Author: Hal B. Klein
She is the Bartenders' Bartender in Pittsburgh
Deirdre Adkins left the world of bartending for a time, only to return to one of the city’s favorite neighborhood spots.
Review: The Twisted Frenchman Worthy of Attention
If Chef/Partner Andrew Garbarino spends additional time honing his skills, The Twisted Frenchman could become a fine-dining fixture.
Pittsburgh Dinner Lab Popularity Expected to Grow with Free Membership
What makes Dinner Lab different than your typical restaurant popup is that the events often feature local sous chefs, line cooks and others who don't often get a chance to call the shots.
Meet the Man who Can Give Your Knives the Best Edge
Dan Thompson, founder of Atomic Celt Bladeworks, knows his way around a piece of steel.
Exclusive: Plans Announced for Closed Garfield Restaurant
The former Mexican restaurant, Verde, will transition to Prairie, an eatery featuring a heartland cuisine that includes beef and bourbon.
Three Rivers Grown Gets Farm-Fresh Products to Local Stores
More and more consumers are demanding access to locally produced food. This two-person operation is making that happen.
Casbah at 20 – This Restaurant Still Has the Right Recipe
A consistent focus on quality of ingredients is a big part of what keeps Casbah, even with an influx of new restaurants in Pittsburgh, worthy of return visits.
East Liberty Restaurateur Focused on Fresh, Not Fussy Food
Chef Sonja J Finn’s quality-first attitude translates to stellar menu selections at Dinette.
Chengdu Gourmet in Squirrel Hill Brings the Heat
It is the optimum place to try authentic Sichuan dishes in one of the city’s culturally diverse neighborhoods.
Four New Restaurants Opening Soon in Pittsburgh
Get ready to eat Pittsburgh — because a number of new restaurants are expected to open this fall. Here are a few I'm most looking forward to trying out.
Pittsburgh Chefs Salute Culinary Legend with Tribute Feast
The celebratory event in honor of Alice Waters included a surprise guest.
Pair of New, Hip Community Spaces Open in the East End
Bantha Tea Bar and Caffe d'Amore will offer sips, bites and spaces to connect.
How to Make Pittsburgh's Farmers Markets Better
Market managers, farmers and customers all can play a role in helping markets to live up to their potential.
Why This East End Eatery Wins Praise for 'Sustainability'
Dinette in East Liberty was recognized for actions that benefit the environment, its customers, employees, and the community.
Jamie Moore is Eat'n Park's 'Farmer Guy' with a Plan
The company's director of sourcing and sustainability works to obtain high-quality, local ingredients for its numerous concepts.
At täkō – Terrific Tacos and Tequila Are Just The Beginning
Richard DeShantz and Tolga Sevdik strike again with täkō, their taco-centric downtown eatery with an extensive tequila selection.
Big Changes at One of Pittsburgh's Best Restaurants
With Bar Marco's executive chef leaving and one of the business partners moving on, our restaurant critic finds out what the future holds for this hotspot and its sister business.
Wigle's New 'Straight Whiskey' Worth the Wait
The Pittsburgh distillery says the debut of its 2- and 3-year aged straight whiskey is "a big milesone."
Get a Solid First Look: 3 Hot, New Pittsburgh Dining Options
Now that Station, The Vandal and Driftwood Oven are open, it's time to assess the food.
Popular Garfield Restaurant Closes But Leaves Rich Legacy
During its five-year run, Salt of the Earth's ambitious menus were a major development in Pittsburgh's restaurant culture.
New Book Focuses on Forgotten but Delicious Pawpaw Fruit
Andrew Moore's engaging, informative read will make you hungry for the fruit that will soon be in season in the Pittsburgh area.
Meet a Founder of the Pittsburgh Craft-Cocktail Movement
Sean D. Enright got in on the ground floor of the local craft-cocktail movement and now is a respected adviser to Pittsburgh’s next-generation bartenders.
Inside 'Tales of the Cocktail,' Where Bartenders Perfect Their Craft
Spencer Warren, beverage director of the downtown restaurant group that includes Butcher and the Rye, Tako and Meat & Potatoes, is a genuine star at Tales. He's Pittsburgh’s most noticeable bartender at the event.
