The team behind Creatives Drink, Market Street Grocery and Mindful Hospitality are joining forces to create an outdoor pop-up downtown. The Ski Lodge will feature personal fireplaces to keep you toasty, plus a menu of wintery drinks, including Hot Toddy's, Spiked Ciders, and Hot Cocoa. The … [Read more...]
The Best Takeout Dishes To Try During Pittsburgh Restaurant Week
It's one of the best weeks of the year - Pittsburgh Restaurant Week! From now through January 17, more than three dozen local restaurants are offering specially-priced prix-fixe menus, new dishes, and takeout specials for diners. While many of the restaurants are now open for in-person dining at … [Read more...]
This French Bakery in Millvale is a Pittsburgh Treasure
The quiet murmur of French radio greets my ears as I enter Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery in Millvale. Jean-Marc himself ushers me in. I’ve been to the shop many times in the past decade, but I’d never seen it like this. It’s deserted. The pastry cases are empty, the lights … [Read more...]
It’s Officially Pączki Season at Oakmont Bakery
It's a big day at Oakmont Bakery, because pączkis are back for the season. Every year, the bakery begins it pączki production on January 6, kicking off a pastry season that lasts through Easter, which this year falls on Sunday, April 4. Pączki (pronounced Poonch-Key) is a traditional, … [Read more...]
Pusadee’s Garden Is Officially Back Open
In some much-needed good news for Pittsburgh, beloved restaurant Pusadee's Garden is officially back open. The beloved Thai spot in Lawrenceville, known for having one of the very best outdoor spaces in the city, announced in 2017 that they would be closing for extended renovations. Late last … [Read more...]
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Near Pittsburgh
There's still some time to enjoy one of our favorite winter activities, and visit one of the outdoor ice skating rinks near Pittsburgh. Grab your skates (or, rent some from the venue!), and enjoy this fun, family-friendly activity. Know of any outdoor ice skating rinks near Pittsburgh that … [Read more...]
Indoor Dining Will Return to Pennsylvania on Monday
Governor Tom Wolf has announced today that the time-limited mitigation orders that were put in place in Pennsylvania on December 12 will be lifted on Monday, January 4 as planned. “Our mitigation efforts over the past several weeks are working, and I thank everyone who abided by the restrictions … [Read more...]
15 Places to Order Your Pittsburgh New Year’s Pretzel
It's almost the end of the year, and you know what that means... time to place an order for your Pittsburgh New Year's Pretzel! The large, sweet pretzel is a tradition in Pittsburgh, and said to give you luck for the coming year - if you enjoy a bite or two at midnight on New Year's Eve. If … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Restaurants with Outdoor Heaters for Fall and Winter
Cooler weather is coming soon, and restaurants that have expanded their outdoor dining spaces are looking for ways to keep customers cozy and comfortable throughout the Fall and winter months. These Pittsburgh restaurants have found a toasty solution by installing outdoor heaters and heat lamps, … [Read more...]
Holiday Memories From Pittsburgh’s Most Beloved Department Stores
Before Amazon and Target, Pittsburghers shopped in style, not a hurry. Shopping meant making a special trip (or tram ride!) Downtown to peruse the plethora of department stores spread across the Golden Triangle. To this day, names like Joseph Horne Company, Gimbel Brothers, Rosenbaum's, Boggs … [Read more...]
