Southern Cuisine Served with a Big Side of Hospitality
Sugar and Smoke owner Andrea Robinson not only wants to feed customers of her new eatery in Bloomfield –– she wants to know their names.
Millie’s Is on the Move, and Kevin Sousa Will Make Ice Cream for Dinner
Millie’s finds a new home in Homestead, and Kevin Sousa will host an ice cream dinner with OddFellows' Sam Mason at Superior Motors in Braddock.
The Black Cat Market is Pittsburgh's Newest Cat Cafe
Co-owners Olivia Ciotoli and Indigo Baloch opened the Lawrenceville location to provide a venue for animal interactions for those without the ability to keep pets themselves.
412 Food Rescue Expands Its Classes on Cooking Surplus Food
Plus, Jamilka Borges is back with a new cohort of outstanding chefs for the organization's annual fundraising dinner.
Pittsburgh Area Food and Drink Events for October
We have your month covered with cider festivals, spooky bar crawls and an African food festival.
Best Buddies Brings TasteBuds Back for a Third Year
And the lineup of chefs is pretty spectacular.
Smallman Galley and Federal Galley Launch New Cocktail Menus
Each of the Galley Group’s bar programs have a unique theme but a similar tie-in … they’re fun.
Chef-Centric Dinner Coming to Pittsburgh in October
ChefsFeed Indie Week puts visiting chefs center stage at Cure in Lawrenceville.
A Day in the Life of Andrew Stump
What's a typical work day like for the co-owner of Madeline Bakery & Bistro?
Get Wild With Food This Weekend
For more than 50 years, a West Virginia group has promoted the virtues of foraged food.
Kate Romane and Mike Rado Return to Lawrenceville
The forthcoming TRYP Hotel is working with two prominent Pittsburgh chefs for its food and beverage program.
Lorelei Brings Outstanding Cocktails and Beer to Beloved Building
The owners of Hidden Harbor and Independent Brewing Company go Alpine for their first East Liberty location.
Iron Born Pizza Sets Opening Date for Second Location
The owners of the popular Detroit-style pizza restaurant in Smallman Galley are set to launch an independent storefront in Millvale.
Collaborative Chef Series Will Return to fl.2 Downtown
Executive Chef Julio Peraza pulls together an all-star lineup for the second installment of the group dinner.
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.
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).
