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When this thing first hit us in early March, it wa

When this thing first hit us in early March, it was a straight punch in the gut. The week started with a really busy Wednesday, and ended with us dragging ourselves over the finish line on Sunday.
We’ve all heard it from so many sides that it’s a complete shock for a small business built for volume like ours, to a suddenly come to a screeching halt. Payroll, credit card bills, and food meant for a pre-corona Apteka, passed on to a post-corona Apteka, cut real deep into what we imagined before was a pretty healthy safety net.
On that Monday we met with our two managers to feel out what we all thought was a way forward. We all decided that by limiting the number of people allowed in the building to just our tiny crew, and with the proper protocols- the quarantine of ourselves and significant others, only glove and masked ventures for groceries- that we could attempt a new to-go business.
It was hard, we are not set up for this sort of thing. We had to invent and adapt to an essentially new business.
You guys were amazing, patient with us as we operated off one shitty phone we hide from the public and our cellphones, and came out in force with goodwill for all the food, shirts, gift certificates, etc...
->you guys were awesome. Thank you!
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On our end though, our team killed it. In spite of our small crew, we didn’t cut corners. We kept up with making everything from scratch- as we normally would- including baking bread for that days service.
We constantly improved on systems, flow, and efficiency- everyday solving problems from the day before. Service was crazy, but food came out right and fast.
In spite of long days, and a few tense moments, we kept incredibly positive attitudes, and if anything, this brought us closer together.
Kat: our sous, Kolin: our FOH manager, Claire: our forever bandaid, and Teddy: our new but confident swimmer, were all amazing and indispensable. They were all in, and that’s why this thing was a real success.
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So thank you all and thank you to our wonderful covid crew- Apteka is safe and hibernating.
We’re closed until further notice, but know we’re still here working on the Apteka we’ll come back to.
Stay safe and c u soon🖤

Hello friends, . This is the menu for our last wee

Hello friends, .
This is the menu for our last weekend of take-out. .
It's been a serious ride working through these past few weeks. A handful of us in hyper-quarantine locked ourselves up in the restaurant and essentially started an entirely new business over the course of a few days, and adjusted it to fit over a couple of weeks. We are so thankful for the support during this time, and we are thrilled that we've been able to provide fun+healthy+good food during a time when people need it.
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But, these are some pretty scary and stressful times, and we've made the decision to close up shop for now. We'll be back, but for now our last service is Sunday. .
We will operate the same hours this weekend -- Friday - Sunday 4p-9p. .
We are taking pre-order for food through e-mail : orders@aptekapgh.com, and phone and e-mail orders during service Friday - Sunday 4p - 9p :
412-251-0189 or orders@aptekapgh.com.
Check stories for more fun stuff. Stay updated to any changes with our Instagram and website aptekapgh.com.
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Love you all. Hope you are staying safe out there.
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c u thru sunday.

In 2009, I went on a student trip alongside my big

In 2009, I went on a student trip alongside my big brother to Mongolia. The trip began in Beijing, included a few weeks traveling through northern China and far east Russian, and ended up in Mongolia with time spent in the country's capital and countryside.
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Three days of the summer long trip were spent on the Trans-Siberian Railway to cover the distance between Hohhot and Irkutsk. A few times a day, the train would stop in a rural town in Russia for a few minutes, and some old ladies would have carts set up selling whole smoked fish, cigarettes, and homemade pirozhki.
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We'd buy stacks of the pirozhki at every stop. The fried dough pockets were stuffed with cabbage or potato, and you'd only know after taking a bite which one you got.
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I've been wanting to put them on the menu since we opened, but here they are now. Pirozhki. One cabbage, one potato. Served with some condiments reminiscent of my very brief time spent on the Trans Siberian and Russia. Double fat cream, pickled beets with onion, and a carrot marmalade.
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On for take-out at least through the weekend.
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See yesterday’s post for full menu and ordering instructions.
C u at 4p🌼

APTEKA WEEKEND TAKE OUT STARTS TODAY AT 4p! . We w

APTEKA WEEKEND TAKE OUT STARTS TODAY AT 4p!
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We will be operating our new to-go biz Friday - Sunday, 4p-9p this week.
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Place an order by phone :
412-251-0189 and be ready with your name, order, and credit card information.
Place an order via email :
orders@aptekapgh.com
Include your name, phone number, order, and desired pick-up time. We will get back to you with a total and Venmo information for you to settle up (add a tip to your total if you would like), or let us know if we should call you for a credit card number.
We are only accepting payments via phone or Venmo in order to limit human contact:)
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We will have tables set up out front for picking up your order. Bags will be clearly labeled with your name and pick-up time. Please wait at least 6 feet apart from other customers picking up their orders, or wait in your car until your pick-up time. We are working to be as safe as possible.
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Menus are up! Peruse and order.
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TAKE OUT STARTS AT 4p with the addition of a few s

TAKE OUT STARTS AT 4p with the addition of a few special items!
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Added to the sweets list: ciasto smietankowe z morela : rich cream cake with roast apricot preserves, yogurt, and apricot pit jam.
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Also, for the first time ever, we are selling our yogurt by the quart/pint. It's good stuff. We start with cashews and almonds, make a rich milk, and ferment. No additives or binders -- just nice stuff. We made some extra to get you sad vegans through breakfast (us included). $13/ quart // $6.5/ pint. Call it it with your food order or solo during our pick-up hours tonight.
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Thanks to everyone who reached out about shirts yesterday -- we still have many more (thanks, @pyrepress)! Call one in or e-mail with your color (black r white) and size (s-xxl). We ship! We are intaking orders over the next few days, so you'll hear from us asap if you haven't already:)
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Check out our menus and stories for +++. Call or e-mail for grub etc 4-9p tonight :
412-251-0189 or orders@aptekapgh.com.
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❤️much love❤️
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(Pictured: stoner doner / stoner salad / cake / yogurt).

Take out food menus for today! . Check stories for

Take out food menus for today!
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Check stories for xtras. Tshirts + libations. Want something? Ask!
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Catch you today 4p-9p.
412-251-0189
orders@aptekapgh.com
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Be safe out there💘

STARTING TOMORROW! We’re doing take out from the

STARTING TOMORROW!
We’re doing take out from the restaurant with APTEKA + CRAPTEKA goods.
Call in your order to 412-251-0189 or e-mail
orders@aptekapgh.com.
Please include your phone number in an emailed order + order is confirmed when you receive a reply.
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4p-9p. Friday -Sunday.
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C u soon✌️

Starting this Friday, we will be offering call-in

Starting this Friday, we will be offering call-in ordering with curbside pickup with items from our APTEKA and CRAPTEKA menus.
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Keep an eye out for the menu, and see you from a safe distance starting Friday.
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Already miss u
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Often overlooked, I always felt Polish ice cream

Often overlooked, I always felt Polish ice cream & sorbets were awesome. Their contrast to what I was used to in the early 90s around Pittsburgh was so clear as to compare fruit loops to homemade granola. Artificial rainbow colors that enticed me here were replaced with the simple but special flavors I luckily preferred of gooseberries, black currants, fresh whipped cream, wild strawberries... all from the original Zielona Butka which was only 3 blocks away from our family apartment. It was a several times a week staple.
We've wanted ice cream on the menu since we opened, and now we finally, albeit slowly, begin.
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Lody z nasion słonecznika z jabłkami
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All Sunflower milk ice cream + candied crab apples from the fall + sunflower praline.
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No nuts and only a kiss of coconut oil. Gf option available:)

HEJ! . We are taking to-go orders over the phone f

HEJ!
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We are taking to-go orders over the phone for the time being:)
Call between 5p-9:45p to place a take out order from our regular dinner menu (link in bio).
412-251-0189.
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Talk to you soon☎️

Hello friends, . We are open, but cautious. Ther

Hello friends,
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We are open, but cautious. There is so much to think about and plan for globally and locally as we figure out the impact of this virus. Here at Apteka, we are very concerned for the safety of our customers and staff, as well as the livelihood of a small business that relies on the support of the community.
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We plan to remain open until further notice, but we are taking major precautions to be extra safe within our small space.
In an effort to redouble our already high standards for cleanliness, employees will be wearing gloves when in contact with used glassware, plates, money, etc., we will be bleaching table numbers between uses, we are temporarily pulling our reusable straws... as well as a laundry list of additional safety measures that we have already begun to implement this week.
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Most notably, we will be limiting the number of guests allowed into the restaurant at a time. Expect to see a host at the front door who will seat guests and direct traffic. Also, we are making it much easier to place a to go order, and will possibly start taking orders over the phone during this time (details TBD).
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We love you guys. We appreciate your support. We'll keep you updated a we figure more of this out.

