Morning, I hope everyone had a great 4th of July Weekend! With the weather coming down from the high 90s, I started looking for hikes I could do. I came across this post that I wanted to share. As someone who is originally from the West Coast and has seen the Cascades and Rockies, there’s just something special about Appalachia. This feels like home and I’m sure some of you feel that way too. Onward to events!

In 2014, Butcher and the Rye became the first bar in Pittsburgh to win a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program. Then, a few years later, the pandemic hit, and they had to close. Luckily, the wait ends on July 8th.

If you've been on Pittsburgh food Instagram at any point in the last decade or any foodie groups on Facebook, you already know the bourbon wall. They’re owned by the Richard DeShantz group who owns a number of fine dining restaurants around the city. You probably know them best for täkō or Coop De Ville.

I did some digging with people who had visited before they closed. The overwhelming consensus: "vibes were immaculate." I love täkō, so this will be a no-brainer for me. I hope that some of you will check them out soon as well! See their full menu here. And make a reservation here.

You may be familiar with the Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Music Festival, which has been running for the last 8 years and took over for the discontinued Pittsburgh Blues Festival. It’s getting a new look this year to feature more genres of music but still benefiting the same causes it always has — Band Together Pittsburgh and Autism Pittsburgh (yes, I used an em dash; no, I never use AI to write the newsletter; and yes, I get self-conscious that people will think I do lol).

What you can expect to see is dozens of music acts across multiple stages on July 11th and 12th. Every performer is local, and it’s truly meant to highlight the community that lives on the Autism spectrum, featuring production crew and performers who are on the spectrum themselves.

You can expect to hear blues, rock, Americana, country, jazz, and more. It takes place at Pittsburgh Brewing Company. Of course, there will be good beer but also some good food too. It all starts on the 11th at 1 pm. You can get your tickets here.

What year did the Duquesne Incline originally open?

Last Week’s Answer: Fort Pitt - it was torn down and replaced by Fort Lafayette upstream but the name was never changed. Trick question!

If you have a window seat anywhere in your house, I’m so jealous of you. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to get a house that has one. Our house just doesn’t have the right windows for one. Now, this house, it has perfect windows for the bench. Also, the stained glass window in the bathroom is a great touch.

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💲Broadway in Pittsburgh: Mean Girls - Running through the 12th, catch Mean Girls all week long at the Benedum Center. The first show is Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Buy tickets.

💲The Carnival at The Mall at Robinson - Carnival rides and carnival food all week long at The Mall at Robinson. Rides are $5 each or you can get a $25 wristband for unlimited rides. It kicked off the 6th and runs through the 11th. More info.

🆓 Dog Days of Summer - See a CPR demo from VEG and giveaways from Camp Bow Wow. Plus some socialization time for you and your dog! 6 pm at South Park. Learn more.

💲Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour - 8 pm at PPG Paints Arena. Get tickets.

🆓 Mini Golf on the Lawn - Mini golf by Steel City Mobile Mini Golf and food from the restaurants at Bakery Square. 6 pm at Bakery Square. Register.

🆓 Cinema in the Park - Come watch Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning starting at sunset at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park. More info.

🆓 Cranberry Summer Nights - Running through the 11th, they’ll have carnival rides, live music, local vendors, good food, a car show, and fireworks. It kicks off Thursday at 4 pm. More details.

🆓 Carnegie Second Fridays - Stroll down Carnegie’s main street to enjoy some live music, local food trucks, and some cold adult beverages. 5 pm in downtown Carnegie. See more.

💲Wonderland Family Fun Night - Phipps Conservatory meets Alice in Wonderland. You can see the Mad Hatter’s Tea Room, the Cheshire Cat, and a performance by Iron City Circus Arts. 5 pm at Phipps Conservatory. Get tickets.

🆓 Northside Music Festival - The 3rd annual Northside Music Festival kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. See 7 stages of live music on Friday, 12 on Saturday, and 1 on Sunday. Food trucks will be on site on Friday and Saturday + a Farmers Market on Friday. Everything starts Friday at 6 pm on the Northside. See the full details.

🆓 Vibes & Pies 3 - Reggae vibes combine with pizza featuring music from MSJR and wine from Red Barn Winery. 6 pm at A Slice of New York Squared. Learn more.

🆓 River City Brass @ SummerSounds Greensburg - Keep the America 250 party going as they perform at the SummerSounds concert series in Greensburg. Playing patriotic marches, American classics, and rock ballads. 6:15 pm at Robert Shaw Amphitheater. See more.

🆓 Lawrenceville Vintage Market - This month’s market features a coffee vs matcha throwdown + the usual vintage finds. 10 am to 4 pm at 4112 Butler St. See lineup.

💲Paint & Sip: A Yinzer Affair - Paint your own pickle jar while you snack on a charcuterie board and sip an adult bev from Arrowhead Winery's Yinz Collection. 12 pm at Trax Farm. Buy your ticket.

💲Vintage Grand Prix - 8 days of programming kick off on the 11th with the Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala at the Kamin Science Center at 6 pm. It culminates race weekend July 18th and 19th in Schenley Park. Each event along the way will be posted here in the events section. Learn more.

💲House Party: Mic Drop! - This fundraiser benefits the Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s fall programming. It’s karaoke night on steroids, so bring your friends and have a blast while supporting a local theater. VIP starts at 7 pm; regular admission at 9 pm. Buy tickets.

🆓 Kick-Off Rallye at Dual Devils Garage (Vintage Grand Prix) - Head out to watch a fleet of vintage and classic cars kick off Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix week before they take over Schenley Park. 10 am at Dual Devils Garage. More info.

💲Sophie’s Potluck: Live Action Moana - If you have a child with special needs, this is the perfect event. They’ve rented out the whole theater so the kids can move around, make noise, and be themselves without worry of disruption. 2 to 4 pm at Phoenix Theatres Luxury 14 + PTX. Register here.

💲Bob Dylan In Concert - Performing live with Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, and Brittney Spencer. 6:30 pm at Stage AE. Get tickets.

🆓 Walnut Street Invitational - Preview 135 rare, classic, and exotic cars ahead of the PVGP International Car Show. 5 pm on Walnut Street in Shadyside. Learn more.

Remember to tag us @steelcityledger on Instagram if you check out any of these events!

Lola’s Eatery Strawberry Crunch Donut - no description necessary for this one!

Pigeon Bagel Pickle Bagel - Almost like an appetizer to Picklesburgh.

Smashed Waffles Sweet Cream Shark Frenzy Waffle - Loaded with blue sweet cream and topped with blue raspberry gummy sharks.

Bethel Bakery Key Lime Tart - Graham cracker tart shell filled with tangy key lime filling, finished with whipped topping and a lime candy.

I always love a then vs now post. This one scratched the itch for me.

We love a good bracket here at Steel City Ledger, especially when it involves pizza. Axios Pittsburgh put together a competition for the best pizzeria in the city. I think we can all admit we have our favorites. See how yours stacks up to the rest of the city. Vote here.

This doesn’t fall into my normal category for this section, but because it’s so impactful, I thought it was worthy of a reminder for everyone. The Parkway will be closed from July 10th to August 3rd between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and the Edgewood/Swissvale (Exit 77) interchange. Plan your detours now!

As a former West Coast-er, I have my own opinions on Kroger. They’re big out there, and there’s really no way to avoid them. Personally, I’m partial to local, independent grocers because I like to support our own. And I know that Kroger has a real history in Pittsburgh dating back decades. With this being somewhat of a controversial news headline, I wanted to get everyone’s take on it.

I had the pleasure of getting to spend a little time with Fluff this past weekend at the Bethel Park Petco. She is such a mellow, sweet girl. She definitely will take some time to warm up but with some patience and love, I know that she’ll flourish. She has kind of a grumpy looking face but don’t let it fool you.

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