If you've ever been to a show at Star Lake Pavilion in Burgettstown, you know that while the concerts are often great, the driving and parking situation is... not so. But, the Burgh Bus has a solution for the upcoming 2024 season. The Pittsburgh-based party bus has announced that it will be … [Read more...]
17 Fish Fry Specials To Try This Friday
Fridays are for the fish in Pittsburgh during Lent, and if you're not planning to make it to a church fish fry this week (you can find the official Pittsburgh Fish Fry Map here), there are plenty of fish-related restaurant specials to enjoy throughout the season. Alta Via Pizzeria Every … [Read more...]
Novo Asian Food Hall Sets Opening Date
An opening date has been announced for the much-anticipated Novo Asian Food Hall in the Strip District. On Friday, March 1, the food hall will open its doors from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., allowing diners to explore an array of authentic Asian dishes from seven distinct concepts. “We are … [Read more...]
Where to Find Pączki in Pittsburgh… Before Fat Tuesday!
We're just about a week away from the beginning of Lent, but some of Pittsburgh's best bakeries are already selling (and selling out of) pączki, the ever-popular Polish doughnut. Although they're traditionally eaten on Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek), pączki are now a big Fat Tuesday food, with … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Chefs Named 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Award semifinalist nominations were announced this morning, and three Pittsburgh chefs, from two restaurants, were given the nod. Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski of Apteka, and Bootsaba Tongdee of Pusadee's Garden were all nominated for the Best Chef Mid-Atlantic award, which … [Read more...]
‘Not Every Chapter is Supposed to Last Forever’: An Oral History of Dinette
The improbable rise and untimely death of one of Pittsburgh's favorite restaurants. When Sonja Finn opened the doors to Dinette, her cozy, casual East Liberty pizzeria in 2008, Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene was on the cusp of a transformation. A flurry of new chefs had swept into the city, … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Cooking Classes in Pittsburgh
Here at Good Food Pittsburgh we obviously love to dine out... but we also love to cook! If you're feeling a little uneasy in the kitchen, you're in luck. Pittsburgh has lots of local businesses offering cooking classes for anyone at any skill level. From mozzarella-making to pizza baking, … [Read more...]
Coming Soon: Updates on 11 of Pittsburgh’s Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings
It's been a big year for restaurant openings in Pittsburgh, with buzzy new spots like Ritual House and Christian James opening their doors downtown, East Liberty getting a much-needed vegan eatery in Sia's Garden Grown (along with Duo's Taqueria, a surprisingly-delicious Mexican spot run by tech … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Fall Festivals 2023: The Ultimate Guide
Who's ready for a season full of Pittsburgh fall festivals? We've rounded up everything from apple fests to pumpkin picking at farms all across western Pennsylvania. These family-friendly farm events are sometimes weather-dependent, so check each individual location’s website before visiting so … [Read more...]
All The Best Festivals Coming to Pittsburgh in 2023 (So Far)
Spring is in the air, and festival season in Pittsburgh is about to get into gear. From beloved beer festivals to neighborhood night markets, we've rounded up the best Pittsburgh festivals coming in 2023. We'll keep adding festivals as more dates get announced - and if we've missed any, let … [Read more...]
