July 26, 2019
Since I got a late start on writing the blog tonight, and since tomorrow we have an early morning, tonight's blog is going to be short and sweet (with a little bit of sour), but will follow with many pictures to tell the story of today.
Our first adventure was to go to the Pickle Festival. Yes, a pickle festival. Who doesn't like pickles? Well, Brian doesn't like pickles and Steve only likes the sweet ones. Both Michelle and I like dill best, the more sour the better. Apparently, this Pickle Festival is the largest and best festival in the nation featuring a single food type. Just a little trivia for you.
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| Ready to go in |
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| A flying pickle. Oh, Michelle and Brian too! |
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| Pickle wrapped in bacon |
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| Hot dog wrapped in pickle |
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| Steve sampling pickle relish |
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| Me sampling pickle and mustard dip |
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| Lunch: Burger for Brian and both Michelle and I pulled pork bowl. Steve a pulled pork sandwich. |
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| Street Corn |
I never had Street Corn, but Michelle did once before in Texas. It is grilled corn
on the cob coated with a mixture of cotija cheese, mayo, sour cream,
chile powder and lime topped with more cheese and fresh cilantro.
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| Definitely worth it! |
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| Steve to the rescue with water |
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| He's cute! |
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| The set up for the pickle juice contest - who can drink the most. We didn't sign up. |
After the Pickle Festival we visited Rock & Joe's coffee shop.
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| Coffee break |
We then went to The Strip. Basically, a street market with lots of shops of all types. We came across a place that sold pink grapefruit sorbet! Both Michelle and I got one; Brian cookie dough ice cream. Steve searched for more coffee.
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| I really like this! |
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| Enjoying a sweet and sour treat. |
Steve treated himself to another coffee.
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| Coffee found ... |
... at a place called Leaf and Bean. So many people enjoying themselves on a Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Hmmm. Doesn't anyone work on Friday ?!<":)
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| A glimpse inside Leaf and Bean |
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| Sidewalk meeting |
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| Steve sneaking a peek at the fudge counter |
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| Brian decided the trip wouldn't be complete without trying the ketchup soda. I tried it - not good! |
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| Italian food picky options |
After The Strip, we went back to the Hotel to cool off.
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| They didn't want me to take this picture, but I did. |
Then we went to a place called Eddie & Merlot's for dinner. Basically, the menu was rich with different steak and seafood choices, and a very long wine list. It was unanimous - a wonderful choice!
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| Dinner with friends |
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| Ooops, Steve had a little too much wine. |
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| Steve's choice |
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| Diane's choice |
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| Michelle's choice |
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| Brian's choice |
We leave Pittsburgh in the morning by vehicle. We rented an SUV to carry the four of us, our luggage and the two bikes.
Tomorrow we head to Allentown, PA for a stopover before we head home on Sunday!
Awesome day. Great blog Di. I declare you, Mayor of Picklesburgh!
ReplyDeleteI was leaving to go on an errand, but decided to read your blog first! Wow, A Pickle Fest, never heard of it! Steven how did that relish compare with someone you know?? haha and that is a great picture of you! You all did so much today and ending it at a great place to have dinner (all the dishes looked yummy) Happy to have you both home again! Diane, your mom and I went to Twin Oakes yesterday for lunch, had a good time, laughed a lot! Take care, drive carefully, love you!
ReplyDeleteDid the Heinz company originate in Pittsburgh? One would think so (too lazy to research it lol!)
ReplyDeleteYour Blog and biking journey was beautiful and cleverly written, and made me smile and laugh on every day of your journey (minus Day 3; of course.) Glad I caught up! FYI—-as Jen will attest, that post of a ‘bad happening’ on June 10th is the ONLY bad thing I have ever heard of happening on that great day! 😉
ReplyDeletePSI hope you tell Mom that the pickle relish was awful! 😂😂
Next trip? Biking from Rome to Florence and ending near Lake Como, through Tuscany’s vineyards! ❤️ 🍇 🚲
Till your next journey.......