Fall Comes to Wigle Whiskey

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The Lonzetta sandwich from Wigle Whiskey.

Alex Brown says there’s “a little something for everyone” on the menu at Wigle Whiskey. The Executive Chef has designed the bill of dishes much like the spirits of the distillery. Whiskey connoisseur or not, you’ll be able to find a drink you love; the same goes for his menu.

“"We create dishes for everyone that's walking around in the Strip on a Saturday--those that are looking for Pittsburgh comfort staples like pierogies and burgers," says Alex. “And then also, more food-driven people and see things that are more technique-driven, a little bit more thought based.”

Alex has been leading the kitchen at Wigle in April with a history of Pittsburgh experience behind him. Starting at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort, the chef has also worked in the kitchens at longstanding city restaurants Bar Marco and Eleven.

As the weather starts to turn, Alex has pivoted the menu to fall eats. On the list, find comforting dishes like arancini, playing off of the flavors of a cheese plate and risotto, but fried – “If you fry it, they will come," Alex quips – a pear salad featuring crisp, fall flavors, and the Lonzetta sandwich, one of his favorites.

The sandwich, which he pairs with the distillery’s version of an Old Fashioned, the City of Champions, is what Alex says he would eat off the menu. It’s a mash-up of two of his favorite sandwiches and fills the full flavor spectrum with bitter greens, sweet pork loin, and acidity from a creamy aioli.

Try Alex’s favorite sandwich for yourself! The distillery kitchen is open every day of the week, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m Mon. and Tue., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wed. and Thur., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun.