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12 Best Valentine's Day Date Ideas If You're A Yinzer In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stay on brand to Pittsburgh this year for Valentine's Day.

Olivia Kappler

Jan 15, 2020

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12 Best Valentine's Day Date Ideas If You're A Yinzer In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Valentine's Day is coming up and deciding what to do, especially agreeing on it with your S.O., can be quite difficult

If you're a yinzer, or just live there and want to channel your inner Pittsburgher, take your bae to one of these spots and you will be sure to have the most fun and relaxed Valentine's Day ever.

Go to the Pens game

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Blueger on preparation for the shootout: "Right before I went, I asked Geno. He said to shoot high blocker, so that's what I did and it went in."
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Yes, this year the Pens will face off with the Montreal Canadians at PPG Paints Arena on V-Day.

Hit up the O.G Primantis

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The game may be away tonight but at Primanti Bros. you'll feel right at home. #LetsGoPens
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If you didn't know the original Primantis is on 18th St. in the Strip District.

Have some brunch Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille

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You know we have the best #BloodyMary in #Pittsburgh right??
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Where the conversation is bustling and the bloody mary's are to die for.

Head to the PPG Ice Rink

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Last night for the Christmas tree. Tonight is family night. With each adult admission, one child admission is admitted for free. Come down and skate with us, we’re open from 6 PM to 10 PM. #iceskateing #thecoolestspotintown #theiceisnice #ppgplaza #ppgrink
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Get some cute couply Insta pics on the ice rink. The rink stays open until March 1.

Wander over to Oakland for Phipp's Conservatory

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This week at Phipps, enjoy the final days of Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden, have a frighteningly fun time at Little Shop of Horrors In Concert, learn how to craft origami and more! Read more by visiting our website or by clicking the link in our bio! #phipps #phippsconservatory #pittsburgh #phippsholiday ⠀ ⠀ Photo © Paul g Wiegman
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The displays are magical.

Share some drinks at Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe

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This pita wrap is calling your name! Swiss cheese, spring mix, tomato, cucumber, and sweet chili chicken all come together to make this mouth watering wrap. Come in for lunch and try it yourself
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OTB's atmosphere in Southside can only be described as chill and enjoyable.

Go to the Mattress Factory

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From the MF Archives: Jessica Frelinghuysen, "My City Is Your City," 2013
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Not only is the Northside beautiful, the Mattress Factory has some super cool art and displays to check out.

Stop by the Andy Warhol Museum

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Special hours: We will be open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. this Monday, December 30! . Photo by Dean Kaufman . #AndyWarhol #warhol #art #museum #Pittsburgh
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Located in the North Shore, honestly one of the coolest museums ever.

Enjoy dinner at Stagioni

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Lobsta!
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Looking for something a little more upscale for dinner? Stagioni has wonderful Italian eats and is conveniently located in Southside.

Sip on some deliciousness at Wigle Whiskey

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Traveling out of @PitAirport this holiday season? Head to A10 to kick off your festivities. #Local #Whiskey #Cocktails #Beer #ThreadbareCider #Wine #Food @redribbonsoda @HMSHost
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I recommend the tastings. Also, it's located in the Strip District and you can visit some vendors after.

Head to Cinderland's for some craft beer and games

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Two new beers on draft at #CinderlandsWarehouse tomorrow (Wednesday) when we open. #doubleipa #saison - Blithering Hayseed - Saison - 7.8% We love saison. We aim to make it a thing. One day before long, we'll all look around and nod and say, "Yeah, saison is a thing here now." Until then, we're going to unroll different permutations within this elegant, crisp, and effervescent family of beers for you. You've had a chance to get to know our grisette, and this iteration of Blithering Hayseed is not far off. Built on premium pilsner, spelt malt, and oat malt, kettle-soured, then fermented with a blend of two of our very favorite saison strains alongside sacc trois for a complex fermentation with a dry finish. Firmly dry-hopped with Motueka and Nelson Sauvin and well-spritzed. This all-stainless saison builds layers of complexity into an elegant, dry, and bright beer, loaded with aromas of sauv blanc must, key lime, and hay. We look forward to introducing you to another range of saison soon; in the meantime enjoy this crisp, dry, fruit-forward rustic slake. - Range of Light - Double IPA - 8.4% One of our very favorite double IPAs is back on draft this week. Galaxy and Citra combine for a pungent ascent into the rarefied hop tundra. Warehouses are empty of these varieties, but this beer sure isn't. Packed with two dry-hop charges for the fully-saturated hop oil experience, this one coats the palate with overripe mango, passion fruit juice, and candied pineapple flavor. Liquid hop candy for the haze aficionado in your life, here to remind you why certain hops are constantly burning a hole in our collective kettle. - Available at #CinderlandsWarehouse at 11:30am tomorrow - come down and enjoy for lunch! #seeyousoon
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Why don't more bars put outdoor cookout games inside to enjoy while drinking?

Stay in and watch the Pens and order Primantis

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We couldn’t agree more.
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I mean, this is the most yinzer option possible, tbh.

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12 Best Valentine's Day Date Ideas If You're A Yinzer In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stay on brand to Pittsburgh this year for Valentine's Day.

Go to the Pens game

Hit up the O.G Primantis

Have some brunch Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille

Head to the PPG Ice Rink

Wander over to Oakland for Phipp's Conservatory

Share some drinks at Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe

Go to the Mattress Factory

Stop by the Andy Warhol Museum

Enjoy dinner at Stagioni

Sip on some deliciousness at Wigle Whiskey

Head to Cinderland's for some craft beer and games

Stay in and watch the Pens and order Primantis

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Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

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And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

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