Sad news from Merchant Oyster Company. The Lawrenceville oyster house has announced that it will be closing its doors next month, with a 'Last Shucking Good Time' party on December 4. Merchant Oyster Company first opened in 2017, as a spot for chef/owner Dennis Marron to serve seaside favorites, … [Read more...]
After a Two-Year Hiatus, the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Is Coming Back
One of Pittsburgh's most-loved festivals is making a comeback! After a two-year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival is set to return on May 17, 2025, with a new location - and lower ticket prices. This year, the event will be returning to its roots, and will be located at the SouthSide Works, … [Read more...]
East End Brewing Completes Its Epic ’90 Beers for 90 Pittsburgh Neighborhoods’ Project
It's been more than five years since East End Brewing announced the YOU ARE HERE Neighborhood Beer Project, with a goal of brewing a different beer for each of Pittsburgh's 90 distinct neighborhoods - and now, the project has come to a close. The Latimer brewery is hosting a closing celebration … [Read more...]
Farmer x Baker Is Moving In 2025
Big changes are coming to the much-loved Farmer x Baker, the shipping-container-turned-cafe that has made its home at the Allegheny RiverTrail Park since 2019. “I can’t share all the details right now,” says owner Jen Urich, “but we are going to have a new home next season.” It’s a … [Read more...]
All The Best Places to Go Apple Picking Near Pittsburgh
It's one of best things about autumn… apple picking! If you're looking for a fun weekend activity, these orchards and farms - all within driving distance - are the perfect place to spend an afternoon picking your own apples, right off the tree. Triple B FarmsMonongahela Monogahela's Triple B … [Read more...]
PAIR Charcuterie Shop Now Open Downtown
A new shop offering cheese and charcuterie boards, coffee, and community events, is now open downtown. PAIR Charcuterie opened last month, serving beautifully-designed grazing boxes, meat and cheese boards, brunch boxes, and a full coffee bar (serving up their signature Sweet Potato Lattes). … [Read more...]
New Concept From Given To Fly Owners Coming to Bloomfield
A new restaurant will soon open in Bloomfield from some well-established Pittsburgh restaurant owners. Troy Beck and Katie Peric, who helm Given to Fly in the Federal Galley, will be taking over the space that once housed the recently-closed Station on Liberty Avenue. Although they're known … [Read more...]
East End Brewing Takes Over Roundabout Pop-Up Beer Garden
We were so sad to learn earlier this year that Roundabout Brewery owners Steve and Dyana Sloan had plans to stop operations at their lovely little pop-up beer garden (moving to New Zealand makes operating a Pennsylvania brewery a little tricky), but there's good news for those of us who love to … [Read more...]
Where to Pick-Your-Own Strawberries Near Pittsburgh
It's almost the sweetest time of year - strawberry-picking season! Local farms in western Pennsylvania are opening their fields for pick-your-own strawberries, and are beginning to announce their 2024 picking schedules. Here's how to stay up-to-date on the latest news and opening dates for … [Read more...]
Antney’s Ice Cream Announces Opening Date
The much-loved Green Tree ice cream shop Antney's Ice Cream has announced that it will open for their 2024 season on Monday, April 1. Known for their massive selection of ice cream - at last count, the shop had more than 700 flavors in rotation (with 16 flavors available on any given day), … [Read more...]
