Rock on. Onion Maiden, the popular Pittsburgh vegan pop-up, has officially opened the doors to its new brick and mortar location in Allentown. Over the last few years, the Onion Maiden owner trio of Diana "Dingo" Ngo, Elyse Hoffman, and Brooks Criswell have become well known in the city, hosting … [Read more...]
The Twisted Frenchman Moving To New Space, Expanding Offerings
“$800 dining chairs. You never would have thought of it in Pittsburgh, but it is going to happen. ” Andrew Garbarino, chef and partner at The Twisted Frenchman, has big plans for the acclaimed restaurant’s new space on Baum Boulevard in East Liberty. Since opening two years ago, the restaurant … [Read more...]
Burgher’s Now Open in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, get ready for some good burgers. Burgher's, the gourmet burger and fries restaurant with a location in Harmony, quietly opened on Butler Street on Monday. Owner Fiore Moletz says that the restaurant is hosting a soft opening this week, and will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 … [Read more...]
Mac & Cheese Focused Restaurant to Open in Bridgeville
It would appear that dreams really do come true. A restaurant featuring seven types of specialty Macaroni & Cheese is in the process of opening in Bridgeville. Susan McMahon and Randy Tozzie, the owners of Bakn in Carnegie, are currently putting the finishing touches on their newest food … [Read more...]
Baby Loves Tacos Opening In Bloomfield
Zack Shell, owner of the popular taco pop-up Baby Loves Tacos, has a goal for his new restaurant in Bloomfield: “I want to offer Pittsburgh deep flavors, and deep experiences.” The native Pittsburgher moved back to the city from Philadelphia just a year and a half ago, but in that time, Shell has … [Read more...]
Italian Rotisserie Opening Downtown
Downtown Pittsburgh is about to get another new restaurant. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported this week that the long-awaited Talia Cucina & Rosticceria will open on March 13. The hallmark of the kitchen will be a custom-built rotisserie for slow-roasting meats, which will be paired … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Goat Bakery Opens in Garfield
The commercial district of Penn Ave. in Garfield has a new neighbor: the Gluten Free Goat Bakery. The Gluten Free Goat has been providing gluten-free and vegan snacks to the city of Pittsburgh since October 2014, but this is their first brick-and-mortar location, though they operated in the … [Read more...]
City Works Restaurant Opening in Market Square
A project that has been in the works since late 2015 is finally set to open Market Square. City Works, an American eatery and pour house, will open downtown on Saturday, March 11. The restaurant boasts a draft list of over 90 craft beers, with a large portion of the beers on draft coming from the … [Read more...]
New Specialty Coffee Shop Opens in Shadyside
The world of specialty coffee has come to Ellsworth Avenue, but with an approachable, Pittsburgh twist. Arriviste Coffee Bar is the passion project of owner Kim Lopez, who moved to Pittsburgh from New York City three years ago. Lopez has always been a fan of coffee, but the idea of opening his … [Read more...]
A Pennsylvania Craft Spirits Store is Opening in the Strip District
On Penn Avenue in the Strip District, nestled between Mon Amiee Chocolate and Mery’s Gifts and Crafts, is a storefront that's rapidly transforming into Pennsylvania’s first privately-owned liquor store. Pennsylvania Libations is a process nearly two years in the making. Owner Christian Simmons … [Read more...]
