Author: Kristy Graver
Brown Bear Bread Co. Makes a New Start in New Brighton
The business will continue to supply local shops and eateries with baked goods, but their adopted Beaver County town is worth a visit.
Celebrate the Season (and the Expanded Sale of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails!) With a Fireside Mule
The seasonal beverage is a collaboration between Maggie’s Farm Rum and Jackworth Ginger Beer Brewery.
Lemon Tree Pittsburgh Is in the Business of Kindness
The coffee shop plans to open in the Millvale Food & Energy Hub this month.
Restaurant Openings You Should Know About
As the season changes, so does Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene.
Steel Mascaras, the Steelers Mexican Mascot, Proves the Team Has Global Appeal
Mario Nava’s lifelong passion for the black-and-gold has helped him create a fan community beyond the ‘Burgh.
Support Make-A-Wish by Ordering Prince’s Crab Cake Sandwich & Fries at the Fairmont Pittsburgh
Prince Wise, a 9-year-old heart transplant recipient, created the menu item with fl.2 chef Fernando Canales.
Primanti Bros. Debuts New Sandwich in Honor of Steelers’ QB Russell Wilson
Primanti Bros. will donate $1 to the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation for every "DangeRuss" sandwich sold during Wilson’s tenure as Pittsburgh’s QB.
The Dog Penn Now Open In The Strip District
Part bar, part dog park, the business features a large outdoor area and specialty cocktails.
Jillian’s Restaurant Is a Love Story in New Kensington
The eatery serves high-end fare that’s as fun and approachable as its owners.
Mancini’s Bakery Unveils a Beetlejuice Made Out of Bread
The edible art is on display at the company’s Strip District location.
Celebrate the City’s Coffee Scene With Pittsburgh Coffee Week
The eye-opening, 10th annual citywide celebration runs Oct. 13-19.
How the O’Noir Foundation Is Making the Future Bright for the LGBTQIA+ Community
The nonprofit raises money for LGBTQIA+-friendly organizations through events that epitomize good taste.
Big News About the Pittsburgh-Born Big Mac
McDonald’s is releasing a chicken version of its iconic sandwich.
Drop in for a Spell at The Witching Hour
Wigle Whiskey’s first pop-up bar is open Fridays and Saturdays through October.
Trace Echo Opens in Uptown
The brewery’s second taproom is also Ghost Coffee Collab’s official haunt.
New Food Options at PPG Paints Arena
Buy Sam a hockey stick-shaped drink and get his dog one, too!
Greenfield Is Buzzing with News About Beer and a Retro Video Store
Visit Alternate Histories Studios’ VHS pop-up while you wait for Mondays Brewing Company to open this fall.
Yinzer Pop (Not Soda!) Is Available at Grandpa Joe’s
Pittsburgh gets its own fizzy beverage.
Your Next Cup of Commonplace Coffee Could Be Served in a Clay Cup
Once discarded the single- or multi-use earthenware vessels leave no environmental impact.
Nearly a Year After the Sudden Death of Its Founder, Perrytown Tap House Opens in Ross
Jason Hunt’s family and friends rallied to bring the landmark bar back to life.
By Giving Back to the Community, Cold Friends Kitchen Is Quickly Becoming the South Side’s BFF
The food truck is stationed at Velum Fermentation on Jane Street and offers late-night hours.
Old School Meets New School (of Fish) in Bloomfield
The New York Times named Fet-Fisk one of its 50 favorite places in America.
Feast Like a Beast at Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest
Our food editor goes into zombie-mode while remembering the ghosts of the park’s past.
Brew Gentlemen Opens Braddock Public House in Former Superior Motors Spot
The menu features approachable and affordable favorites with an Asian twist and lots of options for beer lovers.
Kelly O’s Diner Owner Is Branching Out Into the Bar Business
Before Warrendale’s O’Zone Bar & Grill plans to open in January, the company will hold a fall fundraiser for a beloved employee.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: Remnant City Rug Bug
This isn't your average Volkswagen Beetle — it's a motorized landmark.
12 Pittsburgh Distilleries to Explore
Pittsburgh’s history is steeped in the spirits industry. Modern-day distillers are carrying on the tradition — and creating their own.
Allentown’s Bottlerocket Social Hall Transports You to the ’70s
The retro-inspired space is a time capsule — and a bar, performance space, classroom and community hub.
Go on an Epic Quest at Dragon’s Roast Cafe
Located inside a West View gaming store, the business combines caffeinated beverages and role-playing adventures.
Pittsburgh County Fair Highlights Everything Homegrown and Homemade
Now in its second year, the event will be held in Allegheny Commons Park West.
Local Family Reopening Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream
The Oakland shop, which closed in April after 40 years, will return in September.
Our Food Editor Reflects on the Loss of a Friend
Although a rare condition made her unable to eat for a decade, Matisse Reid was Pittsburgh's ultimate foodie.
Wild Rosemary Is Back With a New Attitude
The popular Upper St. Clair restaurant is now run by Chef Raymond Mikesell, former owner of Cafe Raymond in the Strip.
Updated: Chef Raymond Mikesell Re-Opens Wild Rosemary, A Popular South Hills Bistro
The former owner of Café Raymond in the Strip District says he missed feeding Pittsburghers.
Butler Street Derby Is Opening in the Former Hambone’s This Fall
The fry-forward restaurant and bar will feature a patio and a second-floor stage.
Chip and Kale Takes the Guess-Work Out of Dining In
Beechview’s plant-based meal-kit delivery service was ready-made for the pandemic.
Pittsburgh’s Barrel & Flow Fest Is More Than a Beer Bash
The event, which takes place Aug. 10 in the Strip District, is a celebration of Black culture and creativity.
After a Decade in Business, Apis Mead & Winery is Still Creating a Buzz in Carnegie
Owner Dave Cerminara makes alcoholic beverages from fermented honey.
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.
