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New hospitality group cooking up more dining, entertainment for Downtown Pittsburgh

There’s a new hospitality group ready to ramp up the Downtown Pittsburgh dining and entertainment scene this year — and beyond. The news of Legacy Hospitality Group was announced on Monday. It’s the newest business collaboration from the hospitality team of professionals behind restaurants Ritual House, Palm Palm, Shorty’s and...
The March monthly bake: Chocolate Guinness cake

When I first discovered Nigella Lawson, I felt as if I had met my soul sister. She shone through my television (I was a total Food Network kid, of course), and I was completely smitten. She was hilarious, innovative, gorgeous, relatable — everything I idolized as a young boy whose...
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...
Ultimate Pastry Shop blends family recipes with community

As a high school senior, Tina Echement knew that baking was in her blood. From a young age, she loved to help her grandmother in the kitchen, especially around Christmastime. Her grandmother’s apple pie was her favorite thing in the world; it had just the right amount of sweet, salty...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 13-15

Tens of thousands of spectators and participants will flock to Downtown Pittsburgh for the St. Patrick’s Day parade this Saturday. But those kind of crowds aren’t everyone’s scene. Want to have fun without all the craziness? Here are some events to try instead. Row House Cinema Japanese Film Festival Row...
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...
Where to eat near Acrisure Stadium during the NFL Draft

The North Shore will be the center of Pittsburgh’s festivities during the 2026 NFL Draft. And, as thousands of football fans move through the area over the April 23-25 event, finding a good place to eat will be key. Fortunately, the North Shore is packed with dining options — from...
Celebrate an Italian table with St. Joseph’s Day recipes

When it comes to cultural celebrations in March, the Irish tend to take center stage with St. Patrick’s Day. But just two days later, on March 19, Italians get a spotlight with St. Joseph’s Day. The difference? Irish-American dishes may not be Emerald Isle-authentic, but they are well known: corned...
Smaller portions are a big restaurant trend as customers watch their budgets and waistlines

The biggest new restaurant trend is small. Special menus with petite, less expensive portions are popping up all over, from large chains like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory to trendy urban eateries and farm-to-fork dining rooms. Restaurants hope that offering smaller servings beyond the children’s menu will meet many...
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...
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...
From Isaly’s clerk to chocolatier, Harrison native crafts candy for a cause

Retirement has been a sweet ride for Toby Maloney. The Harrison native, who worked much of his career in pharmaceutical sales for GlaxoSmithKline, said he and his wife, Melanie, were looking for adventure rather than settling for rest and relaxation. Spurred by a childhood fondness for candy — and a...
On the menu: Alligator meat grows in popularity in Western Pennsylvania

Muddy Waters Oyster Bar co-owner Diana Kucenic knows a thing or two about alligator. Her East Liberty seafood bar and restaurant, specializing in Cajun fare, has been serving up gator bites made from alligator tail since opening in 2015. “We put them on the menu because gator is more of...
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...
Ultimate guide to Pittsburgh’s finest pizzerias during the NFL Draft

There are a few things visitors need to be aware of when traversing Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft: how to navigate the city’s bridges, how to properly use Pittsburghese slang and — most important, of course — where to find pizza that is cheesy, delicious and fit for a...
Club Cafe announces closure of its daytime coffeehouse

Club Cafe announced it will close its daytime coffeehouse after just five months in business. According to an Instagram post on Thursday, the last day of operations for Club Cafe Coffee House will be Friday, March 13. The music venue Club Cafe will remain open. “We set out with bold...

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