Author: Hal B. Klein
Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery is Pittsburgh’s First Lao Restaurant
The owners of Bangkok Balcony consulted with celebrated Lao chef Seng Luangrath to build the menu for their Squirrel Hill restaurant.
TasteBuds Returns for a Fourth Year
The annual fundraiser for Best Buddies will feature 30 of Pittsburgh's top chefs paired with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A Different Kind of Holiday Pop-Up Bar is Opening Downtown
Sarah Shaffer, owner of tina's in Bloomfield, and designer Thommy Conroy partner for tina's (holiday) at the Americus Club.
Pizza News: Driftwood Oven Now Open On Mondays
Expanded hours and new dessert menu is happy news indeed.
Restaurant Review: Sichuan Gourmet in Squirrel Hill
With executive chef Zhiyuan Tang running the show, the longstanding Sichuan establishment now is one of Pittsburgh’s most exciting restaurants.
7 Alcohol-Free Restaurant Drinks That We Love
People may choose to skip pairing their meals with wine, beer or cocktails for many reasons, and there are delicious alcohol-free alternatives all around town.
Dinner Is Coming to Brick Shop at TRYP Hotel
Executive Chef Brandon Blumenfeld’s menu draws inspiration from his grandmother.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating: Recent Dishes That I Loved
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein says clam soup, wings and Bhutanese cuisine have his attention this month.
How Pittsburgh Restaurants are Being Encouraged to Share their Leftovers
412 Food Rescue and Sustainable Pittsburgh are partnering on a program called Restaurants Against Food Waste Month.
Restaurant Review: Legume Bistro Is Soaring
With a slight philosophical shift and a new chef de cuisine, the 12-year-old restaurant is the best it has ever been.
Where We’re Eating in October: Mola and Two Sisters Vietnamese
The two international restaurants in East Liberty, both less than a year old, have caught my attention.
Chris Fennimore Wants You To Get Stuffed
The beloved WQED host is out with a new cookbook.
52 Pittsburgh Restaurants Open on Monday Nights
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein tracks down a year's worth of options from upscale to casual for a night of the week when many restaurants are closed.
The Western PA Lamb Cook-Off Returns in September
With a new location and more vendors, the popular lamb festival will be bigger than it’s ever been.
Restaurant Review: Alta Via
With its first new restaurant in 15 years, the big Burrito Restaurant Group proves it still has it.
Pigeon Bagels Opens In Squirrel Hill
Gab Taube opened a standalone location for her popular bagel business in July and we're very happy about it.
Power Bites Offer a Healthy Snack Alternative For People of All Ages
Sharif Rasheed created the tasty treat for his son, Malcolm.
Big Changes Are Coming to Fish Nor Fowl
We have details on the launch of the restaurant's second chapter, plus updates on other Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group projects.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating: 4 Recent Dishes I Loved
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein says fried chicken, sour cherry soup, longevity noodles and garden-fresh Italian cooking have his attention this month.
Farmer X Baker Brings Much Needed Riverfront Dining To The Region
Jennifer Urich focuses on locally grown ingredients and house-baked breads at her casual spot in Aspinwall Riverfront Park.
Hop Farm Brewing Company and Provision PGH Combine Forces
The popular Federal Galley restaurant takes over culinary operations at the Lawrenceville brewery next week.
Restaurant Review: Spirits & Tales at the Oaklander Hotel
Executive chef Jessica Lewis’ strong voice is undermined by inconsistencies throughout the restaurant.
Growing Together: Farmers and Chefs Elevate Pittsburgh Dining
These seven farmer/chef pairings are leading the charge toward more vital vegetable dishes.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating: 3 Recent Dishes I Loved
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein says Sichuan smashed eggplants, smoked chicken wings and a cornbread dessert have his attention.
Cornbread, A New Soul Food Restaurant, Opens in an Unexpected Location
Adenah Bayoh and Elzadie “Zadie” Smith bring their fast-casual concept to the West Mifflin Walmart.
