Allegheny HYP Club

01/07/2025

Hello All,

Happy New Year and merry Orthodox Christmas to those who celebrate! The club is back in business having reopened on the 2nd for a small wedding that took place in our library and dining areas. Keep us in mind for yours or your friends' events.

The hours of the club are being enhanced. We will now be open Monday through Saturday. On Mondays we will be open 12-8pm with lunch available. It's strongly advised you call or email in advance for lunch reservations as it helps gets orders to you in a timely manner. Saturdays we will be open 4-8pm. As always, if there are people here enjoying themselves at 8pm, we will stay open to accommodate. These new hours / days will take effect beginning on Monday, January 13th.

Upcoming events include the following:

Our friends The Harvard Club of Western Pennsylvania and All-Ivy-Plus gang are presenting a lecture here on Tuesday, January 28th at 5:15pm. It's entitled The Future of Pittsburgh Architecture. I've attached a flyer with all the details. You can register here: https://fisherarch.com/

The next First Friday event will be Friday, February 7th. Keep in mind these First Friday events are open to non-members as well.

The Pittsburgh Committee on Foreign Relations will have a seminar on the Ukraine and Europe on Tuesday, February 18th. That event is set to start with appetizers at 5pm and run until approximately 8pm or so. More details will be forthcoming soon and I'll share them with you at that time.

We will be having a murder mystery night on Friday, February 28th. The cost will be $65 per person plus tax and include a dinner buffet, a drink ticket, and the show. Dinner will be at 6pm with the show beginning at 7pm. I will have more details soon but please mark it on your calendar. This event is open to all and should be a ton of fun!

I've attached some photos of the Club's holiday party in case you didn't make it. A fun time was had by all, please plan on joining us next year!

Finally, if you have a hankering for Girl Scout cookies, I've got you covered. My 7 year old daughter Juliet is selling them (she's a Brownie). If you'd like to purchase some, and I know you do, you can click here:

https://lnkd.in/exN3hEwp

The rumor that I will tax (eat) 10% of all cookies purchased, is simply a rumor, nothing more. So, please order with confidence!

Stay warm,
-Dave

01/03/2025

The club's First Friday event is tonight and open to all, even you non-members! Come on in out of the cold and have a glass of red wine or maybe a bourbon to warm you up.

12/20/2024

Hello All,

Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and season greetings! Just some updates before we head into our holiday break here.

As mentioned in the last post, the Flashlight Factories lofts has partnered with us to be a preferred lodging partner. To receive a discount from the typical Air B&B rate, contact me and I'll put you in touch with the loft's owner.

Today is the club holiday party & dinner. Shame on you for six weeks if you skipped out on this one. There's going to be spiked eggnog, delicious appetizers and a great buffet. I understand that if we're lucky, former club president Wes Posvar, may even serenade us with some carols!

Our friends The Harvard Club of Western Pennsylvania and All-Ivy-Plus gang are presenting a lecture here on Tuesday, January 28th at 5:15pm. It's entitled The Future of Pittsburgh Architecture. I've attached a flyer with all the details. Please note however, registration will close January 18th, not the 23rd as stated on the form. I need to get the catering settled well ahead of the event.

The club will be closed December 21st through the 1st of January. We will reopen on January 2nd at 2pm. We will also be open January 3rd, which will be our First Friday event as well. Come down and have a drink! You're going to want to escape that family holiday togetherness by then, I'm sure!

Coming in February will be a murder mystery dinner night. Circle your calendars for Friday, February 28th. I'll have more details soon but we'll have dinner and then the show. Let people know, bring a group, as it's sure to be a fun evening!

Way down the road, after the snow is gone and winter is but a memory, on May 3rd, we plan on hosting a Kentucky Derby watch party here at the club. Men, dust off those Levine hats and women, find a lovely fascinator to don. Or hey, it's 2024, men can wear a fascinator if they so choose! After a few mint juleps, it won't matter.

Have a great holiday season,

-Dave

12/12/2024

Hello All,

I wanted to let you know that we have partnered with the Flashlight Factory on Pittsburgh's north side to be a preferred lodging partner with the AHYP Club. The Flashlight Factory has a variety of Air B&B type suites available for rental. Their information can be found here:
https://lnkd.in/edZgK8qv

The building that the suites reside in was, in fact, a flashlight factory, many years ago. The flashlight and single cell battery were developed here. Over the decades the building has seen many uses and has been home to several suites for a number of years now. Many a film production company has utilized the building due to its uniqueness. Stars that have been through there include Denzel Washington, Vin Diesel, and Ewan McGregor, to name a few. Pretty neat!

So, if you have guests from out of town and they're looking for an interesting, unique, place to stay, be sure to recommend the Flashlight Factory!

-Dave

12/06/2024

First Friday and the Wine Market are tonight at the club. This is one night when you don't have to be a member to join in on the fun. Come on down, have a drink and enjoy the Christmas vibe!

12/02/2024

Hello All,

A reminder, that if you're interested in attending the club's holiday dinner on December 20th, I need your guest count by December 9th. Please either email me at [email protected] or call me at 412.281.5858.

The club is all decked out for the holiday season. Check out the attached photos, and better yet, come down and have a drink amongst the decorations! We are open 12-8pm Tuesdays through Fridays.

Our First Friday and Winter Wine Market is this Friday evening, December 6th. There will be bottles of wine for sale and the usual First Friday fun. This event is open to all!

Please note, our second Winter Wine Market was scheduled for December 12th. This is being changed to Wednesday, December 11th. We now have a Christmas party utilizing the lounge on the 12th.

The Pittsburgh Committee On Foreign Relations is having an event here open to all on December 10th. You can find more details and registration info on their webpage.

