For Mom: Five Places Serving Mother's Day Brunch in the Sewickley Area

Many people celebrate the tradition of Mother's Day by treating mom to a meal she didn't cook.

Make reservations and treat your mom to a delicious meal this Mother’s Day. Patch found five places planning a special brunch on Sunday, May 12.  Cafe des Amis Voted best brunch by Patch readers, Mother's Day brunch at Cafe des Amis French Bakery & Bistro, 443 Division St., includes a special menu or feel free to order off the regular menu. Complimentary strawberry bavarian cream pie for each table. Mother's Day hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations needed.  Sewickley Café Sewickley Cafe at 409 Beaver St. in Sewickley is taking reservations for its Mother's Day buffet brunch. The buffet includes breakfast items, salads and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 412-749-0300 to make reservations.   Sewickley Hotel Bring mom to …

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Vivo Kitchen, Nearby Eateries Participating in Pittsburgh Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week offers diners an opportunity to experience the diverse restaurants around Pittsburgh. Some restaurants offer pre-fixed menus as their restaurant week special, others offer a flat discount.'

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week 2013 is underway and there is a Sewickley restaurant taking part. Vivo Kitchen, 432 Beaver St. in Sewickley is offering a $35 three-course fixed price meal. Restaurant Week runs through Jan. 20. It's "a great opportunity to experience the diverse restaurants available in Pittsburgh. Some restaurants offer pre-fixed menus as their restaurant week special, others offer a flat discount," according to the official website. Other nearby restaurants participating include Bocktown Beer and Grill in Robinson, Mediterrano in Ross Township, Tamari  in Warrendale, Willow in the North Hills, River City Grill in Cranberry. Click here for a full list of restaurants and their dining deals. Have you or will you take part in …

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Vivo Kitchen Offers Fresh and Local With a Twist

New downtown restaurant has been quite busy in its first few weeks.

Vivo Kitchen has opened in Sewickley in a new incarnation of one of the region’s most popular restaurants. Fans of the original Vivo in Bellevue will find the same simple preparations of fresh, local ingredients but should expect an updated dining experience. Fitting with the new, sleek approach, the menu does not offer four courses but is broken into just two sections: starters and mains. Menu items will change frequently according to seasonal availability.  Current dishes include grilled fig with prosciutto and spicy ricotta, beef short ribs with a molasses barbecue sauce, crispy poussin with fresh herbs, Duroc pork strip chorizo and peaches, and oven roasted, whole branzino. Owners Sam and Lori DiBattista operated Vivo in Bellevue for …

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