So we passed up April...oh well! Lets see what happening in May
Marc Mondavi with Charles Krug Winery opened the Pittsburgh Wine Festival with us for a dinner not to be missed. As always Marcs' appearance and love of Pittsburgh creates an elegant casual affair. John Brush, our chef, wowed our taste buds with a menu that left us wondering if he had any other surprises up his culinary sleeve! Marcs' wines were outstanding with a special nod to his Napa Valley Zinfandel Port Lot XIII Limited Release. Marc.. Thank You from all of us at The Common Plea! What a night!
Im going to keep this months' blog short.
Try not to miss The PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE BEST RESTAURANT PARTY on Monday May 24th at the Convention Center. As one of Pittsburgh's "Legends" restaurants its a fun day to eat, drink and discover.
We are participating in RESTAURANT WEEK we will offer a special menu entree every evening for only $20.10. Don't just check us out but look around were in good company that week.
Last, Maggie at our catering office has set up our FACEBOOK account check it out. U might already have a picture on there.
Oh one more thing Thanks SHUTTERBOOTH for the fun during the Krug wine dinner it was the most fun we've had in a booth, I think.
Thom Naylor
The Common Plea is celebrating our 40TH year in downtown Pittsburgh! Maintaining a passion and a dedication to perfection begins with our ownership and is imparted upon our management and staff. We continue that tradition today for you, our guests. Welcome to the Common Plea!
Enough about us...
Its March and we all know that not only is spring coming and warm weather is on the way. Here at the restaurant we are exploring the idea of outside dining, and that means a spot right out where the action is - Ross Street. With a new awning up and windows on the way, we're ready for spring.
Now March gives us a new cookie of the month and its a nod to the birth of both the OREO cookie and the FAMOUS AMOS COOKIE. So on Tuesday the 23RD all guests will receive a cookie that should hold its own to along side these icons.
Sadly, Saturday the 6TH and Wednesday night the 10TH the restaurant will be closed. The staff is on a field trip. We will miss you all terribly while we are away at catering events, but know this, we'll be back!
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY tends to fill the streets of Pittsburgh with parade goers and Irish revelers. Enjoy yourselves and be safe! We'll keep the bar stocked with JAMESON'S IRISH WHISKEY for ya.
Our VINTAGE MENU is in full swing, you really need to see these dishes and taste them too. Some might say at these prices it truly is vintage.
Well with spring right around the corner our new lunch and dinner menu will be out soon with some great seasonal desserts too.
We might be forty but we still got it!
Thom Naylor
O.K. O.K. so most of us have already broken our New Years Years resolutions and vowed to do better next year. And for those that are succeeding, well were all proud of you.
Now February may be short but here at the Common Plea we plan on making the most of it. So lets get right to it!
1st February 2nd marks GROUNDHOG DAY, Phil has a weather prediction rating of 100%. This site will show you more than you thought existed on the history of this natural weather predictor. All day we will have traditional groundhog cookies for dessert.
2nd Next up is VALENTINES DAYand here at the restaurant we are celebrating the entire weekend with a special menu from Chef John. Along with a special cocktail that appears in WHIRL. So make your reservations today and enjoy a romantic evening here at the Common Plea.
3rd We have PRESIDENTS DAY Now for those of you who get that Monday off, go enjoy yourselves, we always have Monday off here (@ the restaurant) Catering, well they just might be working.
4th BLACK HISTORY MONTHreminds us all to commemorate and respect African Americans who changed not only our country but the world.
O.K. O.K. The Common Plea this year begins its 40th year celebration. With that we are going into the archives to find some vintage menu items ("OLD SCHOOL") and bringing them back. These foundation items never really left us they just gave way to new things. Stay Tuned you may see and taste something you have been longing for.
Now for those who are planning your wedding (you didn't hear it from us) but THE KNOTvotes are in and the Common Plea made the "Best Of Weddings 2010"
And finally we have THE WENTE WINE DINNERon FEBRUARY 26TH @ 6:00P.M. five courses/five wines (riverbank riesling,morning fog chardonnay,crane ridge merlot,wetmore cabernet, and reliz creek pinot noir)and all for $75.00 + tax and gratuity. Seating is limited to twenty guests. Call for your reservations.
Thom Naylor
How to approve a bottle of wine
From all of us at The Common Plea we wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday.
With the Holidays just a week away...We would like to say "Thank You" to everyone that chose to celebrate the season at The Common Plea or one of our venues.
Pittsburgh's first snow comes two days prior to the first day of winter. That means New Years Eve is right around the corner. And, we are looking forward to it, here at the restaurant. If you plan to enjoy New Years Eve with us please call and make your reservation. Our seating fills quickly, and we would not want you to miss out on a very special evening and dinner.
And one last thing (well two)
1 Tuesday December 22nd during lunch, Matt our day bartender has his guest appreciation buffet. So those of you who are "regulars" and those that think you are (LOL) please join us for some holiday fun.
2 Now for the daring, Richard (and you all know him), has his annual "singalong" Karaoke in the bar. So don't be shy. Who knows you just may have the holiday bug to sing.
Thom Naylor
