Author: Celine Roberts
Fresh Fest Beerfest Is Set to Return to Pittsburgh
The country's first black brewfest looks to double in size this year.
How I Reconnected with My Home Kitchen
After hitting a culinary bottom eating unseasoned steamed broccoli for three nights in a row, PM food writer Celine Roberts knew she needed to light a new fire.
Kingfly Spirits Will Open Next Month in the Strip District
Blake Ragghianti plans to elevate the art of distilling limoncello, grappa and other Italian spirits.
The Best New Bars in Pittsburgh in 2018
Our columnist Celine Roberts is big on Alpine escapes, Downtown cocktails and Soju.
Adda Coffee and Tea Expands to a Second Location
The coffee house brings its international focus and welcoming atmosphere to the North Side.
Apteka and Whitfield Team Up for a Vegan Christmas Meal
The latest installment of Bethany Zozula's Sharing Knives dinner series brings Apteak co-owners Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski in for an Eastern European feast.
Celebrate the Holidays with an Allegheny River Bar Crawl
Expecting visitors this holiday season? We have you covered with a crawl that includes karaoke, wine, beer and history.
Bigger and Brighter, Miracle Returns to Downtown Pittsburgh
The seasonal pop-up bar from Subversive Cocktails immerses imbibers in heaps of holiday cheer.
Drink Like the French on Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Why and where to celebrate on Thursday, which marks the annual release of the young wine.
See What Pittsburgh’s Restaurant Industry is Doing for Tree of Life Victims
The city’s chefs, bartenders and food truck operators all have organized fundraisers that will take place in the next few weeks.
Politics at the Bar? Local Bartenders Have Some Guidelines
How much talk is too much in a charged political climate? Where do bartenders draw the line?
Comfort, Culture and Feijoada at Casa Brasil
The new pop up restaurant in Highland Park adds a different dimension to the city's offerings of Brazilian cuisine.
Southern Cuisine Served with a Big Side of Hospitality
Sugar and Smoke owner Andrea Robinson not only wants to feed customers of her new eatery in Bloomfield –– she wants to know their names.
The Black Cat Market is Pittsburgh's Newest Cat Cafe
Co-owners Olivia Ciotoli and Indigo Baloch opened the Lawrenceville location to provide a venue for animal interactions for those without the ability to keep pets themselves.
Pittsburgh Area Food and Drink Events for October
We have your month covered with cider festivals, spooky bar crawls and an African food festival.
Smallman Galley and Federal Galley Launch New Cocktail Menus
Each of the Galley Group’s bar programs have a unique theme but a similar tie-in … they’re fun.
Get Wild With Food This Weekend
For more than 50 years, a West Virginia group has promoted the virtues of foraged food.
Lorelei Brings Outstanding Cocktails and Beer to Beloved Building
The owners of Hidden Harbor and Independent Brewing Company go Alpine for their first East Liberty location.
Appalachian Food Summit Uses Food as a Lens on Social Change
Food played a significant part in labor organizing during the 2018 West Virginia teachers strike, where it was used as a bargaining chip for disenfranchised workers.
How to Pick the Perfect Wine for Fall
Alyssa McGrath of Verity Wine Partners offers advice that will help consumers make the best selections when purchasing wine.
How to Find the Culinary Treasures Just Outside Our Doors
Sarah Bir's “The Fruit Forager’s Companion” helps readers connect with nature, whether by discovering the autumn olive or simply making homemade apple cider.
Enix Brewing Company Set to Open in Homestead
Owners David and Victor Rodriguez also operate two breweries in Madrid, Spain.
Pittsburgh's Steel City Salt Company's Special Seasoning
John and Candy Tarallo sell an array of specialty salts, offer advice on how to use them and are about to open a new location in Millvale.
Opera Makes for Unusual (and Delightful) Pairing at Allegheny Wine Mixer
Opera on Tap’s monthly performance series aims to democratize the art form.
Learning the Art of Safe Mushroom Foraging
Artist and forager Sarah Banach's “Foolproof Five” illustration identifies which mushrooms are easy to identify and safe to eat.
Pittsburgh to Host Nation’s First Black Beer Festival
Day Bracey and Ed Bailey of Drinking Partners Podcast and Mike Potter of Black Brew Culture online magazine will bring 12 black-owned breweries to Pittsburgh in August for Fresh Fest.
A Pop-Up Bar in Pittsburgh that Serves a Sober Alternative
Empath provides the vibe and social space of a bar, as well as stepped up beverage service ... without the alcohol.
