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NFL Draft’s Pittsburgh food vendors proud to be ‘local 1st’
Pittsburgh fans perusing the food options at the NFL Draft Experience might recognize a few restaurant names. Six local eateries are serving concessions at Point State Park through Saturday, and five more make up a Taste of Pittsburgh concessions area on the North Shore — offering food ranging from pizza...
Taste of the Draft fundraiser celebrates local foods while helping students
Downtown visitors could hear the Pittsburgh Steeline drumming for blocks as it kicked off the Taste of the Draft fundraiser Wednesday evening. Considered to be an unofficial start to the 2026 NFL Draft, the philanthropic and tasting event drew about 700 people to sample food from more than 20 local...
New seafood restaurant coming to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
A new coastal seafood restaurant is coming to Downtown Pittsburgh. Meredith Boyle and Fernando Navas, owners of the Argentine eatery Balvanera in the Strip District, will open another concept, Casa Anchoa. Set to launch this fall, the restaurant will take over the space formerly occupied by Nine on Nine at...
Primanti’s for beginners: Do’s, don’ts, tips and tricks for eating Pittsburgh’s legendary sandwichVideo
The region’s restaurants have been busy preparing for a massive influx of guests. Frequently topping visitors’ “must-try” lists is Primanti Bros., maker of the so-called “Pittsburgh sandwich” that has become synonymous with the city itself. As locals well know, the iconic sandwich, served on thick-cut Italian bread, features grilled meat,...
NFL Draft for Dummies: Answers to all the questions about Pittsburgh’s biggest sports bonanza
It’s been nearly two years since the official announcement that Pittsburgh would host the 2026 NFL Draft, set for April 23-25. The countdown clock is ticking down, the Draft stage (as of this writing) is almost built outside Acrisure Stadium, and throughout the city, preparations are underway. And yet, some...
Arts Landing highlights Downtown revitalization efforts ahead of NFL DraftVideo
Arts Landing — the 4-acre, outdoor civic space located at Eighth Street and Penn Avenue in the Cultural District — is open on time ahead of next week’s NFL Draft. The $31 million project’s completion after 22 months contributes to what elected officials and civic leaders called a generational, arts-driven...
‘The Pitt’ finale brings relief — and karaoke — but not resolution
Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for the second season finale of “The Pitt.” It never seemed likely the second season of “The Pitt” would end with the day shift knocking back beers together in Allegheny Commons Park. But as the credits to “9:00 P.M.” roll (and even after them,...
F&F Pizzeria in Mt. Lebanon introduces spring spritz menu featuring olive oil cocktail
When F&F Pizzeria opened in Mt. Lebanon six months ago, its famed slices and Italian fare made a splash with their fresh ingredients and artisanal style. The Brooklyn-based pizzeria boasts a 72-hour fermented sourdough crust, and even has its own brand of olive oil produced and cold-pressed in Sicily. The...
Pastry chef Casey Renee opens bakery cafe in Regent Square
Chef Casey Renee is known for her high-end pastries, elaborate cakes, and whimsical, creative touches — but still loves her classic chocolate chip cookies. “I don’t know what it is about chocolate chip cookies,” she said. “Maybe it’s you loved eating the batter when you were a kid. (But) I...
Heinz History Center highlights the work of its archivists at annual event
An annual program that puts local archivists in the spotlight will return to the Senator John Heinz History Center on Sunday. Treasures in the Archives, now in its 12th year, will delve into artifacts from four of the History Center’s historic collections. But the one-day event comes with a twist:...
Recap: ‘The Pitt’ delivers pivotal character moments in season’s penultimate episode
Editor’s Note: This recap of “The Pitt” contains spoilers for the 14th episode of season two. Last week’s episode of “The Pitt” ended with a moment of peak intensity: Dr. Robby finally admitting his upcoming sabbatical may be a permanent exit. And yet moments later, in “8:00 P.M.,” we’re back...
Kennywood debuts new food options, park enhancements for 2026 season
Guests entering Kennywood through its famous tunnel might get a whiff of cotton candy this season. Kennywood will open for its 128th season on April 18, and a scent machine is among a suite of park additions that include new food options, ride tributes, beautification projects, weekend events and celebrations...
