The Latest Restaurant Openings in Pittsburgh
Hello to a new bakery, a confectionary from The Autism Employment Network, a second Threadbare Cider location and more.
Redstart Roasters Taking Flight in Pittsburgh
Point Breeze micro-roastery expands its reach while considering the birds.
The Glassware is Frightening at Cocktails from the Crypt
Spencer Warren kicks off his holiday pop-up season with a South Side spooker.
Dinner Is Coming to Brick Shop at TRYP Hotel
Executive Chef Brandon Blumenfeld’s menu draws inspiration from his grandmother.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating: Recent Dishes That I Loved
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein says clam soup, wings and Bhutanese cuisine have his attention this month.
How Pittsburgh Restaurants are Being Encouraged to Share their Leftovers
412 Food Rescue and Sustainable Pittsburgh are partnering on a program called Restaurants Against Food Waste Month.
Is Pittsburgh Primed To Embrace Vermouth?
Don Mahaney, the owner of Scratch Food and Beverage in Troy Hill, thinks so. And he has the menu to prove it.
Chris Fennimore Wants You To Get Stuffed
The beloved WQED host is out with a new cookbook.
The Latest Restaurant Openings and Closings in Pittsburgh
Hello to Eastern European Breakfast and Taiwanese Street Food. Goodbye to a beloved Italian restaurant.
52 Pittsburgh Restaurants Open on Monday Nights
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein tracks down a year's worth of options from upscale to casual for a night of the week when many restaurants are closed.
The Western PA Lamb Cook-Off Returns in September
With a new location and more vendors, the popular lamb festival will be bigger than it’s ever been.
Riggs Lounge Brings Decades Of Hospitality To The North Side
Marshall Riggs is the third generation to run the lounge, which opened in the 1940s.
Power Bites Offer a Healthy Snack Alternative For People of All Ages
Sharif Rasheed created the tasty treat for his son, Malcolm.
The Latest Restaurant and Cafe Openings in Pittsburgh
We say hello to casual riverfront dining, beloved bagels and new coffee spots, while bidding a fond farewell to a popular tap room.
Big Changes Are Coming to Fish Nor Fowl
We have details on the launch of the restaurant's second chapter, plus updates on other Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group projects.
New Smallman Galley Cocktail Menu Pays Homage to The Royal Tenenbaums
The Strip District food hall's late-summer drinks menu riffs on the Wes Anderson cult classic.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating: 4 Recent Dishes I Loved
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein says fried chicken, sour cherry soup, longevity noodles and garden-fresh Italian cooking have his attention this month.
Farmer X Baker Brings Much Needed Riverfront Dining To The Region
Jennifer Urich focuses on locally grown ingredients and house-baked breads at her casual spot in Aspinwall Riverfront Park.
Hop Farm Brewing Company and Provision PGH Combine Forces
The popular Federal Galley restaurant takes over culinary operations at the Lawrenceville brewery next week.
Con Alma Is Pittsburgh's Newest Spot for Jazz
Hot tunes, a popping bar program and pan-Latin cuisine are a draw to the Shadyside venue.
On the Trail of the Whiskey Rebellion
While the trail is centered around the history of rye whiskey making in the region, it also offers tourists the opportunity to see the modern boom of craft distilling.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating: 3 Recent Dishes I Loved
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein says Sichuan smashed eggplants, smoked chicken wings and a cornbread dessert have his attention.
Cornbread, A New Soul Food Restaurant, Opens in an Unexpected Location
Adenah Bayoh and Elzadie “Zadie” Smith bring their fast-casual concept to the West Mifflin Walmart.
Pittsburgh Bartenders Bring the Garden to the Glass
Bartenders are using centrifugal force, tinctures and more to amplify and preserve the season's harvest.
Café Agnes is the Spot for Pupusas and Tamales
Marcella Ogrodnik brings Salvadorian cuisine to three Pittsburgh farmers markets.
Opening Date Set for the Severinos' New Restaurant
Larder of East End, Justin Severino and Hilary Prescott Severino's casual restaurant inside East End Brewing Company's Larimer brewpub, features a beer-friendly menu.
Recommended Pittsburgh Eating: 3 Recent Dishes I Loved
PM dining critic Hal B. Klein is eating seasonal salads, sushi and sandwiches.
The Latest Restaurant Openings In Pittsburgh
We say hello to three new Galley Group concepts, plus Con Alma, Over Eden and Inner Groove Brewing.
Hello Neighbor and Scratch Food & Beverage Pair Up for a Very Special Dinner
The community dinner will feature Syrian cuisine, raising awareness of Hello Neighbor's mission and promoting connection and conversation with the region's refugee families.
Sweet Partnership: Cakery Square and Fudge Farm
The opening of Fudge Farm's Bloomfield store marks an expansion of Wes Lyons' Pursuit Program and larger menu for the confectioners.
Superior Motors is Getting Raw With Its Next Special Dinner
"Uncooked and Uncorked" will features six courses of raw fish preparations from around the world.
Restaurant News You Can Use: Over Eden Opens at TRYP Hotel
Look for light and shareable Levantine cuisine at the restaurant on the roof of Lawrenceville's new boutique hotel.
Mario’s Saloon Expands Its Reach into Oakland
The popular party bar adds a third location in a space formerly occupied by Peter’s Pub.
Scottish Brewery BrewDog Is Coming to East Liberty
This will be the fourth location in the United States for the international brewery with a punk rock ethos.
Ketchup Sparks Controversy at Kennywood
Hot on the heels of the Potato Patch cheese swap, a change in ketchup suppliers hits close to home.
Sharing Knives Grows into Sharing Farms
For its third season, the collaborative dinner series at Ace Hotel will celebrate the region’s growers.
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).
