Author: Kristy Graver
Just In Time For Spooky Season, Our Food Editor Returns To The Grave(r)
Celebrate October with a landmark horror film, an absinthe cocktail and a stroll through a cemetery.
How Chef Martin Thomas Is Helping The Next Generation of Culinary Students
Inside Martin's Gardens, his namesake greenhouse at The Bradley Center, children will participate in therapeutic gardening.
My Best of the ‘Burgh: Aaron Kleiber
“I could probably eat a Primanti sandwich, fries and a pizza once a day. And maybe Pamela’s for breakfast every day, too.”
Where Can You Find Pee-wee Herman’s Bike in Pittsburgh?
The red-and-white Schwinn is in Bicycle Heaven.
Jekyl and Hyde: They’ve Been Putting the ‘Boo’ in Booze for 27 Years
18th Street bar Jekyl and Hyde celebrates Halloween year-round.
Popular Gyro Restaurant Makes It to The North Hills
Set to open this fall, the Ross location is Mike & Tony's Gyros' sixth eatery.
Calm Down: How to Beat Stress with Leisurely Pursuits
Row along a lake by moonlight. Curl up with a warm cup in a cozy coffee shop. Unwind with a rejuvenating massage. Sound good? Explore these soothing outings and more as we help you keep calm in the Steel City.
Wholey’s Fish Market Will Celebrate Its 111th Anniversary With A “Jaws”-Sized Meal
Just when you thought it was safe to go back on a diet, the Strip District institution will create a 111-pound fish sandwich.
Dos Reyes Brings Sonoran-Style Mexican Eats From The Desert To Dahntahn
The mobile eatery, which traces its roots back to Arizona, makes stops at many Pittsburgh breweries.
Spooky Vibes Are On Tap At Many Of Pittsburgh’s Oktoberfest Celebrations
Local breweries are hosting a variety of parties to usher in the fall beer-drinking season.
Love, Katie Distilling Brings Libations (And A Little Romance) To Sharpsburg
The chic Main Street lounge is a great date-night spot.
Celebrate Mac Miller At Colors And Shapes On The South Side This Friday
The event will feature music, art, activism and food inspired by the late Pittsburgh rapper.
The Foodture Is Now
After a brief closure, a rebranded Back to the Foodture is back in business in Uptown.
You Go, Ghoul! ScareHouse Is Holding An Ultimate Zombie Contest
The haunted attraction will crown Pittsburgh’s best brainiac on Aug. 28.
Veteran Mixologist Sean Enright Is Putting Poetry In Motion In Millvale
The cocktail lounge will feature classic drinks, live music and spoken word performances.
Where Can You Soak Up Vibrant Sunshine On A Gray Day?
Run by The Pittsburgh Juice Co., the new Aspinwall cafe sells organic food and beverages, including kombucha.
Where Can You Have a “Twin Peaks” Dining Experience in Regent Square?
Hemlock House serves irreverent food and cocktails with a punk rock aesthetic.
No Shortage of Good Food and Drinks at Long Story Short in Lawrenceville
Cinderlands Beer Co.’s original foederhouse site is now a sandwich shop and lounge.
Why These Local Food Trucks Are Succeeding By Staying Parked
All over Pittsburgh, chefs without brick-and-mortar restaurants keep on truckin’ by putting on the brakes.
Frosted Fantasy: The Creative Cakes by Josué Luciano Are TikTok Favorites
Known as the Cake Guy at Grandview Bakery, his sweet designs have gained more than a half-million Tik Tok followers.
After 8 Decades, Angelo’s Restaurant In Washington Is Still A Family Affair
Started by an Italian immigrant in 1939, the eatery has been run by three generations of the Passalacqua clan.
How Mike The Balloon Guy Became Part Of Pittsburgh’s Culinary History
For decades, the Squirrel Hill resident has been a fixture at local restaurants.
Try 40 New And Soon-To-Open Businesses On Pittsburgh’s Dining Scene
The list includes restaurants, breweries, bakeries and cafes.
Pittsburgh VegFest Brings Plant-Based Food And Fun To The North Side
The 9th annual event features live entertainment, food trucks and 165 vendors selling plant-based products.
