Food & Drink category, Page 2
Holy fish fries: Fish consumption skyrockets during Lent
Lent becomes a feeding frenzy when it comes to fish fries. Tons of breaded or beer-battered cod and haddock are consumed in Southwestern Pennsylvania during the 40-day holiday period in which Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays leading to Easter. Imperial-based wholesaler Nappies Food Service exports to churches and restaurants...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 27-March 1
March is marching in, and whether you’re still happy to bundle up and be cozy or you’re longing for spring, there’s fun stuff to do around town this weekend. Here are some events to make your weekend brighter. Spirits of the Burgh Festival Get dressed up and enjoy some of...
Sly Fox Brewing officially closes South Side pub
Sly Fox Brewing’s pub location on Pittsburgh’s South Side is officially closed. In a Facebook announcement posted Tuesday, Sly Fox said even though it was “encouraged by the continued development of The Highline,” which is where the location was located, “evolving market conditions and performance trends made it difficult to...
DoorDash exits 4 markets, including Japan, to focus on growth elsewhere
DoorDash said Wednesday that it’s ending operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan. The San Francisco-based delivery company said the decision comes after a monthslong review of country-specific conditions. DoorDash said it wants to focus its investments on places where it can build sustainable scale and long-term market leadership. “Our...
Plum bakery Baked With Love set to reopen with new menuVideo
Plum is set to get a touch sweeter this month. That’s because Baked With Love, a bakery owned by Plum native Nickole Love Nader, is set to open soon. Love Nader said she’s planning a soft opening Saturday ahead of grand opening celebrations March 7. The bakery previously operated out...
Recall alert for Aldi customers who bought frozen meatballs
Rosina Food Products has recalled 9,462 pounds of meatballs that may be contaminated with metal. The Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs were sold nationwide at Aldi, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recall was issued Feb. 22. The fully cooked, frozen meatballs...
Shop local, eat global: Specialty grocery stores are keeping traditions alive and palates refreshed
Southwestern Pennsylvania is a prime example of the American melting pot. Varied traditions have blended together to create a distinct culture — and we have the food to show for it. Yet many people, with busy lives and seeking convenience, stick with what they know when they go food shopping....
Pittsburgh airport welcomes 5 new dining spots
Travelers who have Pittsburgh International Airport as part of their commute now can now dine at five new airside concessions. At a grand opening on Tuesday, Pittsburgh’s airport became one of more than 50 airports across the United States, Canada and Brazil to house dining options operated by SSP America,...
Local wineries using Pennsylvania grapes are turning out some easy-to-love libations
France, Italy, California, and Australia are well-known wine regions. Pennsylvania, alas, doesn’t crack the top 50 for most people. But don’t count out local wineries. Pennsylvania has a winemaking tradition that dates to the late 1600s, when William Penn himself established a vineyard in Philadelphia, as documented by the Pennsylvania...
Wendy’s closing hundreds of U.S. restaurants to focus on value amid falling sales
Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter. The Dublin, Ohio-based company said Friday that its global same-store sales, or sales at locations open at least a year, fell 10% in the October-December period. That was worse than the 8.5%...
Western Pa. dairy farmers welcome return of whole milk to school cafeteriasVideo
The recent passage of the federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act marks a strategic effort to reverse a decade-long decline in dairy consumption. By rolling back 15-year-old guidelines to let schools put whole and 2% milk back on menus, the law is aimed at providing a long-sought economic boost...
Kingfly Spirits in Strip District abruptly closes
Distillery Kingfly Spirits has closed its doors for good after seven years of serving the Strip District. In a social media post on Wednesday, the distillery wrote “as of today, we are moving on to the next chapter of life,” stating that Kingfly would not be conducting future bottle sales,...
Sly Fox Brewing space at Highline on South Side available, equipment up for sale
A realty company is looking for someone to serve out the remainder of Sly Fox Brewing’s lease in Pittsburgh’s South Side, suggesting the Pottstown-based company’s only production facility in Western Pennsylvania is winding down. Legacy Realty Partners announced last week the nearly 6,000-square-foot space in the neighborhood’s Highline complex —...
