As much as we love talking about all of Pittsburgh's wonderful restaurants, we know there's some awesome home cooking going on in kitchens across the city! Over here at Good Food Pittsburgh, we always get the best recommendations from our readers, so it's obvious yinz love food and have excellent … [Read more...]
A Look Back at The Bloomfield Bridge Tavern on Its Final Day of Business
“I really thought I’d be here for another 20 years.” It’s a reflective day for Steve Frankowski, owner of the Bloomfield Bridge Tavern. The restaurant, which is just shy of their 32rd birthday, is instead celebrating their last day of business today, October 21, 2017. The tavern has long since … [Read more...]
The Twisted Frenchman Now Open in New Location
Pittsburgh has been buzzing ever since the upscale East Liberty eatery, The Twisted Frenchman, moved around the corner from its original location on Highland Avenue. The Twisted Frenchman had occupied the space since they opened two years ago. The restaurant is now located on Baum Boulevard in … [Read more...]
13 Excellent Things To Eat, Drink and Experience in October
Sure, the month is almost half over… but look at it this way: You still have more than two weeks to mark these off your October to-do list. 1. Have a Kamayan feast at Kaya Every Tuesday, Kaya hosts an eat-with-your-hands Kamayan dinner. The Filipino-inspired feast of seasoned meats and seafood, … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Route 28 Brewery Crawl
Let's start with the obvious - two things that don't mix? Beer and state highways. So, while there's an amazing collection of local breweries all located anywhere from 100 yards, to 3 miles off of the popular (but polarizing) Route 28 highway in Pittsburgh, we would never suggest drinking and … [Read more...]
This Famous (and Delicious) European Pastry Can Now Be Found in Pittsburgh
“Is that a funnel cake?" No, it’s not. But that’s the most common question Jason Kelly and Meredith Minkus get about their kürtőskalács. Not everyone who stumbles upon their food truck, Steel City Chimneys, immediately identifies what couple is cooking, but they all agree on one thing - they … [Read more...]
Merchant Oyster Co. Opening Next Week
After teasing us on Butler Street in Lawrenceville for many months, Merchant Oyster Co., the new New England-style chowder house from Chef Dennis Marron (who also just opened or, The Whale), is planning to open its doors to the public on Tuesday, October 17. According to a press release, Merchant … [Read more...]
Sharpsburg Transforming into Hogsmeade for Harry Potter-Themed Fall Festival
No need to find platform 9 3/4 to make your way to Hogwarts this fall! Hogwarts is coming to Sharpsburg for the neighborhood's very first "Sharpsmeade Magical Fall Festival." Sharpsburg is located just across the Highland Park Bridge, and is only 15 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh on RT - 28 … [Read more...]
Fairmont Hotel Opening “fl.2” Restaurant This October
Downtown diners and guests of the Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel will have a new restaurant option starting on October 27th. The Fairmont Pittsburgh recently announced that they are opening "fl.2," a locally sourced, modern-American restaurant. fl.2 will takeover the space previously occupied by … [Read more...]
Brewery in Lower Burrell Aiming For End of October Opening
Pittsburgh’s beer scene continues to grow - and no one is mad about it! The newest member of the gang is Conny Creek Brewing Company, located just off Route 56 in Lower Burrell, PA. The husband & wife duo behind the space - Lee and Erin Layton - are aiming for an opening at the end of … [Read more...]
