The Fork and The Road, LLC

A few of the lovely guests on our Bedford tour

Here’s what our tour-goers are saying:

“Definitely exceeded my expectations on every level.”

“Your tour was wonderful. We enjoyed it very much.”

“The most relaxing day I’e had in a long time.”

“I’m your customer for life . . .”

The Fork and The Road, LLC, takes  small groups of people out into the countryside to visit wonderful stores, restaurants, farms and boutiques –  all with a food connection.

This spring, we will be staying in the Pittsburgh area to do a fun tour right in our backyards!  On Tuesday, May 8, we will meet at the historic Pump House in Homestead to begin our day.  We’ll get to meet Sherris Moreira, who works with the Rivers of Steel Organization.  Sherris will share some background on the Pump House and Rivers of Steel while we enjoy a very tasty morning treat.  Then we are off for a short tour to learn about daily life of the mill workers and their families.  After a light snack at a lovely, restored cafe in Homestead, we will venture across the river to the Stripn for a tasting of sparkling wines. Of course,   some special foodie history of the Burgh is part of this, too.  Next stop?  The history filled and beautiful Omni William Penn Hotel, where we will relax for lunch before a tour of the hotel treasures.  The last stop is to Wigle Whiskey, which is just about the hottest place in our area at the moment.  We will tour the distillery and get to taste their rye and wheat whiskey. As usual, we have  goodies along the way . . and lots of very cool Pittsburgh food related facts, too.

For additional information, contact me by phone at 412.576.1755 or via email at mary@theforkandtheroad.com.

Some  past tours . . . . .

Hidden Culinary Gems of the Laurel Highlands

After lots of requests last year for  a Saturday tour, last spring we are ventured out towards Ligonier on the firstl.  We met artisan foodmakers, visited some real “characters” in the mountains, sipped local wine and enjoyed a sweet ending in a special hideaway. That’s not all, but you’ll have to sign up for the next Laurel Highlands tour this fall to get in on all of our hidden gems. It’s a relaxing day filled with delicious and unique treats.

In Our Own Backyard:  Italian Secrets to the East

A hundred or so years ago, many Italian immigrants settled in the Greensburg and Latrobe areas. They worked in glass manufacturing, in coal mines and on the railroads.  While most of these businesses no longer exist, the rich Italian heritage still survives. In April, we went to meet old school Italian business owners along with some younger folks who are at the cutting edge of Italian cuisine. Biscotti, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, gelati and more.  Are you hungry yet?  It was a great trip.

Secret Foodie Treasures of Bedford County

A reprise of the fall 2o1o tour, with a few tweaks, this tour took guests out to the east to the historic town of Bedford.  Who knew that so many great culinary finds  existed here?  We did.  We toured a winery and sampled chocolates, artisan breads and hard to find teas. We shopped in a Mennonite market that carries a wonderful selection of baking ingredients and the best bacon around.  That’s not all, but we’re not telling all of our secrets!  Another Bedford tour is planned for Spring of 2012.

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Tour Details

• Cost of each  full day tour is $125, which includes transportation, samples, entrance fees and meals.  Half day tour costs vary, depending on the tour stops.
•   Our beginning location varies, also.
• For more information or to sign up for a tour or purchase a gift certificate, contact Mary Miller at 412.576.1755 or mary@theforkandtheroad.com

Frequently Asked Questions

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