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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Fish Fries in the City


Are you looking for a great Fish Fry for your friends and family? There are many all over the city at various fire halls and restaurants. Fish Fries are a Pittsburgh tradition, and they also provide a tasty meal for you every week. Keep reading and go to WPXI for the complete list!




ALLEGHENY COUNTY


CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Croatian National Hall JAVOR
ADDRESS: 805 East ST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
DATES/HOURS: Open Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent. Dinner served from 4pm-8pm
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Fish Dinner $9.00
(Dinners include Fries or Mac & Cheese, American or Croatian Coleslaw and coffee
Shrimp Dinner $9.00
(Dinners include Fries or Mac & cheese, American or Croatian Coleslaw and coffee)
Fish Sandwich $7.00
Additional bun $ .50
Macaroni & Cheese $1.50
French Fries $1.50
Coleslaw $1.00
Cake $ .50
Take out available please call 412.321.8104

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church Lenten Meals
ADDRESS: Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church, 1000 Lindsay Road, Carnegie, PA 15106 (Scott Township)
WEBSITE: www.olov.info or like us on Facebook
DATES/HOURS: Every Friday during Lent - March 7th to April 11th, 2014; 4:00pm to 7:30pm
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Please join us every Friday during Lent, March 7th to April 11th, 2014 (except Good Friday) for our Lenten Meals. Our menu includes fried and baked fish, salads, macaroni & cheese, and a variety of delicious Lebanese side dishes. Hours: 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Dine In or Take Out. Prices - Dinner with 2 sides $10.00, Dinner with choice of all sides $12.00, Fish Sandwich only $6.00. Credit Cards Accepted. Meals will be served at Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church, 1000 Lindsay Road, Carnegie, PA 15106 (Scott Township). For additional information or directions, contact the church office at 412-278-0841 or visit us at www.olov.info or like us on Facebook.

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ADDRESS: ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 220 EIGHTH STREET, McKEESPORT, PA 15132, ALLEGHENY COUNTY
DATES/HOURS: MARCH 7, MARCH 14, MARCH 21, MARCH 28, APRIL 4, APRIL 11, APRIL 18 11:30AM TO 6:30PM
COST & MENU INFORMATION: EAT IN OR TAKE OUT -- 412-664-9379
MENU:
LARGE FISH DINNER (2 8-ounce pieces) $12.00
ADULT DINNERS ($9.00 EACH):
BAKED COD LOIN (8-ounces)
SHRIMP (6)
FRIED POLLOCK (8-ounces)
CRAB CAKES (2)
SAMPLER PLATTER (1 crabcake, 3 shrimp, 1 4-ounce Pollock)
CHICKEN PLANKS (5)
CHILD DINNERS ($5.00 EACH): (12 years of age and under)
BAKED COD (4-ounces)
SHRIMP (3)
FRIED POLLOCK (4-ounces)
CRABCAKE (1)
(All dinners include entré, coleslaw or applesauce, french fries or browned whole potato, pie or cake and beverage.) NO SUBSTITUTES
AL A CARTE:
LARGE FISH SANDWICH (2 8-ounce pcs.) $9.00
BAKED COD LOIN (8-ounces) $6.00
SHRIMP (6) $6.00
SMALL FISH SANDWICH (8-ounces) $6.00
CRAB CAKES (2) $6.00
BREADED PROVOLONE STICKS (5) $4.50
CHICKEN PLANKS (5) $4.50
CHILD FISH SANDWICH (4-ounces) $3.00
HALUSHKI $2.50
MAC AND CHEESE $2.50
COLE SLAW $2.50
APPLESAUCE $2.50
FRENCH FRIES $2.50
BROWNED WHOLE POTATOES (6) $2.50
DESSERTS:
CAKE $2.50
PIE $3.00
APPLE DUMPLINGS $4.00
(Apple Dumpling with dinners) $1.50 extra

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Holy Angels Church Hays
ADDRESS: Holy Angels Parish Hall, 408 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
WEBSITE: www.holyangelshays.org
DATES/HOURS: Holy Angels Fish Fry starts on Ash Wednesday and is every Friday in Lent, including Good Friday from 11 am to 6:30 pm in the Parish hall, 408 Baldwin Road
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., parish hall, 408 Baldwin Road. Fried fish sandwich dinner, with french fries and coleslaw, $8. Baked fish dinner, with baked potato, cole slaw and roll, $8. A la carte menu includes fish sandwiches. Also, 12-inch cheese pizza or slices. Soup choices include New England Clam Chowder and Maryland crab. Side dishes include macaroni and cheese, baked potato, french fries. Eat in and takeout available. To order, call 412-461-9503. Full Menu on our website holyangelshays.org.

