Author: Hal B. Klein
Restaurant Review: Spork
Despite an inconsistent start, Christian Frangiadis' restaurant now is worth visiting.
Ranking Pittsburgh's Suburbs: Which is the Safest?
Using data from the Pennsylvania State Police, this category ranks a two-year average of reported incidents of criminal homicide, sex-related offenses, robbery, assault, property offenses, and drug and alcohol-related crimes. For assault, property crimes and drug and alcohol crimes, numbers are converted to a ratio per 100,000 population so as not to penalize larger communities that have correspondingly more incidents.
Kate Romane and Mike Rado Return to Lawrenceville
The forthcoming TRYP Hotel is working with two prominent Pittsburgh chefs for its food and beverage program.
Iron Born Pizza Sets Opening Date for Second Location
The owners of the popular Detroit-style pizza restaurant in Smallman Galley are set to launch an independent storefront in Millvale.
First Look: Fish Nor Fowl
What should diners expect at a restaurant that derives its name from an old idiom meaning hard to classify?
Chefs Part of the Show at Unique Dinner & Theater in Pittsburgh
Quantum Theatre’s new play, “Chatterton,” features guest appearances by some of Pittsburgh’s best chefs.
Hungry for Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in September
We visit Mediterra Cafe in Sewickley, eat Pie for Breakfast and catch up with two Pittsburgh-based chefs who recently returned from China. Plus, we talk to Bar Marco's Karl Hickey.
Dawn Plummer Shines a Light for a Just Food System
The executive director of the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council seeks long-term solutions to our region’s food access issues.
Restaurant Review: Lola Bistro
The family-run North Side restaurant is a neighborhood gem with the potential to draw larger crowds.
Fish nor Fowl Now Taking Reservations
The new restaurant from the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group will soft-open later this week.
Apteka’s Roasted Sunflower: Summer's Most Interesting (and Instagramable) Dish?
The owners of the Bloomfield vegan eatery introduce a limited run of whole sunflower heads that you can eat like corn.
Do You Want to Join our Restaurant Review Panel?
We’d like your help sorting through the best of Pittsburgh’s dining options.
A Pittsburgher's Determination Gave Us the Big Mac
Our dining critic recounts the story of the iconic burger's invention in Pittsburgh a half-century ago.
Hungry for Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in August
We're doing right by drinking good coffee at Giving Grounds, learning about northeastern Chinese food at Northeastern Kitchen and digging Taiwanese cuisine at Ting's Kitchen. Plus, we talk to Lorelei's beer hall manager Lizzie Fistel.
New Menu Items Coming to Chengdu Gourmet in Squirrel Hill
Executive chef/owner Wei Zhu is fired up after a month-long trip to China.
Colin Anderson's Clever, Crafty Cocktails
The Umami bar manager brings serious skills to a playful cocktail program.
Restaurant Review: Poulet Bleu
Richard DeShantz steps it up with a move from Downtown to Lawrenceville and shows Pittsburgh how to make French dining fun.
Ultimate Comfort Food: The Joy of Dumplings
Why our dining critic thinks dumplings might be his ultimate comfort food.
Seven of our Favorite Dumplings in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, of course, is best known for the pierogi. Our love of dumplings extends beyond that, however. These seven dumplings are our favorite restaurant versions of their various styles.
The Tailor’s Dumpling: Kreplach
A Pittsburgh chef and his family continue to craft a family recipe with roots in Poland.
The Joy of Dumplings
Why our dining critic thinks dumplings might be his ultimate comfort food, "The Little Tailor's" kreplach and our seven favorite dumplings in Pittsburgh.
The Eight Best Frozen Treats in Pittsburgh
Our dining critic picks his favorite ice cream, ice pop, frozen custard, vegan delight and more.
Willow Restaurant in the North Hills Lands a New Chef
Aaron Allen comes to Willow by way of 2-star Daniel in New York City. Plus, Greta Harmon joins the staff of the Ohio Township hideaway as the restaurant's new bar manager.
City Guide 2018-2019: Eat
If you’ve read our story on “How (and Where and When) to Dine Out with Kids,” you already have some smart strategies on what to do while you’re out. Here are some of our favorite places to put them to use.
