Openings and Closings

Velum Fermentation has big plans in Southside

At the foot of Southside’s iconic clock sits a huge, unremarkable building that used to house Duquesne Brewing’s packaging plant. The building is now home to a climbing gym and what will soon be one of the largest breweries in Pittsburgh, Velum Fermentation (pronounced “VELL-um”). “Largest” is true in two senses: the building itself is […]

/ January 3, 2023

🤤 June 2022 Pittsburgh restaurant roundup

@onionmaiden 👋 Welcome! 🍔 Back to the Foodture is expanding with a food trailer. They’ll be celebrating this and their one year anniversary in Southside with Back to the Foodture Day on June 8 with a real Delorean. The eatery plans a downtown location later this year. 🍞 Baked True North is the latest purveyor […]

/ June 1, 2022

Yinz hungry? 2021 delivered on new tasty eats and drinks in the ‘Burgh

Have you enjoyed any new food in Pittsburgh this year? Despite the negative effects of the pandemic on the economy, there were plenty of new restaurants, breweries, bars, and cafes to try this year. Let’s have a look at some of the most notable openings. I’ve organized them into categories to make it easy for you to find your next meal.

/ December 20, 2021

Pittsburgh food in November 2021: What’s opening and what’s closing

It’s November, and that means we’re back with our tastiest edition of the month — food-and-drink updates. The ‘Burgh is serving some hot new spots to try, with everything from coffee and cocktails to tacos and sandwiches. Plus, the return of some Pittsburgh favorites.

/ November 9, 2021

Pittsburgh food in October 2021: What’s opening and what’s closing

It’s October, and we’re coming in hot with our food-and-drink updates. There’s some tasty new spots to devour: some serving Puerto Rican eats, South American fare, and authentic halal food, and others dishing up bagel sammies, deep-dish pizza, doughnuts, coffee, coffee, and more coffee.

/ October 5, 2021

Pittsburgh food in September 2021: What’s opening and what’s closing

We’re back with our food-and-drink updates. The ‘Burgh is serving some hot new spots to try this month, with everything from coffee and (nonalcoholic) cocktails, to empanadas and hotdogs, to waffles and ice cream.

/ September 1, 2021

Pittsburgh food in June 2021: What’s opening and what’s closing

A new month has begun, and you know what that means. We’re back with our monthly food-and-drink updates. The ‘Burgh is serving some hot new spots to try this month, with everything from coffee and cocktails, to pizza and pasta, to comfort food and brews.

/ June 1, 2021

Pittsburgh food in May 2021: What’s opening and what’s closing

A new month has begun, and you know what that means. We’re back with our monthly food-and-drink updates. Hopefully with the increase in vaccinations and welcoming warm weather, locals will be able to enjoy more bites in the ‘Burgh.

/ May 3, 2021

Pittsburgh food in April 2021: What’s opening and what’s closing

A new month has begun, and you know what that means. We’re back with our normal monthly food-and-drink updates … even though nothing really seems “normal” these days.

/ April 1, 2021

Pittsburgh food in March 2021: What’s opening and what’s closing

Pittsburgh is saying hello to eight new restaurants, bars, markets, and cafes, with dozens more on the horizon. And we’re saying farewell to a beer spot that didn’t end up on tap after all.

/ March 1, 2021