mortar hybrid of an antique store and open-space flea market, has exactly what you are looking for.

Picklesburgh has been nominated by USA Today as one of the 10 best specialty food festivals in the country. Ranked No. 1 as of last week, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership needs your help to make sure Picklesburgh stays on top.

For once, wedding crashers were very welcome. Surrounded by family and friends – and lots of strangers – The Pittsburgh 100’s Louis Spanos (he of Pittsburgh Roast fame) tied the knot with fiance Colten Gill on Feb. 21.

Although today is officially Cupid’s Day, it’s not too late to find the perfect gift – like a short getaway in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Nick Bogacz befriended his future wife at 18 through delivering pizzas. When Nick lost everything to a house fire, Angie came right to his side and the pair hasn’t separated since.

Quick show of digital hands: How many of you out there have been to the Pittsburgh International Auto Show?

Believe it or not, amid the polar vortexes, snow and wind, winter’s grasp has us feeling poetic.

What’s better than great coffee and good food? Great coffee, good food and adoptable cats – Colony Cafe has it all. Located between the Strip District and the Cultural District, it’s quickly become a favorite spot for many in the city.

We hear about big concerts coming to Pittsburgh at Stage AE, Benedum Center, Heinz Field, PPG Paints Arena and KeyBank Pavilion, but there are a number of smaller venues to check out the local live music scene.