Laura Brown joins new friends at Pittsburgh’s Grand Concourse for a night exploring play and the work of paying attention.
Tea Quest: Anchor and Anvil Coffee Bar
Laura Lynn Brown’s Pittsburgh tea quest continues with a stop at Anchor and Anvil Coffee Bar, where a person can throw down a “Parking Chair” and celebrate Sconehenge.
Tea Quest: De Fer Coffee and Tea
Laura Brown makes her way to the local farmers market to sample teas from De Fer Coffee and Tea in the latest stop on the Pittsburgh tea quest tour.
Eating and Drinking Poems: Stephen Murabito’s “Alone with the Artichokes”
For poet Stephen Murabito, artichokes are a food of regret. Laura Brown prepares them a little differently, with Murabito’s poem “Alone with Artichokes.”
Tea Quest: Tupelo Honey Tea Loft, Millvale, Pa.
Laura Brown’s tea quest takes her to Tupelo Honey Teas Cafe and a selection of Pittsburgh-specific tea blends especially for Yinzers n’at.
Tea Quest: Bantha Tea Bar, Pittsburgh
In the schedule’s in-between space, Laura Brown discovers a new tea shop on her Pittsburgh tea quest, and a fragrant cup of tulsi.
In Search of The Best American Essays
Laura Brown goes on a tour of Pittsburgh’s independent bookstores in search of the 2016 edition of The Best American Essays.