Author: Kristy Graver
Pita My Shawarma Adds a Little Lebanese Flair to Lawrenceville’s Nightlife
The Butler Street eatery now offers PA-made wine and small plates in the evenings.
Dig in with Graver: How Pittsburghers Are Stepping Up to Help Their Neighbors Out
Restaurants and food pantries are mobilizing for November and beyond.
Play Putt-Putt With Ghouls (and Get a Brain Freeze!) at the Windmill in Hopewell
The landmark ice cream shop and miniature golf course has a collection of horror murals painted by the late artist Ted Penovich.
Kids Learn Tricks, Gain Confidence Through Membership in the Society of American Magicians
The local youth chapter meets monthly at the West View Hub.
Dig in With Graver: Pizza with The Franks, the ‘77 Club and Zombies
Also: Brett Keisel’s Diesel Dogs and beer.
Start Your Culinary Adventure in Ambridge — at a Hardware Store
Find food trucks, cooking demos and locally made products at the Do It Best Home Center.
Dancing Gnome Reopens Its Original Taproom as a Cocktail Bar
Nine T(w)o Five features boozy and NA-beverages, beer and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar Is a Longtime Supporter of Local Suds
The South Side eatery features Pennsylvania-made brews on tap.
Fall in Love With These New Dining Spots — And Get Ready For More
From the suburbs to the city, restaurants, breweries and cafes are opening like mad.
Sick of High-Tech Entertainment? Rewind at Killer Video
Run by Pitt and CMU grads, the Ohio retro horror museum, gallery and gift shop is resurrecting the VHS era.
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Opens in Beaver — Again
The company, which has nearly 300 stores, got its start there in 1989.
Celebrate 155 Years of Local History and Hollywood Lore at the Original Oyster House
The Market Square bar and restaurant is widely regarded as the city’s oldest.
Test Your Spicy Mettle at Pittsburgh’s Rivers of Fire Hot Sauce Festival
The event, which is expecting 1,500 guests, will be held at Velum Fermentation on the South Side.
After Two Years in Business, Three Brothers Bagels Is on a Roll
The Glenshaw eatery offers a Bagel Happy Hour and has a new food truck.
Say Goodbye to Summer with a Poke Bowl and a Beach Movie
Hang ten with The Big Kahuna at Just Roll’d Up in East Liberty.
How You Can Help Beautify the ‘Burgh Before the 2026 NFL Draft
The Immaculate Collection, a regionwide clean-up initiative, launched on Sept. 10.
Why You’ll Want to Keep Coming Back to Brehm’s Return
The landmark Troy Hill dive bar has been infused with Southern hospitality.
Brunton Dairy Looks to a Future of New Technology and Old-Fashioned Pride
After a 2023 fire destroyed their processing plant, Brunton Dairy is back in business with high-tech equipment.
Kind of a Fig Deal: The Italian Garden Project Preserves Old World Plants, Traditions
The nonprofit organization will hold Fig Fest on Sept. 14.
Proppin’ Corks by Porchvue Winery Brings Plants and Pinot to Etna
Pittsburgh Plant Co.’s outdoor space features a full bar, fire pits and entertainment.
Updated: A Cold War-Era Building Is About to Become a Craft Beer Hot Spot
On Sept. 6, Grist House Craft Brewery will open a production facility and taproom in a former Nike Missile Command Center.
Why Does Pittsburgh Love Pierogies?
Pittsburgh sits at the heart of the “pierogi belt,” but our devotion to the dumpling connects us to culinary traditions near and far.
Pittsburgh Brewing Takes Over Branding of Landmark South Side Clock
Known as the Duquesne Brewery Clock, it's the largest clock face in the United States.
How Far Would You Go for a Ketchup Smoothie?
Kraft Heinz and Smoothie King team up on a summer treat.
Red Planet: Blast off to Mars for The Great Pennsylvania Tomato Festival
The borough with an out-of-this-world name will celebrate the fruit with food, beer, music and a farmer’s market.
The Distillery Complex Opens on the South Shore With Booze and Rooftop Views
The six–story building houses Big Spring Spirits, a bar and event spaces with a marketplace and cigar lounge to come.
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Honors Jacques Pépin — And Raises Funds
The French chef, who turns 90 this year, is an advocate for free culinary training programs.
Honorary Street Named After Gus & Yia Yia’s
The bright, orange ice ball cart has been a North Side fixture since 1934.
Want to Rent a Dive Bar for Your Next Party? It’s Good to Have Friends in Lo Places
Lo Places Social Club, a longtime shot-and-a-beer bar in McKees Rocks, is now booking events, including chef pop-up dinners.
Hot Dogs and Horse Trading in Zelienople
"Meat" our food editor at Saturday’s ShuBrew Hot Dog Eating Contest. She’ll be the chili dog.
‘Til Death Do They Part?
Locals in the running for America’s Favorite Couple made Friday the 13th a lucky day for love.
The History of the Banana Split (and Other Surprising Banana Moments in Pittsburgh)
The fruit’s local lore includes an exploding produce warehouse, an iconic album cover and a dessert known the world over.
3 Pittsburgh Foodie Pro Tips
Primanti's for pizza?
Pittsburgh Restaurants: What’s New and What’s on the Way
The local dining scene is hotter than a heat dome.
The Rug Bug’s Back!
Remnant City’s motorized mascot – a fixture on Saw Mill Run Boulevard since 1970 – got a makeover.
A Round of Applause for Palm Palm
The restaurant, a concept from the folks behind Downtown’s Ritual House, opens July 6 with vintage West Coast vibes.
Local Family Went Through Hell to Keep Fry Bar Going
Cousins Ashley Taylor and LaShawn Espy run the restaurant, which is now located in Allegheny West.
Here’s a Look at the First Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook
A take-out joint to start, the eatery’s menu features 5 Generation Bakers’ sweet and savory breads.
Latrobe-based Wildcat Championship Belts Has a Ringside Seat to Major League Eating
Founded in 2005, the business makes title belts for WWE, Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and Picklesburgh.
Pitt Partners With Coffee Tree Roasters to Create Its Own Blends Roasted on Campus
The beans are roasted in-house at Unwind, a cafe inside the university’s largest dining hall.
Lawrenceville Market House Looks to Refresh Its Food Offerings
Oliver’s Donuts, Main Street Diner & Kickback Cafe and Simply Burgers & Fries are closing to make way for new dining concepts.
This Local Nursery Specializes in Plants — and Penn State Ice Cream
Flora Park Garden Center’s creamery sells 24 flavors of the university’s legendary dessert.
Hey Babe Is Open for Business
The East Liberty cocktail lounge is the brainchild of industry veterans (and lovebirds) Danielle Cain and Rob Hirst.
What’s the Buzz About Kyuramen?
One of the largest ramen restaurant chains in the country has two locations in the Pittsburgh area.
Links Brewing Co. Taps Into Its Target Audience at Local Golf Courses
The golf-themed brewery makes in-house beers for several local country clubs and hopes to swing with national brands.
Where to Get a St. Louis-Style Pizza in Pittsburgh
Caliente Pizza & Draft House locations now offer the thin-crust, Midwestern favorite.
Hello, Baby! Meet ‘Babs,’ Southwestern Pa’s Mobile Infant Formula Bank
The vehicle is operated by Beverly’s PGH, a nonprofit focused on birthdays, babies and basics.
Where Can You Find Bread Beer, Barrel & Flow Tunes and Pints in a Park?
Also, Voodoo bids farewell to the North Shore.
