Kate Benz

2 months ago | pittsburghquarterly.com | Marylynn Uricchio |Barbara Eichenlaub |Scott Bergstein |Kate Benz

It’s like no other place in the world because it exists in only one place — Blawnox. Walk into the just-opened Illustrious Order of Makesmiths and a wonderland of imagination explodes. To call it a store doesn’t do it justice — a gallery of curiosities is more accurate. Makesmiths is the vision of Squonk Opera co-founder Steve O’Hearn and his wife, Chief. Both are graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design who have been making “things” for decades.

Oct 22, 2024 | pittsburghquarterly.com | Barbara Eichenlaub |Marylynn Uricchio |Scott Bergstein |Kate Benz

As the hot days of summer wane and we get out our sweaters and jackets, our meals also transition from lighter fare and grilled foods to heartier, cozier options — including pasta.Rebecca Romagnoli has a passion for pasta, so much so that she makes it available to her customers at a variety of “involvement” levels at Forma Pasta in Sewickley. New Stanton native Romagnoli has early memories of making spaghetti in her grandfather’s basement, especially at Christmas time.

Jun 4, 2024 | pittsburghquarterly.com | Lori Jakiela |Kate Benz |Louise Gray |Scott Holleran

My daughter Phelan was born in 2004. She knows Winona Ryder from the series Stranger Things. She thinks Johnny Depp’s Wino tattoo is because he has a drinking problem; who knows, not judging. Stranger Things is set in the 1980s. The kids in the show ride bikes with banana seats and handlebar tassels, just like the bikes I knew growing up.

Feb 21, 2024 | pittsburghquarterly.com | Scott Holleran |Kate Benz |Tracy Certo |Julia Fraser

As the Henry W. Oliver building was completed in terra cotta and granite in 1910, columnist M.E. Gable described the scene: “As you make the turn dipping into the throbbing heart of Pittsburgh, the upper reaches of the building burst upon your vision in all their beauty of architectural triumph.

Nov 14, 2023 | tablemagazine.com | Star Laliberte |Kate Benz |Quelcy Kogel

There’s one in every crowd. You know who we’re talking about. The person who seems to have everything. The one that’s totally impossible to shop for. They could be a member of the family, someone in your circle of friends, a co-worker. But there they are. ‘Tis the season for staying in everyone’s good graces, so why not gift something that’ll keep ‘em warm and fuzzy no matter how long the winter season lingers? Enter DIY Infused Liquors. Creating your own curated collection of infused liquors is easy.