Author: Hal B. Klein
The Fight to Survive for Pittsburgh Restaurants
The region’s restaurants and bars are doing all they can to survive a pandemic that has meant immeasurable sacrifice — and precious little government support in return.
The Best New Restaurants in Pittsburgh
Dining Critic Hal B. Klein’s top 10 new restaurants of 2020, plus some notable expansions of established favorites.
HBK on PTL: Allegheny Eats Helps Restaurant Workers During Pandemic
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein also discusses what's new in Pittsburgh food this month during an appearance on KDKA's “Pittsburgh Today Live”
What’s New in Pittsburgh Food for January
A new pizza joint, a soul food restaurant and a natural wine shop have my attention.
Providing Meals to Those Who Need Them While Supporting Restaurants
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and several area restaurants partner to get meals to school-aged kids and others experiencing food insecurity.
Pittsburgh Dining at a Distance: Sandwiches Galore
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein is celebrating six recent sandwich triumphs.
How You Can Help Pittsburgh Restaurants
Seven ways to help Pittsburgh’s restaurants and people who work in them make it through the winter.
What’s New in Pittsburgh Food for December
Three openings and a relaunch have my attention this month.
New and Noteworthy: Mediterra Cafe Mt. Lebanon
The fast-casual restaurant and specialty grocery is the second location from the owners of Mediterra Bakehouse.
Watch HBK on PTL: Pittsburgh's Takeout Options
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein discusses a few of his favorite takeout spots on KDKA TV's “Pittsburgh Today Live.”
Perspective: I’m Thankful For Pittsburgh Restaurants
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein on the current inflection point for Pittsburgh restaurants and bars.
Chef on the Move: Csilla Thackray Heads to Churchview Farm
The former Legume chef de cuisine joins the Baldwin Borough farm as its executive chef and community engagement coordinator.
Pusadee’s Garden Sets an Opening Date
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein previews the much-anticipated relaunch of the Upper Lawrenceville Thai restaurant.
How Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Count on Each Other
Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid offers support to service industry employees.
What's New and Coming Soon in Pittsburgh Food
Three openings have my attention, and there are some exciting eats on the horizon.
Coming Attraction: Back To The Foodture, Part Two
Angel Randolph and Eddie Barnz will open a new location of their hamburger and wing spot on the South Side.
Rockaway Pizza Returns Bigger and Bolder
Josh Sickels will continue to make classic Queens-style pies at the new location of his White Oak pizzeria. But he’s adding a selection of specialty pies to the mix.
Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh
Our annual roundup of Pittsburgh's Best Restaurants covers a lot of ground. The list includes everything from fine dining at a resort hotel to a scrappy farm-to-table breakfast and lunch counter in Bloomfield.
HBK on PTL: Pittsburgh's Newest Restaurants
Restaurant critic Hal B. Klein provides updates on four new eateries in the 'Burgh on KDKA's “Pittsburgh Today Live”
Pittsburgh Chef Ryan Peters Breaks Out on TikTok
The Iron Born Pizza & Pasta chef just hit 1 million followers with his pasta-focused account.
Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group Opens Coop De Ville
Plus, we catch up with what’s going on at the restaurant group’s other establishments.
How Scratch & Co. Is Embracing Flexibility
Owner Don Mahaney is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic by putting the health of his workers first.