Skip dinner. Valentine’s Day is better at brunch
Ah, the romantic Valentine’s dinner. It’s the gold-standard date. High pressure. High stakes. And often high-priced steaks. It comes with reservations to secure, outfits to plan, expectations to meet — and a ticking clock that insists romance be perfectly executed between appetizers and dessert. But is that the only way...
Just add spaghetti: Local restaurants that nudge the noodle into popular dishes
Spaghetti is the most classic pasta dish in America. At some local restaurants, the famous noodle is getting joined with other food elements for mashups that diners love. Among those venues is New Kensington’s Knead Community Cafe, where a toasted sandwich filled with fried spaghetti and melted cheese has...
Pino’s gets shoutout in ‘The Pitt’ as ‘the best Italian in town’
The owners of Pino’s Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Point Breeze were met with an exciting surprise last week: Their restaurant was mentioned on an episode of the hit HBO Max show “The Pitt.” “We did a double take,” said Jen Mico, who owns the restaurant with her...
Flashback foods: The hunger for favorite foods from the past
You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone (as Joni Mitchell sang). Many beloved foods once enjoyed throughout the Pittsburgh region are no longer available. They’re missed and still talked about. But some live on in new iterations — or DIY versions. We spoke to some Southwestern Pennsylvanians about...
TribLive Taste Taste: We venture off the beaten path to try some weird salsaVideo
We need to warm up, being that it’s minus-11 degrees out or whatever it happens to be today. And so the TribLive Taste Test team decided to try out some off-the-beaten-path salsa varieties from the American Spoon company. They’re made with some unique ingredients like cherries, peaches and even pumpkin...
Giant Eagle again offers free home grocery delivery in wake of snowstorm
Once again, Giant Eagle will offer free home delivery for eligible grocery orders this Thursday through Saturday. The offer comes as Western Pennsylvania residents are restocking their refrigerators and trying to stay warm amid frigid temperatures. Eligible orders must cost at least $35 and be placed through the website or...
Iron City Distilling to host whiskey encore with online release
Whiskey lovers who missed the first release of Iron City Distilling’s Bessemer Rye Whiskey are getting a second chance at the limited spirit sooner than expected. Following what the East Deer distiller is calling a “rapid sellout” of the first round, a second sale of the single-barrel rye will be...
Bonfire Restaurant owners pass torch to new family in Allegheny Township
Jay Snyder has worked at the Bonfire restaurant for most of his life. Born and raised in Allegheny Township, Snyder, 59, began working at the restaurant when he was 14 after his parents, Patty and Jerry, bought it in 1981 from the Mannarino family. Snyder can’t help but reminisce about...
Body & soul: Familiar comfort foods, thoughtfully balanced
Comfort food is often automatically labeled as indulgent and bad. It’s not fair. How can we hold the food we turn to when we are tired, stressed or craving familiarity responsible for giving us exactly what we need? Tough times are when food matters most — not just as fuel,...
Cronuts and cruffins among Mexican-themed delights at newly opened Gordo’s Cafe & Cantina in O’Hara
Don’t settle for an average doughnut when you could grab a gourmet cronut. That’s the message from Brian Gorder to patrons at his new eatery in O’Hara, Gordo’s Cafe & Cantina. He’s showcasing made-from-scratch desserts, pastries, pizza, salads, meat sandwiches and specialty meals in the building that housed a Max...
Building the Valley: Veteran-owned 12 Bravo BBQ seeks to spotlight Harrison VFW
Frank Frantz isn’t afraid of a little heat. The South Buffalo resident is becoming known locally for his tangy “Bravo” barbecue sauce and slow-cooked brisket, sold the past few years from a roving food truck. He has joined fellow chef James Palumbi of Saxonburg in opening an indoor version, 12...
New restaurant coming to Union Trust Building in Downtown Pittsburgh
The Union Trust Building in Downtown has another restaurant opening in the spring. The Common Good, located on Grant Street, will offer a new casual breakfast, lunch and snack concept designed by Ritual House and Palm Palm Chef Ed Smith and his team. “The desire and need to have an...
