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This gorgeous porcelain vase from China is a perfect holiday gift. The red and white flowers fan out across a bright green tree trunk. It stands 9 ½ inches tall and has a gold band around a slightly raised rim. The vase sits on a Chinese bamboo square-topped pedestal with a single drawer, circa late 1800s. The price of the vase is $60 and the pedestal is $500.
Asian Influences has a wonderful collection of fine art, furniture, and antiques, all with an Asian aesthetic. Visit their online galleries at www.asianinfluences.com or stop by their store on Butler Street in Lawrenceville.
Asian Influences
3513 Butler St.
412-621-3530
www.asianinfluences.com
"My objective is to express not only the beauty of glass as an artistic medium but to also demonstrate its functionality in daily life," says Meeghan Triggs, artist and owner of Atelier Glass Studio & Gallery. Her shop—where she also produces her work—vividly reflects her objective, with items as large as tables (of various sizes), as well as candlesticks, coasters, platters, serving trays, and other beautifully designed items.
In addition to her own work, Triggs exhibits the work of area artists, including painters, jewelry designers, and of course, other glass artists.
Atelier Glass Studio & Gallery
5204 Butler St.
412-610-3956
www.atelierglas.com
Enjoy Mediterranean food the way it's supposed to be prepared? Appreciate reasonable prices? Like to experience a locally owned restaurant that's been featured on national television? If you answer yes to any of the above, Crystal, at 1211 Penn Avenue, is the place for you.
Owned by Crystal Joseph, this home to "real" Lebanese cuisine has been featured on the Food Network with Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
"Our menu also includes a variety of American dishes as well as salads. We feature drink specials every day, and of course, have a daily Happy Hour," says Crystal.
Crystal
1211 Penn Ave.
412-434-0480
www.crystalonpenn.com
When you want a great sports gift for someone, whatever their favorite team—Steelers, Penguins, or Pirates—you won't find a larger selection of sports merchandise at discount prices than at the Mike Feinberg Company.
Whether it's something to wear, hang on a wall, put on a shelf, take to the game, use at tailgating parties, or decorate a home party with—it's at the Mike Feinberg Company.
"You might even find items you didn't know you needed," says owner Marcia Feinberg.
Mike Feinberg Company
1736 Penn Ave.
412-471-2922
www.mikefeinberg.com
Do you wish that your house was a little larger so you could have the entire family with you during the holiday season? This year, let the relatives stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown. Discounted rates apply over the holiday months, and it is still the only hotel in downtown Pittsburgh that has free parking and breakfast! And check out the hotel's brand-new video tour on its website.
Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
1247 Smallman St.
412-288-4350
www.pittsburghdowntownsuites.hamptoninn.com
Spaghetti Warehouse continues its thrilling Murder Mystery Dinner Theater this November and December. Shows are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays, November 26 and December 3, 9, 16, 17, 30, and 31. Dinner-shows begin at 6:45 p.m., cost $32.95 per person, and include salad, soft drink, bread, choice of entrée, dessert, sales tax, and gratuity.
Also at Spaghetti Warehouse, every Wednesday is Warehouse Wednesday. Enjoy choice of spaghetti with salad and bread for just $4.99—all day, every Wednesday! Dine in or take out. Enjoy a strolling magician and balloon twister from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Spaghetti Warehouse
2601 Smallman St.
412-261-6511
www.meatballs.com
"We are now being discovered by those who are interested in experiencing Greek and Middle Eastern foods, perhaps for the first time," says Chris Balouis, president of Salonika Imports.
Located at Smallman and 35th streets, the market stocks a variety of food items, many ready-to-eat.
Need hors d'oeuvres for a dinner or cocktail party? Salonika has many items that will provide a tasty treat. This shop is definitely worth a visit.
Salonika
3509 Smallman St.
412-682-2700
www.salonika.net
Easter Seals 2011—what better gift than a Strip District ornament for former Pittsburghers or those who have great memories of this singular neighborhood? The Easter Seals 2011 ornament is a three-
dimensional, 14kt dipped-brass rendering of the Strip sold in a keepsake box with a brief history of the Strip itself.
The sales proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities and also support an adult daycare service right here in the Strip. A gift that gives twice, at $18.95! Available on the Easter Seals website and at Collage.
Collage
22nd and Penn in the Strip
412-201-4291
www.collage-pgh.com |
