It's one of the most fun times of year - Fall festival season in Pittsburgh! Farms all across western Pennsylvania are opening their doors for Fall festivals, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, and special events over the next two months. These family-friendly farm events are sometimes … [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 (and you just know that the newly-opened Parlor Dim Sum is going to be a tough seat to get once they start taking reservations). To try to get a leg up, I … [Read more...]
The Cheese Queen Cheese and Charcuterie Board Shop Opening in Mt. Oliver
A popular cheese-and-charcuterie board business is about to get its very own storefront. The Cheese Queen is set to open its doors on Friday, July 22 on Brownsville Road in Mt. Oliver. Owned an operated by Megan McGinnis, the shop will be used as a space to put together charcuterie and … [Read more...]
Where to Find Amazing Soft Serve Near Pittsburgh
Let’s call this the Summer of Soft Serve. Not only can you find the super-creamy (and always delicious) summertime treat at classic ice cream shops around town in traditional chocolate and vanilla, but a handful of Pittsburgh-area restaurants (and a brewery, too) are redefining these frozen swirls … [Read more...]
15 Rooftops + Patios to Visit This Summer
Rooftop tables, backyard patios and beer gardens abound in Pittsburgh — if you know where to look. While there have always been outdoor dining spots in the region during warmer months, the pandemic spurred more Pittsburgh restaurants and bars to expand and improve their outdoor spaces, offering … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Western Pennsylvania Farmers Markets 2022
It's spring and that means that it's the season for Pennsylvania farmers markets! This is the fifth year that Good Food Pittsburgh has put together a guide to the area's farmers markets, and this year, we're expanding - we've found more than 60 local markets across western Pennsylvania, offering … [Read more...]
10 Bakeries to Find Delicious Croissants in Pittsburgh
There’s a lot to love about croissants. Warm, airy and delicately flaky, these French pastries are made with a lightly sweetened dough and laminated (folded and rolled) with butter over and over again to create impossibly thin layers and a lightly crisp outer shell. Operating hours can change so … [Read more...]
Where to Order Pączki in Pittsburgh For Fat Tuesday
It’s pączki season in Pittsburgh, and local bakeries are gearing up for the biggest pączki day of the year – Fat Tuesday, which falls on Tuesday, March 1 this year. Pączki (pronounced poonch-key) is a Polish doughnut-like dessert, filled with custard, buttercream, or assorted fruit … [Read more...]
East End Brewing Opening Mt. Lebanon Taproom
East End Brewing is heading south. The Larimer brewery is opening a taproom at 651 Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon, offering a "big, bright storefront with loads of natural light and a nice setback for sidewalk seating." In a release, East End owner Scott Smith says that while all of the … [Read more...]
10 Fantastic Chocolate Chip Cookies To Try Right Now
Whether you’re a fan of a cookie with a crunch or treat with a little more chew, there’s nothing more satisfying than a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie — and these 10 Pittsburgh-area bakeries are offering up some of the best ones in town. 350° BakerySouth Side Slopes While 350° Bakery in … [Read more...]