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Fire Department of North Versailles Fish Fry
ADDRESS: FDNV South Wilmerding Social Club @ 830 Sylvan Avenue, North Versailles, PA 15137
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday and Every Friday during Lent including Good Friday between 10:30am-7:30pm
COST & MENU INFORMATION: The Fire Department of North Versailles Fish Fry is at the FDNV South Wilmerding Social Club @ 830 Sylvan Avenue, North Versailles, 15137. Serving Fish Ash Wednesday and Every Friday during Lent including Good Friday. We are serving 1/2 Pound Fish Sandwiches, Shrimp, Pierogies, Home Made Haluski, Shrimp, Mac-n-cheese, Mushrooms, Cheese Styx, Firehouse fires, O-rings, Coleslaw, and Hot Pepper Cheese Balls. Eat in or Take out. For takeout orders call 412-829-7422. Open and serving between 10:30am-7:30pm. Located conveniently in North Versailles. Directions are Route 30 to 5thavenue south toward Wilmerding. Down the hill Right onto Penn avenue (large red sign saying FDNV South Wilmerding Social Club) Make Right. Top of hill at T Turn left into the parking lot. Enter through the double doors on Sylvan avenue. Bar will be open early too.
MENU
½lb. Fish Sandwich 6.50
Fish on a Dish 5.50
Cheese and Onions on Fish .50 extra
Shrimp (6) 5.75
Pierogies (4) sauteed onions included 3.50
Homemade Haluski 3.50
Mac-n-Cheese 3.50
Firehouse Fries 3.50
Cheese Styx (6) 5.00
Hot Pepper Cheese Balls 5.00
Fried Mushrooms 4.50
Onion Rings 4.25
Coleslaw 1.50
Pepsi / Diet Pepsi (cans) 1.00
Bottled Water 1.00

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Mt. Oliver Fire Department
ADDRESS: 120 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15210
WEBSITE: http://mtoliverfiredepartment.com/index.html
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday, March 5 from 12pm-7pm, every Friday from March 7 - April 18 from 12-7pm (Good Friday, April 18th Open at 11am)
COST & MENU INFORMATION:
Fish or Shrimp Dinner w/ Slaw and 1 side: $7.00
Fish or Shrimp Dinner w/ Slaw and 2 sides: $8.00
Fish Sandwich or Shrimp Only: $6.00
Crab Cake: $2.00
Mac ‘n Cheese: $2.00
Hand-Cut Fry Boat: $3.00
Stewed Tomatoes or Homemade Coleslaw: $2.00
Free Delivery to Mt. Oliver Residents
Eat-In or Call Ahead 412-431-5210

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: St. Rosalia Parish
ADDRESS: Wuerl Hall (downstairs of church), 411 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15207
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday (March 5) and every Friday through April 18 from 3:00-7:30
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Dinners are $8 and include fried or baked fish or shrimp or crab cakes and two sides. Other ala carte items include fries, coleslaw, haluski, pierogies, macaroni & cheese, cheese filled breadsticks, soup, tossed salad, applesauce, and bake sale! Eat in or take out.

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church
ADDRESS: 4200 Homestead-Duquesne Road, Munhall, Pennsylvania 15120
WEBSITE: http://.steliasmunhallpa.weebly.com
DATES/HOURS: Wednesday, March 5 and Fridays, March 7 through April 11; 11:30 AM to 6 PM
COST & MENU INFORMATION: soup, pirohi, noodle haluski, baked or fried fish (sandwiches or dinners), shrimp dinner, mac and cheese, csoroge, desserts from the bake sale, soda, free coffee, free tea. Dine in or take out

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: The Highland Bar
ADDRESS: 517 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Fish Special: Large Fish Sandwich with 2 sides. $8.50

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Most Holy Name of Jesus, Troy Hill
ADDRESS: 1515 Tinsbury Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday, 4-7 p.m.
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Baked or fried fish, or fried shrimp, with choice of macaroni and cheese or french fries, cole slaw or applesauce, kaiser roll or hoagie bun, beverage and dessert, $9. A la carte menu includes fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, pierogies, haluski, basket of french fries with cheese. Takeout available. To place an order, call 412-231-2196. For more information, call 412-231-2994.

