Thip Khao's Bobby Pradachith's Phenomenal Pop-up
The DC chef wows our dining critic at an Eater Young Guns pop-up dinner at Ace Hotel in East Liberty.
Home Wine Delivery in Pennsylvania? Likely, But Not Just Yet
As one local pizzeria moves forward with wine delivery, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says not so fast.
Drinking Sake Bombs at Tan Izakaya and Eating Crickets at Scratch
Our dining critic has a first look at Tan Izakaya in Shadyside and an insect-forward menu at Scratch Food & Beverage in Troy Hill.
Where to Go at the Three Day Blow
Our dining critic (and Three Day Blow organizing committee member) has a roundup of some open to the public events.
See How Pittsburgh Chefs Are Giving Back
Some of the city's top chefs and bartenders are organizing events to raise awareness about food waste and hate crimes in our community.
Saturday Specials: Backyard Lunches at Spirit
The Upper Lawrenceville bar, music venue and pizzeria introduces a new series of popup lunches.
Why These Pittsburgh-Baked Bagels are Different (and Better)
Justin Lubecki of Ferment Pittsburgh brings bagels and bagel sandwiches to Bloomfield.
Eat, Drink and Learn: The Three Day Blow is Coming
“A food and drink festival that’s deeply rooted in place — in this case Pittsburgh and the Rust Belt" is coming to Pittsburgh at the end of August.
A Thyme and Place
Old friends Tricia Cohen and Lisa Graves reconnect via Facebook and collaborate on a historical cookbook.
Giant Eagle's Crispy Chickens on The Move
The grocery chain launches the Fried Chicken Express food truck.
Vegging Out at Legume
"July is For Vegetarians" is the theme this month at the North Oakland restaurant.
Root and Heart Farm: Winning Friends With Salad
Jen Urich's Gibsonia farm is mixing it up in just the right way.
James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Stops In Pittsburgh
Justin Severino and Hilary Prescott Severino of Cure and Morcilla organized the event, which featured celebrated chefs from DC, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Magazine Celebrates The City's Best Chefs
Our annual Chef Awards party honors the hard work of the region's chefs selected for Pittsburgh Magazine's Best Restaurants list.
Arsenal Cider House To Make Its Biggest Expansion Yet
The Lawrenceville-based cider house will expand to a 19,000 sq. foot facility in Penn Hills.
Searching For a Unique Bottle of Booze? Pittsburgher Creates the Solution
Jacob Quinn Sanders, a Pittsburgh-based coder and writer, creates a program called Boozicorns to find rare bottles of liquor and wine in Pennsylvania.
Richard DeShantz Plans Two New Restaurants at Salt of the Earth Building
DeShantz owns three other Pittsburgh restaurants and is about to open a fourth.
Long-Standing Spoon Chef To Open His Own Eatery
Dave Anoia, the former chef de cuisine at Spoon, will open DiAnoia's Eatery in the Strip District in August.
Time to Get Your Garden Growing
The May Market at Phipps Conservatory in Oakland is the largest seedling sale of the season.
Umami Izakaya (Finally) Open in Lawrenceville
The much-anticipated Japanese pub from Tamari's Roger Li and Round Corner Cantina's Derek Burnell will serve food and drink deep into the night.
Trevett Hooper to Launch a New Restaurant
The executive chef and co-owner of Legume and Butterjoint will open Pie for Breakfast late this year.
School Gardens to Blossom in Pittsburgh
Grow Pittsburgh and The Kitchen Community team up for a series of learning gardens at Pittsburgh-area schools.
How to Make Pittsburgh's Restaurants Even Better
Our dining critic returns from the road with some thoughts on how to push forward.
A Push for Heirloom and Heritage Grains
Slow Food Pittsburgh presents a two-day seminar to help kickstart Pittsburgh's appreciation of locally grown grain.
Chef Dennis Marron to Open a Pittsburgh Oyster Bar
The former executive chef of The Commoner will open Merchant Oyster Company in Lawrenceville in September.
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream Scoop Shop Now Open
Chad and Lauren Townsend's Shadyside ice cream parlor is a treat.
First Look: Apteka in Bloomfield
A first visit to the much-anticipated restaurant from the Pierogi Night founders, plus Provision PGH gives back, and Station introduces brunch and late night service.
Pittsburgh Chef Move: Jamilka Borges Joins S+P Restaurant Group
The former executive chef of Bar Marco will work in the shared kitchen of Spoon and BRGR.
Bread and Salt Bakery is Closed
The Bloomfield bakery ends its short run.
Fermentation Festival Coming to Pittsburgh This Weekend
Celebrate kombucha, kimchi and mold at Pittsburgh's first ever fermentation festival.
The Salt Burger Is Back, Plus Other Pittsburgh Food News
The famed Salt burger returns to Pittsburgh for one night, big Burrito's big shift nears completion and Embury pops up again. Plus: Will chef Justin Severino meet his "twin" David Cross?
Pittsburgh Chef Move: Lily Tran New Executive Chef of Soba
Tran takes over big Burrito's Ellsworth Ave. restaurant from Dustin Gardner, who moves back to Casbah on Highland Ave.
Wigle Whiskey Ripe for Expansion with Threadbare
The Strip District distillers will launch a hard cider business this fall.
Here's an Idea: Loan Fund to Help Pittsburgh Businesses Grow
North Oakland's Idea Foundry creates a revolving loan fund targeted at regional food and agriculture businesses.
Italian Icon: Lidia Bastianich Coming to Pittsburgh
The iconic chef, restaurateur and PBS cooking show host visits Pittsburgh for an epic meal in celebration of her new cookbook.
Vegan Virtue: B52 Now Open in Upper Lawrenceville
A new restaurant from the owner of Allegro Hearth Bakery celebrates the cuisine of the Middle East.
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).
