Sudden Death Movie

Swinging into the new year. Our picks for things to eat, drink, watch and do this weekend

Pick up some pho and mix a cocktail or head to the drive-in to see Jean Claude Van Damme fight to save the civic arena

by Lindsay Patross | January 8, 2021

With the holidays behind us, January is here. We’ve put together some suggestions to help you make the most of a winter weekend.

 

EAT

Stay home: Cook up a cozy classic from one of these essential Pittsburgh cookbooks.

Go out: ‘Tis the season for soup! We’ve got a guide to the best pho in Pittsburgh.

 

DRINK

Stay home: We checked in with a professional bartender for advice on how to make better cocktails at home.

Go out: St. Clair Social in Friendship offers signature and classic cocktails for takeout.

 

WATCH

Stay home: It’s always a good time to watch a rom com. We’ve put together a list of 7 romantic comedies that were filmed in Pittsburgh.

Go out: The Dependable Drive-In is showing movies on 3 different screens. Including the Jean-Claude Van Damm filmed-in-Pittsburgh classic “Sudden Death.”

 

DO

Stay home: If you are looking to pick up a new hobby, here is a list of all of the local knitting shops in town and most offer online shopping.

Go out: Take a self-guided walking tour of Oakland or Downtown. Looking for more ideas for urban exploring? Take a listen to this interview about Pittsburgh steps.

 

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Lindsay Patross

Lindsay Patross

Pittsburgh born and raised, Lindsay has been writing about the people who love Pittsburgh since 2008.

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