Though it’s officially been open for less than two weeks, the new Pittsburgh outpost of Southern Tier Brewing Company has already become wildly popular, with a packed house nearly every day that it's been open. And, we think that enthusiasm for Southern Tier is going to continue, especially now … [Read more...]
This New Bus Tour Will Help You Explore Pittsburgh’s Craft Breweries
Do you want to cruise around Pittsburgh, tasting beers from some of the city's independent breweries, without having to worry about a ride? Then Porter Tours, Pittsburgh’s newest craft beer tour, has you covered. On Saturdays and Sundays, brothers Johnny Willett and Andy Clayton load up their … [Read more...]
Mindful Brewing Company Opens Today
The craft beer scene in Pittsburgh just got a little bit bigger. The highly-anticipated Mindful Brewing Company opens today in Castle Shannon. The brewery will feature a bar, restaurant, and bottle shop with a deep selection of bottles, including lots of local brews. In a piece for the … [Read more...]
Piada Italian Street Food Now Open in Oakland
Piada Italian Street Food, a fast-casual restaurant chain with roots in Ohio, is now open for business in Oakland. The restaurant’s menu features salads, pastas and ‘piadas,’ which are wraps made with thin crust dough that’s been baked on a grill, and rolled with fillings, like steak, arugula and … [Read more...]
Hop Farm Brewing Company Revamps Menu, Introduces ‘Local Taco Thursdays’
There are some big changes happening in the kitchen at Hop Farm Brewing Company. The Lawrenceville brewery, which makes brews using their own home-grown organic hops, is expanding their food menu, and introducing a new chef to the mix. Jason Sieple has taken over the brewery kitchen, and is … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Nightlife Industry Insiders Give Their Best Hangover Recovery Tips
Hungover? You're not alone. If you celebrated the end of 2016 a little too much last night (and who wouldn't?), you might be looking for a cure for what ails you. We've talked to a few of Pittsburgh's best industry insiders about what they do when they've had a few too many. Wes Shonk, bartender … [Read more...]
The Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Is Coming Back
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