Growing Their Own Way: Inside 4 Pittsburgh Family Farms
Family-run farms adapt in multiple ways in order to thrive in western Pennsylvania.
Flavorful Tacos are Main Attraction at Lawrenceville's SMOKE
Reasonable prices and a lively atmosphere make SMOKE barbeque taqueria one of Pittsburgh's go-to restaurants.
Which of Pittsburgh's Top Chefs are Switching Kitchens?
The changes coincide with the planned openings of several new restaurants.
The Entertaining, Invaluable Beer Bible You Need
In his new book, Mark Brewer illustrates literal interpretations of common beer terms.
City Guide: Terrific Things to Do in the ‘Burgh and Beyond
The towns, neighborhoods, boroughs, main streets and small corners of western Pennsylvania that we call home -- and what we love about them.
What I Learned on the Road about Pittsburgh's Restaurants
Thanks to chefs willing to travel and taste out-of-town dishes, our food culture continues to flourish.
Mobile-Food Pioneer: PGH Taco Truck's James Rich
James Rich started making tacos for a fast-food company during his college days. Now he’s known for the creativity he serves on the PGH Taco Truck.
Review: Senti in Lawrenceville, So Close to Fantastic
The restaurant offers top-notch service along with a menu of traditional Italian fare.
Brewed in the ‘Burgh, the Evolution of Our City’s Brewpubs
A long-awaited update to Pennsylvania's beer-selling law prompted change to the region's brewpub scene.
Seasonal, Sweet & Sensational: Millie's Homemade Ice Cream
Chad and Lauren Townsend are ramping up production so more Pittsburghers can share in their frozen goodness.
The Next Big Thing in Pittsburgh's Culinary Scene?
Bread and Salt Bakery's Anti-Pasta event — which offered wine, multiple food courses, live music and flicks — best illustrates the dinner model our city desires.
Change of Focus at Popular Pittsburgh Cocktail Spot
The Livermore in East Liberty goes from serving cocktails and snacks to offering an all-out Italian menu of wines, pastas and more.
Good News: Gaucho Is Back and Bigger Than Ever
The Strip District's wood-smoked meat mecca reopens with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating — and AC.
Urban Farming: Growing Gardens in Pittsburgh Neighborhoods
Julie Butcher Pezzino carries out Grow Pittsburgh’s missions while working to turn others’ interest in agriculture into action.
Best Restaurants 2015
Which 33 establishments did our independent Restaurant Review Panel include among its top picks this year? Find them here.
The Right Recipe: Spy Inside 5 Killer Kitchens
Executive chefs often are given much of the credit for their restaurants’ success, but that praise would be hard to bestow if each did not lead an outstanding kitchen brigade.
Special Events that Help Shape Pittsburgh's Food Scene
Our independent Restaurant Review Panel wanted to highlight a number of special dining events this year that enhanced the city’s culinary experiences.
2015 Best New Dining Experience: The Wine Room at Bar Marco
Because the room seats only 10 people, you can book it for your own special event or share it with other people who are bound to become new friends by the end of the evening.
2015 Delicious Design Winner: Not One Bad Seat at Altius
The space formerly occupied by the Georgetown Inn has undergone an incredible transformation.
2015 Delicious Design Winner: Sienna Mercato is Three Restaurants in One
Each restaurant merits commendation for its design; together they are one of the most impressive dining spaces in the city.
Pittsburgh Chefs Share Opinions on Customers, Each Other
We polled some of the city's top chefs for an insider's look on the industry.
Pittsburgh Says Farewell to Penn Mac's 'Dearheart'
Pittsburgh's food community paid tribute to Carol Pascuzzi's contributions at the cheese counter where she dispensed invaluable advice.
One of the 'Burgh's Top Restaurants Lures New Chef
Chef Justin Severino also is expanding Cure's already crave-worthy charcuterie selections.
Get a Solid First Look at Tako in Downtown Pittsburgh
The owners of two Cultural District hotspots team with another visionary local chef to provide the city with a street-food and quality-drink haven.
Importer Searches for Rare, 'Damn Good' Spirits in Faraway Lands
Liquor enthusiast Raj Sabharwal left the corporate world to import spirits from around the globe.
