Not only is the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival coming back after a one-year break, it's new location is purely Pittsburgh. As first reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gretchen McKay, the festival will take place on Sunday, September 24 at Kennywood Park. Tickets are expected to go on sale … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Tiki Party at Hidden Harbor
No tickets, no cover, no problem at Hidden Harbor this New Year’s Eve. The Squirrel Hill tiki bar is hosting a tropical New Year’s Eve party tomorrow night, with their full cocktail menu available, and a special “Champions List” of drinks for those who want to be a little adventurous. That menu … [Read more...]
Dennis Marron Announces New Restaurant Project In Distrikt Hotel
New year, new project. Dennis Marron, who's thisclose to opening his Lawrenceville oyster house, Merchant Oyster Co., has just announced plans to open yet another restaurant in 2017. Or, The Whale will be a seafood and chop house that will be located in the soon-to-open Distrikt … [Read more...]
Brunch Is Back at Smoke Barbeque Taqueria
After a few months-long hiatus, the folks at Smoke Barbeque Taqueria have heard your pleas - and their Sunday brunch program is back. Owner Nelda Carranco tells us that brunch will be served every Sunday, and they're sticking to one brunch menu for now, with weekly brunch additions. And, they'll … [Read more...]
Carota Café Hosting Dancing Gnome Beer Dinner
Smallman Galley’s Carota Café is kicking off the new year with a hyper-local beer dinner. On Monday, January 23, join chef Jessica Lewis for a five-course dinner at the restaurant incubator, paired with six selections of Sharpsburg’s Dancing Gnome Brewing beer. Not only will Lewis be featuring … [Read more...]
Bethel Bakery’s North Strabane Location Now Open
Washington County now has a new option for sweet treats. Bethel Bakery has opened the doors to their second location. The shop, in North Strabane Towne Center, is located next to Cyprowski Candy Company (formerly Country Confections Chocolates), and the businesses share adjoining storeroom … [Read more...]
The Good Food Agenda: This Weekend’s Best Food Events
This weekend, have brunch with Santa at the Commoner, sample two new spirits at Wigle Whiskey, and sing some carols at Hough's. Friday, December 15 Grand Re-opening at Huszar Huszar, the North Side's traditional Hungarian restaurant, is introducing a new chef with a Hungarian Christmas buffet. … [Read more...]
The Saddest Restaurant Closings of 2016
2016 was a good year for restaurant openings in Pittsburgh, from Apteka in Bloomfield, to Shadyside’s Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream. But, we also had to say goodbye to some of our favorite food spots this year, as owners moved on to new projects, leases expired, and neighborhoods shifted … [Read more...]
Where to Eat (and Drink) on New Year’s Eve in Pittsburgh
With less than three weeks until 2017 (let that sink in for a minute), if you haven’t figured out where you want to spend your New Year’s Eve, now’s the time to make those reservations. From all-night parties to sophisticated tasting menus, here are our top picks for New Year’s Eve in the … [Read more...]
Tickets On Sale For Pittsburgh Winter Beerfest
One of Pittsburgh’s favorite events of the year is back. The fourth annual Pittsburgh Winter Beerfest will be returning to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25, and tickets are now available. New this year, the Beerfest will offer a special … [Read more...]
