First Look: Fish Nor Fowl
What should diners expect at a restaurant that derives its name from an old idiom meaning hard to classify?
Appalachian Food Summit Uses Food as a Lens on Social Change
Food played a significant part in labor organizing during the 2018 West Virginia teachers strike, where it was used as a bargaining chip for disenfranchised workers.
Chefs Part of the Show at Unique Dinner & Theater in Pittsburgh
Quantum Theatre’s new play, “Chatterton,” features guest appearances by some of Pittsburgh’s best chefs.
How to Pick the Perfect Wine for Fall
Alyssa McGrath of Verity Wine Partners offers advice that will help consumers make the best selections when purchasing wine.
How to Find the Culinary Treasures Just Outside Our Doors
Sarah Bir's “The Fruit Forager’s Companion” helps readers connect with nature, whether by discovering the autumn olive or simply making homemade apple cider.
Fish nor Fowl Now Taking Reservations
The new restaurant from the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group will soft-open later this week.
Enix Brewing Company Set to Open in Homestead
Owners David and Victor Rodriguez also operate two breweries in Madrid, Spain.
Apteka’s Roasted Sunflower: Summer's Most Interesting (and Instagramable) Dish?
The owners of the Bloomfield vegan eatery introduce a limited run of whole sunflower heads that you can eat like corn.
Pittsburgh's Steel City Salt Company's Special Seasoning
John and Candy Tarallo sell an array of specialty salts, offer advice on how to use them and are about to open a new location in Millvale.
A Pittsburgher's Determination Gave Us the Big Mac
Our dining critic recounts the story of the iconic burger's invention in Pittsburgh a half-century ago.
Opera Makes for Unusual (and Delightful) Pairing at Allegheny Wine Mixer
Opera on Tap’s monthly performance series aims to democratize the art form.
Learning the Art of Safe Mushroom Foraging
Artist and forager Sarah Banach's “Foolproof Five” illustration identifies which mushrooms are easy to identify and safe to eat.
New Menu Items Coming to Chengdu Gourmet in Squirrel Hill
Executive chef/owner Wei Zhu is fired up after a month-long trip to China.
Pittsburgh to Host Nation’s First Black Beer Festival
Day Bracey and Ed Bailey of Drinking Partners Podcast and Mike Potter of Black Brew Culture online magazine will bring 12 black-owned breweries to Pittsburgh in August for Fresh Fest.
A Pop-Up Bar in Pittsburgh that Serves a Sober Alternative
Empath provides the vibe and social space of a bar, as well as stepped up beverage service ... without the alcohol.
Willow Restaurant in the North Hills Lands a New Chef
Aaron Allen comes to Willow by way of 2-star Daniel in New York City. Plus, Greta Harmon joins the staff of the Ohio Township hideaway as the restaurant's new bar manager.
Chatham University's CRAFT to Celebrate Regional Food With a Storytelling Dinner
The six-course dinner features chefs Mike Costello and Amy Dawson of Lost Creek Farm.
The Western Pennsylvania Lamb Cook-Off Is Back
The date is set for the return of one of PM dining critic Hal B. Klein's favorite food events of 2017. Pittsburgh Magazine has a first look at the competing teams.
What Anthony Bourdain Meant to Me
Reflecting on the loss of a person so many of us admired.
Northeast Kitchen Brings Northeastern Chinese Cuisine to Pittsburgh
Chef You Shan Pei comes to Pittsburgh after cooking in Flushing, N.Y. restaurants for 18 years.
Pie For Breakfast Is (Really) Opening
Trevett and Sarah Hooper have set a launch date for their casual morning, noon and night follow-up to Legume and Butterjoint.
Ting’s Kitchen Is a Hidden Gem Worth Visiting
Chef “Panda” Lin is cooking Taiwanese cuisine in a strip mall near the Ross Park Mall.
Lorelei Will Open in the Former Livermore/Pines Space
The owners of Independent Brewing Company and Hidden Harbor plan to bring a beer hall and cafe to East Liberty.
An Inclusive Community Breaks the Ramadan Fast at Salem's Market & Grill
The Strip District restaurant draws a diverse community to its nightly ifṭār buffet.
Filmmaker David Bernabo Looks Beyond The Menu
He examines the visible yet unseen labor in the service industry with his documentary, "Eating & Working & Eating & Working."
The Twisted Frenchman Gets an Actual Frenchman
New general manager Yannick Thomas Comes to Pittsburgh with a wealth of Michelin star experience in Cannes and elsewhere.
Le Virtu Returns to Stagioni on May 1
The 49-ingredient soup is a culinary representation of the transition from winter to spring.
First Look: Soju in Garfield
Simon Chough’s Korean restaurant is six years in the making.
New Chefs Coming to Smallman Galley
Smallman Galley will rotate its third class of chef/owners this June … but this time there’s a twist.
A New Restaurant is Coming from big Burrito Restaurant Group
The owners of Casbah, Eleven, Soba, Kaya, Umi and Mad Mex will open their first new concept in more than a decade.
24 Terrific Pittsburgh Restaurants Open on Monday
There are plenty of options for dining out on a night when many Pittsburgh restaurants are closed.
How Making Juice Changed Sharif Rasheed's Life
The owner of Safi Juice in Garfield left a job he hated to tap into something from his childhood.
A Repurposing Recipe for Leftover Vegetables Soup
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein shares a quick recipe for reducing food waste.
Jackie Page-Heidelberg is Catering to a Culinary Quest
The caterer's midlife career shift brings a new sense of purpose.
Re-Open Date Set for Morcilla in Lawrenceville
The flood-damaged restaurant from Justin Severino, Hilary Prescott Severino and Nate Hobart will return with a new menu.
Sharing Knives is Back for Second Season at Ace Hotel
Whitfield Executive Chef Bethany Zozula's collaborative dinner series kicked off with Ben Sloan of Kaya.
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).
