Wigle Whiskey Expands Its Original Location
The award-winning distillery adds a tasting room, restaurant and bottle shop to its Strip District space.
Salty Pork Bits Storefront to Remain in the Strip District
Plus, Union Standard gets a new executive chef.
Two Big Culinary Events Coming To Pittsburgh In March
Keep your eyes peeled for Padma Lakshmi, Dorie Greenspan, Melissa Clark and more food-world luminaries.
Recommended Pittsburgh Dishes From February
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein is digging Mon Valley Red Top pizza, tabletop grilling and more.
Meet Pittsburgh's 2020 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Pittsburgh has three nominations in two categories.
The Latest Pittsburgh Restaurant Openings And Closings
We say hello to tabletop grilling of manicured meats, tacos in Millvale and much more.
Early Details About big Burrito Restaurant Group’s Forthcoming Lawrenceville Restaurant
Look for pizza, vegetable-forward dishes, burgers and more.
Back To The Foodture Serves Wings And Burgers With A Side Of Nostalgia
Angel Randolph and Eddie Barnz have turned a former bar in Pitcairn into a culinary destination.
First Look: Cobra in Bloomfield
The new establishment features tableside grilling, a loungy bar, weekday karaoke and weekend club vibes.
KLVN Coffee Lab’s Larimer Shop Is a California Dream
Following years of roasting for commercial sale, co-owners Jeff Sloan and Will Humphrey open a retail café inspired by Sloan’s coastal California upbringing.
Baby Loves Tacos Millvale Location Is Open
Owners Kat Muscianesi and Zack Shell plan to add a small grocery to their second location.
Unique Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Pittsburgh
We have a list of food and drink events that aren't sit-down dinners.
Legume Bistro Is Closing in February
We have details on what's next for Trevett and Sarah Hooper's beloved restaurant.
Opening Soon: An Early Look at The Speckled Egg
Look for all-day brunch at Jacqueline and Nathan Schoedel’s cozy nook in the Union Trust building Downtown.
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina Is Moving Downtown
We have details on what will happen when the popular restaurant moves to the former Six Penn Kitchen location.
Recommended Pittsburgh Dishes For January
PM dining critic Hal B. Klein is into arugula salad, a dreamy hamburger and more.
The Latest Pittsburgh Restaurant Openings and Closings
We say hello to a new Iron Born, a cocktail lounge with small plates and a second Soul & Sea.
Quick Bite: Spirit’s Sunday Brunch
Plus, an update on the evolution of the pizza at the popular Lawrenceville venue.
Cooking Through Six Seasons
Celine Roberts reflects on lessons learned after spending a year preparing recipes from a single cookbook.
The Latest Restaurant Openings and Closings in Pittsburgh
We say hello to a Mexican- and Filipino-influenced brunch spot, a hip Lawrenceville destination and a new location for North Hills Italian. We say goodbye, for now at least, to a beloved barbecue.
These Pittsburgh Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day
From hotel mainstays to international restaurants, we have you covered.
Iron Born Pizza's Strip District Restaurant Is Open
Plus, big Burrito Restaurant Group has a new concept and a second Alta Via location in the works.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating For December
Right now, I’m into Taiwanese soup, griddled hamburgers, an omakase-style brunch spread and pork in salsa verde.
Rooted Ice Cream Is a Dairy-Free Delight
Owner Emma Neely turned a Goodwill score into frozen treats business.
Catching Up In San Francisco With Pittsburgh Chef Sean Ehland
The former Kaya executive chef now is the pastry chef at one of the country’s buzziest new restaurants, Nari.
With Becca Romagnoli At The Helm, The Vandal Sees a Soft Shift In Direction
The owners of the Lawrenceville restaurant also have two Downtown projects in the works.
Cutch To The (Food) Rescue
The former Pittsburgh Pirate spent last week volunteering in Pittsburgh, which included a day with 412 Food Rescue.
A Bevy of Holiday Pop-Up Bars Are Set To Open in Pittsburgh
We'll have two Miracles, a tina's getaway Downtown, Chrismukkah in East Liberty and more.
Meet 412 Food Rescue's Culinary Manager, Chef Edward Anderson
Anderson, a former social worker, is overseeing the organization’s latest project: preparing nutritious, pre-packaged meals from repurposed ingredients.
Big Changes for Penn's Corner Farm Alliance
The farmers cooperative spent two decades as the leading supplier of regionally grown food to Pittsburgh restaurants.
The Latest Restaurant Openings and Closing In Pittsburgh
Hello to a board game bar, Lao cuisine and wings. Goodbye to a beloved Gibsonia restaurant.
Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery is Pittsburgh's First Lao Restaurant
The owners of Bangkok Balcony consulted with celebrated Lao chef Seng Luangrath to build the menu for their Squirrel Hill restaurant.
TasteBuds Returns for a Fourth Year
The annual fundraiser for Best Buddies will feature 30 of Pittsburgh's top chefs paired with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Two Longtime Pittsburgh Bartenders Launch Consulting Company
Cat Cannon and Cecil Usher's Mindful Hospitality Group aims to elevate the Pittsburgh hospitality industry.
A Different Kind of Holiday Pop-Up Bar is Opening Downtown
Sarah Shaffer, owner of tina's in Bloomfield, and designer Thommy Conroy partner for tina's (holiday) at the Americus Club.
Pizza News: Driftwood Oven Now Open On Mondays
Expanded hours and new dessert menu is happy news indeed.
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).
