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Your Downtown Employment Attorneys!
Representing small businesses, executives and professionals with employment issues.
310 Grant Street
Suite 3201
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Bringing "French Comfort Food" to Downtown Pittsburgh: Yves Carreau
Looking for a talented French chef with decades of experience? Look no further than Le Lyonnais, where you can find Chef and owner, Yves Carreau. Le Lyonnais's concept is "French Comfort Food" with dishes inspired from Carreau's hometown of Lyon, France.
Carreau got his culinary start young, which allowed him to spend over 30 years in the business before opening Le Lyonnais. He graduated from Thonon Les Bains Culinary Institute in France in 1978, choosing culinary school because he wanted to travel. Following his schooling, he took his apprenticeship in the French West Indies, known for Caribbean cooking with a strong French influence. After that, Carreau came to Los Angeles, California, where he worked at the famous "La Serre" in Studio City.
"It has always been a dream of mine," said Carreau on coming to America. "I came here when I was 21, and it's been a wonderful adventure."
In 1984 Carreau moved to Pittsburgh. He was hired to manage the kitchen at the Churchill Valley Country Club, and a few years later he launched his first solo venture, Asiago, a French and Italian restaurant. He found more success in his flagship restaurant, Sonoma and its Penn Avenue sister, Seviche. In March 2011 he opened New Orleans jazz brasserie, Nola On The Square, and shortly after he opened bar and champagne lounge, Perlé.
"There are many challenges," said Carreau. "The biggest would be staying on top of trends and understanding customers' needs. You also need to be consistent with your preparation and service."
However, the challenges have paid off; Carreau has won many awards and honors. He was named 2007 Restaurateur of the Year by the Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, and he also received the Wilmer S. Lapp Keystone Award in 2012. The PDCDC named him the recipient of a Downtown Experience Award in 2015.
Now after many successful years, Carreau has decided to revamp the Sonoma space and launch it as its newest concept, Le Lyonnais. When asked his favorite part of the whole experience, Carreau said: "You meet a lot of people. We have 12,000 customers in our database. I've met many people over the years, and it's been wonderful having a relationship with the people I serve."
Some of the dishes Le Lyonnais serves include a variety of meats and seafood, paired with soups, salads, and wine. One of their most popular dishes is Quenelle, a white fish dumpling baked in lobster sauce particular to Carreau's hometown.
"When I put it on the menu I wasn't sure how people were going to react to it, but it's been a number one seller," said Carreau.
The menu stemmed from Carreau's favorite foods to eat: "Just about anything done well," said Carreau. "I like meats cooked and seasoned perfectly and simple things on the grill. I also like things braised and slow cooked-- it's all about seasoning and proper texture."
You can visit Le Lyonnais at 947 Penn Avenue. You can make a reservation by calling 412-697-1336 or by clicking
here
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Nothing Better than Chocolate: Sinful Sweets
Sinful Sweets may be seven-years-old, but owner Chris Weck has been serving up chocolate his entire life. He learned the candy trade from his family, who own a chocolate factory in Chicago called Riverside Chocolate, which made him want to open his own shop. Hence, Sinful Sweets was born, specializing in hand-dipped chocolate from high-grade cocoa, along with cupcakes, ice cream, gifts, and baskets.
The first Sinful Sweets location opened in Lawrenceville, but Weck recently opened a new location downtown. The downtown location is similar to the Lawrenceville location with their handmade products and personalized service, but they also aim at selling products to-go for the busier downtown crowd.
As successful as the business is, managing two shops does come with its challenges. "I like to make stuff and come up with new ideas, but I get bogged down from managing the stores and figuring out what sells," said Weck. "It's also hard with development of the staff and managing more people."
However, the challenges are made worth it by all the rewards of the job. Weck used to think about opening a pizza shop, but he decided to open a candy shop instead because he felt it had a better environment.
"It's awesome," said Weck. "No one comes in unhappy. People like ice cream and chocolate, so it's a really positive environment. I can't think of anything more fun besides maybe Kennywood."
