Wahlburgers, the gourmet burger chain from brothers Paul, Donnie and Mark Wahlberg, is coming to Pittsburgh. The restaurant group has just announced plans to open two restaurants in the Pittsburgh area, with one location expected to open before the end of the year. Details are scarce, and the … [Read more...]
Instagram Alert: Rainbow Bagels Now Available at Brother Tom’s Bakery
Your mornings have just gotten a whole lot brighter! Brother Tom’s Bakery, the bakery and restaurant located in Sharpsburg, is cooking up something special this spring: rainbow bagels. The rainbow bagel was popularized by the Bagel Shop in Brooklyn last year, and according to the Washington Post, … [Read more...]
Popular Pop-Up Onion Maiden Now Open in Allentown
Rock on. Onion Maiden, the popular Pittsburgh vegan pop-up, has officially opened the doors to its new brick and mortar location in Allentown. Over the last few years, the Onion Maiden owner trio of Diana "Dingo" Ngo, Elyse Hoffman, and Brooks Criswell have become well known in the city, hosting … [Read more...]
Burgher’s Now Open in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, get ready for some good burgers. Burgher's, the gourmet burger and fries restaurant with a location in Harmony, quietly opened on Butler Street on Monday. Owner Fiore Moletz says that the restaurant is hosting a soft opening this week, and will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 … [Read more...]
Leona’s Ice Cream Introduces Pints
It’s a big day for ice cream lovers! Leona’s Ice Cream, the super-premium Pittsburgh-based ice cream company that’s known for their stellar ice cream sandwiches, is introducing pints to their product lineup. Co-owner Katie Heldstab says that five flavors will be offered initially: Chocolate, … [Read more...]
City Works Restaurant Opening in Market Square
A project that has been in the works since late 2015 is finally set to open Market Square. City Works, an American eatery and pour house, will open downtown on Saturday, March 11. The restaurant boasts a draft list of over 90 craft beers, with a large portion of the beers on draft coming from the … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Tickets Are Now On Sale
All of your cheese-stuffed dumpling dreams are about to come true, because tickets to the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival are now on sale! After a one-year break, the Pierogi Festival is back, and this year, it’s going to be taking place at Kennywood Park – yes, that means pierogies, beer and … [Read more...]
New Specialty Coffee Shop Opens in Shadyside
The world of specialty coffee has come to Ellsworth Avenue, but with an approachable, Pittsburgh twist. Arriviste Coffee Bar is the passion project of owner Kim Lopez, who moved to Pittsburgh from New York City three years ago. Lopez has always been a fan of coffee, but the idea of opening his … [Read more...]
A Pennsylvania Craft Spirits Store is Opening in the Strip District
On Penn Avenue in the Strip District, nestled between Mon Amiee Chocolate and Mery’s Gifts and Crafts, is a storefront that's rapidly transforming into Pennsylvania’s first privately-owned liquor store. Pennsylvania Libations is a process nearly two years in the making.  Owner Christian Simmons … [Read more...]
Hitchhiker Brewing to Open Second Location in Sharpsburg
Beer lovers rejoice! Starting spring or early summer of 2017, it will be possible to get fresh Hitchhiker Brewing beer north of the Allegheny River. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which broke the news, the Mt. Lebanon brewery is currently in the process of purchasing and renovating the … [Read more...]