Pennsylvania Nightlife

Burgers, wraps, and other American pub food fuel the clatter of toasting glasses and athletic cheers at Red Zone late into the night. The bustle swells and ebbs as athletes on TV score touchdowns or turn out to be two children with access to the equipment locker. As sweet-potato fries and buffalo chicken crackle in a deep fryer, chips fill tables during poker nights.

Wednesday-Night Wine Flights merge science and education, two ideas that have been divided since a series of high-school chemistry teachers was arrested for dancing on laboratory tables in 1987. Sample three wines that have been hand-selected to complement three Cassis appetizers. Small-plate possibilities from the menu of French-influenced American fare include dumplings, baked brie on toasted baguette slices, and black-olive tapenade with sliced radish dippers. The owner and head chef selects wine and food pairings a week prior to each flight, so if you'd like to know what comestibles are coming, check the Cassis Facebook page on Tuesday evening, or simply call ahead.

Wesos Bar & Restaurant’s diverse menu pleases palates that crave a mix of Italian and American recipes. Crispy chicken wings don sauces and seasonings such as a habanero-jerk blend, and chefs pan-fry crab cakes before topping them with housemade rémoulade. The kitchen’s denizens also crown housemade spaghetti with meatballs, and they whip up other Italian dishes such as chicken piccata sautéed in butter, lemon, and white wine. Tables large and small fill the dining room—perfect for romantic dates or suppertime games of solitaire. Diners can also compete in trivia nights on Thursdays and perform synchronized chewing routines to live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Your Barrels on the Brandywine passport allows you access to special events that take place every Saturday and Sunday in March from noon to 5.p.m. at eight area wineries (check this map for each one's location):

Property Location
Located in Pittsburgh, Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport is connected to the airport and close to Joe Walton Football Stadium and Robert Morris University. This eco-friendly hotel is within the vicinity of 84 Lumber Arena.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 336 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with triple sheeting and down comforters. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, and designer toiletries.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
DonÂ’t miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features wireless Internet access (surcharge), a concierge desk, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 7 mi.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). At the end of the day, relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and business services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and a ballroom. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided at no charge.

Cichetteria 19, one of the first Venetian eateries and osterie (pubs) to unfurl its tasty sails in Philadelphia, allows diners to imbibe their minds and mouths with a medley of meal options, a list of authentic, regional wines, and an atmosphere akin to homeland camaraderie. The menu consists of cichetti (small dishes), which are designed to contrast one another while complementing a grapey quaff. Available individually ($5), in a trio ($12), or as a family of five ($19), cichetti options include roasted shrimp with caper berries, flash-fried calamari in tomato sauce, house-made toasted bread, prosciutto and melon, and more. The remainder of the menu is occupied with fresh pizza selections such as the white Bassano, topped with gorgonzola, fig, prosciutto, and arugula ($15), and a range of prearranged plates, including lemon risotto ($21). To top off any meal, gracious guests can slide forks through rich tiramisu infused with sweet satiability and Italian grandmother hugs ($7).