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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...
Pierogi plot twist: A roundup of Western Pa.’s strange-but-true dumplings
There are few foods Western Pennsylvanians are more devoted to than the pierogi. While nearly every culture has its version of the dumpling, the region remains fiercely attached to the Polish comfort food brought over by Eastern European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th century. With Pittsburgh standing...
Plaza at North Shore to open ahead of Pirates’ 1st game at PNC Park
The North Shore will gain a new dining and entertainment space ahead of the Pirates’ home opener and the NFL Draft. Legacy Hospitality Partners announced Thursday that The Plaza at North Shore, along with its first restaurant concept, SugarBird, will open April 2. The 30,000-square-foot Plaza is at the corner...
Milanes Mobile expands from Cuban food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant in McKees Rocks
It’s a tall order to make Western Pennsylvania feel like the Caribbean, but Collyn and Carlos Milanes Jr. were up for the challenge. The couple, owners of the popular Cuban food truck Milanes Mobile, which launched last May, are expanding with a brick-and-mortar restaurant in McKees Rocks. Milanes Cuban Corner...
Recap: ‘The Pitt’ tackles ICE in an hour filled with foreboding
Editor’s Note: This review of Thursday night’s episode of “The Pitt” includes spoilers. You’d think the staff of “The Pitt” would know better than to repeat, almost in chorus, “Two hours to go.” Like police officers calling a shift quiet, it’s almost certainly a jinx. The same goes for Ogilvie,...
Meadows Original Frozen Custard aims for summer opening in Ross Township
Nathaniel Jackson, co-owner of Meadows Original Frozen Custard in New Alexandria, knows his frozen treats — and there’s a big difference between ice cream and custard. “The main thing is the egg yolk. For custard to be called custard, it has 1.4% egg yolk,” Jackson explained (or about...
Juniper Grill, Atria’s and 1930 Cigar Bar now open in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
Three restaurant concepts have opened in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Juniper Grill, Atria’s and 1930 Cigar Bar opened on Tuesday at 2350 Railroad St. The two restaurants and cigar lounge occupy 11,000 square feet and replace the former Italian restaurants Osteria 2350 and Cioppino. The new establishments are operated by Restaurant...
Well Well (Market) scraps plans to open Downtown Pittsburgh grocery store
Well Well (Market), a grocery store expected Downtown, has scrapped its plans to open, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance confirmed Tuesday. The new store, first announced last July, was slated to open at 817 Liberty Ave. in time for the NFL Draft in April. John Valentine, CEO of the Downtown Neighbors...
2nd annual Taste of the Draft coming to Pittsburgh in April
A philanthropic initiative invites NFL Draft fans to sample Pittsburgh’s food scene while combating student food insecurity. GENYOUth, a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing school nutrition access and physical activity, will bring its Taste of the Draft event to Downtown Pittsburgh on April 22. According to a news release, the...
The Soft Spot, a sober, sapphic cafe opens in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhoodVideo
Before The Soft Spot officially opened its doors in Garfield, it seemed like the space was already buzzing with people. At the end of last year, the “Sapphic cafe open late,” as it was billed on its Instagram page, began filling a roster of community events: a meetup for queer...
Isaly’s teases a summer opening for its retro Strip District store
Isaly’s will return to Pittsburgh’s Strip District this summer. New signage at the shop’s 3,500-square-foot space reads “coming soon” and “Summer 2026,” with photos of Isaly’s signature skyscraper ice cream cone and chipped ham sandwich. “Something very sweet is coming to 2111 Penn Ave,” the shop wrote on its Isaly’s...
Pittsburgh Public Theater, CLO to vote on consolidation plan
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater announced they will vote on consolidating their organizations. A letter emailed to supporters on Monday stated the consolidation is “not a merger” but rather a “differentiated theater model” aimed at building “a true destination theater experience” in Downtown’s Cultural District in alignment with broader...
Heading to Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade? Here’s where to eat and drink
Pittsburgh’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off Downtown at 10 a.m. this Saturday, bringing floats, marching bands and celebration. For those looking for a hearty breakfast before heading to the parade, or a green beer or Guinness to toast after, we’ve compiled a sampling of the day’s specials to...
Willy Wonka-themed rental in Lawrenceville offers free stays to families in need
The story of Willy Wonka has always promised a world of pure imagination — and in Pittsburgh, you don’t have to go far to experience it. Brandon Meyer, owner of rental company Rank One Stays, debuted a Willy Wonka-themed Airbnb in 2023. Co-designed by Meyer and his wife, the three-bedroom...
Titusz, an Austrian and Hungarian-inspired restaurant, sets opening date
Titusz, the eagerly anticipated Austrian and Hungarian-inspired restaurant helmed by Chef Csilla Thackray, has set an opening date of April 2. The 49-seat restaurant will open in Lawrenceville in the former Merchant Oyster Co. space. A news release describes Titusz as a “deeply personal project” for Thackray, its owner and...
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