I gotta be honest, a lot of these "fests" are a little rough. They're usually a little too crowded, a little too hot, and short on goodies. It's nice to go to one that gets all that right. @vallozzispgh put together… instagram.com/p/BzF34KJhYwk/…

Someone ( verylocalpgh ) made the pop-up of my fantasies when they combined @gristhouse sours with breakfast from PGH Sandwich Society ! Biscuit sandwiches with pimento cheese, fried chicken thighs, and sausage gravy or a… instagram.com/p/BzIcG75Bkdr/…

Local product review! Got to try @eatpowerbites and totally digging them as a quick breakfast. They really reminded me of these brownie bites I made when I was on Whole30, which were a total pain. Searching for… instagram.com/p/BzNjNuIB97_/…

I'm the guy that orders nachos Condado Tacos and boy I'm glad I did because I ordered this lime-cilantro aioli on it and they were absolutely smothered with it. Went perfect with the steak I also ordered on it. Does… instagram.com/p/BzP_nwOhh1L/…

I judge a barbecue place by their brisket and Muddy Creek's in Harmony passed the test. Also, they had some spicy chicken fried rice which I've never seen at a barbecue which I should've gotten a pic of, but hazards… instagram.com/p/BzTdTrphs5V/…

Two brisket posts in a row. I think I'm running out of food to eat. But this one is made in my own smoker by me. Nailed the landing but only a 9.8 because the Russian judge screwed me. @ Gibsonia, Pennsylvania instagram.com/p/BzZJNLyB0na/…

Happy Independence Day. May your porch beer be refreshing like Dream Cannon ( @11thHourBrewing ) but also individually numbered and incredibly rare. @ United States instagram.com/p/Bzf0h0vBcSA/…

Having so much fun picking berries this year. It's nice to put the phone away and work with your hands for a little bit and work the land (* cough*). I'm basically the Grapes of Wrath now, but like human and less… instagram.com/p/Bzly2UAhalD/…

Showing my patriotism by trying to gain 5 pounds over the 4th weekend. Most of the way there after a stop route8_bbq ! @ Allison Park, Pennsylvania instagram.com/p/BznayhyBj_6/…

Got the Kait Wakefield flavor @Millieshomemade and it doesn't disappoint. I meant to take a picture of the little tag with all the ingredients but I forgot. You can imagine what's in it though, everything a baker would… instagram.com/p/Bzq7fUeBop9/…

You ever have the @driftwoodoven meatball hoagie and then immediately get mad more people aren't talking about it? Uhhhhh, me neither. @ Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania instagram.com/p/BzvFymHhGNQ/…

When are mochas going to have their day in the sun? Here's a perfect one from convivecoffeeroastery .... /chef's kiss 😗 @ McCandless, Pennsylvania instagram.com/p/BzxldKfhEL5/…

So much sugar I'm phasing through doors and other solid objects at One Hot Cookie . That first pic isn't ice cream, it's cookie dough and it's delicious. Quality peanut butter cookie too, which most places don't do… instagram.com/p/Bz1inVNhjaG/…

When your sister ( Erica Brinker ) sends you Russ & Daughters bagels, salmon, coffee, and babka via Goldbely and they arrive the evening before your birthday so you can eat them for breakfast on your birthday, it's… instagram.com/p/Bz2-PBIBaKe/…

One of the things I've been enjoying about attending special events at restaurants is when they take care of the details. spiritsandtalespgh did that with Bastille Day on Sunday. Lots of champagne and crepes and… instagram.com/p/Bz9NUT0B12k/…

Kool Cones by North Park has peanut butter soft-serve AND birthday cake dip and it kinda blew my mind. @ North Park Lake instagram.com/p/B0HKYDPhTQc/…

Lavender lemonade and a banging mango fruit smoothie to stay frosty today. @ HeBrews Coffee Company instagram.com/p/B0Jl0MVhjSK/…

Better carb up for the day, I have a long day of being anxious in front of me. Perfect waffle from The Crystal Room omnibedfordsprings @ The Crystal Room At The Omni Bedford Springa instagram.com/p/B0LoeGAh1sO/…

One of the best dinners start to finish I've had in a while. My entree had perfectly cooked scallops AND lobster risotto. I don't know how you top that (maybe with caviar?...ha ha ha, don't forget to tip your… instagram.com/p/B0N2F4ehg5v/…

What the hell am I doing out in Delmont at 6 a.m.? Even I don't know. Probably something seedy and unseemly. HOWEVER, I did find Donut Chef-Brick Oven with these amazingly fresh maple sticks. Like biting into a… instagram.com/p/B0Qc05GhceS/…