Paczki, Parades and a Very Yinzer Mardi Gras
It’s the Friday news roundup! This week, learn the history of paczki, take a tour of Chinese treats ahead of the upcoming new year parade, and entertain a real-time sip of a Southern classic with the City Cast Pittsburgh team. Lead Producer Megan Harris is back and on mic with Elizabeth Kauma, Francesca Dabecco, and Mallory Falk talking about some of our favorite foods of the season and a few ways to spend your three-day weekend. Plus, hear Morgan Moody check in with the owner of Party Cake Bakery in the South Hills.
As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism.
- Check out Squirrel Hill’s lineup for this year’s Lunar New Year parade
- A fun primer on New Year treats, savory and sweet!
- Learn more about the history of Pittsburgh paczki and where to find them
- The Hey Pittsburgh newsletter featured Party Cake Bakery in our Brookline neighborhood guide
- Melissa McCart’s amazing 2018 piece about Mike Chen’s chef visa challenges
- And find something fun among this list of Mardi Gras events happening this weekend and next!
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