Fundraiser for Riley's Pour House to help rebuild a beloved Carnegie gathering spot

Fundraiser for Riley's Pour House to help rebuild a beloved Carnegie gathering spot

Ten months ago, Joe Riley stood on East Main Street in Carnegie, staring at billowing clouds rising from his beloved and legendary restaurant, Riley's Pour House.  It felt like a nightmare.

Dig in With Graver: Recipe For Hope, Riley's Pour House and Lasagna

PHOTO COURTESY OF HAIR PEACE CHARITIES (Dig in With Graver is a new, regularly updated column featuring small, digestible bites of foodie news from across Pittsburgh’s culinary landscape.) My favorite time to eat is when it’s for a good cause. Bonny Diver keeps me well-fed. This Friday, I’ll once again be judging edible entries at Recipe For Hope, a friendly cooking competition that pairs local celebrities and chefs. The event is a fundraiser fo…

Rebuilding Riley's in Carnegie may be a long road, but the first step is here

What’s the craic? On Aug. 24, you’ll find it at the Priory on the North Side. Craic is an Irish word meaning good times, and “Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley’s Pour House” promises to be just that.  The Carnegie landmark burned to the ground on Nov. 14. Owners Joe and Lisa Riley, who bought the pub from Joe’s brother Jim and his wife Cheryl in 2019, immediately committed to rebuilding. They’ve faced challenges before. In a noteworthy bit of horri…