Food & Drink category, Page 89

MIAMI — Burger King will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper nationwide next week after a successful run in six regions. The rollout to 7,000 U.S. locations will be for a limited time, a typical practice in the fast food industry for new products. The chain won’t say how many...

Named for the hotel where it was invented in Sweden, Hasselbacking is a technique where a vegetable (traditionally potatoes) is partially sliced, accordion style, brushed with butter, sprinkled with bread crumbs and baked. This approach is also great for tomatoes; think of them as leveled-up stuffed tomatoes featuring tons of...

As anyone who drinks craft beer can tell you, there’s no shortage of variety. In fact, it can be overwhelming trying to make a decision on which pack of beer(s) to purchase and whether or not we buy a case of something new to try or a variety pack, six-pack,...

For several years, the owners of Dawson’s Orchards in Enon Valley, Lawrence County, have been hosting farm dinners during the summer months. Chefs from many well-known Pittsburgh area restaurants prepare the meals, says Karen Peterson, co-owner and office manager. “They prepare five-star dinners here at the orchard, incorporating our fresh...

Picklesburgh’s popularity could lead to further expansion next year, officials said Monday. “I would say everything’s on the table for next year at this point,” said Leigh Frank, spokeswoman for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, which organized the event in coordination with the city and Allegheny County. “We’re certainly excited that...

The Tull Family Theater wants restaurateurs to get creative when crafting ideas that would transform its 2,044-square-foot auxiliary space into a food and beverage venue. That could mean anything from pop-ups to shared or rotating spaces to various restaurant concepts and business accelerators. “We are really open. That’s part of...

Americans consume some 50 billion hamburgers a year. What’s so hard about shaping some ground meat into a patty and cooking it? Meat experts, cookbook authors and chefs say plenty. We use the wrong grind of beef. We handle the meat and shape them wrong. We cook them wrong. People...

A true Baja California experience requires sunny, breezy patios and a plate of tacos. We aimed to re-create the feel of a Baja-style fish taco in our home kitchen, instead bringing veggies to the forefront. We thought that battered cauliflower bites, drizzled with a cool and creamy vegan sauce, were...

Christian W. Klay Winery and Ridge Runner Distillery, both based in Chalk Hill, are partnering to host WineStock 2019. The neighboring Fayette County locations are describing the 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 17 event as a “modern day Woodstock,” in celebration of the iconic outdoor music festival’s 50th anniversary. Throughout the...

Pickle beer? What will they think of next? Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar has partnered with East End Brewing to create the city’s first pickle-flavored craft beer. “Almost Famous” Pickle Beer is being unveiled Thursday morning at the Primanti Bros. location in Market Square. It's a pretty big dill. We...

The owners of a new cafe in Greensburg hope that the lure of coffee, along with the cuteness factor of cats, will help more rescue animals find permanent homes. Katelynn and Rob Jones are looking to open Cattfeinated Cat Cafe around October in the former Shalimar Bazaar at 159 E....

Picklesburgh is even more of a “big dill” this year. The No. 1 specialty food festival in America as voted by a USA Today readers’ poll will have more of just about everything, said Russell Howard, vice president of special events for Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, which produces the event. It...

What’s a backyard cookout without burgers, dogs, and fresh fruit salad? While we welcome these summer staples, there are a few other dishes that just don’t belong outside for long periods of time. If you’re planning an outdoor feast for this weekend, you should probably skip these 12 foods: Anything...

Lasagna from scratch is a meal to behold. If you’re like most people, though, simmering sauce and making individual strips of pasta aren’t on your nightly schedule. Boxed pastas and store-bought marinaras save a ton of time without sacrificing any flavor. Some Sunday when you have a whole day to...

Perfectly grilled tuna steaks should combine a hot, smoky, charred exterior with a cool, rare center. For a home cook, this ideal can be an elusive goal. For grilled tuna steaks with an intense smoky char and a tender interior, we started with a hot grill. We moistened the tuna...

Call it lemon, canary, sunset or honey, just make sure your wardrobe has some hues of the sunniest shade for the seventh annual Yellow Tie Gala. Slide on your dancing shoes and bring your sweet tooth as the Latrobe Art Center toasts the Great American Banana Split Celebration in style...

When confronted with sultry, humid days punctuated by sudden thunderstorms with torrential rain, only one response seems sensible. Call your friends and fire up the grill. Don’t forget, of course, to open a bottle or two (or three) of tasty vino to keep the fun moving along. Northwestern Italy’s Piedmont...

To mark its second anniversary in Braddock, Superior Motors will host a “street food” party. The 5 to 11 p.m. July 30 celebration at 1211 Braddock Ave. will feature foods from chef Kevin Sousa’s past, according to party planners, including burgers, hot dogs, poké and tacos. Since its establishment, the...

It might have been the Wahlberg brothers’ name that drew people to the grand opening of the trio’s burger-centered restaurant Wahlburgers inside The Mall at Robinson. But patrons say it’s the tasty burgers that will keep them coming back. “I thought maybe we were going to come and see Mark,...