Stephanie Brea

Stephanie has been organizing events since 1998, starting with a series of motorcycle rides through the Arizona desert to support her father’s business. She’s probably crossed your name off a presale ticket list or served you a beer somewhere around town.

An undergrad degree in poetry means she has lots of unpractical knowledge about iambic pentameter, while a brief stint as a copy editor for Alternative Press taught her that twenty one pilots is stylized in all lowercase letters.

Wanna throw a party in a vacant parking lot? She’s interested.

At the onset of COVID-19, Stephanie took on the role of podcast producer for The Slaw. She’s pretty familiar with a microphone, thanks to that aforementioned poetry degree, and she’s got the wherewithal to ask Epicast Studios for help. She listens to too many true crime podcasts, and currently records from her bedroom.

If you know of someone who would be the perfect podcast guest, send her an email.

EVENT 9/7: Blue Sparrow Braddock’s Inspired Sandwich

By Stephanie Brea / August 21, 2019

Here’s how you can join Very Local and Blue Sparrow for a one-day, off-menu sandwich special at BG Open Air – located behind Brew Gentlemen in Braddock.

Q&A with Harris Family Brewery

By Stephanie Brea / August 9, 2019

Get to know Pennsylvania’s first-ever black owned brewery. We chatted with Harris Family Brewery (Harrisburg, PA). Meet them this weekend at Fresh Fest.

Fries and shine! Sunny Side Up brunch is back at Pittsburgh Sandwich Society on August 25

By Stephanie Brea / August 7, 2019

Brunch, round III: our August edition pairs up Sandwich Society’s brunch menu with Hitchhiker beer from the NOMAD truck. Tickets are $10 each.

Q&A with Pittsburgh-based artist Cue Perry

By Stephanie Brea / August 1, 2019

We chatted with Cue Perry about the ways Pittsburgh inspires his art and what an ideal day exploring his neighborhood (Northside) would look like.

Brandalynn Armstrong

Q&A: Brandalynn Armstrong, Professor of Brewing Sciences & Co-owner of Zeroday Brewing

By Stephanie Brea / July 11, 2019

We ask Brandalynn about under-represented groups in the craft beer industry, running a brewery in Harrisburg and her thoughts on visiting Pittsburgh.

Explore the Neigh-Beer-Hood on a Very Local Bicycle Tour

By Stephanie Brea / June 26, 2019

We’re partnering with Bear Dog Bicycles on a Sunday Funday bike ride to your favorite Northside breweries. Sign up and join us on Sun, July 21.

Pittsburgh Sandwich Society Brunch Grist House

Fries and shine again! Sunny Side Up brunch at Pittsburgh Sandwich Society on June 23

By Stephanie Brea / June 18, 2019

Brunch is back! This month we are pairing Pittsburgh Sandwich Society brunch eats with Grist House beer. Advance tickets are just $10.

2019 Guide to Pittsburgh’s 18 City Swimming Pools

By Stephanie Brea / June 12, 2019

Swim into summer with our reference guide // where the pools are, some amenities and what’s nearby to help make the most of your trip.

A (saucy) sneak peek of Steve and Benny’s Chicken Shack

By Stephanie Brea / June 10, 2019

Coming this summer: Parrot Bay Cafe (Steve) and Pittsburgh Po’ Boy (Ben) launch a collaborative Pittsburgh food truck concept. Here’s what you can expect.

Brooke Barker Sad Animal Facts

Q&A: Brooke Barker, author & illustrator of Sad Animal Facts

By Stephanie Brea / May 21, 2019

Did you know the illustrator who creates @SadAnimalFacts now lives in Pittsburgh? We chat with Brooke Barker about her favorite animal facts and places to visit in Pittsburgh.