http://www.post-gazette.com/ 2013-06-18T21:07:48-04:00 Copyright (c) 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/india-garden-in-oakland-shut-down-by-allegheny-county-health-department-692133/ 2013-06-18T16:26:01-04:00 2013-06-18T13:22:00-04:00

The violations that led to the shutdown included recurring roach infestation and food being held at unsafe temperatures, officials said.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/pgh-taco-truck-delivers-on-delicious-food-691882/ 2013-06-16T00:17:05-04:00 2013-06-16T00:00:00-04:00

James Rich's truck travels around town to become a favorite dining spot -- especially for restaurant owners and staff.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/little-bites-local-restaurant-news-691405/ 2013-06-13T00:06:49-04:00 2013-06-13T00:00:00-04:00

A Sunday soiree; late night at Meat & Potatoes; Craft beer production; new wing joints to arrive in the area

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/munch/munch-goes-to-franktuary-691394/ 2013-06-13T00:04:27-04:00 2013-06-13T00:00:00-04:00

Munch goes to brunch at Franktuary in Lawrenceville.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/dine-day-trip-to-butler-county-fresh-picked-strawberries-and-fine-beer-690948/ 2013-06-09T00:13:27-04:00 2013-06-09T00:00:00-04:00

It's no coincidence that the alluring strawberry ripens in the comely month of June, when day reaches into night as the solstice nears.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/salt-of-the-earth-transports-guests-literally-at-best-restaurants-party-690916/ 2013-06-09T00:05:13-04:00 Tim McNulty TMcNulty@post-gazette.com 2013-06-09T00:00:00-04:00

In "Willy Wonka" style, Salt had 10 golden tickets for guests at Pittsburgh Magazine's event. The winners got whisked to one memorable meal.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/beer-finding-a-frothy-status-in-pairings-during-special-dinners-690551/ 2013-06-06T00:21:05-04:00 2013-06-06T00:00:00-04:00

Craft beers are replacing Yuengling and Jim Beam is being dumped for boutique whiskey.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/restaurant-reviews/munch-goes-to-lydiahs-coffee-house-690484/ 2013-06-06T00:06:18-04:00 2013-06-06T00:00:00-04:00

Lydiah's Coffee House is in an unassuming storefront on Grant Street that serves coffee, tea and muffins in a space that holds a few tables.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/eatn-park-finding-that-overhaul-of-restaurants-boosts-sales-690281/ 2013-06-04T00:15:11-04:00 Teresa F. Lindeman tlindeman@post-gazette.com 2013-06-04T00:00:00-04:00

The chain finds investing in updating its aging fleet of restaurants helps draw in new customers and increase sales by more than 10 percent.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/dine-while-at-three-rivers-arts-festival-explore-downtowns-dining-scene-690032/ 2013-06-02T00:13:33-04:00 2013-06-02T00:00:00-04:00

Downtown boasts many new restaurants. Here's a list of lunch, dinner and drink spots for relaxed to fine-dining tastes.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/pittsburgh-international-airport-restaurants-short-on-food-safety-689988/ 2013-06-02T00:00:57-04:00 Patricia Sabatini psabatini@post-gazette.com 2013-06-02T00:00:00-04:00

Inspection reports from the health department show the food court at the Pittsburgh airport is a hot spot for food safety violations.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/american-dim-sum-eatery-to-open-on-liberty-avenue-689944/ 2013-06-01T00:15:29-04:00 2013-06-01T00:00:00-04:00

The former Taste of Dahntahn restaurant will soon re-open serving American dim sum.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/munch/munch-goes-to-skinny-petes-kitchen-689597/ 2013-05-30T00:07:19-04:00 2013-05-30T00:00:00-04:00

Munch goes to Skinny Pete's Kitchen in Avalon.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/bars-around-town-concoct-mix-pour-delightful-drinks-689594/ 2013-05-30T00:06:46-04:00 2013-05-30T00:00:00-04:00

Restaurants and bars stir up eclectic array of craft beers, signature cocktails and regional wine for summer.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/munch/munch-goes-to-roman-bistro-33-688721/ 2013-05-23T00:16:22-04:00 Bill Toland btoland@post-gazette.com 2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/2-bars-shuttered-for-failing-to-pay-allegheny-county-drink-tax-688016/ 2013-05-17T11:45:38-04:00 2013-05-17T11:43:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/obituaries/obituary-johnny-garneau-popular-restaurateur-inventor-celebrated-trains-687971/ 2013-05-17T00:09:14-04:00 2013-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/munch/munch-goes-to-zen-asian-diner-687806/ 2013-05-16T00:18:34-04:00 2013-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/little-bites-local-restaurant-news-687742/ 2013-05-16T00:04:04-04:00 2013-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/giuseppe-joe-aiello-proprietor-of-eponymous-squirrel-hill-pizza-shop-dies-at-78-687571/ 2013-05-14T14:26:44-04:00 2013-05-14T13:18:00-04:00

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