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The article highlights the 13th annual Superior Interiors Design Awards co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The interior design winners shared a common theme, livability, personality and respect for the client's sensibility. Among the winners were the architectural residences designed by Gerard Damiani, Peter Kreuthmeier, and interior design by Jeffrey King.

The article features 12th annual superior interiors home design awards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The competition was co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Interior Designers. Six interior decoration projects were chosen to win the said competition. The project names for these winners include Lay residence, Hardy residence, Klesser house, Villa Vuoto, Zacharias residence, and Private residence kitchen renovation.

Provides an overview of the ice cream business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Origin of ice cream; Pennsylvania's first experiences with ice cream; Ice cream manufacturers in the state; Offerings of local ice cream companies; Creative ways to eat ice cream.

Features several tourist destinations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Location of the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden; Accessibility of the Pittsburgh International Airport; Location of the Camp Horne Road Giant Eagle shopping center.

Presents tips for preparing an outdoor garden dinner party. Conventional thinking about outdoor entertaining; Importance of considering the colors of the garden when selecting entertaining accessories; Role of lighting in the party; Selection of linens and tableware.

Provides suggestions for a perfect garden party. Important considerations in setting up a party; Important role of scents in the choice of setting; Citation of centerpiece flowers.

Features the house owned by television host Rebecca Cole in New York City. Description on the interior design of the house; Use of vintage furniture; Area of the living room.

Features the winners of the 10th annual Superior Interiors Design Awards. Increased popularity of television programs on home remodeling; Kinds of home remodeling projects that were included in the Superior Interiors Home Design competition; Architects who worked on the winning projects; Furnishings used; Costs.

Presents tips on starting organic living. Use of energy from renewable sources; Selection of fabric color and texture; Dairy and meat products; Pet supplies; Beauty products; Cleaning supplies. INSET: Where to find it…..

Presents recommendations on planning and creating urban gardens. Innovation required in both plant selection and space planning; Aesthetic benefits of urban gardens; Use of raised beds; French kitchen garden's focus on the potential beauty of an edible garden; Ways to start a container garden; Benefits of vertical gardening.

Focuses on the Allegheny County Forensic Science Laboratory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sections of the forensics lab; Job description of a toxicologist; Process of getting fingerprints from evidence.

Reports on the establishment of coffeehouses in museums and galleries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Attraction of patrons of the Museum Cafe at the Carnegie Museum of Art; Features of the underground Warhol Cafe in the Andy Warhol Museum; Interior decoration of the Reymers' Cafe in the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. INSET: TAKING THE KIDS..

Profiles architectural firm Ligo Architects owned by Lee and Brett Ligo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Achievements and awards of the company; Importance of teamwork in projects; Description of projects.

Features the tea room of Nancy Koller in Pennsylvania. Design of the tea room; Menu; Food served; Price per person.

Features the Victorene's tea at the Victorian farmhouse of Chris Cole and her husband in Pennsylvania. Menu; Food served; Price per person for theme teas.

Features the Johnston House, a house which serves an afternoon tea for guests in Pennsylvania. Design of the house; Menu; Food served; Price of tea per person.

Features the White House Inn, a Victorian house owned by Andrea Mayer and started serving tea in 2000 in Pennsylvania. Design of the house; Menu; Food served; Price of tea per person.

Present photographs featuring several teahouses in Pennsylvania.

Focuses on restaurants offering chilled or cold soups in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Good Wood Grill; Le Pommier Bistro Français; Café at the Frick.

Focuses on the retail development in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Importance of faith in business; Trends in retail development; Focus of the development on downtown workers.

Discusses Will Clower's integration of the French attitude toward food into the American lifestyle in his book 'The Fat Fallacy: Applying the French Diet to the American Lifestyle.' Elimination of Americans' fear of fat; Sense of humor used in the approach to junk food; Need for moderation; Recognition of feelings of satisfaction; French influence on Cajun culture. INSET: Authentic Louisiana Gumbo..

The article introduces the travel packages that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania residents should consider. The seven unconventional trips are within a six-hour drive to suit nearly every taste or personality. The trips can take travelers to two days of farming, three days of romancing, or four days of wine-tasting.

The article presents several coffee shops which offer bagged or loose tea to take home or give as gifts. The Common Ground Café is offering 26 specialty teas including house favorite Countess Grey. The Cafe at the Frick in New York City is also offering a variety of teas including the Frick Blend made by Pennsylvania-based fine tea makers Harney & Sons. Tealightful in Shadyside carries favorite varieties such as green, oolong, rooibos and flavored teas. Uniquely Yours Tea Room offers heart-shaped strawberry scones, salads, soups, sandwiches and other desserts.

