Food + Cooking
Candy + Homemade Treats
ANDERSON'S CANDIES:
724/869-3018, Website
1010 W. State St., Baden
Fourth-generation family candy business manufactures homemade chocolates and specializes in fundraising and custom orders.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 9am-6:30pm; Sun, 1-4pm
BETSY ANN CHOCOLATES:
412/931-4288, Website
322 Perry Highway, West View
American hand-poured chocolates in Allegheny County for 70 years. Paras truffles, cordial cherries, fudge, pecan slopokes. Fundraising, gifts for all occasions, custom chocolate logos for marketing projects and more. Other locations downtown, South Hills, North Hills, Pittsburgh Macy’s department stores.
Hours of operation: M-F, 8:30am-6pm; Sat, 10am-4pm.
DEBBIE'S DECADENT DESSERTS:
412/398-4231
Plum
Gourmet desserts from cheesecakes to cookies.
Hours of operation: By appointment
EUREKA! CHOCOLATES AND GIFTS:
412/682-1441, Website
735 Copeland St., Shadyside
Eureka! carries gourmet chocolates and other delectable treats, custom gift baskets, personal accessories, and other gift items.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 10am-7pm.
JOE CLARK'S CANDIES/CLARK CANDIES, INC.:
800/229-0866, 724-226-0866, Website
621 First Ave., Tarentum
Established in 1937. Chocolates made of the finest quality ingredients. Fundraising, etc. Call ahead for summer hours.
Hours of operation: M-F, 10am-5pm
KRETCHMAR’S BAKERY:
724/774-2324, Website
664 Third St., Beaver
Carries a full line of products—everything from cookies to wedding cakes. Specialty tortes are available every day. Special occasion cakes are baked fresh and hand decorated by experts; baked goods are prepared from scratch. First opened in 1960.
Hours of operation: Mon-Sat, 5am-6:30pm
MARGARET’S FINE IMPORTS TEA PITTSBURGH:
412/422-1606, Website
5872 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill
Large selection of fresh, bulk and loose and bagged teas; gourmet coffees, imported chocolates and candy, teapots, French presses, mugs, tea cups, coffee and tea accessories, soy candles, European cosmetics and kitchen gadgets. Offers free monthly tea classes and free tea tastings on the first Wed. of every month. Shipping, delivery and gift baskets are available.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm
MARKTFRAU PREMIUM TEAS:
724/934-5828, Website
Country Inn Shoppes, 10441 Perry Hwy., Wexford
Premium teas. More than 140 loose teas and a myriad of bagged teas. Porcelain teaware, iron teapots, "new collectible" teacups. High-end chocolates such as Cluizel and Plantations.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 10am-6pm
MON AIMEE CHOCOLAT:
412/395-0022, Website
2101 Penn Ave., Strip District
Artisan chocolates from famous chocolatiers Knipschildt, Garrison, Recchiuti, Amedei and imported chocolate from over 40 countries. Corporate gifts, favors, baskets, single origin chocolate, homemade hot chocolate, toffee and gelato. Shipping, delivery.
NUT HOUSE/POPCORN WORLD:
412/653-4810, Website
Rt. 51, Ste. 414, Century III Mall, West Mifflin
Fresh roasted nuts, hand-dipped chocolates, homemade fudge, gourmet popcorn, gifts.
PHILADELPHIA CANDIES:
724/981-6341, Website
1546 E. State St., Hermitage
Manufacturing quality chocolates and confections since 1919. The finest, freshest chocolate, nuts and fruits available. All candy centers are cooked from scratch using the original recipes. Annual Chocolate Factory Tour held the second Saturday before Easter. See the art of chocolate making and decorating. Retail, wholesale, corporate gifts and fundraising.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun, 11am-5pm
SARRIS CANDIES INC.:
724/745-4042, 800/255-7771, Website
511 Adams Ave., Canonsburg
450 retail outlets in the tri-state area; chocolate manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler; boxed chocolates, chocolate novelties, corporate gifts, custom chocolates, favors, fundraising.
SENDALL CHOCOLATES:
412/321-6869, Website
1520 Monterey St., North Side
Home of Toffee Taboo: Belgian dark chocolate topped with whole cashews and almonds coated in a toffee mixture. A white chocolate drizzle on top finishes the treat.
THE CHOCOLATE MOOSE:
412/422-2208
5830 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill
Fine chocolates, candies, nuts; Neuhaus, Godiva, Green Mountain.
THE CHOCOLATE MOOSE:
412/688-8800
732 Filbert St, Shadyside
Fine chocolates, candies, nuts; Neuhaus, Godiva, Green Mountain.
Cooking Supplies
CRATE:
412/341-5700, Website
1960 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp.
In business more than 30 years. International, national and local instructors and chefs teaching both hands-on and demonstration cooking classes all year round; housewares, cooking supplies, gadgets, small appliances. Participates in All-Clad Metalcrafters Seconds Sale twice a year. Large selection of harder-to-find Fiestaware accessories.
IN THE KITCHEN:
412/261-5513, Website
1723-1725 Penn Ave., Strip District
4,000 square feet of culinary gadgets, electrics, bakeware, cookware, wine accessories and cutlery; product demonstrations and testing in the professional-working kitchen; samples of food products from around the globe.