Inner Groove Brewing to close Allentown taproom
Inner Groove Brewing announced it will close its taproom in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood after four years. In a social media post from the taproom, Inner Groove said the last day of operations for the Allentown spot will be Saturday, April 18. The taproom will host several “last-chance” events, including a...
Point Park student Ava Presley wins Pioneer Stars, debuts ‘Cheap Vodka’ at Stage AEVideo
Touring Point Park University in high school, Ava Presley remembers seeing a wall of records. The plaques of singles and EPs aren’t just decor, but originals from Pioneer Records, the university’s student-run record label. “I’ve loved music my whole life,” Presley, now a sophomore at Point Park, said. “I loved...
Recap: Harsh truths surface as ‘The Pitt’ enters overtime
Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for the 13th episode of season 2 of “The Pitt.” While the first season of “The Pitt” saw the staff overstaying their shift because of a mass casualty incident, in “7:00 P.M.,” it becomes clear this season’s crises are internal. It’s not any one...
What you need to know if you’re going to the Pirates home opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates open their 2026 season at PNC Park on Friday with a matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. Continuing tradition, the first pitch is set for 4:12 p.m., a tribute to Pittsburgh’s 412 area code. The Pirates started the season losing two of three games to the New York...
Pirates debut bronze display with messages from discarded Bucco Bricks
The Pittsburgh Pirates debuted a new bronze fan message display, ostensibly ending a nearly yearlong controversy over discarded Bucco Bricks. On Tuesday, the Pirates officially unveiled a permanent commemorative display of 60 5-foot-high bronze panels on PNC Park’s facade at West General Robinson Street and Mazeroski Way. The bronze panels...
Take a look at what’s new at PNC Park ahead of the Pirates home opener
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener Friday, the team is rolling out new enhancements for players and fans alike at PNC Park — from shopping upgrades and streamlined concessions to the Bucco Bricks’ return as a new plaque display. On Tuesday, the Pirates unveiled 60 5-foot-high bronze panels along...
412 Food Rescue gears up for the NFL Draft, zero-waste dinner
Three weeks after signing onto a sustainability plan that will redirect surplus food from the NFL Draft, nonprofit 412 Food Rescue has announced a special zero-waste meal. On April 26, the day after the draft ends, Fourth & Feast: From the Field to the Table will serve a family-style, zero-waste...
DeShantz opens NOLA-inspired speakeasy in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
Pittsburgh, often credited as the birthplace of the speakeasy, has gained another speakeasy-inspired bar. The Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group opened Vieux Carré speakeasy on Friday in the Strip District. Meaning “old square” in French, the new venture is billed as a “hidden cocktail destination,” accessible through an unmarked door within...
PAPS, a new retro pizza and sub shop, searches for the perfect slice
Penn Avenue Pizza and Steaks — or PAPS — hasn’t officially opened, but the restaurant’s name has already been made into a verb. “I got PAPSed today,” read a Reddit post earlier this month. “A gorgeous slice.” “That lit us up,” owner Chris Firman told TribLive. “We’re happy to be...
Innamorato issues order to improve restaurant permit process following Health Department changes
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Monday signed an executive order aimed at streamlining the county’s restaurant permitting process. The effort will engage multiple departments to assess where the food permitting process could be improved while maintaining public health and safety. A news release from her office states the order...
‘Pitt’ recap: Tensions boil over as day shift turns to night in ‘6:00 P.M.’
Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for the 12th episode of season 2 of “The Pitt.” The day shift on “The Pitt” may be wrapping up, but no one seems able to leave. “I can feel it in the air here,” says Duke Ekins (Jeff Kober), Dr. Robby’s old friend...
Point Park alumna makes television debut on ‘The Pitt’
Like many Pittsburghers, Lorna Lominac is a fan of “The Pitt.” As a Point Park University acting student, “My roommates and I, we would just like gab about it, like, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s so cool, there’s a show (set) in Pittsburgh,’ ” Lominac told TribLive. But Lominac didn’t imagine...
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra holograms serenade travelers at Pittsburgh Airport
Airport travelers don’t typically get an orchestral welcome, but a new art installation at Pittsburgh International Airport has found a way. Ahead of next month’s NFL Draft, Joe Zeff Design, a Pittsburgh-based creative agency, on Tuesday debuted life-size holograms of performing Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musicians. Three hologram musicians, who appear...
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