The wait is over. Pittsburgh's own Wiz Khalifa has officially launched his delivery-only restaurant chain, HotBox by Wiz - and it's now open. The multi-platinum selling, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated Khalifa is partnered with Nextbite, a virtual kitchen marketplace, to launch HotBox by … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Bakers Team Up to Create ‘Bakers for Change’
Kait Wakefield is not a professional baker - but you would never know it by looking at her popular Instagram feed, showcasing her kitchen creations, like vanilla bean cakes topped with Italian meringue buttercream succulents, mini French meringue pavlovas filled with chantilly crème, fresh lemon … [Read more...]
These 35 Farmers Markets Are Still Open for the Season
The farmers market season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of places to enjoy fresh produce and small-batch products well into the Fall. Here's a list of all of the current Pittsburgh-area farmers markets currently still open. Saturdays Swissvale Farmers MarketEvery Saturday … [Read more...]
Remember When: 19 Vintage Photos of Wholey’s Fish Market Through The Years
Ready for a Pittsburgh history lesson? This month marks the 108th anniversary of the city's beloved Wholey's Fish Market. The beloved market was originally founded as the Robert Wholey Company by Robert L. Wholey in 1912 in McKees Rocks, and sold live poultry, meats, sausages and coffees. … [Read more...]
This 1940s Train Car Has Been Converted Into a Takeout Diner in Elizabeth
At the Elizabeth Express Dining Car, what was once old is new again. Two friends and Elizabeth residents, Gabriel Nowak and Jeremy Rager, opened the takeout diner earlier this year, after converting a 1940's train car to a functional diner, offering casual American fare, like burgers, hot dogs, … [Read more...]
Coop De Ville Is Now Open in the Strip District
It's been a long time coming (we first reported on the concept way back in 2017), but Richard DeShantz's Coop De Ville is officially open! The restaurant opened for takeout and delivery today at 2305 Smallman Street in the Strip District, serving fried chicken dinners, fried chicken sandwiches, … [Read more...]
Where to Find Pumpkin Treats in Pittsburgh Right Now
It's pumpkin season, Pittsburgh! From ice cream to pancakes, pumpkin is finding its way into all sorts of dishes in and around Pittsburgh. Here's just a few places where you can get your pumpkin fix right now. Oakmont BakeryOakmont Oakmont Bakery is the place for all things pumpkin every … [Read more...]
Station Adds Homemade Ice Cream to Family-Style Takeout Menu
Pittsburgh's latest must-try ice cream can be found in Bloomfield. Station owner Curtis Gamble has recently launched a new ice cream program at his Liberty Avenue restaurant, in addition to their regular takeout offerings. Gamble says that since he opened the restaurant five years ago, … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Restaurants Can Increase to 50% Indoor Capacity on September 21
Governor Tom Wolf has announced today that restaurants in Pennsylvania may increase indoor occupancy to 50% starting on Monday, September 21. According to a release, Wolf says that in order to ensure that restaurants operate safely with these new allowances, they must commit to strictly … [Read more...]
12 Outdoor Activities in Pittsburgh To Do Right Now
Looking for outdoor activities in Pittsburgh to do right now? You've come to the right place! While it's still incredibly important that we all continue to be socially distant, (and wear our masks!), there it's also important we take breaks from our self-quarantine, and safely find ways to enjoy … [Read more...]