RESTAURANT REVIEWS


Sunday Supper: More Pittsburgh restaurants are homing in on this weekend dining tradition

Sunday Supper: More Pittsburgh restaurants are homing in on this weekend dining tradition

2013-05-23 00:16:31

Sunday suppers at Pittsburgh restaurants are serving nostalgia and comfort.


Munch goes to Roman Bistro 33

2013-05-23 00:16:22

When Munch went to Roman Bistro 33, which is in the former Bacchus restaurant space, he was instructed to do as the Romans do.


McCandless approves liquor license transfer

2013-05-21 00:50:47

Carrabba's Italian Grill received the OK for their request to transfer a liquor license for the restaurant slated to open on McKnight Road.


2 bars shuttered for failing to pay Allegheny County drink tax

2013-05-17 11:45:38

Gators in Indiana Township and Centannis in Beechview together owe $38,000 in unpaid taxes.


Obituary: Johnny Garneau / Popular restaurateur, inventor celebrated trains

2013-05-17 00:09:14

The restaurateur behind Golden Spike, Johnny Garneau's American Style Smorgasbord and The Beanery died Tuesday. He was 90.


Munch goes to Zen Asian Diner

2013-05-16 00:18:34

Lawrenceville restaurant now occupying the former Lucky Dragon on could become another viable Butler Street dining destination.


On the Table: Two new dining spots in Oakland feature Indian food

On the Table: Two new dining spots in Oakland feature Indian food

2013-05-16 00:11:46

All India and Yuva India have debuted in response to a demand within Oakland and beyond.


Little Bites: Local restaurant news

Little Bites: Local restaurant news

2013-05-16 00:04:04

Dollar oysters Tuesday nights at Salt of the Earth; and soft shell crabs are landing all over town


Obituary: Giuseppe 'Joe' Aiello / Squirrel Hill's beloved pizza man

Obituary: Giuseppe 'Joe' Aiello / Squirrel Hill's beloved pizza man

2013-05-14 14:26:44

Giuseppe "Joe" Aiello, who created award-winning pies with fresh toppings and ingredients, died at age 71.


Deciding whether to serve another drink a tough call for Pittsburgh bar owners

2013-05-14 00:01:36

In the wake of the Hofbrauhaus settlement, how are bars and restaurants in Pennsylvania to decide when someone is visibly intoxicated?


Dine: Pittsburgh restaurants are not settling for mediocrity

Dine: Pittsburgh restaurants are not settling for mediocrity

2013-05-12 00:07:47

I reject calling a restaurant "good, for Pittsburgh." The city is supporting promising places that would earn accolades in any town.


Fresh Find: New Hard Rock creation pairs the Burgh with the burger

Fresh Find: New Hard Rock creation pairs the Burgh with the burger

2013-05-09 00:22:15

The Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh offers a Pittsburgh Pierogi Burger.


Munch goes to Hunan Cafe Chinese & Cuban

2013-05-09 00:06:45

At Hunan Cafe Chinese & Cuban you get three menus: a Chinese (featuring Hunan and Sichuan specials), a Chinese-American and a Cuban.


Tender Bar + Kitchen: A stunning bar with terrific cocktails

Tender Bar + Kitchen: A stunning bar with terrific cocktails

2013-05-09 00:05:31

While still finding its footing, this elegant space in Lawrenceville brings together stellar bartenders for an ambitious concept.


Hofbrauhaus settlement not enough for closure

Hofbrauhaus settlement not enough for closure

2013-05-08 12:43:11

Mark and Nicole Cleland react to the $15.6 million they will receive from Hofbrauhaus.


Owners of South Side's Hofbrauhaus settle in girl's death for $15.6 million

2013-05-07 14:47:54

The Hofbrauhaus restaurant also agreed to protocol changes to try to stop customers from getting too intoxicated.


Chef appeal: Pittsburgh's growing restaurant scene attracts staff from bigger cities

Chef appeal: Pittsburgh's growing restaurant scene attracts staff from bigger cities

2013-05-05 00:12:39

The up-and-coming dining scene not only is starting to generate buzz locally, it's also becoming known as a good place to build a career.


Munch goes to Apsara Cafe

Munch goes to Apsara Cafe

2013-05-02 00:12:42

New South Side Thai is spot is good, regardless of who tells you


On the Table: A meal for mom -- options for Mother's Day

On the Table: A meal for mom -- options for Mother's Day

2013-05-02 00:05:31

Here are some available brunch options as well as alternatives for mothers who shy away from the Sunday restaurant ritual.


Allegheny County restaurant grading plan is ready, but on hold

2013-05-02 00:04:38

Restaurants soon could be required to post grades, but the system will wait for input from a new county health director.


Dine Quixote: Traveling in time and space to Big Jim's and Selma's Texas BBQ

Dine Quixote: Traveling in time and space to Big Jim's and Selma's Texas BBQ

2013-05-02 00:02:27

Our road food guy goes back in time, and in space, at an old Italian joint and a new Texas barbecue place here in Pittsburgh.


Pittsburgh may be greeting Hello Bistro

2013-05-01 00:45:37

The building owner said he is in "final lease negotiations" with Eat'n Park about taking 4,000 square feet at the corner of Forbes and Wood.


