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Visit the Real ‘Adventureland’ in Pittsburgh

March 27, 2009 at 9:11 AM | 2 Comments

"Adventureland", written and directed by Greg Mottola, who also directed "Superbad", is a comedy about a recent college grad (Jesse Eisenberg) who gets a summer job at an amusement park working for two weirdo bosses (Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. Then, just when his summer job seems hopeless, he falls for a co-worker ("Twilight’s" Kristen Stewart). "Adventureland" was filmed in and around Pittsburgh in the fall of 2007. Here’s your guide to adventure in Steel City.

What to Stay:
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, is located in the restored Fulton Building at 107 6th St and is, apparently, fit for a President. Though price may be a little high for Pittsburgh, about $199 a night, the Renaissance has a prime location near the city's theaters, Heinz Field, PNC Park, and Mellon Arena.

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Another Super Bowl and Another Parade for Pittsburgh

February 3, 2009 at 8:56 AM | 0 Comments

Pittsburgh is getting used to this winning thing. Now that the low-key rioting has settled down, the Iron City will honor the Super Bowl champion Steelers with a parade through downtown this afternoon.

The Steelers' second Super Bowl championship parade in four years will follow the usual route of the city's St. Patrick's Day parade, starting at noon near Mellon Arena, winding through Downtown and ending at Gateway Center. 250,000 fans braved the cold to cheer on the Steelers after they last took home the trophy in 2006, and a similar crowd is expected today.

Meanwhile 4,000 forgiving fans welcomed home the NFC champion Cardinals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport yesterday, but Phoenix and Glendale officials said they won't be throwing a consolation parade for the Super Bowl runner-ups.

· Pittsburgh Fans Celebrate But Don't Call It a Riot [Jaunted]
· Steelers Victory Parade To Be Held [KDKA]
· More than 4,000 welcome home Cardinals at airport [AZ Central]
· Super Bowl XLIII coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: AxsDeny]

Pittsburgh Fans Celebrate But Don't Call It a Riot

February 2, 2009 at 9:06 AM | 2 Comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their sixth Super Bowl title in a nail-biter late Sunday night, and the 20-degree weather didn't stop Pitt fans from filling their hometown streets all night.

The city's Oakland section, near the University of Pittsburgh, was ground zero for post-game revelry, where thousands flooded the streets, waving the yellow and gold and lighting what they could on fire. Police, who has barricaded several streets so that fans could celebrate without jumping on cars, reported no major incidents, just a few good-natured couch fires.

Down in Tampa, the Super Bowl itself went off with minimal bad behavior, as less than 30 fans were arrested, including two who tried to snatch someone else's tickets and sneak their way into the big game, and one particularly drunk driver who somehow managed to drive her way into a police horse.

Ah, the Super Bowl, gotta love a night that includes couch fires, driving into a horse, and dozens of arrests, but is considered surprisingly orderly.

· Que Crawl [Canadian Press]
· Most Super Bowl fans well behaved [ABC]
· Super Bowl XLIII coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: jdebner]

Where To Watch The Big Game In Pittsburgh

January 30, 2009 at 9:19 AM | 0 Comments

At this point, it’s Friday and you’re watching the Super Bowl on TV--no Tampa for you. That’s okay, because we have the rundown on the best places to watch the game in Pittsburgh. Yesterday we revealed our picks in Arizona and warned you to get there early, but if you’re going to watch the game in the Steel City--reserve your barstool the day before.

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Missed Connections in Pittsburgh: There's a Primary There Too Edition

April 18, 2008 at 2:30 PM | 0 Comments

We were remiss when we dedicated the Democratic presidential primary on April 22 to the city of Philadelphia. How could we neglect the rest of the great state? So here's a Heinz-Warhol edition to warm the hearts of western Pennsylvania.

We recommend not bowling or hunting with anyone you meet at one of these hot spots:

Kiva Han :: This boutique coffee house offers its own blends on packed weeknights and lazy weekend mornings to a sweetie with a shaved head, a sexy smoker and a girl with warm and friendly eyes. 420 S. Craig St.

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Movie Set Travel: Smart People

April 11, 2008 at 8:57 AM | 0 Comments

If you were a "Juno" fan, you'll enjoy this week's pick. "Smart People" brings Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Page, Dennis Quaid and Thomas Hayden Church to the screen as a dysfunctional family that gets a new lease on life.

