Goodbye Necromancer, Hello Novo Asian Food Hall
What’s new to eat and drink in the Burgh? Novo Asian Food Hall is finally opening in the Strip District Terminal; Girl Scout Cookies are inspiring drink pairings; Page’s will soon kick off ice cream season; and Pittsburgh is getting festivals for kosher eats, desserts, and vegan fare. Plus, why did Necromancer Brewing close in Ross Township? Get a taste of it all in today’s roundup.
We always cite our sources:
- The owner of Necromancer Brewing spoke about why the brewery shut down. His quote was updated, and you can find the original quote through the Wayback Machine.
- A brewer from Hitchhiker Brewing shared his thoughts on dealing with the PLCB.
- East End Brewing drops its YOU ARE HERE Highland Park beer March 1
- Want to drink beer and win prizes? Listen to our episode with Pittsburgh Brewers Guild.
- It’s Girl Scout Cookie season! Check out Wigle Whiskey’s pairings.
- Novo Asian Food Hall opens in the Strip District Terminal March 1
- The DorStop in Dormont reopened under new ownership
- Sweet Alchemy’s Sweet Horror is at VooDoo Brewing in New Kensington on March 24
- Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle’s Big Nosh festival is April 7-9
- The national Dessert Wars stops at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center April 27
- VegFest’s new VegFair takes place May 4 in Point Breeze’s Rockwell Park
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