Dine: Le Virtu is a spring soup worth waiting for

Dine: Le Virtu is a spring soup worth waiting for

2013-04-28 00:11:34

Le Virtu combines ingredients of a hearty winter with the freshness of spring.


On the Table: Several new restaurants open in Pittsburgh area

On the Table: Several new restaurants open in Pittsburgh area

2013-04-25 00:26:43

What to expect among Pittsburgh's newest restaurants and bars.


Little Bites: Local restaurant news

2013-04-25 00:26:19

From Six Penn Kitchen to Bar Marco, a number of chefs have moved around restaurants in the past few weeks.


Munch goes to Sal's City Deli

2013-04-25 00:04:07

Munch goes to Sal's City Deli for a beef on weck


McCandless approves liquor license transfer for Bonefish Grill

2013-04-22 22:45:34

The restaurant will be located on McKnight Road across the street from Lowe's on the edge of McCandless Crossing's fourth and final phase.


In reversal, Pittsburgh police get OK for South Side impact squads

2013-04-22 13:32:17

After meeting with Allegheny County DA Stephen A. Zappala Jr.'s office, Pittsburgh public safety director Michael Huss changed his mind.


Dine: Chef Chris O'Brien has shaped Pittsburgh dining by training a new generation

Dine: Chef Chris O'Brien has shaped Pittsburgh dining by training a new generation

2013-04-21 00:22:43

Now at Restaurant Echo in Cranberry, Mr. O'Brien was a presence in Hyeholde's kitchen for 17 years, mentoring many ambitious chefs.


On the Table: Racicot's Notion seduces in the second round

On the Table: Racicot's Notion seduces in the second round

2013-04-18 08:39:36

Chef David Racicot's determination to present elegant cuisine with fine service pays off.


South Side won't get off-duty Pittsburgh officers as security

2013-04-18 00:17:19

South Side bar owners are upset that Pittsburgh public safety director Michael Huss killed plans for public-private patrols.


Double Wide Grill back to serving dogs

Double Wide Grill back to serving dogs

2013-04-18 00:12:46

South Side's Double Wide Grill creates a special area where dog-owners can dine with their dogs.


Fresh Find: PGH Crepes cart to set up Downtown

Fresh Find: PGH Crepes cart to set up Downtown

2013-04-18 00:11:04

The new PGH Crepes cart is selling crepes in Pittsburgh's Strip District and, soon, Downtown.


Little Bites: Local restaurant news

2013-04-18 00:10:00

Food news this week includes the lowdown on wood-fired pizza Downtown, Three Stooges cheese plates, and a wild tasting.


Munch goes to Craftwork Kitchen

2013-04-18 00:07:37

Fun, games and great sandwiches are worth the hunt for this eatery in the U.S. Steel Tower's basement.


Penn Avenue eatery plans retractable roof

2013-04-17 00:10:08

The restaurant is one of three planned in a two-story building at 942 Penn Ave. in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District.


Dine: How to be a good restaurant customer. (Hint: Don't be a jerk.)

Dine: How to be a good restaurant customer. (Hint: Don't be a jerk.)

2013-04-14 01:13:40

The basics: Be on time, respectful and polite. Expect quality but don't be a tyrant. (Oh, and please don't engage in intimate acts...)


Munch goes to Salud Cuban American Restaurant and Lounge

2013-04-11 00:25:19

A new Cuban restaurant in Lawrenceville could use a little boost when it comes to ambiance.


Little Bites: Local restaurant news

2013-04-11 00:23:04

Bourdain to visit; French spring dinner; Chef showcase; Craft Beer Week; Taste of Market Square and a Daffodil Dinner.


Everyday Noodles pushes the boundaries of what and how Pittsburghers eat

Everyday Noodles pushes the boundaries of what and how Pittsburghers eat

2013-04-11 00:18:50

It's the latest Asian restaurant to open in Squirrel Hill, and it features skins, bones and exotic ingredients.


Hungry for a taste of Pittsburgh while you're in town for the Frozen Four?

Hungry for a taste of Pittsburgh while you're in town for the Frozen Four?

2013-04-10 00:07:02

Pittsburgh's restaurant scene is experiencing unprecedented growth, so you're likely to find a variety of interesting dining spots.


Dine: Meat-free dining in Pittsburgh getting easier and more adventurous

Dine: Meat-free dining in Pittsburgh getting easier and more adventurous

2013-04-07 00:11:57

Restaurants are saucing up late-season vegetables with technique and style


Munch goes to BZ's Bar & Grill

2013-04-04 00:24:58

New North Shore spot BZ's Bar & Grill finishes just above .500.


Sienna Sulla Piazza raises the bar for competition among Market Square dining spots

Sienna Sulla Piazza raises the bar for competition among Market Square dining spots

2013-04-04 00:24:48

As Market Square dining scene grows, Sienna Sulla joins two other solid Italian spots, each offering something a little different.


