Food Find: Artisanal Teapops
HealCrest Urban Farms offers 42 flavors of teapops made from herbal tea blends and fresh fruit.
Chef Talk: Meet the Sugarmaid of Stroopwafels
Andrea Danielson has a passion for caramel-filled Dutch waffle cookies.
Will You Kickstart This Doughnut Truck?
A would-be gourmet coffee and mini doughnut truck needs your help.
Chef Talk: Miss Meatball’s Sara Lechman
The roving ‘Meatwagon’ joined Pittsburgh’s mobile-food scene in June.
Food Glorious Food’s French-Inspired Desserts are Absolument Délicieux
Celebrate National Peach Month with the Highland Park bakery’s ‘just peachy’ desserts.
Chef Talk: Savoy’s Kevin Watson
Find out what Watson thinks is the must-have dish at his restaurant.
Live Music + Food Trucks = Shadyside's Weather Permitting
Hear local acts play as you eat Paraguayan food from the Lomito Truck or Mexican specialties from Brassero Grill’s truck.
Meat & Potatoes Adds Monday 'Nightcap' Menu
Head to the downtown hotspot after 9 p.m. for burgers, sides, hot dogs and beer — all $5 or less.
Get 'Tarred & Feathered' at Wigle Whiskey
Honor the Whiskey Rebellion with drinks, food and music at this Strip District shindig.
Our Favorite Summer Farmers Markets
Snag freshly grown, in-season crops from local farmers markets, where dedicated producers and purveyors set up regularly.
More Local Hot Spots Add Brunch Menus
Union Pig & Chicken, Alma Pan-Latin Kitchen and Franktuary all embrace weekend brunch.
Chef Talk: Root 174's Micah Maughan
Meet the chef behind Chaat, a new pop-up restaurant concept.
Eat Up, Party Down
Come hang out with us and a bevy of Pittsburgh's top chefs at the Best Restaurants Party at Heinz Field.
What We're Eating: Grilled Cinnamon Buns at Kelly O's
Plus, Kaya Fest brings a tropical block party to the Strip and Six Penn Kitchen offers gluten-free pizza.
Food Revolution Pittsburgh Still Going Strong
From family-friendly cooking demos to 'Iron Chef' competitions, the healthy-eating movement is going viral.
Chef Talk: Bar Marco's Jamilka Borges
The Strip District hot spot's new chef de cuisine talks about her favorite Pittsburgh food, invaluable utensil and more.
Mobile Food Movement Rolls on With PGH Crepe Cart
Plus, things get spicy at a Korean Food Festival in Shadyside and Lawrenceville gets a new Cuban eatery.
Where We're Eating (and Drinking): Bocktown's Kegs & Eggs
Beer-heaven Bocktown's Monaca location is hosting a Saturday shindig featuring 16 local brews and special 'ale tails.'
Rock the Vote: Two 'Burgh Bakeries in National Finals
Bake magazine names Oakmont and Kretchmar bakeries in short list for 'America's Best' contest.
Pop-Up Pierogi Night Settling Down in East End
The crew behind the popular Pierogi Night pop-up event have plans to open a permanent spot in the East End.
Tender Bar Brings Craft Cocktails to Lawrenceville
The new Prohibition-themed joint will serve up classic drinks and comfort food in the former Arsenal Building.
notion Reopens in the East End
Chef Dave Racicot's acclaimed eatery is back in a new location in East Liberty.
Rock the Vote
Help local chef Kevin Sousa win Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chef honor.
Chef Talk: Peddlin' Pierogies
We chat with the duo behind Peddlin' Pierogies, a business born out of love for cooking and biking.
Hotspots: Where to Drink on National Margarita Day
Kick-start your weekend by visiting one of our favorite tequila spots.
Where We're Drinking This Month
North Side's Monterey Pub is a little taste of Ireland — and Pittsburgh, too.
Our Favorite Spring CSA Packages
Kick the winter blues by signing up for a spring CSA package with fresh fruits and veggies.
Two Giants Pair Up for 'Hobnobber' Dinner
Shiloh Grill hosts the Full Print Brewing crew for an epic tag-team soiree.
Chef Talk: Fukuda's Matt Kemp
We chat with the executive chef of Bloomfield's Fukuda about invaluable utensils and his favorite meal in Pittsburgh.
Bar Marco Wants to Cure Your Case of the Mondays
The Strip's new hotspot welcomes a roster of local chefs to contribute signature dishes on No Menu Mondays.
More National Props for 'Burgh Chefs
Kevin Sousa's Union Pig & Chicken gets a shout-out in Food & Wine and Joseph Tambellini Restaurant makes a Top 100 list.
Wigle Releases Aged Whiskey
We didn't want to say anything, Wigle, but you've really aged.
Braddock Mayor's Home Hijacked by Star Chef
Nationally celebrated chef Kevin Sousa set to take over Mayor John Fetterman's crib for a tasty holiday benefit.
Now Open: Oakland's Butterjoint
Chef Trevett Hooper's new venture opens right next door to (2012 Best New Restaurant) Legume.
Cupcake Food Trucks Hit the Streets
Two new roving sweet treat trucks will make you forget all about the boring ice cream man.
Root 174 to Host Pop-Up Restaurant
Chicago's traveling pop-up restaurant CRUX to set up shop in Regent Square.
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).
