Author: Hal B. Klein
Downtown Pittsburgh's Dining Scene Is Amid A Reset
Downtown strives to reconfigure as a draw unto itself as office workers continue to shy away from a full-time return.
Best Nearby Destinations to Get Your Dog Off-Leash
I adopted my pup, Cleo, in January and we’ve been adventuring ever since. These three off-leash spaces are our favorite nearby places to roam and play.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Review: Alta Via Pizzeria
Pittsburgh’s big Burrito Restaurant Group offers a largely enjoyable spin into full-service casual with a pizza-focused restaurant in Bakery Square.
Justin Severino Looks to Washington, D.C, for His Next Move
The chef’s Lawrenceville Salty Pork Bits storefront will close this weekend, Morcilla will stay open.
Now Open: Taqueria El Pastorcito Lands in New Kensington
The popular food truck, best known for its al pastor tacos, opens a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Pittsburgh Restaurant News: Back To The Foodture Plans a Big Sequel
A massive version of the South Side burger and wing joint will open in Uptown this summer.
Pittsburgh Restaurant News: Stagioni to Close
The much-loved South Side Italian eatery will end its 12-year run in June.
Now Open: ShadoBeni Brings Trinidadian Cuisine to the North Side
The opening of Ulric Joseph and Jennie Canning’s restaurant, formerly a pop-up, serves much-needed good news for Pittsburgh’s vegan eaters.
Watch: Our Dining Critic Discusses This Year's Best Restaurant List
PM Dining Critic / Food Editor Hal B. Klein appears on KDKA's “Pittsburgh Today Live” to explain what's involved in picking the 25 Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh.
The 25 Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh
PM Dining Critic / Food Editor Hal B. Klein’s list of 25 restaurants reflects the state of dining in Pittsburgh as the region slowly emerges from the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pittsburgh Food News: A New Concept from the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group Will Open Downtown This Month
Jamilka Borges joins the RDRG roster as Sally Ann’s executive chef.
Pittsburgh Food News: Duo's Taquería is Coming to East Liberty in June
Cafe Agnes owner Marcella Ogrodnik and Duolingo are teaming up for an innovative takeaway operation that highlights heirloom corn and language learning.
The Thyme Machine is Ready to Take Off for Its Second Season
Ryan Chavara will use the former Bitter Ends Food space in Bloomfield as the base of operations for his breakfast cart.
Pittsburgh’s Essential Butcher Shops and Meat Counters
There are hardly any independent butchers left in the region. But these seven institutions, most of them more than 50 years old, offer high-quality meat with service you’re not going to find at the big-box stores.
Refreshed and Revived, The Vandal in Lawrenceville Reopens
The seven-year-old restaurant returns from a three-month hiatus with a fresh perspective and a new wine bar.
Pittsburgh Restaurant News: Reed & Co. Is Closing
The Lawrenceville vegan restaurant and juice bar is the latest in a string of shuttering announcements.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Review: Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Can a restaurant celebrated for its tasty steaks and relaxed vibe keep its allure following a move to a massive Downtown space?
Pittsburgh Restaurant News: B52 Cafe is Closing
The Lawrenceville eatery ends its six-year run this week.
The Open Road: Pittsburgh's First Alcohol-Free Bottle Shop Launches in Allentown
The shop moves from its temporary digs to a standalone location with an ever-increasing array of delightful drinkables.
A Food Hall Centered Around Asian Restaurants is Coming to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh restaurateurs Mike Chen and Alex Tang will curate a seven-stall, locally owned food hall in The Terminal Building in the Strip District.
Palate Partners’ Deb Mortillaro Masters Wine, Spirit and Sake
The lifelong learner, one of Pittsburgh’s foremost libations educators, just earned one of the hospitality industry's highest achievements.
Pittsburgh Restaurant News: Bitter Ends Food Is Closing
The Bloomfield eatery will serve its last meal at the end of April.
Our Dining Critic Dishes on This Month's Restaurant Review and Local Fish Fries
Watch what else Hal B. Klein had to say on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live.
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