Café Agnes is the Spot for Pupusas and Tamales
Marcella Ogrodnik brings Salvadorian cuisine to three Pittsburgh farmers markets.
Opening Date Set for the Severinos' New Restaurant
Larder of East End, Justin Severino and Hilary Prescott Severino's casual restaurant inside East End Brewing Company's Larimer brewpub, features a beer-friendly menu.
The Wild, Wonderful Hubub of the Strip District
Strip District foot traffic, particularly on Saturday mornings, can reach epic proportions. If you’re down to get into the mix, perhaps even purchase some of the ubiquitous black and gold sports gear, you’re in the right place — but you can also seek a little bit of refuge in an otherwise boisterous neighborhood.
Bloomfield: Bocce, Burgers and a Killer Turkey Devonshire
Located in the heart of the East End, Bloomfield might still lay claim as Pittsburgh’s “Little Italy,” but the neighborhood today reflects a range of communities and interests.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating: 3 Recent Dishes I Loved
PM dining critic Hal B. Klein is eating seasonal salads, sushi and sandwiches.
All In The (Giaramita) Family: La Tavola Italiana and Pizza Taglio
Family members run two distinct restaurants, one classic and one with a contemporary spin.
Restaurant Review: Masala House in Shadyside
You'll find excellent Indian cuisine in a Shadyside building with a long culinary history.
Hello Neighbor and Scratch Food & Beverage Pair Up for a Very Special Dinner
The community dinner will feature Syrian cuisine, raising awareness of Hello Neighbor's mission and promoting connection and conversation with the region's refugee families.
5 Best (Non-Food Related) Things about Pittsburgh
I’m one of the lucky people that joyfully gets to intertwine my work interests with my life interests. However, while you might not know it from my Instagram feed, I do sometimes spend my time doing things that don’t involve eating or drinking.
Restaurant News You Can Use: Over Eden Opens at TRYP Hotel
Look for light and shareable Levantine cuisine at the restaurant on the roof of Lawrenceville's new boutique hotel.
Ketchup Sparks Controversy at Kennywood
Hot on the heels of the Potato Patch cheese swap, a change in ketchup suppliers hits close to home.
Sharing Knives Grows into Sharing Farms
For its third season, the collaborative dinner series at Ace Hotel will celebrate the region’s growers.
This Restless Pair are Pittsburgh Restaurateurs of the Year
Together, Richard DeShantz and Tolga Sevdik of the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group form the Pittsburgh restaurant world's most dynamic duo.
When I Have a Craving for a Specific Dish
Here are a few Pittsburgh restaurants we didn’t include on the annual Best Restaurants list that our dining critic loves to visit when he's craving something specific.
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Links People to Good Jobs
Pittsburgh Magazine selected Community Kitchen Pittsburgh as our inaugural Community Impact Award recipient in recognition of the organization’s commitment to moving at-risk community members into the workplace, with a focus on helping them find employment in the foodservice industry.
Braddock Brewery Brew Gentlemen Turns Five
A deliberately slow fermentation has the young brewers primed for a big expansion.
Claudy Pierre is Non Stop
The owner of Arnold’s Tea spends his time connecting communities and working to empower a new generation of Pittsburghers.
Phipps May Market Returns This Weekend to Pittsburgh
Get seedlings, trees, garden accessories and more at the 83rd annual gathering of gardeners, farmers and horticulturalists.
Restaurant Review: Fairlane in Mt. Lebanon
Graham Foster and Lauren Zanardelli’s restaurant hits the right notes with a casual, thoughtful menu which includes a terrific hamburger and a stellar pickle plate.
Heritage Craft Butchers Is a Gem That's Worth Driving To
The trio behind the Marianna butcher shop hope their rural storefront will become a destination.
Cinderlands Warehouse Set to Open in Strip District
The brewery and restaurant, located in the Old Spaghetti Warehouse space, will hold more than 350 people.
New Restaurants Coming to Smallman Galley and Federal Galley
Look for New Mexican cuisine, customizable chicken and more as half of the Pittsburgh Galley Group concepts change in the next few months.
