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.
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.
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).
