The Rubber Duck Is Here

A giant rubber duck is coming to Pittsburgh as part of the Festival of Firsts.  However, everyone that floats on the river needs a party.  Check out the Rubber Duck Bridge Party this Friday with special hosts Mikey and Big Bob.



Launching the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts

Sixth Street Bridge
Friday, September 27, starting at 5:30pm

To launch the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will be closing the Sixth Street Bridge to welcome The Rubber Duck to Pittsburgh and to the United States for the first time. Festivities for the evening include the appearance of the 4-story high, three-story wide Rubber Duck, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Night Market on the bridge with food and art vendors, and special guest appearances that are to be announced. Opening the event will be hosts Mikey and Big Bob from KISS FM with DJ Scottro playing tunes into the evening.

The Rubber Duck Bridge Party will run in tandem with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Fall Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District - a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment. For more information regarding the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, visit TrustArts.org/First.

Behind the Scenes at Heinz Field

Everybody has seen Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. You can not miss the bright yellow seats when you are driving over the Fort Pitt Bridge.  However, have you really ever "seen" Heinz Field?  Check out these great behind the scenes tours that are offered at the stadium.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.

Tours of Heinz Field provide guests with a behind-the-scenes look into the Great Hall, Clubs, Luxury Suites, Press Box, Field, South Plaza, and much more! Get up close and personal with this famous Pittsburgh landmark, and it’s affordable too! The tour is about 90 minutes long.
 
Walk-Up Tours
For Heinz Field walk-up tours you do not need to make a reservation in advance. The walk-up tour is designed for groups of less than 10 people.
 
September and October – Mondays and Fridays – 10 am only
Blocked off tour dates include August 29-30 due to the Rib Festival and September 2^nd due to Labor Day.
Tour prices are the same for walk-up and group tours. We do not have any group rates or discounted rates.
 
Adults = $7.00
 
Students/Children (ages 18 and under) = $5.00
 
Senior Citizens (ages 55 and up) = $5.00
** School groups only will receive one free adult chaperone for every 10 students you bring.
 
** Please note: If your bus driver(s) or school nurse(s) plan on taking the tour, you must include them in your total count.
For additional information, please visit the Steelers website.

The Best Burgers in the City

Are you a burger fan? There are burger deals every day in the city.  This list will make sure to satisfy your burger craving any day of the week. Keep reading to find out the deals of the day.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.






Mondays

$1.00 burgers at Pleasant Bar in Pleasant Hills from 4-11:30pm. Go at the right time and get great drinks specials, too!

Michael’s Pizza Bar & Restaurant in the South Side offers $1 burgers on Mondays from 4-11pm. Toppings are .25 cents extra.

Tuesdays

Rock Room, a local favorite in the Polish Hill area of town, offers $2 burgers and .75 cent fries on Tuesdays from 8-10pm. During the last hour, you can also get $1 PBRs.

$1.00 1/2 lb Angus burgers at Bar Louie & Red Star Tavern from 5pm – close. (Toppings are .25 – .50 cents extra.) If you’re there from 5-7pm you can also take advantage of happy hour priced specials, including 1/2 off appetizers, all drafts are $3.00 (including crafts), $4.00 for all glasses of wine and $5.00 martinis.

$1.00 half pound burgers at Loose Moose all day in Baldwin. Hit their happy hour from 4-6 and you’ll also get any drink for 2 bucks!

Wednesdays

Coppertops in the South Side has a great burger special on Wednesdays from 4-10pm. All 20 of the 1/2 lb burgers on their Burger Board are $3 and served with fries and a pickle. All 24 draft beers are also $3 during the burger special.

Mulligan’s in West Mifflin has $1.50 burger night from 4pm to midnight. Cheese is and bacon are extra, but basic toppings are free. They also have $2.00 Miller Light drafts.

Thursdays

$1.00 burgers at Pleasant Bar in Pleasant Hills from 4-11:30pm. Go at the right time and get great drinks specials, too!

Monday – Friday

1/2 lb cheeseburger at McCormick & Schmick’s. This one is loaded with toppings and also comes with fries in a basket for only $3.95! The special is available in the bar during happy hour and requires a minimum $3.25 drink purchase per person. They also have a list of other great food items for $2.95-$5.95 and a few select drinks on special. If you go on a Monday to the South Side location, you can also catch a $6.00 flick at the SSW Cinema after your finished with dinner.

Don’t worry about driving or parking – take the bus. It’s easy! Use Port Authority’s Trip Planner to get a quick, customized route. Getting to these great wing nights couldn’t be easier!

If you know of any places in Pittsburgh that offer a special on great burgers, please let us know! (Full sized burgers for $2.00 and under, or offered with fries/side for $4 or less.)

New Way to Make Pasta

Have you always wanted to make homemade pasta dough, but you do not have the time to do it?  You can make this homemade dough in a food processor in two minutes with this great recipe.  Check out the Kitchn for more great recipes.

How to Make Pasta in the Food Processor

Makes about 1 pound pasta dough; enough pasta for 4-6 servings

What You Need

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
Equipment
Measuring cups and spoons
Food processor

Instructions

1. Combine the flour and salt. Combine the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse a few times to combine.
2. Add the eggs. Crack the eggs on top of the flour.
3. Process for 30-60 seconds. Put the lid on the food processor and process for 30-60 seconds until the dough comes together into a rough ball.
4. If dry, add water. If the dough doesn't come together after a minute and looks like small pebbles or cous cous, add a teaspoon of water and process again. Repeat until the dough comes together.
5. If sticky, add flour.  If the dough is sticky and smears against the sides of the bowl, add a tablespoon of flour and process again. Repeat until the dough comes together.
6. Knead the dough into a smooth ball. Remove the dough from the food processor. Knead against the counter a few times until it comes together into a smooth ball.
7. Rest the dough for 30 minutes. Dust the dough with a little flour and place it in a small mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.