Weck is right; customers can't get enough of Sinful Sweets. Some of their favorites are chocolate-covered bacon, assortments of cookie dough, and old-fashioned toffee. But when asked, Weck said his personal favorite is chocolate-covered Oreos. "I've had like three already today," said Weck. "They're my weakness."
You can visit Sinful Sweets downtown at 901 Penn Ave, Monday - Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. They also take
online orders
and can deliver directly to you.
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The No. 1 Rule of Teaching Kids about Saving: Start Early
By Karen Lapina
The first thing my 9-year-old son
does when he gets birthday or Christmas money is jump on Amazon or leaf through toy catalogs to see how quickly he can spend it. This is not unlike the feeling many of us had when we got our first paychecks. The idea of putting away some of what you have today for tomorrow is not always instinctive and many times has to be learned.
We have always been told that children learn by example just as much as, if not more than, lecturing or preaching. This applies to household spending and savings habits as well.
If your children see you or hear you talk about saving on a regular basis, they will be more likely to do so themselves. The same can be said for budgeting for big ticket items like family vacations or home improvements. This is not to suggest you tell your children exactly how much money you have or how much you paid for everything. Rather, involve them in the process of saving, budgeting and planning for both the short and long term as they get older and more independent.
Teaching your child to set aside a fixed percentage of the money they are given or earn is one way to help start savings habits early and enforce math skills to boot! If you make it reasonable - say 20 percent - they will quickly understand that they still have 80 percent left, which is plenty to enjoy. The idea of both short- and long-term savings can also be helpful, especially if they have something special they are yearning for.
Children and teenagers often have difficulty thinking past the "here and now" so it is normally easier to start with things they can relate to. If your daughter really wants a new cell phone, sit down with her and work through how much she has to save each week or month to accumulate enough to buy it and still have funds left over for a later purchase. This may motivate her to do some extra chores around the house or opt in for more babysitting jobs instead of watching more television!
It also benefits kids to go with you while you make the savings deposit into a bank or credit union or watch while you send funds electronically to a savings or investment account. Once they are able to understand the concept of saving, share with them the earnings they accumulate in their savings and investment accounts. Have your teenager pick a company whose name they are familiar with and have an interest in and make a game out of tracking the stock price regularly. Did the stock pay a dividend? Did its price drop significantly? Help them to research what happened and why.
Encourage teenagers who are of high school age to take a basic finance class. Learning early how to pay a bill and balance a check book can save aggravation and frustration later and help give them the feeling they are more empowered to manage their own money. Just like anything else, some kids will take to this better than others but it never hurts to start early.
Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advice offered through Fragasso Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.
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Empowerment, Job Training, and Education:
PA Women Work
Pennsylvania Women Work is a nonprofit based in downtown Pittsburgh, which oversees 12 statewide locations dedicated to assisting women gain employment through empowerment, job training, and education. They also provide job placement assistance, transportation assistance, and scholarships. They serve thousands of women each year for no cost.
The organization targets single parents, displaced homemakers, low-income heads of households, and women in transition. Their mission is three-fold: "Empower individuals in career transition to plan and achieve their goals in a setting that preserves dignity and personal choice, establish a clear path to self-sufficiency, and encourage self-advocacy for educational and economic opportunities."
To cater to their target demographics, Pennsylvania Women Work has four programs: GROW, Customer Service First-Class, New Choices, and Three Cups of Coffee. GROW is a set of classes that help young, low-income mothers and fathers learn job skills and how to balance child care with work. Customer Service First-Class teaches people how to make customer-service a viable skill in five day-long sessions. New Choices provides classes for individuals going through a transitional period in their lives. These classes include: Microsoft Office, career development, introduction to computers, and customer service training. People also receive customized career counseling to match their needs. 3 Cups of Coffee is short-term mentoring program that pairs job-ready women with a volunteer mentor to create a plan that identifies their goals and job prospects while building networking connections.
