Bridgeside Enjoys Brews and Bites from Neighboring Businesses

In the spirit of connecting local companies with our Bridgeside community members, we hosted an afternoon of food and beverage tastings from neighboring small businesses.

Hosted in the fifth floor boardroom by Melanie Knapp, Catering and Events Coordinator with Community Kitchen Pgh and Barb Hartman from Hazel Grove Brewing, our Brews and Bites event invited tenants to enjoy a sampling of delicious delicacies and drinks – perfect for catering an upcoming meeting or gathering!

As attendees taste-tested, they also learned more about the two entities. For instance, Community Kitchen Pgh is a non-profit organization that “uses food as the foundation to change lives and strengthen communities.” According to their website, they offer training programs, transitional employment opportunities, apprenticeships, and job placement services that are designed to meet participants where they are and connect them with stable, higher-than-entry-level positions in culinary and adjacent industries.” Those who want to get involved can do so at no cost, which means there are no financial barriers to helping individuals reach their full potential in the workforce. 

As for Hazel Grove Brewing, their focus is on creating an environment that is welcoming for all. With an approach centered around creating a menu that is approachable to everyone, customers can enjoy low-alcohol light ales and lagers to darker stouts to interesting Belgian styles to hoppy IPAs and everything in between!

The festivities served as a nice break from the day and encouraged people to not only connect with other members in the building, but also those of the neighboring community!