The Pittsburgh Dish

Author: Doug Heilman

Do you really know the food scene of Pittsburgh?! The Pittsburgh Dish introduces you to the people, places, and recipes that make our regional cuisine so special. By sharing personal stories, weekly recommendations, and community recipes, we aim to inspire you to connect with local taste makers and experience the unique flavors that shape our city. 
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086 Two Ugly Mugs Salsa
Episode 86
Sunday, 11 January, 2026

A backyard garden harvest and a family united on a new journey—this is how Two Ugly Mugs turned a homemade recipe into a national salsa brand. Diane and Matt Perella trace the steps from hot sauce experiments to a salsa lineup with a habanero base softened by carrots, a clean label with low sodium, and a flavor that wins over heat skeptics and spice lovers alike.Their journey is packed with real turning points that led from local stores to a footprint across the United States and beyond. We also get a first look at new products—an amped-up hot honey salsa and a bright salsa verde, coming soon.We broaden the flavor tour with a day trip pick: White Rabbit Cafe and Patisserie in Greensburg, with Sarah of Sarah Loves Yinz. Then culinary pro Tess Monks from Phipps Conservatory shares a soup blueprint that turns whatever is on hand into comfort. If you love origin stories, retail strategy, and food you actually want to eat, this one delivers. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves Pittsburgh-made food, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show.Support the showLiked the episode? We'd love a coffee!