Dennis Quaid is a widowed professor whose adopted brother Chuck (Church) returns to his life around the same time he meets SJP, a doctor. We hear there's all sorts of wry humor and Ellen Page plays a bit of her Juno role again--but we're OK with that.

The film was shot entirely in Pittsburgh. In that vein we invite you to check out some cool things in the Smoky City:

Where To Stay: The Priory This European style hotel on the North Shore features charming rooms furnished in reproduction pieces, as well as cozy touches like a sitting room for evening wine and an outdoor courtyard. It's convenient too, with free WiFi and daily shuttle service to downtown.

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Sienna Miller to Pittsburgh: What Else Should I Be, All Apologies

November 8, 2006 at 10:46 AM | 1 Comment


The retraction, or in this case the contrition, is always always on the back page, but for Pittsburgh's sake, it is important we bring it to your attention.

According to multiple sites on the interweb, Sienna Miller issued the following statement, vaguely apologizing for last month's Steel Town bar incident:

I'm very sorry about being rude but I was working so hard on the movie The Mysteries of Pittsburgh.

I was really tired and it came out wrong. I feel terrible about it.

But does she know Pittsburgh is an island, just like Manhattan? And did she follow through on her promise to thoroughly explore Queer As Folk's Liberty Avenue, the Warhol Museum, et al? Will her penance be three Our Fathers and three PSA sports for Visit Pittsburgh?

We are guessing no. We are also obligated to tell you that the arrival of Sienna Miller directly coincided with the on field downfall of Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger. Think about it.

[Photo: Egotastic]
Warning: The Sienna Miller photos over at Egotastic are NSFW and were not taken in Pittsburgh.

Related Stories:
· Sienna Miller Apologizes [Entertainmentwise]
· Sienna Miller V. Pittsburgh Coverage [Jaunted]

Pittsburgh Hates Sienna Miller

October 11, 2006 at 12:31 PM | 0 Comments

Think you can enter Pittsburgh's Folino's Young's Tavern without a good fake id? Not on tavern owner Penny Folino and bouncer Dan Kovacs watch--especially if you were just spewing Pittsburgh hatred to Rolling Stone. That's right, an alert Jaunted reader tipped us off to Steel Town's revenge, reported by the Post Gazette.

Just before midnight Saturday night, bar employees said, Ms. Miller, 24, appeared at the entrance of Folino's Young's Tavern, on Carson Street, without identification. Some five minutes later -- after ducking into the bar, eluding a bouncer who refused to let her inside -- Ms. Miller, in town for the filming of "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh," was spotted inside and escorted back to the Carson Street sidewalk. There, tavern owner Penny Folino and bouncer Dan Kovacs said, a disgusted Ms. Miller proclaimed her identity to all who would listen.

Sienna ripped off her hat and said, 'I am Sienna Miller. I am a famous actress!'" Ms. Folino said. "That's what she did. She was basically throwing a temper tantrum.

Said Ms. Folino: "There was no reason for her to act like she did. No ID, no entry -- I'm sorry, we can't bend the rules for anybody."

Go here to let us know what Pittsburgh has to offer, or why it really is Shitsburgh.



Related Stories:
· Dry Sienna acts out again [Pittsburgh Post Gazette]
· Sienna Miller V. Pittsburgh Coverage [Jaunted]

Sienna Miller Hates Pittsburgh

October 10, 2006 at 9:21 AM | 7 Comments

Sienna Miller, in town filming "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh", recently told Rolling Stone that she was stuck in "Shitsburgh".

Can you believe this is my life? Will you pity me when you're back in your funky New York apartment and I'm still in Pittsburgh? I need to get more glamorous films.

So Pittsburgh hates Sienna Miller right now, right? Na, hardly, they aren't a bunch of haters.

Pittsburgh responds:

Well, she's wrong, it's Pyscho-burg.

I think I can understand why someone from England wouldn't appreciate it.

There are a lot of other cities that are worse, but there are a lot of other places that are better.

Hmm, none of this really goes along with Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau company line:

With so much to see, you're sure to find something to love in Pittsburgh.

The mysteries of Pittsburgh indeed.
Defend Steel Town's honor, or bash Pitt here.

Related Stories:
· Actress Sienna Miller's no fan of Pittsburgh [Pittsburgh Tribune]
· Stuck in Shitsburgh [Rolling Stone]