Little Bites: Local restaurant news

2013-04-04 00:08:27

Spring dinners, restaurant change-ups, and coffee on wheels this week


Bringing back Bennigan's restaurants

2013-04-02 00:14:15

Five years after a bankruptcy filing closed all of the Bennigan's restaurants, the Irish-themed bar-and-grill chain is back in business.


Austin, Texas: Dining without limits

Austin, Texas: Dining without limits

2013-03-31 00:07:07

There's no shortage of things to see, hear, eat and do in the capital of the Lone Star State.


Join the Texas cult of barbecue

Join the Texas cult of barbecue

2013-03-31 00:05:12

Austin's Franklin Barbecue offers the silkiest, sweetest and best Q in the state.


On the Table: Matteo's brings vintage Pittsburgh to trendy Lawrenceville

On the Table: Matteo's brings vintage Pittsburgh to trendy Lawrenceville

2013-03-28 00:15:46

The former chef Sarafino's takes a red sauce-meets-steakhouse menu to Butler Street.


Munch goes to Micro Diner

2013-03-28 00:14:59

Maybe you hadn't noticed, what with March Madness and all the Turnpike indictments, but we live in an era of increasing specialization.


Conflict Kitchen reopens in Schenley Plaza

2013-03-28 00:13:57

Conflict Kitchen reopens in new location in Oakland's Schenley Plaza.


Dine / Food trucks on a roll: Fukuda joins South Side round-up

Dine / Food trucks on a roll: Fukuda joins South Side round-up

2013-03-24 01:00:07

Steer & Wheel's debut last week adds to the food truck fleet: Oh My Grill, Franktuary, BRGR, Pittsburgh Pierogi, PGH Taco Truck and more.


Pittsburgh restaurants roll out the welcome mat for brunch

Pittsburgh restaurants roll out the welcome mat for brunch

2013-03-21 00:08:33

Chefs may not love it, but aside from being indulgent, brunch is the meal for paying homage to the people we cherish.


Munch goes to Gaucho

2013-03-21 00:08:27

Munch goes to Gaucho, a restaurant in Pittsburgh's Strip District serving Argentine food from a wood-fired grill.


Little Bites: Local restaurant news

2013-03-14 00:42:26

Sousa nominated for Best New Chef in Food & Wine.


Munch goes to Stack'd

2013-03-14 00:40:44

Munch goes to Stack'd, a sports bar with endless burger options


$1 menu pushed at McDonald's

$1 menu pushed at McDonald's

2013-03-14 00:19:20

In the midst of its first soft sales patch in nearly a decade, the Oak Brook-based burger giant is re-emphasizing its Dollar Menu.


On the Table / Gone Fishin': Six restaurants that offer seafood beyond the usual sandwich

On the Table / Gone Fishin': Six restaurants that offer seafood beyond the usual sandwich

2013-03-14 00:12:03

The Original Oyster House, Avenue B, Penn Avenue Fish Company, Dish Osteria, Spoon and Nied's Hotel: fish dishes not just for Lent.


Dine: Girlfriends savor Philadelphia trip

Dine: Girlfriends savor Philadelphia trip

2013-03-10 00:14:30

Outspoken flavors dominate what's becoming a dining mecca in the City of Brotherly Love.


On the menu: two restaurants for PPG Place

On the menu: two restaurants for PPG Place

2013-03-09 00:11:33

As part of a strategy to upgrade the complex, the owner is planning to open a restaurant in Two PPG and another in the Wintergarden.


Little Bites: Chef shuffles at Bar Marco and Legume; Benkovitz closed

2013-03-07 00:28:15

Brandon Baltzley takes the helm as executive chef at Bar Marco, as Jamilka Borges moves in from Legume as chef de cuisine.


Munch goes to Thin Man Sandwich Shop

2013-03-07 00:27:43

Munch goes to the Thin Man Sandwich Shop and loves the Il Bastardo.


Find your fish fry

2013-03-07 00:26:06

Before I moved to Pittsburgh, I had never been to a church fish fry. Not just in Pittsburgh. Ever.


Piper's Pub opening 'authentic' Pub Chip Shop

Piper's Pub opening 'authentic' Pub Chip Shop

2013-03-07 00:22:01

The Pub Chip Shop claims to be the first of its kind in Pittsburgh -- and is perhaps overdue in a city named for an Englishman.


On the Table: Nicky's Thai Kitchen branches out to Downtown

On the Table: Nicky's Thai Kitchen branches out to Downtown

2013-03-07 00:07:12

Nicky's Thai Kitchen introduces regional dishes Downtown.


Dine: Pittsburgh restaurants and the quest for excellent service

Dine: Pittsburgh restaurants and the quest for excellent service

2013-03-03 00:06:23

Good food abounds, along with real hospitality. But graceful, professional service is not so common, and it makes all the difference.


Review: Entrees fail to measure up to the grandeur of the Grand Concourse

Review: Entrees fail to measure up to the grandeur of the Grand Concourse

2013-02-28 00:12:10

The Station Square restaurant offers some stunning views, but the food is not divine, says PG restaurant critic Melissa McCart.


Munch goes to The 360 Grille at Latitude

2013-02-28 00:01:12

Munch goes to The 360 Grille, which has familiar fun food and no shortage of whizzing atmosphere.


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