Following a two-year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival is back on May 17, with more than 100 pierogi and pierogi-inspired dishes. The festival, which is being held at SouthSide Works, will include two dozen pierogi vendors, including four out-of-state vendors from Michigan, Ohio, Texas and … [Read more...]
Soju Announces Re-Opening Date
Consider this the best news you'll hear all week. Soju, the much-loved Korean American restaurant in Garfield, will be re-opening for dinner service on Tuesday, March 11. The Garfield eatery has been closed since early January, when a pipe burst inside of the restaurant, causing massive damage. … [Read more...]
It’s Opening Day at Page’s
Page Dairy Mart is back for another season! The beloved South Side spot will officially reopen today, March 7 at 11:00 A.M., ready to serve up all the ice cream and classic eats Pittsburgh has been waiting for all winter long. A Pittsburgh staple for over 70 years, Page’s got its start as a gas … [Read more...]
6 New Pittsburgh Spots to Try Right Now
Pittsburgh's dining scene is constantly evolving, and a brand new crop of restaurants and shops, offering everything from smashed burgers, critic-recommended soup dumplings, and shelves of non-alcoholic beverage options, are now open. From neighborhood gems to buzzy newcomers, here's where to eat … [Read more...]
Two Popular Pittsburgh Restaurants Announce Closure
It's been a sad week for Pittsburgh restaurant fans. On Friday, Oak Hill Post owners Christian Schulz and Rebecca Nicholson announced they would officially be closing their popular Brookline restaurant, only a few months after switching from a breakfast and lunch spot (with those biscuits!), to a … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Restaurants That Are Open on Mondays
After a long weekend of service, many restaurants close on Mondays to take a well-deserved break. But if you’re in desperate need for a restaurant-cooked meal on a Monday night, you’re in luck — some of Pittsburgh’s best spots are open for Monday dining, with options that include everything … [Read more...]
Polish Café Polska Laska Now Open in Sharpsburg
Olive Visco first launched Polska Laska as an Instagram account, offering handmade pierogies for sale during the pandemic. And now, she's opened the doors to its brick-and-mortar iteration, a cozy new café in Sharpsburg. "I've been in the restaurant industry for 16 years," Visco says. "And when … [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. To try to get a leg up, I found out exactly when some of these spots open their books - and when to get those reservations made. Long story short, it's … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh’s First Women’s Sports Bar Opening Next Month
East Liberty is about to get a little more sporty. Title 9, Pittsburgh's first ever women's sports watch bar, is opening on Centre Avenue in February. The concept was developed by Sherree Goldstein, owner of Square Cafe, and a group of her friends. The bar, which will be located directly next to … [Read more...]
Merchant Oyster Company Closing Next Month
Sad news from Merchant Oyster Company. The Lawrenceville oyster house has announced that it will be closing its doors next month, with a 'Last Shucking Good Time' party on December 4. Merchant Oyster Company first opened in 2017, as a spot for chef/owner Dennis Marron to serve seaside favorites, … [Read more...]