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March 2, 2023

Why Pgh Has So Many Food Festivals

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Why Pgh Has So Many Food Festivals

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What does brine, brews, and baklava all have in common (besides the b)? They are all a part of Pittsburgh’s enormous festival scene. Food historian Julia Hudson-Richards dives into why we have so many food festivals and the historic and economic forces that drive them. Plus, she shares which upcoming festivals to save room in your stomach for. 

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