Morningside's Cheesiest Event Yet!

Congratulations! Mike Hilton, Dorothy Klingensmith, Susan Hartman

On Saturday, March 9, the Spigno Saturnia Italian Club on Chislett Street was buzzing with excitement as 150 eager Morningside neighbors gathered for a night of delights! Bakers from all corners of the neighborhood, and even some from as far as the Northside of Pittsburgh and Reading, came together to showcase their culinary prowess in hopes of claiming the coveted title of MACC n' Cheese fork trophy winner.

As attendees savored the cheesy creations, they also enjoyed refreshing beer generously donated by Dancing Gnome and indulged in mouthwatering chicken tenders from E-Town Bar and Grill, provided by Councilwoman Deb Gross's Office. But the real highlight of the evening? The electrifying performances by hyper-local musical talents John Bindley, Dave Shepherd, Valerie Wood, and Corey Wood, which added an extra layer of fun to the festivities.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Spigno Club for providing an incredible space and unwavering community support throughout the event!

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the dedication of our amazing volunteers, who worked tirelessly to ensure the night was a resounding success. If you're interested in joining our volunteer team for future events, don't hesitate to fill out our volunteer form here!

In addition to being a night of carb fun, this event also served a greater purpose by raising close to $2,500 to support many of the free events hosted in the neighborhood throughout the year. It's heartwarming to see our community come together to support each other and celebrate our shared love of mac and cheese!

Congratulations to the MACC n' Cheese Bake-off Winners

First Place: Captain Duffield’s Fiesta, created by Dorothy Klingensmith (Duffield Street)
Second Place: Gruyère Affair, crafted by Susan Hartman (Morningside Avenue)
Third Place: Smoking on my Ex Mac, concocted by Mike Hilton (Chislett Street)

A special shoutout to our volunteer bakers who added their own unique flavors to the mix

Morning Fiesta Side of Mac & Cheese, by Lisa and Kyle Rozycki
Nabisco Classic, by Emily Kane
Mac and Charlie, by Atlee Schrock
You Mac Me So Very Happy, by Jeff Rothman
Iron City Mac, by Pittsburgh City Council - District 7
Grandma Hilde’s Mac, by Adam Troiano and George Leibinger
This Little Piggy Went to the MACC’et, by Dana Leahy

Thank you to everyone who made this year's MACC n' Cheese Bake-off an unforgettable success! Let's continue to spread cheesy joy and community spirit in Morningside! 🧀🎉