Hope your Thanksgiving was a happy one,

Dave

11/27/2024

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder that First Friday is coming up here at the club on December 6th. This event is open to everyone, you don't have to be a member! These First Friday events are a great time to introduce friends to our club. In addition to a champagne special that evening, we'll be having a winter wine market. I'll re-post the details below from a previous email. I hope to see you stop by the club and see us all decked out for the holidays while enjoying a glass of wine, or two, or...

-Dave

Do you or your friends and family enjoy a good bottle of wine? Of course you do! Join us for a unique evening of wine exploration in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA. Susan Ouchis of Breakthru Beverage Group will be featuring an exceptional selection of wines, from sparkling Champagne to bold Napa Valley cabernets. With a variety of curated wines available to sample, this is the perfect opportunity to discover new favorites for your personal collection or find the perfect gifts for the holiday season. We'll also have snacks for you to munch on while sipping/shopping.

Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, the Winter Wine Market offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere to enjoy delicious wines at your own pace. The club will be all decked out for the Christmas season, making it a great environment to enjoy a few samples of vino! All wines will be available for purchase with special ordering opportunities for club members.

Also, if you purchase a case of wine, you'll receive a fabulous "mystery bottle" of additional wine for your holiday enjoyment!

11/18/2024

Last night approximately 70 Ravens fans had a post-game party here at the AHYP Club. And while their team was unsuccessful on the field, the Ravens fans had a great time eating and imbibing here in our club. Attached are a few photos.

-Dave

11/13/2024

Ivy+ CMU Swartz in the City
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Hello AHYP Members,

Our friends from Penn, Ivy+, and CMU alumni will be at the AHYP Club in Pittsburgh for the latest Swartz in the City showcase. Come see the latest technologies being developed by CMU Alumni Startup and Spinout companies.

ESTAT Actuation (light, compact, and efficient electroadhesive clutches) and Aquatonomy (autonomous underwater robots that provide precise 3D models of intricate submerged structures) are the featured startups for this event. So, come by and bone-up on your electroadhesive clutch knowledge and impress friends and family at Thanksgiving with your new appreciation of Aquatonomy!

You can click below to RSVP and learn more about these amazing new technologies and the people developing them.

Have a great evening,

Dave

Join Penn, Ivy+, and CMU alumni at the AHYP Club in Pittsburgh for the latest Swartz in the City showcase. Come see the latest technologies being developed by CMU Alumni Startup and Spinout companies.

11/12/2024

Some photos from last Thursday's Pittsburgh Petroleum Club's Gatsby event at the club.

11/04/2024

Hello All,

The menu for the club's holiday party on Friday, December 20th is listed below. This year there will be one seating.

4pm: Cocktail hour in lounge

5pm: Dinner service to begin

I will need to know if you're attending by no later than Monday, December 9th. At that time I will need your party's count and payment. The price for the dinner this year is $80 per person plus the club charge of 20%.

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, just get in touch with me.

-Dave

Menu

Cocktail Hour Appetizers:

Artisan Fruit & Cheese
Chef selected wedges and slices of domestic and
imported, hard and soft cheeses, specialty jams and
varied mustards. Garnished with grapes, seasonal fruits,
and fresh herbs.

Margarita Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
A magnificent presentation of chilled jumbo shrimp,
arranged with lime wheels on the edge of a tall glass
pedestal bowl, filled with mango pineapple salsa.
Accompanied by mini shrimp cocktail shooters with
traditional cocktail sauce.

Dinner:

Apple Harvest Salad
Chopped romaine • red grapes • blueberries • vanilla
sugared almonds • tart granny smith apples • gorgonzola •
apple cider vinaigrette

Rolls & Butter

Orange Bourbon Praline Ham
Carved and garnished with fruits, plum, oranges, & kale

Braised Short Ribs
rosemary, orange, Chianti

Bay Crab Cake with lemon aioli

Meyer Lemon Haricot Vert Green Beans with Parmesan
Breadcrumbs

Red Bliss Potatoes
rosemary • garlic • parsley

Assorted Desserts

Coffee, Decaf and Tea

11/02/2024

Ivy& #43; CMU Swartz in the CityThursday, November 14, 2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMHello AHYP Members, Our friends from Penn, Ivy& #43;, and CMU alumni will be at the AHYP Club in Pittsburgh for the latest Swartz in the City showcase. Come see the latest technologies being developed by CMU Alumni Startup and Spinout companies.ESTAT Actuation (light, compact, and efficient electroadhesive clutches) and Aquatonomy (autonomous underwater robots that provide precise 3D models of intricate submerged structures) are the featured startups for this event. So, come by and bone-up on your electroadhesive clutch knowledge and impress friends and family at Thanksgiving with your new appreciation of Aquatonomy!You can click below to RSVP and learn more about these amazing new technologies and the people developing them. Have a great weekend,DaveRegister Here

10/31/2024

10/26/2024

The Allegheny HYP Club is booking Christmas and holiday parties at this time! Have your family, club or office event at one of the coolest venues in the city. The menu link should be below. Reach out to Dave Swank for more info.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:08d768e7-6ef6-42e8-9cb3-2a6842c1fea8

10/25/2024

Attention All You Birds and Dames,

The Pittsburgh Petroleum Club is having its Great Gatsby party at the AHYP Club on Thursday, November 7th. The event will feature table games, appetizers, and a general roaring twenties vibe.

I hope you can attend. It should be a fantastic event and it's good for your soul to see the club packed and being enjoyed by members and non-members alike. Don't be a bluenose. Instead, gooseberry lay your best 1920's outfit and be here on November the 7th!

For more information, send a message to me or [email protected]

-Dave

06/01/2024

Chad Toland Music closing out the month of May in style at our Final Friday. We hope you can catch him here or at another venue, Chad is great!