June is packed, from start to finish, with food events all month long. Get your calendars and bellies read for beer pairings, pop-up brunches, cocktail classes, and street markets galore!
Friday, June 2 – 3: Allegheny West Wine & Garden Tour
The Allegheny West Civic Council is hosting a home and garden tour through the former millionaires row of Pittsburgh in the North Side. The tour starts at Holmes Hall, and then works its way through six additional homes. At each stop, Spanish wine and tapas will be served. Tours will be held on Friday and Saturday. More information can be found online.
Friday, June 2: Muddled + Mixed
Muddled + Mixed, hosted by Sweetwater Art Center, is cocktail and art pairing. Visitors of the event will be served one-of-a-kind cocktails, created by local bartenders, and inspired by local art. Some of the featured bartenders include Nicole Battle of täkō & DiAnoia’s Eatery, and Amanda Schaffner of The Butterjoint & Legume. More information can be found online.
Friday, June 2: Driftwood Oven & Blue Sparrow Smallman Galley Takeover
While we wait in anticipation for the new chefs at the Smallman Galley, Driftwood Oven and Blue Sparrow are taking over the Galley for a night of food and fun. In addition to the food, the Smallman bar will be open for the event. More information can be found online.
Saturday, June 3: Bakery Square Pizzafest & I Made It! Market
The cheesiest event in Pittsburgh is coming to Bakery Square on June 3. In collaboration with I Made It! Market, guests will be able to shop local craft vendors, while munching on pizza from 10 different Pittsburgh pizza restaurants. More information can be found online.
Sunday, June 4th: Reed & Co and Baby Loves Tacos Vegan Brunch
Stop by Reed & Co on Sunday, June 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a vegan, pop-up brunch with Baby Loves Tacos. Plus, Reed & Co will be making horchata for the event! Reed & Co (4113 Butler Street)
Monday, June 5th: Charity Calendar Launch and Negroni Week Kick Off Party
USBG Pittsburgh and Campari America are teaming up to host a year long fundraiser to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The team has devised a “Charity Calendar,” which features bars and restaurants in Pittsburgh. During their featured month, each bar/restaurant will donate the proceeds of their signature cocktail to the food bank. The Smallman Galley (the first bar to be featured) is hosting a launch party for the fundraiser. The party will feature a special previews of the new chefs. More information can be found online.
Monday, June 5: Moos and Brews Pairing Class
Drink Hitchhiker beer paired with exclusive, American-made cheeses for the “Moos and Brews” pairing class. The folks from Wheel & Wedge and Hitchhiker Brewing are teaming up so guests can enjoy six different cheeses, paired with six different beers. More information can be found online.
Monday, June 5: Rhinegeist Beer Dinner at Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar is hosting a beer dinner with Rhinegeist Brewery, out of Cincinnati, OH. Tickets include a four-course meal, each course paired with Rhinegeist’s beer. The menu will include: Scalop Crudo (paired with Bubbles Rose), New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp (paired with Cougar Blond Ale), PIG ROAST (Paired with Truth IPA), and Peaches & Cream (Paired with Peach Dodo). Tickets are available on the event page.
Friday, June 9: Leaning Cask Brewing Company Grand Opening
The time has finally come to try some English-style ales in Springdale, PA! Leaning Cask is having its Grand Opening celebration on Friday, June 9 and 10. There will be 8-9 beers on tap, including one beer on cask. More information can be found online.
Saturday, June 10: Slow Milk
Learn more about milk, and what factors affect its flavors with Slow Milk, presented by Legume Bistro, East End Food Co-op, and Pittsburgh’s Slow Food chapter. Guests will sample raw cow, goat, and sheep’s milks, and multiple speakers in the Pittsburgh dairy community will share their experience with milk. More information can be found online.
Saturday, June 10: Brunch Buffet with Sweet Little Eats
Stop by Bantha Tea Bar on Saturday, June 10th for a three course pop-up brunch with Sweet Little Eats. The menu includes a taco bar, cinnamon rolls, and coffee/tea. More information can be found online.
Sunday, June 11: Candles and Mimosas
Have you made it to the new Candle Lab in Lawrenceville yet? This event gives you the perfect excuse to check it out! Stop through the lab on Sunday, June 11th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and receive a free Reed & Co mimosa while making your custom candle.
Sunday, June 11: The Neighborhood Flea
The Neighborhood Flea is back for its June edition! Expect flea finds, food trucks, baked goods, coffee, and more! More information can be found online.
Tuesday, June 13: Beer Runs at Penn Brewery
Penn Brewery is hosting a fun run around the North Side (1, 3 & 6 mile options). After, runners will have the chance to network, and unwind with a cold brew at the brewery. More information can be found on the event page.
Wednesday, June 14: Sporkmade Cocktails series
The June edition of Spork’s new “Sporkmade” series will feature cocktails. Spork General Manager, Sean Enright, will educate guest’s on Spork’s cocktail program, while serving delicious drinks. More information can be found online.
Wednesday, June 14: Flight Night with Relish Co. Donuts
Bierport is hosting a beer and vegan donut pairing with Relish Co. Donuts. Donuts in the pairing include: Mandarin, Vanilla Maple Fig, Mocha, and Snickerdoodle. Tickets can be purchased online.
Thursday, June 15: DIY Bitters with Wigle Whiskey and CMOA
Head to the CMOA for a night of bitters and beards! The CMOA is teaming up with Wigle Whiskey for an instructional, DIY bitters class. Following the class (and a complimentary cocktail), guests will get a special tour of the museum, pointing out all of the epic facial hair in the gallery. Tickets can be purchased online.
Saturday, June 17: Festa di Limoncello
Vallozzi’s is transforming their lounge and sidewalk patio into a “breezy scene from the Amalfi Coast” for their first ever Festa di Lemoncello on June 17. Tickets to the event will include house made limoncello tastings, cocktails, small plate pairings, fun, and music. More information can be found online.
Saturday, June 17: Squirrel Hill Night Market
The June edition of the Squirrel Hill Night Market will feature over 100 local vendors, and 10 local food trucks. There will also be live music, activities, and fun! Get more information on the event page.
Wednesday, June 21: Pittsburgh’s World Refugee Day 2017
Celebrate World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month in Market Square this June. The event is free, and includes performances, speakers, food and craft vendors, and activities for children. More information can be found online.
Saturday, June 24: Jam On Walnut
Jam on Walnut is an outdoor concert that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Walnut Street in Shadyside will be shut down for a night of fun, food, drinks and live music. More information can be found online.
Tuesday, June 28: Rock ‘N Ramen
Spirit Hall is celebrating some of Pittsburgh’s best ramen and local musicians for “Rock n Ramen.” Tan Izakaya, Restaurant Hana, and Soba will all be serving ramen while local musicians take the stage. Tickets can be purchased online.
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