Eat + Drink Features
2012 Best Restaurants: Readers' Poll Results
Featuring first, second and third-place winners as determined by thousands of reader-cast ballots and tabulated by Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP.
The Changing Face of Eat 'n Park
The hometown franchise is about much more than just Smiley cookies.
2012 Chef of the Year
This year, we honor the inventive Brian Pekarcik, executive chef of Spoon and BRGR Bar.
2012 Rising Star Chef
Stephen Felder, executive chef and co-founder of Stagioni.
2012 Best New Restaurant
Legume has been reborn in Oakland, and chef Trevett Hooper is still as fearless as ever.
2012 Delicious Design
The Porch at Schenley, a vibrant and eco-friendly Oakland eatery, embodies the ideals of green construction.
2009 Yarden Mount Hermon Galillee Red
This Israeli Bordeaux blend from Golan Heights Winery is a pleasant surprise.
Hotspots: Where We're Eating in May
This month, we'll be at Udipi Cafe, Bar Marco, Shiloh Grill and Kous Kous Café.
Restaurant Openings This Month
Casa Rasta adds to the Mexi-fare frenzy, Sinful Sweets puts chocolate on everything in Lawrenceville and much more.
Cork Notes: 2009 Orgiolo Lacrima di Morro d’Alba Superiore
Once popular in the 11th century, this Italian varietal is flourishing once again.
Restaurant Openings This Month
Asian-fusion restaurant Tamari comes to Warrendale, My Big Fat Greek Gyro opens in Market Square and much more.
Hotspots: Where We're Eating in April
This month, we like La Capella, Fat Head's, Ka Mei and Max's Allegheny Tavern.
2008 Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay
Go down under this month with a rich and full bodied Chardonnay from McClaren Vale, Australia.
Hotspots: Where We're Eating in March
In addition to a green beer or six, we're also celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Guinness-Stout cupcake from Sugar Cafe.
Restaurant Openings This Month
Don't get left on the back burner - our foodie report has you covered.
2008 Lagarde
This February, fall in love with the 2008 Lagarde Primeras Vinas Malbec Mendoza.
New Restaurant Openings
Wild Purveyors and Cure in Lawrenceville, Eden in Shadyside and Winghart's in Warrendale.
Hotspots: Where We're Eating
This month, we're digging on Afro-Latin in Regent Square, spicy Thai in the North Side and strip-mall Chinese that's actually authentic in the South Hills.
Creme de la Creme
Our 20 favorite bakery destinations for decadent, shameless indulgence.
2008 Carmine by Bodegas Murtia
Start the year off right with a fine Spanish wine made from Monastrell grapes.
Hotspots: Where We're Eating
These hotspots are worth a taste this month.
