Salty Pork Bits Storefront Opens in Lawrenceville
Pick up cured meats, salami and more from Justin Severino’s celebrated charcuterie business.
Pandemic Claims Popular Mt. Washington Restaurant and Garfield “Best Bar”
Businesses say the challenges and uncertainties facing the hospitality industry made it impossible to continue.
Dining at a Distance is Still the Wise Thing to Do
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein reflects on four months of dining during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Industry Leaders Launch Best Practices Website
Safe Service PGH is a compilation of updates and guidelines.
big Burrito Group Temporarily Closes Its Specialty Restaurants
The six restaurants that are now closed are considered some of the best and well-known in the city.
2 Sisters 2 Sons Opens With a Splash
The region’s buzziest summer restaurant opening is a small, family-run Jamaican spot in Sharpsburg.
Outdoor Dining Returns to Allegheny County on Friday
Customers also will be allowed to order alcoholic drinks with their meals. The ban on indoor dining is extended for two more weeks.
ShadoBeni is Pittsburgh’s Spot for Trinidadian Vegan Cuisine
You can find doubles, pelau and more at Ulric Joseph's farmers market food stand.
Two Popular Pittsburgh Restaurants Won't Be Reopening
Spoon in East Liberty and NOLA on the Square Downtown are the latest eateries to announce they are shutting down for good.
Alcohol Ban Puts New Wrench in Already Challenging Restaurant Reopenings
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald says he might be open to some relaxation of the new restrictions.
Smallman Galley Closes, New Galley Group Food Hall Coming to Bakery Square
Look for Galley -- Bakery Square sometime next year.
HBK on KD: Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Pittsburgh
Appearing on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live, Dining Critic Hal B. Klein offers up some of his favorite spots to find ice cream this summer.
Jamilka Borges Is Opening a Restaurant in Etna
Wild Child is the first independent venture from the acclaimed Pittsburgh chef.
Happy Day Dessert Factory Brings Frozen Delights to the North Side
20-year-old owner Galen Moorer Jr. grew up in the frozen treats business. Now, he’s putting his spin on it.
Pittsburgh Dining at a Distance: Back To The Foodture
Make a picnic of burgers and wings from Angel Randolph and Eddie Barnz’s Pitcairn restaurant.
HBK on KD: How Pittsburgh Restaurants are Adapting to the Green Phase of Reopening
Dining critic Hal B. Klein explains how local eateries and their customers are coping with the new rules that allow them to resume on-site dining.
What I've Been Eating During the Pandemic
In my first two months at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve immersed myself in my home kitchen. I also Maintained a connection to Pittsburgh restaurants by ordering takeout.
Pittsburgh Dining at a Distance: Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi
Taking Fenping Geng and Feng Gao’s Ningxia and Shaanxi cuisine to the park for a sense of comfort was a terrific idea.
Gov. Wolf Announces New Guidance for Outdoor and Indoor Dining
Counties in the Yellow phase will have outdoor dining on June 5. Green phase counties will also be allowed limited indoor dining.
Pittsburgh Dining at a Distance: Casbah
Adding a fried chicken family meal is a savvy and delicious move for the beloved Shadyside restaurant.
You Can Now Get a Cocktail to Go in Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf signs House Bill 327, which allows for the state’s restaurants and bars to sell, with restrictions, cocktails for pick-up.
Gifts Meet Grub with Independent Brewing Company’s Virtual Market
100 percent of proceeds from the virtual market goes back to the featured artists.
How Pittsburgh Food Trucks Adjusted to the Pandemic
Trucks have been making changes to be in compliance with current health standards and still keep their businesses running.
The Italian BBQ Is Back (Sort Of)
Six of Pittsburgh’s top Italian chefs reunite for a takeaway version of the summer classic.
Pittsburgh Dining at a Distance: Baby Loves Tacos
Take-home meal kits are keeping Zach Shell and Kat Muscianesi’s Millvale location humming.
Pittsburgh Dining at a Distance: Carmi Soul Food
The much-loved soul food restaurant returns to its North Side roots with Carmi Express.
A Pittsburgh Firefighter Brings Pizza To The People
Steve Mason’s passion for the perfect pie and dedication to community service have inspired a project that gives a little lift to those who could use it.
Restaurateur Yves Carreau Left a Lasting Legacy on Pittsburgh Dining
The owner of Big Y Group passed away this week at age 60.
The Warren Offers Free Nightly Meals To Service Industry Workers
Owners of the Downtown bar and eatery have given out more than 3,500 meals to service industry workers since the COVID-19 crisis began.
Pittsburgh Farmers Are Ready For An Uncertain Season
By looking to the past and to the future, they’re figuring out how to adapt to the reality of a season affected by COVID-19.
Pittsburgh Breweries and Distilleries Still Open For Business
Our locally run, expertly sourced #PGHDrinksToGo guide to beer, spirits and wine during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Pabla Family Gives Back to the Community It Has Called Home for 33 Years
The owners of Peoples Indian Restaurant and Peoples Grocery are offering free boxed lunches, with a particular eye toward feeding children.
Pittsburgh's Restaurant Community Steps Up To Help
From meals to support fellow service industry workers to pay-what-you-can relief for neighbors in need, here are a few ways local restaurateurs are feeding people.
Pittsburgh Builds Virtual Communities To Help The Service Industry
A Facebook group and a digital tip jar are two outlets to help workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pittsburgh Restaurants Offering Takeout and Delivery
Our locally run, expertly sourced #PGHEatsToGo guide to restaurant options during the COVID-19 crisis. We've organized it alphabetically by neighborhood to make it easier to find the takeout option closest to you.
Chef Claudy Pierre Looking To Bridge The Gap For After-School Meals
E.A.T. Initiative will offer dinners to families with school-aged kids at Arnold’s Tea on the North Side
About This Blog
Hal B. Klein is Pittsburgh Magazine’s associate editor and restaurant critic. He is an award-winning food and drinks writer. In his spare time, Hal can be found in his kitchen, in his garden and exploring the wonders of Pittsburgh. Follow him on Twitter (@HalBKlein) and Instagram (@halbklein).
