Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the entrepreneurial spirit is strong in Pittsburgh... and there's been a handful of really fantastic restaurant openings in the last couple of months. From a pop-up beer garden to the opening of a brick-and-mortar from a beloved food truck, here are all of … [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...]
Pita My Shawarma Now Open in Lawrenceville
One of Pittsburgh's most-loved food trucks now has a permanent brick-and-mortar! Pita My Shawarma is officially open at 3716 Butler Street in Lawrenceville, serving their modern Mediterranean menu, with options like chicken shawarma (which is hand stacked daily), steak shawarma, and their own … [Read more...]
täkō Opening a Second Location in Bakery Square
Diners on the East End can look forward to a new dinner option. Developer Walnut Capital and Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group are announcing plans to open a second täkō location, this time in Bakery Square. The Bakery Square location will feature a similar look and feel to the original … [Read more...]
Mediterra Café Opening in Mt. Lebanon
Mediterra Cafe is opening their second location in Mt. Lebanon! Something new is coming to the South Hills! The much-loved Mediterra Café is opening a second location in Mt. Lebanon, taking over the space at 292 Beverly Road in the former Fairlane location. The Sewickley café, known for … [Read more...]
Rolling Pepperoni Coming Soon to Lawrenceville
Rolling Pepperoni’s new retail location will be opening soon in Lawrenceville. The savory bakery, known for their pepperoni rolls and Appalachian storytelling platform, will be hosting soft openings at their new space at 6140 Butler Street during the first week of September, with a grand opening … [Read more...]
Mac & Yellow: Wiz Khalifa Launching Delivery-Only Restaurant in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh's own Wiz Khalifa is getting into the restaurant business. The multi-platinum selling, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated Khalifa is partnering with Nextbite, a virtual kitchen marketplace, to launch HotBox by Wiz, a delivery-only restaurant chain. According to a release, HotBox by … [Read more...]
The Coop Chicken & Waffles Is Now Open on the North Side
It's official: The Coop Chicken & Waffles is now open on the North Side. The popular food truck first announced that they were opening a brick-and-mortar late last year, in the former Rita's Italian Ice location on the corner of East Ohio Street and Cedar Avenue. On the menu at The … [Read more...]
DiAnoia’s Eatery Owners Opening Pane è Pronto in the Strip District, with Fresh Bread and Italian Takeout
One of Pittsburgh's most beloved Italian eateries is expanding their footprint in the Strip District this Fall. Pane è Pronto, an Italian takeout, bread and catering kitchen from the owners of DiAnoia's Eatery and Pizzeria Davide will open this fall at 2627 Penn Avenue (in the former Choppin' … [Read more...]