Aadam Soorma
In 2012, Aadam moved to Pittsburgh. He's currently parked (sans chair) in Lawrenceville and plans to stay a while. On the weekends, you'll find him driving a small green bus (Porter Tours) as he leads tours at local breweries.
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Lincoln Avenue Brewery // Bellevue’s community achievement
A former dry borough until May 2015, Bellevue now boasts an awe inspiring brewery and kitchen. Here’s our walkthrough with founder Grant Saylor.
Roundabout Brewery’s pop-up beer garden
This Sunday (after the Pittsburgh marathon) head to Roundabout’s riverfront beer garden for tunes, tacos and beers in the Chateau section of the North Side.
Journey to Jowdy // Our Q&A with ceramicist Andrew Jowdy Collins
We chatted with AJ Collins about about scaling up his ceramics practice. You can shop Jowdy Studio’s unique decor pieces at Pittsburgh-area boutiques.
Log Jammer’s Revenge // Kennywood gets its own beer
Try this nostalgic, limited-run collaboration beer at 412 Brewery in the Northside beginning Wednesday, Sept 25. Here’s how it all came together.
“Chef’s Table” returns to Station in Bloomfield on Oct 10
The upscale dinner series features a five course meal with wine or herbal tea pairings. Chef Curtis Gamble will deliver each course and talk through his creative process.
Allegheny City’s latest IPA includes hops grown in Observatory Hill
This Thursday, Allegheny City Brewing will release ‘Observatory Hill Haze’ which was brewed using locally harvested hops. The can art is designed by local artist Frank Dreyer.
Pop-up shop with a view: head up to Industrious Market on Sept 19
Free to attend, the Industrious Market will take place 31 floors above downtown (PPG 1). Pre-registered guests receive one free drink and a swag bag.
Fury Brewing // Underrated and only 25 minutes from Downtown
We met with Ryan Slicker, the self-taught brew master who keeps something on draft for EVERY beer drinker. Here’s why you should stop sleeping on Fury.
Home Team: throwback vintage looks for the Steelers season opener
Very Local teamed up with PGH Creative and four Pittsburgh vintage sellers to style our best throwback outfits. Here’s where you can shop the looks.
ABV: Mexican Coffee // Brew Gentlemen welcomes their fall seasonals
As we pivot to light jacket season, the rebirth of Mexican Coffee at Brew Gentlemen guides stout lovers back to their comfort zone.