First Look: Poulet Bleu in Lawrenceville
PM dining critic Hal B. Klein takes a look at the new Richard DeShantz restaurant ... and he has the scoop on what's next from the energetic restaurateur.
Avenue B is Closing
The Shadyside restaurant ends its 8-plus year run in a few weeks.
Spoon's Kitchen Stirs Up a New Chef
Chef Jamilka Borges will leave Spoon later this month to pursue a new opportunity.
New Program Aims to Incentivize Purchase of Fresh Produce
The Food Bucks initiative offers SNAP participants expanded access to fruits and vegetables at two area markets.
Choolaah Indian BBQ Opens in East Liberty
The fast-casual Indian restaurant offers healthy, tasty options at affordable price.
Six Penn Kitchen Will Close Next Month
The Downtown restaurant from Eat'n Park Hospitality Group ends its decade-plus run in February.
Miss Pusadee's Garden? We Have Some Good News.
The Tongdee family now operates Burgh Thai in Verona.
Bitter End’s Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Chefs Becca Hegarty and Rick Easton to cook comfort food to help Hegarty’s mother.
Baby Loves Tacos is (For Real) Open in Bloomfield
Owner Zachary Shell stuffs his restaurant with tasty bites as he aims to fulfill a broader mission.
Courtney McFarlane is Master of the Fire
The Tessaro's grill master found a home in the restaurant's kitchen in 1987.
Pittsburgh Chef to Run for Office
Sonja Finn, chef/owner of Dinette and consulting chef of The Cafe Carnegie, will run for Pittsburgh City Council.
Madeline Bakery and Bistro to Open in Wilkinsburg
The French-inspired bakery will feature croissants, cookies, bread and more.
The Best Restaurant Openings in Pittsburgh in 2017
PM dining critic Hal B. Klein's list of the 10 best openings this year.
Smallman Galley Owners Set Opening Date for Federal Galley
The second offering from the Galley Group opens in Nova Place on Tuesday.
All Ashore! Driftwood Oven Lands A Permanent Home
The popular mobile pizza operation settles down in Lawrenceville this winter.
Just in Time for the Holidays: Miracle Returns to Downtown
The over-the-top holiday-themed bar opens at the Original Oyster House the night after Thanksgiving.
A Delightful Beginning for Bitter Ends Luncheonette
The pocket-sized restaurant, helmed by chef Becca Hegarty, offers an array of farm-fresh food for breakfast and lunch.
Ki Pollo Opens in Lawrenceville
The team behind Ki Ramen opens a fast-casual restaurant serving Korean-style fried chicken and empanadas.
Parts & Service Adds Pizza To Superior Motors
Executive Chef Kevin Sousa and Pastry Chef Kate Carney are cooking sourdough pizza in an outdoor brick oven.
TasteBuds Is Returning To Pittsburgh
The event pairs the city's top chefs with young adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Lidia Bastianich Returns to Pittsburgh
The chef and author celebrates the release of her latest book, "Lidia's Celebrate Like an Italian," at Lidia's Pittsburgh later this month.
The Impossible Burger is Coming to Pittsburgh
Burgatory will debut the plant-based "meat" burger at its six standalone locations next week.
Meet the Federal Galley Chefs
We have the lowdown on who is cooking what in the new North Side food hall from the operators of Smallman Galley.
Becca Hegarty Named One of Zagat’s 2017 National 30 Under 30 Chefs
The talented chef/baker will open a restaurant in Bloomfield this fall.
Pittsburgh's 412 Food Rescue is Set To Expand
The nonprofit will introduce 724 Food Rescue later this month at Farm Aid.
An Overdue Return to The Dream BBQ
Pitmaster Aaron Bivins is cooking some of the tastiest ribs in Pittsburgh.
A Changing of the Guard(ener)
Raqueeb Bey of Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh seeks to empower the city’s African-American community by teaching them about agriculture.
Watch: Pittsburgh's Italian Chefs Cook Up an Amazing BBQ
The fire-cooked meal organized by Justin Severino and Hilary Prescott Severino, included dishes prepared by chefs from Pittsburgh’s Italian restaurant community.
Feast Series Returns to Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland This September
The third iteration of the series will feature chef J.J. Johnson, formerly of The Cecil and Minton's Supper Club in Harlem.
First Look: Ki Ramen
After a series of successful pop-ups, chefs Domenic Branduzzi and Roger Li open their Lawrenceville ramen shop.
Primo Pizza News: Big Changes Ahead for Pizzuvio Downtown
Ron Molinaro, the dean of Pittsburgh pizza, will rebrand the location as his flagship Il Pizzaiolo restaurant.
SporkPit BBQ Opens in Bloomfield This Weekend
Spork's Executive Chef Chris Frangiadis will bring Austin-style barbeque to Pittsburgh.
First Look: Superior Motors
Kevin Sousa's Braddock restaurant finally is open. So how is it?
Tackling the Tough Issues in Pittsburgh's Restaurant Industry
86 Conference, organized by Good Peoples Group and Collected Pgh, will touch on topics such as gentrification and appropriation, company culture and conflict resolution.
Dinette Now Is a No-Tipping Restaurant
The East Liberty restaurant is the fifth Pittsburgh establishment to forgo tipping in favor of an increase in guaranteed wages.
Restaurant & Wine Shop, New Bar Opening Soon Downtown
While Penn's Cove and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Bar are expected to open in the autumn, last winter's wickedly popular holiday bar returns as “Christmas in Summer” next week.
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).
