Valentine's Day is one week away, and if you haven't yet made reservations... you may be a little out of luck. But that's okay! There's still plenty of ways to show your sweetheart you care, and there's a lot to be said for having a quiet night at home (with some delicious takeout, that is). … [Read more...]
East End Brewing Eyes Opening Date for Mt. Lebanon Taproom
It's been almost a year since East End Brewing Company first announced plans to open a taproom and pizza restaurant in Mt. Lebanon, and the wait for the opening is almost over. Owner Scott Smith says that they're expecting the South Hills taproom to officially open in March. "It's been a long … [Read more...]
It’s Officially Pączki Season at Oakmont Bakery
It's one of our favorite days of the year - pączkis are back for the season at Oakmont Bakery. Every year, the bakery begins it pączki production on January 6, kicking off a pastry season that lasts through Easter, which this year falls on Sunday, April 9. Pączki (pronounced Poonch-Key) is a … [Read more...]
Mediterra Café Opening in Lawrenceville
Mediterra Café is ringing in the new year with a big announcement - the much-loved café and retailer is opening a third location, this time in Lawrenceville. "We've been looking for a spot to do a third location for awhile, and we just hadn't found the right place," says general manager Nicole … [Read more...]
17 New Restaurants in Pittsburgh to Try This Fall
From a chef-driven café and market to a (very) long-awaited dim sum restaurant, there's a lot of new restaurants that have opened in the last few months in Pittsburgh. Local ProvisionsFox Chapel Local Provisions, an artisan market and café, has officially soft-opened in Fox Chapel. Chef … [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 Farms Monongahela Monogahela's Triple B … [Read more...]
Reservation Secrets from Pittsburgh’s Busiest Restaurants
If you've ever tried to get a Saturday night reservation at DiAnoia's Eatery or Pusadee's Garden, you know that it can sometimes feel impossible (and you just know that the newly-opened Parlor Dim Sum is going to be a tough seat to get once they start taking reservations). To try to get a leg up, I … [Read more...]
Where to Find Amazing Soft Serve Near Pittsburgh
Let’s call this the Summer of Soft Serve. Not only can you find the super-creamy (and always delicious) summertime treat at classic ice cream shops around town in traditional chocolate and vanilla, but a handful of Pittsburgh-area restaurants (and a brewery, too) are redefining these frozen swirls … [Read more...]
North Country Brewing Opens Freedom Farms Taproom
Freedom Farms and North Country Brewing are joining forces and opening the North Country Corn Crib Taproom on Freedom Farms on Pittsburgh Road, just south of Butler. The taproom, which will share space with Freedom Farms Farmers Market and Kitchen, will feature North Country beer exclusives and … [Read more...]
15 Rooftops + Patios to Visit This Summer
Rooftop tables, backyard patios and beer gardens abound in Pittsburgh — if you know where to look. While there have always been outdoor dining spots in the region during warmer months, the pandemic spurred more Pittsburgh restaurants and bars to expand and improve their outdoor spaces, offering … [Read more...]
