Author: Hal B. Klein
Hungry for Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in May
We're shaking it up at Milk Shake Factory, loving the large-format plates at a revived Morcilla and digging into some Indian cuisine at Spice Affair. Plus, we talk to Whitfield Executive Chef Bethany Zozula.
Bar Marco's Dominic Fiore is a Natural
The Strip District restaurant's beverage director is an evangelist for natural wine.
Le Virtu Returns to Stagioni on May 1
The 49-ingredient soup is a culinary representation of the transition from winter to spring.
‘Conversations’: 8 Interesting People Revive a Lost Art
We sit down with hockey coaches, college students, farmers and the mayors of two cities to see what they had to say.
Restaurant Review: Bitter Ends Garden & Luncheonette is a Sweet Success
Becca Hegarty’s establishment in Bloomfield blends contemporary sourcing with old-fashioned community for a simple yet satisfying neighborhood restaurant.
First Look: Soju in Garfield
Simon Chough’s Korean restaurant is six years in the making.
Smallman Galley Goes 3D With Its New Cocktail Menu
The bar team at the Strip District restaurant incubator continues its flights of fancy with Flashback Flavors.
New Chefs Coming to Smallman Galley
Smallman Galley will rotate its third class of chef/owners this June … but this time there’s a twist.
Superior Motors Named a Food & Wine Top 10 Restaurant
Kevin Sousa's long-anticipated Braddock restaurant is getting nationwide recognition.
A New Restaurant is Coming from big Burrito Restaurant Group
The owners of Casbah, Eleven, Soba, Kaya, Umi and Mad Mex will open their first new concept in more than a decade.
24 Terrific Pittsburgh Restaurants Open on Monday
There are plenty of options for dining out on a night when many Pittsburgh restaurants are closed.
Hungry for Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in April
We're digging into ​pierogies at Pierogies Plus, savoring French onion soup at Poulet Bleu, welcoming back a chef to his roots at Spoon and more. Plus, we talk to Allegheny Wine Mixer owner Jamie Patten.
How Making Juice Changed Sharif Rasheed's Life
The owner of Safi Juice in Garfield left a job he hated to tap into something from his childhood.
A Repurposing Recipe for Leftover Vegetables Soup
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein shares a quick recipe for reducing food waste.
Jackie Page-Heidelberg is Catering to a Culinary Quest
The caterer's midlife career shift brings a new sense of purpose.
Restaurant Review: Acorn is Ready to Grow
Scott Walton's restaurant plants a much-needed seed on Walnut Street in Shadyside.
Re-Open Date Set for Morcilla in Lawrenceville
The flood-damaged restaurant from Justin Severino, Hilary Prescott Severino and Nate Hobart will return with a new menu.
Sharing Knives is Back for Second Season at Ace Hotel
Whitfield Executive Chef Bethany Zozula's collaborative dinner series kicked off with Ben Sloan of Kaya.
Hungry For Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in March.
We're shopping at Oriental Market, tearing into whole chickens at Vivo, savoring coddled eggs at Cure and more. Plus, we talk to Madeleine Bakery & Bistro's Andrew Stump.
Penn Cove Eatery and The Warren Open Downtown
The collaboration between Penn Avenue Fish Company and Subversive Cocktails contains a wine shop, grab-and-go sushi, a bar with a late-night menu and more.
Bucking the Trend: Gallagher’s Groovy Growing
Megan Gallagher is part of a small cadre of young farmers bucking demographic trends.
First Look: Poulet Bleu in Lawrenceville
PM dining critic Hal B. Klein takes a look at the new Richard DeShantz restaurant ... and he has the scoop on what's next from the energetic restaurateur.
Meet Pittsburgh's James Beard Award Semifinalists
Pittsburgh has eight nominations in six categories.
Dig In: The Next Wave of Pizza in Pittsburgh
Now is the time to be eating pizza in Pittsburgh. Pizza makers are crafting pies in a variety of styles from New York to Old World. We round up our nine favorite destinations.
Restaurant Reviews: Ki Ramen and Ki Pollo
The duo of Lawrenceville restaurants offer affordable, tasty choices, including the best empanadas in Pittsburgh.
Avenue B is Closing
The Shadyside restaurant ends its 8-plus year run in a few weeks.
Spoon's Kitchen Stirs Up a New Chef
Chef Jamilka Borges will leave Spoon later this month to pursue a new opportunity.
New Program Aims to Incentivize Purchase of Fresh Produce
The Food Bucks initiative offers SNAP participants expanded access to fruits and vegetables at two area markets.
Choolaah Indian BBQ Opens in East Liberty
The fast-casual Indian restaurant offers healthy, tasty options at affordable price.
Hungry For Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in February.
We're stocking up on kitchen gear at Penn Fixture & Supply, exploring the Federal Galley restaurants and revisiting Stagioni. Plus, we speak with the legendary Chris Fennimore.
Six Penn Kitchen Will Close Next Month
The Downtown restaurant from Eat'n Park Hospitality Group ends its decade-plus run in February.
Making His Mark in Pittsburgh Restaurants
Mark F. Flaherty, one of the nation’s most prominent liquor lawyers, is passionate about Pittsburgh restaurants.
Restaurant Review: or, The Whale
The Downtown restaurant is a captivating, if costly, catch.
Celebrating 5 Pittsburghers Who Built Careers Behind the Bar
Pittsburgh is a city that celebrates its neighborhood bars. In some of those spots, second- and third-generation regulars are pulling up their stools to be served by someone who started pouring drinks decades ago.
Second Chances: Crossroads in the Kitchen
People working to overcome substance abuse problems and ex-offenders discover a welcoming environment in restaurant kitchens.
How to Pamper Yourself in Pittsburgh
Looking to beat the winter doldrums? We round up the best places and experiences for a little personal indulgence.
Miss Pusadee's Garden? We Have Some Good News.
The Tongdee family now operates Burgh Thai in Verona.
Bitter End’s Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Chefs Becca Hegarty and Rick Easton to cook comfort food to help Hegarty’s mother.
Baby Loves Tacos is (For Real) Open in Bloomfield
Owner Zachary Shell stuffs his restaurant with tasty bites as he aims to fulfill a broader mission.
Morcilla Damaged by Freeze-Related Flooding
The Lower Lawrenceville restaurant is closed for the foreseeable future.
Hungry For Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in January
We're pouring Paul Family Farms maple syrup, eating everything on the menu at Bitter Ends Luncheonette and enjoying The Vandal's expanded dinner menu. Plus, we talk to Spice Affair's Tamilselvan Thangadurai.
Courtney McFarlane is Master of the Fire
The Tessaro's grill master found a home in the restaurant's kitchen in 1987.
Pittsburgh Chef to Run for Office
Sonja Finn, chef/owner of Dinette and consulting chef of The Cafe Carnegie, will run for Pittsburgh City Council.
Madeline Bakery and Bistro to Open in Wilkinsburg
The French-inspired bakery will feature croissants, cookies, bread and more.
Restaurant Review: Casbah Still is Rocking
More than 20 years into its run, Casbah remains one of Pittsburgh’s most relevant restaurants.
The Best Restaurant Openings in Pittsburgh in 2017
PM dining critic Hal B. Klein's list of the 10 best openings this year.
Smallman Galley Owners Set Opening Date for Federal Galley
The second offering from the Galley Group opens in Nova Place on Tuesday.
All Ashore! Driftwood Oven Lands A Permanent Home
The popular mobile pizza operation settles down in Lawrenceville this winter.
