 Dining Out
Pittsburgh Bottleshop Café
A Beer Lover’s Paradise
Most area residents recognize the Pittsburgh Bottleshop Café as a
Mecca for beer-lovers. It’s a reputation well-deserved. Owned by a
former Iron City brewmaster, the Bottleshop features 20 taps and
more than 250 brands sold by the bottle.
Less-known is that the cafe boasts a lunch and dinner menu that
makes the Bottleshop worth the trip even if you don’t particularly care
for beer. Full of casual dining staples like burgers, sandwiches, salads,
and wraps, the secret of the Bottleshop’s food isn’t the uniqueness of
its selections, but the care that goes into preparing each dish.The fish
and steaks are hand-cut, the soups are made fresh daily, and the
sandwiches are served on Cellone’s rolls.
“We always catch a few people off guard,” says kitchen manager
Eric Grieco. “The menu is tried-and-true, but quality-wise, we aim to
be a few steps above typical bar food.”
Especially popular is the filet mignon salad, with 6 ounces of steak
served with fries and cheddar cheese piled on a bed of greens with
garden fresh vegetables.The stir-fry chicken is another crowd-pleaser,
as are the burgers, available in a variety of combinations, with an
optional beer-battered, deep-fried “Stanley P. Kachowski” pickle – an
homage to Jim Krenn’s WDVE morning show, which has broadcast
from the Bottleshop in the past.
The nod to a Pittsburgh legend isn’t surprising, considering the
Bottleshop is owned by another local legend of sorts. Mark Davis is a
former brewmaster with the Pittsburgh Brewing Company. Along
with overseeing production of the company’s flagship Iron City brand,
he helped develop Samuel Adams Boston Lager, which was brewed
locally until 1999.With a genuine beer expert at the helm it’s no
wonder that the Bottleshop has one of the best selections of ales,
draughts, and lagers in the region.
The coolers that line the rear walls make it fun for patrons to try
something new and different. “People come in, browse the coolers, and
just pick something out,” says bar manager Natalie Plescia. Among the
top sellers (beyond the usual Miller Lite and Budweiser) are Blue
Moon, Stella Artois, and Vanilla Java Porter (brewed with vanilla and
java beans).
With plenty of flat-screen televisions and daily specials, the
Bottleshop has also become a popular hangout for sports events. And
you might even spot a local celebrity or two (if you spot one, notify
your server and you’ll get a $10 gift certificate).
The Pittsburgh Bottleshop Café is located at 1597 Washington Pike in
Collier Town Square. Hours are Monday-Friday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.;
Saturday and Sundays noon – 2 a.m. The kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to
11 p.m., and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. For more
information, visit www.bottleshopcafe.com or call 412-279-8170.
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