Features the Sunnyledge Boutique Hotel and Tea Room in Pennsylvania. Design of the tea room; Menu; Food served; Price of tea per person.

Features the Allie's Vintage Tea Room by Jonette Wells in Pennsylvania. Design of the tea room; Menu; Food served; Price of tea per person.

Presents a guide to local ice cream companies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bruster's Ice Cream; Dave & Andy's; Glen's Frozen Custard; Hagan Ice Cream; Hank's Frozen Custard; Kerber's Ice Cream; Mulberry Street Creamery; Reinhold Ice Cream Co.; Rita's Italian Ice.

Provides information on the pizza peel. Creation of small dough disks; Result of coating the peel with cornmeal; Description of a properly designed peel.

Provides tips on how to hunt for second hand goods in a yard sale. Importance of endurance and attention; Need to start early in the morning; Significance of determination.

Presents several flea markets in Pennsylvania. Wildwood Peddler's Fair; Hi Way Drive-In Flea Market; Spotlight 88 Flea Market.

Features the Williams-Sonoma six-sided box grater used by the author to prepare his dishes. Types of holes in the grater; Precautionary measures to prevent injuries.

Introduces the In the Kitchen, a restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hands-on training for students to learn cooking; Business hours; Contact information.

Features the martinis at the Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar and Sunnyledge Hotel and Tea Room in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Price of the martinis; Ingredients; Contact information.

Reports that home-economist Kiren Randhawa leads a hands-on cooking class on Indian cookery and curries at the University of Pittsburgh's Center of Lifetime Learning. Blend of black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, mace, and turmeric; Fish or chicken curry; Roti bread; Yogurt salad; Eggplant with tamarind; Mixed vegetable curry; Sweet fruit chutney.

Reports that Dave & Buster's entertainment center for adults and fast-food restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers an array of car, motorcycle, and speedboat simulator video games. Giant indoor playground with pool tables and basketball hoops; Food choices at the dining area including tempura fish sandwiches and chipotle salmon salad; Bar that offers adult refreshments from cocktails to drafts.

Highlights the Great Guinness Toast which was initiated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reason for having the tradition be included in the Guinness Book of World Records; Process of ensuring an accurate tally of participants; Date for the celebration of such tradition.

Reports on the launch of Mr. Small's Theater by Mike Speranzo and wife Liz Berlin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Performance of live-show recordings to subsidize the studio cost for the artist; Opportunity to create a performance venue; List of performers in the venue.

Features the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based bar Grandview Saloon. Ambience; Menu; View.

Features Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Kelly's Bar. Wine list and cocktails; Business hours.

Features the Moondog's club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, owned by Ron Esser. Hosting of local and national acts; Display of performers' portraits on walls in cartoon likenesses; Esser's establishment of Moondog Records to support local bands.

Looks at a house on Mount Washington designed by Dunn and Associates Inc. Open floor plan on the inside; Simple geometric shapes in primary colors for the exterior; Treatment of the house like a piece of sculpture.

Provides information on suggested garden plants and their ideal urban environment. Inclusion of bamboo; Clematis; Coleus; Caneflower; Potato vine; Ruberum; Yucca.

Features the Strip District, a nightclub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Offer of gourmet snacks; Availability of drinks at the bar.

Features the Wrights Seafood Inn restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Food prices; Menu offered by the restaurant.

Features the Olive or Twist sports bar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Menu offered at the bar; Contact information; Description of the bar.

Features the Ugly Duckling Gourmet Edibles restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Food offered at the restaurant which is a combination of bakery/cafe/lifestyle hub; Monthly theme dinners; Seating capacity.

Features the Gran Canal Caffe in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gourmet toppings for the restaurant's specialty pizzas; Retail prices; Opening hours.

Features Soba's Pacific Rim martini. Available flavors; Zen design at Soba's bar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Provides information on restaurants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as of March 3, 2003.

Features the desserts served at Road to Karrakesh restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Addition of cardamom in creme brulee; Availability of warm bread pudding in a coconut sauce; Price of Himalayan spiced tea and French pressed coffee with Moroccan ras el hanout spices.

Features the food served at Pandolfo's restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Price of the appetizers; Cream sauce available for roasted chicken and tortellacci; Italian sausage and potatoes served for breakfast.