Pennsylvania Women Work stemmed off an organization created in 1979 by Laurie Shields and Tish Sommers, named the Displaced Homemakers Network. At 55 Shields was widowed and at 57 Sommers was divorced, so they found it difficult to re-enter the workforce after being away from it for so long. With this, they encountered another problem; They were too old for youth programs but too young to receive social security benefits, and they weren't poor enough to receive welfare but barely had enough money to support themselves. The heightening divorce rate of the 1970s put many other women in similar situations. Therefore, Displaced Homemakers Network was born with the motto: "Don't agonize, organize!" The organization lobbied 39 states and Congress, creating a federal grant to provide career development programs for women.
With this grant, Pennsylvania's career development program operated out of Displaced Homemakers Network in the 1980s, and when it disbanded, a group of women, headed by Mary Ann Eisenreich, branched off to found Pennsylvania Women Work. Since then, they have helped 50,000 women in Pennsylvania find meaningful employment.
For more information on involvement or volunteering, you can call 412-742-4362. You can donate to Pennsylvania Women Work
here
or by mailing a check to Centre City Tower, 650 Smithfield Street, Suite 520, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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Music City Downtown Weekly Calendar
Music City Downtown Weekly Calendar
Andys @ Fairmont Pittsburgh
Thursday, August 24 - Erin Burkett from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 25 - DJ Malls Spins Vinyl from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 25 - Dane Vannatter from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 26 - Peg Wilson from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Backstage Bar
Friday, August 18 - Jarrod Wilson - Piano & Saxophone Duo at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 19 - Heather Kropf - Keyboard and Vocal Soloist at 5:00 p.m.
Eddie V's
Live jazz every night of the week at various times. Check out
Eddie V's website
for a full calendar.
EQT Plaza
Tuesday, August 22 - Bobby V from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Garden Cafe at Heinz Hall
Wednesday, August 16 - To Be Announced from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., weather permitting
Howl at the Moon
Live music on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Fridays at 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit Howl at the Moon's website
here
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NOLA
Live music
every Friday and Saturday from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Olive or Twist
Live music
every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9:00 p.m.
Revel + Roost
Friday, August 18 - Spencer Alan Patrick from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Rivers Casino
Thursday, August 24 - Darryll & Kim Duo 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 25 - Etta Cox Trio 9:00 p.m.
Friday, August 25 - The Lava Game Duo 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 26 - Donna Groom Duo 9:00 p.m.
Seviche
Salsa and Bachata nights
at Seviche every Tuesday from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. and a live DJ every Friday from 10:00 p.m. - close.
Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse
Saturday, August 26 - Angel Acosta, Food Truck: Food Baby
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Downtown Events this Week:
TUESDAY, 8/22
WEDNESDAY, 8/23
THURSDAY, 8/24
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, PNC Park, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, 8/25
SATURDAY, 8/26
PGH Rewind
, Trust Arts Education Center, 9 p.m. - midnight
SUNDAY, 8/27
Ongoing Events
through October 31st
Free Tours at the Old Allegheny County Jail Museum, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 440 Ross Street, 15219, Mondays through August 28th
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124 Sixth St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15
222
Alihan's is a family owned restaurant which brings the authentic taste of Turkey to Downtown. Alihan is not only the owner, but he is the head chef as well: using family recipes, making sure all meals are prepared in a traditional way, from fresh ingredients, and of course, in healthy Mediterranean style.
Come to experience the hospitality of a Turkish family who welcomes every guest with a smile and cares of every customer's needs.
We are BYOB, so don't hesitate to bring a bottle of your favorite brand to accompany our fresh meals.
We are open every day from 11am-11pm
, Fridays and Saturdays until midnight
, serving lunch specials, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Also, we offer kids' specials, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free menus.
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Contemplating Marriage or Divorce?
Schedule
a free 30-minute consultation here.
Susan DiGirolamo
Attorney at Law
Three Gateway Center, Suite 1325
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-281-1499
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220 5th Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-394-3400
An enticing menu comprised of Vallozzi family traditions such as homemade pastas (including Helen's gnocchi) and the pizza that made them famous, as well as fresh steaks and seafood. The menu also boasts a number of Italian meats and cheeses flown in from Italy weekly and served from their 'Fresh Mozzarella' bar.
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