Author: Kristy Graver
Eat Your Way Around Pittsburgh With This Local Food Tour
Our food editor took the ’Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tour through the Strip District, but this local tour company can take you around town.
40 North at Alphabet City Has Closed
The eatery debuted in 2021 in the former Brugge on North space.
Say Cheese! Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy Produces Award-Winning Cheeses With an Army of Gleeful Goats
The 130-acre farm is only 15 miles outside of Pittsburgh, yet a world away.
A Penn Hills Candy Factory Is Making Life Sweeter for Folks on the Autism Spectrum
Spectrum Fudge hires employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Alberta’s Pizza, a Popular Pop-up, Settles Into a Space on the North Side – and So Should You
This isn’t a grab-and-go spot, owner Beau Mitall wants patrons to enjoy the dine-in experience as much as the food.
Owned by Restaurant Industry Veterans, Senza Breaks the Rules by Having None
The Etna eatery is a unique culinary escape.
On a Hot Summer Day, Ice Cream Emergency Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
The 32-foot, mobile ice cream parlor looks like an ambulance.
Hungry for the ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel? This Lawrenceville Restaurant Will Whet Your Appetite
Main Street Diner & Kickback Cafe just might be your new favorite haunt.
Visit Some Sizzling New Burger Joints
After a brief break from beef, our food editor is back on burger duty.
The Brothers Behind Pittsburgh Pickle Co. Are the Undisputed Pickle Kings
The business, which started in a church basement, is now a nationwide favorite.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: The Snowman
Get your next scoop of ice cream from a 13-foot-tall, fiberglass snowman.
Hazel Grove Brewing Invests in Hazelwood’s Future, Honors Its Industrial Past
Have a patriotic pint during the brewery’s grand opening on July 4.
Fans of ‘Beetlejuice’ Will Dig This Strange and Unusual Restaurant in Lawrenceville
Main Street Diner opens July 5 with to-die-for food, milkshakes, cocktails and games.
The Owner of the Slice on Broadway Pizza Chain is Cornering the Hoagie Market
Tim’s Corner Market in Beechview sells milk, eggs and some of the best sandwiches around.
What the Pittsburgh Dining Scene Needs
Our plates are full, but here’s some food for thought.
Frankie’s Extra Long Is Lawrenceville’s Best-Kept Secret
The no-frills Frankie’s Extra Long bar and grill is known for oversized dogs and hot sausage sandwiches.
Primanti Bros. Invites Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut to Chow Dahn in the Strip
The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion was banned from the bout due to his relationship with a vegan brand.
Local Home Chef Appears on “The Great American Recipe” on PBS
Doug Heilman, host of “The Pittsburgh Dish” podcast,” showcases his culinary skills and German heritage in the 8-episode series.
Jenny Lee Prepares for Picklesburgh and a Future Chain of Sandwich Shops
Five Generation Bakers, the makers of iconic Jenny Lee Cinnamon Swirl Bread, want to get into the restaurant game.
Lelulo’s Pizzeria Dishes Out Great Pies and Goodwill
The Plum eatery recently expanded from a counter-service shop to a full-scale restaurant.
Eat’n Park and Millie’s Join Forces on New – Yet Familiar – Ice Cream Flavors
Based on four of the restaurant’s iconic desserts, the frozen treats are available through July 4 at all Millie’s locations.
New Concept Coming to Station Restaurant in Bloomfield
Given To Fly owner Troy Beck says the new concept will honor Station Chef Curtis Gamble.
Dough Daddy Brewery Debuts in West Deer, Mindful Gets a Mythological Makeover and More Beer News
Pittsburgh’s beer scene continues to grow and evolve.
The Turn Club in Cranberry Is a Destination for Golfers and Foodies
Executive Chef Pamela Delaude’s menu is a hole-in-one.
Local Artist Jeff Bertrand Finds Inspiration Under the Golden Arches
A room in his house is a shrine to McDonaldland characters and other beloved food mascots.
Chill Out This Summer at The Snowman, a Tiny Ice Cream Stand with a Big Personality
The Portersville business serves shave ice, milkshakes, frappes and sundaes from the belly of a 13-foot, fiberglass snowman.
Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series moves to Lawrenceville’s Hop Farm Brewing Co.
The 50-year-old literary event is held every second and fourth Tuesday through August.
Voyager Cider Is Out of This World
The nano-cidery pops up around town in a vintage Volkswagen Bus.
Moonlit Wins the Pittsburgh Magazine Burger Bracket
The local chain’s Classic Double flattened the competition.
Things to Do in the Wild, Wonderful and Weird Morgantown, West Virginia
Located 75 miles from Pittsburgh, this college town in West Virginia is a great place to spend the day eating, drinking and golfing with Bigfoot.
Pittsburgh’s First Shake Shack Opens at The Terminal This Month
The burger chain has more than 500 locations worldwide.
Yinzer Dogs Serves Franks With a Complimentary Side of Pittsburgh Spirit
The food truck is aht-and-abaht, and a Strip District eatery expects to debut this summer.
Go to Pittsburgh VegFair to Get a Preview Of This Summer’s Big, Plant-Based Party
The scaled-down version of Pittsburgh VegFest is this Saturday in North Point Breeze.
Catching Up With Gina Merante, Pittsburgh’s Patron Saint of Produce
She considers her shop, Linea Verde Green Market, a fruit and vegetable museum.
Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream In Oakland Is Closing
The last day for the 40-year-old Atwood Street institution is Sunday, April 28.
Maggie’s Farm Rum Makes Award-Winning Libations (And the Food Is Just as Good)
The new Upper St. Clair production facility houses a full-service eatery, bar and bottle shop.
Third Space Bakery Opens in Garfield While Bitty & Beau’s Offers Coffee and Inclusion in the Strip
The two companies have unique business models.
Book It To Allusion Brewing Co.’s New North Hills Location and More Beer News
The Vandergrift-based business now has a spot in Duncan Manor Plaza in McCandless.
The Pub On Wheels Brings Authentic Irish Merriment To You
The 28-foot-trailer is available to rent for private parties and corporate events.
This Squirrel Hill Pastry Shop Employs — and Empowers — Individuals With Special Needs
By employing people with special needs, Bunny Bakes pastry shop promotes a more inclusive world.
The North Hills Are Alive With New Restaurants
From burgers and beer to dim sum and Italian dishes, our food editor explores the area she calls home.
Lawrence Hall, a Bar and Multi-Concept Eatery on Butler Street, Opens Friday
The Lawrenceville building houses four kitchens and the city’s first Leona’s Ice Cream scoop shop.
Kennywood Caters to Thrill-Seeking Foodies with New Rides and Restaurants
The amusement park’s opening day is April 20.
(Home)Run, Don’t Walk to PNC Park for Yinzerrific Refreshments
New food items include a hot dog topped with pierogies, pot roast, pickles and caramelized onions.
Soul Pasta Offers Italian Favorites With A Side of Central Asian Culture
A couple from Kazakhstan makes scratch-made pastas and sauces to go.
Like Beer? If You’re in Pittsburgh, You’re in Luck
The city is overflowing with brewery news and events.
Have a Monstrously Good Meal at LeMont
For 64 years, Pittsburgh’s iconic restaurant on Mount Washington has gone to great lengths (and heights) to create a memorable fine dining experience.
New Pizza-and-Beer Partnerships You Knead to Know About
From riverfront pies and the opposite of a Chicago deep-dish, Pittsburgh pizza is poppin'!
