It was a quick trip to see our daughter Megan, but it was so much fun, all packed into twenty four hours. We started the visit with a trip to the North Shore on Saturday night that included margaritas, local beer, football and a little bar hopping. There were a lot of New England Patriot fans in town for the game versus the Steelers the next day and the crowds were lively, big and friendly at all the bars.
On Sunday, we had a wonderful breakfast at a quaint restaurant near their apartment and then ventured back downtown to do a lot of walking and see the sites. It was a beautiful day and the views from Mt. Washington and along the riverfront were especially pretty. Since all that walking made us thirsty, we stopped in my favorite part of the city; the Cultural District, for a drink at another fun bar.
Before heading home, we had a late lunch at The Church Brew Works, a Catholic church that had been converted into a restaurant and brewery some years ago. It was definitely a unique atmosphere with the pews converted to restaurant seats, the stained glass windows intact and the brew works on the former altar. The in house brewed beer was delicious and my authentic Pittsburgh pierogis were some of the best I've ever had.
Megan is happy in her life there, she and her boyfriend were wonderful hosts and we will definately be back to visit before too long - it's a great city to spend twenty four hours in.
Happy Monday!
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Beautiful photos! The food looks so nice ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and so nice to hear about your very fun 24 hours!
ReplyDeleteI live in Pittsburgh! So glad you enjoyed it! i love our city too!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had an enjoyable trip. The church turned restaurant looks really neat.
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot done in 24 hours and it all looks so fun! Great pics!
ReplyDeleteJane
Looks like a lot of fun! I've never been. You packed a lot into 24 hrs. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteYou packed a lot into this trip- so fun!! And on the eighth day man created beer :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like and looks like a perfect
ReplyDeletetwenty four hours . . .
WooooHooooo! Fun times with your grown kids.....nothing better!!
ReplyDeleteVicki I live in Pgh and know all the placed you went. I went to the game Sunday. Beautiful day for your trip. So much to do in Pgh. Love this city and glad you had a great day.
ReplyDeleteWhen your kids live away you learn how to cram a whole lot of fun (and eating!) into a short amount of time. Looks like such a nice visit!
ReplyDeleteI love the Catholic church turned into a restaurant/pub!
ReplyDeleteShort trip, but looks like fun. Always great to see our daughters! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann