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
Pittsburgh Restaurants Wrestle With COVID-19
Local eateries are facing uncertainty in the wake of the pandemic, but most are choosing to remain open for now.
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.
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).