Choose cutlery from 14 different knife manufacturers. Choose from hundreds of gadgets on a 100-foot gadget wall. M-Th, 9:30am-5pm; F, 9am-5pm; Sat, 8am-5pm; Sun, 10am-4pm.
SUR LA TABLE:
412/431-4675, Website
2681 Sidney St., South Side
More than 10,000 products for the kitchen; bakeware, barware, cookware, flatware, glasses, gadgets, knives, electrics, table décor, books, magazines and more. Seattle-based.
Gourmet Food
A TASTE OF CHOCOLATE:
412/276-9500
1597 Washington Pike, Collier
Gourmet chocolate store.
ALL THINGS TOMATO:
412/398-4231
Plum
Homemade relish, sauces, salsas, soups. Specialty is hot pepper jelly.
Hours of operation: By appointment only.
BBQ STU'S:
412/673-6457, Website
P.O. Box 111, McKeesport
Award-winning barbeque sauces made in the Pittsburgh area.
EAST END FOOD CO-OP:
412/242-3598, Website
7516 Meade St., Point Breeze
Organic, natural-food market; vitamins, supplements; vegetarian cafe.
ELEGANT ACCENT CATERING:
412/835-1660, Website
1620 Painters Run Rd., Pittsburgh
Serving those who insist on the finest in party catering. Banquet halls seating 100-300. Weddings, graduations, cocktail parties, buffets. Full-service: china, linen.
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD:
412/363-5330, Website
5906 Bryant St., Highland Park
Catering, cooking school, corporate training; gourmet shop features kitchen gadgets and tabletop items; also, bakery on Saturdays.
GIANT EAGLE MARKET DISTRICT:
412/681-1500, Website
5550 Centre Ave., Shadyside
Gourmet grocery featuring prepared foods, demonstrations, catering and events.
GIANT EAGLE MARKET DISTRICT:
412/831-1480, Website
Village Square, 7000 Oxford Dr., Bethel Park
Gourmet grocery featuring prepared foods, demonstrations, catering and events.
GREENDANCE WINERY:
724/547-6500, Website
306 Deer Field Rd., Mt. Pleasant
Specializes in wines made from fruit harvested on our farm. Traditional grape wines and award-winning artisanal wines from our own and other vineyards throughout Pa. Located just 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Visit our Web site for information on upcoming events, entertainment, newly bottled varietals and complimentary wine tasting.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm.
HERITAGE WINE CELLARS:
412/672-0025, Website
3806 O’Neil Blvd., McKeesport
Pa. wine outlet; 45+ wines from Lake Erie wine region; custom labels, gift baskets; wine tastings. See web site for more store locations.
JOHN MCGINNIS & CO.:
412/344-1450
3759 Library Rd., Castle Shannon
Find gourmet and imported foods at this family-owned and operated business. Personal treatment, custom orders and educated and friendly service.
Hours of operation: M-Sun, 9am-6pm.
LA PRIMA ESPRESSO:
412/565-7070, Website
205 21st St., Strip District
Italian-style espresso bar; top quality coffee; espresso equipment for restaurants, shops, offices.
PALATE PARTNERS:
412/391-8502, Website
2013 Penn Ave., Strip District
Unique gifts for entertaining; baskets, extraordinary food items, wine accessories, boutique wine packages.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 9am-5pm.
PARMA SAUSAGE PRODUCTS:
412/391-4238, 877/294-4207, Website
1734 Penn Ave., Strip District
Since 1954, manufacturer of specialty Italian meat products in the heart of the Strip; prosciutto, salami, dry-cubed meat products, fresh sausages.
PENNSYLVANIA WINE CELLAR:
412/642-9212, Website
100 W. Carson St., Station Square, South Side
Pa. wine outlet; 45+ wines; custom labels, gift baskets; wine tastings.
PENNSYLVANIA WINE CELLAR:
412/672-0025, Website
3806 O’Neil Blvd., McKeesport
Pa. wine outlet; 45+ wines; custom labels, gift baskets; wine tastings.
POPCORN-N-THAT:
724/266-4050, Website
643 Merchant St., Ambridge
Gourmet popcorn store specializing in caramel popcorn made from scratch; all popcorn is hot-air popped with more than 21 flavors to choose from.
Hours of operation: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm
SWEETWATER COOKING:
412/325-2703, Website
309 E. Carson St., South Side
Professional cooking school.
Hours of operation: M-Sun, 9am-11pm
TASTEFULLY SIMPLE:
724/745-3454, Website
610 Woodland Rd., Canonsburg
Easy-to-prepare gourmet foods that help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying family and friends. Taste test before you buy.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 9am-6pm.
THE WINE SHOPPE AT COUNTRY WINES:
412/366-0151, Website
3333 Babcock Blvd., Ross
Wines by Presque Isle Wine Cellars, gift baskets.
TOKYO JAPANESE FOOD STORE:
412/661-3777, Website
5855 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside
Fine Japanese foods; high-quality produce and fish for sushi and sashimi. Fresh sushi and bento prepared daily.
Hours of operation: T-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 10am-5pm.
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