Lonely No More is tonight. . You were once young,

Lonely No More is tonight.
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You were once young, sun-kissed, and happy, but now you’re always cold and snacking on loose Halls and Ricola from your vest pocket to satisfy your sweet tooth.
You can play it down, it’s flu season n all, but it’s real, you’re just eating Ricola because it’s your favorite candy.
This is who you are now.
This is the person looking back at you in the mirror.
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Allison Cosby is set up in the corner playing smiley-sunshine-good time-vibes, but you’re still the freak snacking on herbal lozenges.
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After you’re fingers fail to find anything but wrappers in your pocket, don’t despair, the cocktail has you covered: wintered sage+ celery seed+ flowers+ orange peel+ sochu+ vodka+ secco vermouth= $6.
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Herbal remedy to match the herbal remedy you’re already rockin.
C u soon.

Jest pomidorowa. . The fundamental soup for a Poli

Jest pomidorowa.
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The fundamental soup for a Polish kitchen, tomato soup, out to mingle.
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Zupa pomidorowa: na wędzonych paprykach i czosnku + palona cebula + nasze kluski z zakwasem + karmelizowana cebula + majeranek z kromką naszego jasnego żytniego na zakwasie.
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Tomato soup: smoked chili peppers and garlic + burnt onion + our noodles cut with rye starter + caramelized onion + marjoram with our light rye sourdough.
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A simple soup; a loved soup.

Lonely No More is tonight. . She’s the best, and

Lonely No More is tonight.
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She’s the best, and she’s our host tonight.
Real creme de la creme human, Emma Vescio, brings out smiles like king size bars on Halloween.
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Tonight at 9 expect Emma sharing generous slices of smooth groove happiness to pair with fancy-footwork-personal-trainer-flare-jams.
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While you feel the corners of your mouth creeping up your cheeks, keep it going with the special: longan+ cachaca+ lime+ elderflower kiss=$6.
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Put yourself together, we’ll do what we can on our end- see you soon😚

THIS EVENING! . We will be joining Professor Nico

THIS EVENING!
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We will be joining Professor Nico Slate and company for a discussion about food and justice.
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4:30p today, February 27th in the Rachel Mellon Walton Room in Carnegie Mellon’s Posner Center.
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Congrats on the book, and we’re excited to be a part of this conversation:)

Lonely No More is tonight. Starts at 9. . Dominic

Lonely No More is tonight.
Starts at 9.
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Dominic Grande just won’t stop trying.
Dom’s trying to get out more.
Dom’s trying and do a good job.
Dom’s trying to be here on time.
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But, tonight Dom is done just trying. Dom’s shooting and scoring.
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Expect ethereal excursions/subaqueous aural immersion.
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Try and do your part. Take a shower. Use a comb. Borrow some clothes from your roommate. Get out here and sip the special: sour cherry + lime + tequila + calendula.
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🌟See u soon🌟

Four years ago this shoe box magically turned into

Four years ago this shoe box magically turned into a restaurant. Happy birthday to us.

We’re hiring for our front of house ! Full time/

We’re hiring for our front of house !
Full time/ part time slots available. Work with great people and at a pretty nice spot.
Send resume with work experience to: aptekapgh@gmail.com

👼👼👼👼👼👼👼 Nice guy alert! This

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Nice guy alert!
This weekend was a little nuts, and though our team played great, we were pretty worn out. Last night, despite having to wait in lines and having to share a table, the wonderfully talented and generous (not to mention the perfect restaurant guest) @ericwareheim offered to hook up everyone working with tickets to @timanderic pgh show!
So so appreciated, had a blast!
Thank you!!

Lonely No More is today. . Our fav pastry person,

Lonely No More is today.
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Our fav pastry person, the very dear @c.a.s.e.y_r.e.n.e.e is our baked sweet treat tonight.
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I’ve been trying to write something clever but I have to fry pierogi on the line today. What you need to remember is that Casey Rene is a wonderful person, and never phones it in. So you know when this pastry chef is djing, it’s going to be creme de la creme shiz. While you feast on delectable bitties, wash it down with the special:
Jaegermeister + yellow cardamom + East End stout = $6.
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