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.
Aruba Island Bowls Lands a Permanent Home in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
The plant-based smoothie spot and coffee shop will have a grand reopening Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m.
Primanti Bros. Debuts New Sandwich in Honor of Steelers' QB Russell Wilson
Primanti Bros. will donate $1 to the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation for every "DangeRuss" sandwich sold during Wilson’s tenure as Pittsburgh’s QB.
The Dog Penn Now Open In The Strip District
Part bar, part dog park, the business features a large outdoor area and specialty cocktails.
Jillian’s Restaurant Is a Love Story in New Kensington
The eatery serves high-end fare that’s as fun and approachable as its owners.
Mancini’s Bakery Unveils a Beetlejuice Made Out of Bread
The edible art is on display at the company’s Strip District location.
Celebrate the City's Coffee Scene With Pittsburgh Coffee Week
The eye-opening, 10th annual citywide celebration runs Oct. 13-19.
How the O’Noir Foundation Is Making the Future Bright for the LGBTQIA+ Community
The nonprofit raises money for LGBTQIA+-friendly organizations through events that epitomize good taste.
Big News About the Pittsburgh-Born Big Mac
McDonald’s is releasing a chicken version of its iconic sandwich.
Drop in for a Spell at The Witching Hour
Wigle Whiskey’s first pop-up bar is open Fridays and Saturdays through October.
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).
