Pittsburgh's Jenny Lee Is Making a Comeback
5 Generation Bakers, makers of Jenny Lee Cinnamon Swirl Bread, sells dry mixes and plans to open eateries based on the iconic brand.
Lefty’s Has Left the Strip
Billed as “PA’s #1 Dive Bar,” the Penn Avenue institution closed on Jan. 26. Will its legacy continue on the North Side?
Have a Cup of (G.I.) Joe
Support military veterans by patronizing these local coffee shops.
A Love Letter to Oak Hill Post
The popular eatery closed on Saturday after five years in Brookline.
Hazelwood Helps One of Its Own
On Feb. 1, a fundraiser will be held for Hazelwood Cafe owner Dasawn Gray, whose medical issues have forced him to put his business on hold.
Which Local Chefs and Eateries are Nominees for a James Beard Award?
A vegan restaurant, a place for traditional Chinese dishes and a new Scandinavian eatery are included.
Help One of Pittsburgh’s Best Restaurants Help Its Employees
Soju, a Korean American eatery in Garfield, is closed for repairs after a flood.
5 Indian Restaurants Raising the Bar in Pittsburgh
New and established dining spots are tapping the culture’s diversity and dynamism.
A Brewery With Heart: Lincoln Avenue Looks to Expand in Bellevue
A global pandemic and a family emergency couldn’t stop the business from growing.
Title 9, Pittsburgh’s First Women’s Sports Bar, Opens in February
The concept was developed by Square Cafe owner Sherree Goldstein and friends.
Milanes Mobile Goes Full-Throttle With Authentic Cuban Eats
The food truck will launch by the end of the month with several brewery pop-ups in between.
Yinz Guys Like Guy Fieri? Check out Jeremy Raymer’s Tribute to the Flavortown Chef
Kelly O’s Strip District location is the artist’s latest canvas.
Our Food Editor’s Favorite Stories of the Year
From burgers and ice cream to goat cheese and "garbage plates," 2024 has been a gut-busting blast.
Ham it Up This Holiday Season in an Isaly’s Sweater
The iconic company sells lunch meat and merch on its website.
A Rash of Restaurant Closings Puts a Damper on Pittsburgh’s Holiday Dining Season
Landmark businesses from Station Square to the Strip District are calling it quits.
Meet the Pittsburghers Who Sell Yinzer’s Amazing Cheesesteaks — in New Orleans
Colleen and Mike Woodhull own the black-and-gold sammich shop, which is located a few miles from the French Quarter.
Have a Pie Before You Fly! Mineo’s Pizza Will Open a Space at Pittsburgh International Airport
The Squirrel Hill-based institution also has shops in Allison Park and Mt. Lebanon.
Palm Palm Will Bring Vintage West Coast Vibes to Pittsburgh’s East End
The restaurant, a concept from the folks behind Downtown’s Ritual House, is expected to debut this spring.
Local Remedy Brewing Takes Root in Oakmont
The Allegheny Avenue taproom plans to open in January.
Native Pittsburgher Reaches for the Stars With L.A.-Based Zac’s Sweet Shop
The nostalgic candy company, which started in a McKeesport kitchen, now caters movie premieres and Oscar parties.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks Don't Have to Be Boring
From a boozeless bar to thoughtfully crafted mocktail menus, the Steel City is embracing sobriety one sip at a time.
Eat’n Park and Millie’s Release Limited Edition Christmas Star Ice Cream
Millie’s exclusive flavor celebrates the restaurant chain's cherished holiday commercial.
Get Lit At These 15 Holiday Pop-Ups
Check this list — twice, if necessary — for yuletide fun throughout the city.
Yes, This Corn Is Grown on the 'Night of the Living Dead' Farm
The crowd-pleasing Evans City Sweetcorn has been popping up at McElhinny Farm since 1955.
Penn Brewery’s Austrian-Born Owner Welcomes Krampus, His Childhood Nemesis, to the North Side
On Dec. 5, Sleigher Krampus Fest will take over the Vinial Street brewery with heavy metal holiday music, Alpine eats and the release of a deliciously evil IPA.
In Pittsburgh, Coffee and Kindness Go Together Like a Cup and (Flying) Saucer
Kinder Being Cafe and Hilltop Coffee are the latest businesses to offer service with a smile.
Pittsburgh Mobilizes To Support Riley’s Pour House After Fire Destroys the Carnegie Landmark
The Irish pub has been a community hub since 1979.
Iron City Distilling’s New Three-Chamber Still Will Resurrect a Long-Lost Style of Whiskey
The Creighton facility is one of only three in the world that uses Pre-Prohibition-era type of equipment.
Proposed Amendment Could Put Out the Fire at Porky’s Bar & Grill
The Bridge Street eatery has a large smoker parked on the sidewalk outside of the building that could soon be illegal.
Where Can You Get Thanksgiving Dinner To Go?
Flip the bird-cooking duties to a pro.
Brown Bear Bread Co. Makes a New Start in New Brighton
The business will continue to supply local shops and eateries with baked goods, but their adopted Beaver County town is worth a visit.
Celebrate the Season (and the Expanded Sale of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails!) With a Fireside Mule
The seasonal beverage is a collaboration between Maggie’s Farm Rum and Jackworth Ginger Beer Brewery.
Lemon Tree Pittsburgh Is in the Business of Kindness
The coffee shop plans to open in the Millvale Food & Energy Hub this month.
Restaurant Openings You Should Know About
As the season changes, so does Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene.
Aspinwall’s Farmer x Baker Cafe Is Moving in 2025
The popular restaurant in Allegheny RiverTrail Park has found a new location as it faces increased rent at its current site.
Support Make-A-Wish by Ordering Prince’s Crab Cake Sandwich & Fries at the Fairmont Pittsburgh
Prince Wise, a 9-year-old heart transplant recipient, created the menu item with fl.2 chef Fernando Canales.
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).