Why a Pittsburgher Drove 380 Miles To Pound An Iron City In Ocean City
Our food editor went on vacation — and Pittsburgh tagged along.
Some of Our Favorite Pittsburgh Eateries and Bars With Eye-Catching Art
From glassware and sconces to logos and taplists, these folks are adding extra flavor to the city’s dining scene.
Etna Has Been Getting National Attention for Several Years – And For Good Reason
Business in Etna Borough is just as hot as the Italian volcano that shares its name.
Dispute With Hollywood Studio Leads to Shut Down Of Two Local Burger Joints
Next month, due to legal issues associated with its name, Back to the Foodture will close both restaurants.
Hills Snack Bar Is Where The Foodie Joys Are
The mobile unit pops up at the defunct department store’s old sites to serve nostalgic treats.
Dishing Out Awesome Grub: 9 Pittsburgh-Area Breweries That Serve Their Own Food
Food trucks and breweries go together like black and gold, but some sudsmakers are dishing out good eats on their own. Here are nine breweries (plus a punk-rock pub) to check out.
The Whiskey Rebellion Is Alive And Well At Liberty Pole Spirits In North Strabane
Mingo Creek Craft Distillers’ patriotic brand debuts its new “Whiskey Campus” to the public July 15.
See Yinz Later! Go On Vacation Without Leaving Pittsburgh
Follow our food editor’s island-hopping adventure across the region.
Sowing The Seeds Of Love At Sia’s Garden Grown in East Liberty
A New Castle couple is putting veggies on the map in a former hotspot for carnivores.
Delicious Viewing: Who Are the Pittsburghers In the Foodie TV Spotlight?
Local chefs — and one comedian — are putting the Steel City’s food scene in the spotlight.
Will Trace Brewing’s Good Vibes Reverberate At A Second Location?
Echo, a taproom and cafe, is expected to open in Uptown in 2024.
Philly Originals in Beaver County Is All About Cheesesteaks And Brotherly Love
Two siblings — including a former employee — have taken over the 30-year-old sandwich shop.
Fat Cat On The North Side Is A Slice of 70s and 80s (And Tasty!) Fun
The casual East Ohio Street eatery is owned by the folks behind Fig & Ash.
Kennywood’s Open! And So Is A Primanti Bros. Location Inside The Amusement Park
The walk-up stand features a scaled-down menu.
How a Trio of Pittsburgh Eateries are Getting Some Much-Needed TLC
A national grant program is giving three landmark restaurants — The Harmony Inn, Penn Brewery and Khalil’s — some much-needed love.
Grin And Bear It: A New Bakery And Eatery In Mount Oliver Will Make Your Stomach Growl
Brown Bear Bread Cafe hopes to find success in the historical storefront with pastries and parties.
How Did TRUCKSTOP, A Hardcore, Yet Lovable Metal Band, Take Over Sheetz?
The West Virginia metal band hosts pre-show Meet ‘N Sheetz sessions with fans at area stores.
Thirsty? Here’s Some Beer News That’ll Help You End The Drought
Caliente heats up the beer scene, Downtown pop-ups and more.
Who Is Behind the Big Changes Coming to The Bakery Square Food Hall
A new owner is taking over from Galley Group, which has run the 6,000-square-foot Larimer eatery incubator since May 2021.
How An Old Car Dealership Is Being Transformed Into A Massive Food Hall
The Butler Street venue will feature five dining concepts, a scoop shop and a bar.
Local Grocers Making Fresh, Nutritious Food More Accessible To Low-Income Neighborhoods
Millvale Market and Giant Eagle are adding some green to “food desert” communities.
It’s Your Patriotic Duty To Eat Donuts Today
The Salvation Army launched National Donut Day in 1938.
Plants And Cider? See What’s Sprouting In Greenfield And Other Booze News
Beer and cider culture continues to grow throughout the Pittsburgh region.
How Pittsburgh-Area Business Owners Are Pulling Double-Duty To Keep Other Popular Eateries Alive
Necromancer resurrects Franktuary and announces a second site, a deli's returning to Deutschtown and more food news.
