Guy Fieri's culinary creations are coming to Pittsburgh! Live! Casino Pittsburgh announced today that Fieri, the nationally-known chef and host of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, will be opening a restaurant at the new casino when it opens later this year at Westmoreland Mall. … [Read more...]
Pane è Pronto Sets Opening Date in the Strip District
Pane è Pronto, a new Italian takeout, bread and catering kitchen from the owners of DiAnoia’s Eatery and Pizzeria Davide will be opening next month in the Strip District. The new spot will officially open for business on Wednesday, October 7, featuring eight types of house-baked breads, … [Read more...]
Fig & Ash Is Now Open on the North Side
Three years, seven months and 24 days after first breaking ground on Fig & Ash, the North Side restaurant officially opened its doors earlier this week. Chef/owner Cory Hughes has been documenting the restaurant's progress on their Instagram account since 2018, sharing behind-the-scenes … [Read more...]
Square Café (with Rooftop Seating!) Sets East Liberty Opening Date
Square Café is on the move! The beloved Regent Square Café announced in August that it was moving to an expanded space in East Liberty (in the former BRGR/Spoon location), and now, they've announced that the move is happening very soon. The cafe's new East Liberty home originally was set to … [Read more...]
13 Brand New Restaurants to Try This Fall
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...]
