Join Matt De Reno, a.k.a. “Noodles,” as he eats, drinks, and explores his way across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. From neighborhood watering holes and local restaurants to hidden gems, coffee shops, and unexpected discoveries, Noodles on the Loose celebrates the places, people, and experiences that make the Burgh special.
Part food adventure, part local storytelling, and always a little bit Yinzer, it's Pittsburgh through the eyes of a guy who enjoys a good meal, good company, and a good story.
You never know where Noodles will turn up next!
Looking for great chicken wings in Pittsburgh? Noodles heads to Hal's Bar & Grill in Ross Township, where the wings are delicious, the atmosphere is lively, and everybody seems to know somebody.
Written by Pittsburgh-area author Matt De Reno, The Midas Files is a science fiction thriller series where Pittsburgh roots, hidden history, secret organizations, ancient mysteries, and impossible technology collide. The journey begins close to home — and eventually reaches much farther than anyone imagined.
Looking for something different for the Yinzer who loves thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, and stories with a little Pittsburgh in their DNA? The books also make a pretty good gift.