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Mifflin Social Club
ADDRESS: 4025 Irene Street, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122
DATES/HOURS: 11 am - 8 pm March 5, every Friday during Lent
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Fish sandwich shrimp haluski, 412 461 9784

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Etna Volunteer Fire Department
ADDRESS: 27 Crescent Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15223
WEBSITE: etnavfd.org
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday 11am-7pm, every Friday during Lent 4-7p
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Shrimp Fish and Crab Cake dinners. Fish Sanwiches, Baked Fish, Pierogies, Kids Menu

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: St. Anne Parish
ADDRESS: 4040 Willow Ave, Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania 15234
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday & Every Friday during Lent including Good Friday. Call 412-561-0101 for take out 3:30 pm to 6:30pm. Eat in available 4-7pm.
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Great Fish Fry in the South Hills. We feature everything a fish fry has to offer. Fried & Baked Fish Sandwiches and complete dinners. Seafood Platters, Shrimp, Krab Cakes, Homemade Pierogies, Homemade Haluski and plenty more.

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Holiday Park VFD
ADDRESS: 415 Abers Creek Road, Plum, Pennsylvania 15239
WEBSITE: HolidayParkVFD.org
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday 11:30am-7:30pm, Fridays during lent lunch 11:30am-1:30pm & dinner 4:30pm-7:30pm.
COST & MENU INFORMATION: We have a 6oz Cod, 4oz Grilled Salmon, Shrimp, Grilled Cheese, Pizza, Homemade Haluski, Mac&Cheese, Pierogies, Scalloped Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce, and a variety of desserts.

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Holy Assumption of St. Mary Orthodox Church
ADDRESS: 105 S. 19th St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203
WEBSITE: stmaryorthodoxchurch.net
DATES/HOURS: Wednesday - March 5 11am to 2:00pm, Fridays - March 7 through April 11 11am to 7:00pm
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Fish Sandwiches - $6.00
Shrimp Dinners - $8.50
Baked Fish, Pierogi, Halushki, Mac & Cheese and more

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Eastern area ENS
ADDRESS: 192 11th Street, Turtle creek, Pennsylvania 15145
WEBSITE: www.easternareaems.com
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday and every Friday in lent. 11 AM till 7 PM.
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Eat in or take out. Local delivery 412-829-8155. Fish. Shrimp. Crab cakes. Soup haltsski Mac n cheese fries pierogi green beans. Dinners and sandwiches. Dinners $8.50. Sandwiches $6.00. Sides $3.00.

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Rainbow Volunteer Fire Company
ADDRESS: 2916 Jacks Run Road, White Oak, Pennsylvania 15131
DATES/HOURS: Every Friday in Lent 11AM - 7PM

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Allegheny Elks #339
ADDRESS: 400 Cedar Avenue, North Side Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
DATES/HOURS: Fridays March 7 through Good Friday April 18. 5:45pm - 8:45pm

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: St Maximilian Kolbe Parish
ADDRESS: 363 West 11th Avenue Extension, Homestead, Pennsylvania 15120
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/StMaxParish
DATES/HOURS: Ash Wednesday & EVERY FRIDAY (Fridays - September through May); Weekly Dinner SPECIALS (during non-Lenten season) 10:30am -6:30pm
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Orders/Take-Out: 412-462-1743 (no delivery available)
Menu:
Fish:
Fried fish sandwich $7.00
Fried fish dinner $8.25
Baked fish sandwich $7.25
Baked fish dinner $8.50
Extra Bun $0.50
Shrimp:
Jumbo shrimp (6) $6.75
Jumbo shrimp dinner $8.75
Popcorn shrimp $5.50
Popcorn shrimp dinner $7.00
Crabs/Flounder:
Crab cakes (2) $7.50
Crab cake dinner $9.25
Stuffed flounder w/ crab meat $8.75
Stuffed flounder dinner $10.75
(all dinners come with steak fries, cole slaw and roll. NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
Linguini w/ Red or White sauce (comes with salad and roll):
Shrimp $8.75
Scallops $8.75
Pizza with cheese $6.00
ADD Olives, Green Peppers or Onions +$1each
3 Pierogies $2.75
6 Pierogies $4.50
12 Pierogies $7.25
Potato pancakes (3) $4.75
with Applesauce or Sour Cream
Steak Fries $2.00
Potato Haluski
Pint $5.25
Quart $9.25
Cabbage N Noodles:
Single serving (8 oz) $2.75 Pint $4.50 Quart $8.25
Mac N Cheese:
Single Serving (8 oz) $3.00 Pint $4.75 Quart $8.00
Soup:
Bowl $2.75
Quart $6.00
Stewed tomatoes $1.75
Cole Slaw:
Serving $1.00
Pint $3.50
Quart $5.50
Salad:
House $2.75
Large $4.50
Tuna Noodle Casserole $7.00

CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: St Joan of Arc
ADDRESS: 6470 Library Road (route 88), South Park, Pennsylvania 15129
WEBSITE: www.mystjoan.org
DATES/HOURS: March 5 -7 - 14-21 - 28 April 4 April 11; Not open Good Friday
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Our full menu is on our web site under fish fry. We offer a large menu our fish is North Atlantic Cod. We also have salmon,homemade crab cakes, breaded shrimp, fish taco's, shrimp po boys, homemade soups, salads, cabbage noodles, mac and cheese, and specials each week.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Wine Specials in Pittsburgh

Did you know that there is a half off wine day Monday-Friday in Pittsburgh. There are various locations that have great wine specials during every week night. Keep reading and go to Living Pittsburgh for more information. Please make sure to call ahead to make sure the schedule has not changed at the various locations.


1/2 Off Wine Days in Pittsburgh!

Half-off Wine Days abound in Pittsburgh! Check out these local establishments to take advantage of the great recurring specials we’ve found Tuesday through Thursday!
Note: Please call ahead to confirm that these deals have not been changed. If you are aware of any changes, it would be very much appreciated if you could drop us a line and kindly let us know so we can update our information.
Monday: The Library has half off bottles of wine to start the week off every Monday. If you go between 5-7pm and 9pm-1am, you can pair this deal with their half off appetizer menu.
Tuesday:  A few local Houlihan’s locations have half priced bottles of wine all day every Tuesday. Each location also has a $6.95 appetizer menu available in the bar, lounge and patio during select times.  Bigham Tavern offers 1/2 off bottles of wine all day on Tuesdays, and once again, The Library has half off bottles of wine to start the week off every Monday. If you go between 5-7pm and 9pm-1am, you can pair this deal with their half off appetizer menu.
Wednesday: Luma Restaurant hosts Wine Down Wednesdays. Every Wednesday they offer 1/2 off select wines by the bottle and glass from open to close. Sign up as a VIP for news on events and special discounts and you will immediately receive an email that gets you $10 off your dinner bill. You also find bottles of wine half priced at both of Walnut Grove’s locations in Pittsburgh, Wexford and Fox Chapel. The Wexford location also has free live music on Wednesdays. All wine bottles are also half priced at Shady Grovetoday, as well.
Thursday: Willow offers 1/2 off bottles of select wines for Uncork’d Thursdays, and Cappy’s Cafe in Shadyside offers 1/2 price select bottles of wine, as well.
Friday: For the second time each week, Shady Grove offers half priced bottles of wine. Happy Friday!
At this point it’s probably safe to say that you love wine. If we’re right, you’vegot to read this Living Pittsburgh article!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Irish Fair in Pittsburgh

It is time for St. Patrick's Day!  Are you ready for the Irish Fair in the Square?  Head on over to Market Square after the parade for the only Irish Street Party in Pittsburgh.  You can learn more here.



Each year Market Square Merchants Association presents the ultimate St. Patrick's Day party! Celebrate your Irish heritage (Hey, everyone is Irish for one day of the year!) in the historic Market Square.

Before and during the Parade, enjoy Pittsburgh Brewing drink specials throughout the Square.

When the parade ends at 2:00 pm, join the tradition and the ONLY St. Patrick's Day street party in Pittsburgh. The green beer will flow; enjoy the products and food of our street vendors and dance the afternoon away with a free concert.

Looking for a break from the Parade prior to 2:00 pm? Swing into the Square from 10am-1pm to enjoy the family-friendly St. Patrick's Day Parade Fest with entertainment from street performers, live music from parade participants, and catch lunch and a drink at one of the more than dozen restaurants and outdoor cafes in the New Historic Market Square.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Market Square Art Installation

Have you been to Market Square in the past week?   There is a great new art installation that started February 22nd.    The event runs until March 16th, and it can be seen after Dusk.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.

Market Square Public Art: Congregation

congregation MARKET SQUARE 2014Event: Market Square Public Art: Congregation Location: Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Date: February 21, 2014- March 16, 2014 Time: Monday- Thursday: Dusk- 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Dusk- midnight Cost: FREE but registration required for Lecture Description: Are you ready to see the new interactive kinetic light and sound installation created by UK-based artists Kit Monkman and Tom Wexler? For the opening night, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, these artists will be hosting a free Artist Lecture with Kit and Tom! The discussion starts at 3:30 p.m. and ends around 5 p.m. The lecture will be held in the GRW Theater at Point Park University. For registration and details, visit The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s website.