Utilizing nearly two decades of experience in fine dining kitchens, from cooking through multiple stations and restaurants at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, to leading the amazing executive level kitchen of our states largest employer, Chef Ricky Jasper is thrilled to bring his talents and experience into your home. Together, we will work to ensure that your special event not only receives the highest quality culinary creations and service available, but that we also relieve you of the burdensome and at times overwhelming tasks required to get the food to meet your guests expectations. With The Free Range Chef in your corner, meeting expectations isn’t an option…EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS is our lone benchmark. Whether it is a sensual tasting menu for two, a big backyard birthday party, an intimate wedding rehearsal dinner, or just a group of great friends having drinks and a dinner party, contact us today to discuss how we can deliver an exclusive dining experience to your door!
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THE HISTORY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh is known as “The Gateway to the West” thanks to its ideal location at the intersection of three major waterways. It was founded in 1758 right where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River join together to form the Ohio River.
Pittsburgh’s position made it a titan of early trade in America, and it’s recognized as the official starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. By the mid-1800s, Pittsburgh had become one of the largest cities in the West. But the city’s story isn’t all smooth sailing; over 1000 buildings burned down during the Great Fire of Pittsburgh in 1845.
The city recovered, rebuilt in part by Irish immigrants escaping the Great Famine. By the 20th century, the city had grown to over a half million. By World War II, they had the manpower to produce 95 million tons of steel for the war effort.
Following WWII, Pittsburgh took the initiative to develop a cleaner, greener environment. The city launched revitalization projects to clean up the air and the rivers and invest in cultural development, creating the vibrant, artistic city we know and love today.