How and Where and When to Dine Out with Kids
When special-occasion eaters without kids and everyday diners with kids in tow collide, there can be conflict. A couple of tips can make life copacetic for everyone in the restaurant.
¡HURRA! Happy Eating
Looking for good place to take the kids for dinner that's got enough options for adults too?
The Western Pennsylvania Lamb Cook-Off Is Back
The date is set for the return of one of PM dining critic Hal B. Klein's favorite food events of 2017. Pittsburgh Magazine has a first look at the competing teams.
Hungry for Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in July
We eat for a good cause with Leo's Sunday Sauce, wonder what took us so long to get to Lola Bistro and hit the main menu at Muddy Waters. Plus, we go offline with Dave Anoia of DiAnoia's Eatery.
Lidia Bastianich Shares Her American Dream in a New Memoir
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein talks to the celebrated chef, restauranteur, television host and author about grandparents, foraging and the plight of refugees seeking a better life in the United States.
Mike Chen, Dean of the Chinese Kitchen
The owner of Everyday Noodles is encouraging more regionally specific Chinese food in Pittsburgh restaurants.
Restaurant Review: The Twisted Frenchman is an Ambitious Endeavor
Andrew Garbarino moved his fine-dining restaurant into a multimillion-dollar new home. Does it live up to its new digs?
Best of the 'Burgh 2018: Food and Drink
From a goat rodeo farm and dairy to a Spanish revival to a secret lunch –– discover what our editors chose for the Best of the 'Burgh in food and drink.
Best of the 'Burgh 2018: Fitness and Outdoor
From a way to be shady to a (literal) tailgate to letting the moon be your guide –– discover what our editors chose for the Best of the 'Burgh in fitness and the outdoors.
Best of the 'Burgh 2018: Arts & Entertainment
From waking the dead to a jazz conspiracy to an act of grand larceny –– discover what our editors chose for the Best of the 'Burgh in arts and entertainment.
Best of the 'Burgh 2018: Cultural Attractions
From a tiny history lesson to a secret garden to a hidden shrine –– discover what our editors chose for the Best of the 'Burgh in cultural attractions.
Best of the 'Burgh 2018: Business and Education
From a pierogi you can't eat to a hidden toy chest to the rehab of a dying mall –– discover what our editors chose for the Best of the 'Burgh in business and education.
What Anthony Bourdain Meant to Me
Reflecting on the loss of a person so many of us admired.
Northeast Kitchen Brings Northeastern Chinese Cuisine to Pittsburgh
Chef You Shan Pei comes to Pittsburgh after cooking in Flushing, N.Y. restaurants for 18 years.
Pie For Breakfast Is (Really) Opening
Trevett and Sarah Hooper have set a launch date for their casual morning, noon and night follow-up to Legume and Butterjoint.
Ting’s Kitchen Is a Hidden Gem Worth Visiting
Chef “Panda” Lin is cooking Taiwanese cuisine in a strip mall near the Ross Park Mall.
Hungry for Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in June
We're obsessed with Greekfreez vegan frozen treats, taking a first look at the new menu at Independent Brewing Company and traveling to The Tavern on the Square. Plus, we talk to Poulet Bleu pastry chef James D. Wroblewski II.
Hog Wild at Fallen Aspen Farm
Owners Jake Kristophel and Desiree Sirois are committed to compassionate animal husbandry at Fallen Aspen Farm.
Lorelei Will Open in the Former Livermore/Pines Space
The owners of Independent Brewing Company and Hidden Harbor plan to bring a beer hall and cafe to East Liberty.
An Inclusive Community Breaks the Ramadan Fast at Salem's Market & Grill
The Strip District restaurant draws a diverse community to its nightly ifṭār buffet.
Chef of the Year: Jamilka Borges
Jamilka Borges, executive chef of Independent Brewing Company and Hidden Harbor, raises the bar with her dedication to volunteerism as well as her culinary prowess.
2018 Delicious Design Restaurant: fl.2
In a buildout that took less than six months, a team of architects and construction workers metamorphosed the Fairmont Pittsburgh's Downtown restaurant into one of the most polished dining spaces in the city.
Best New Restaurant of 2018: Superior Motors
Owner Kevin Sousa's cuisine is an evolution of his work at the now closed Salt of the Earth in Garfield.
