For nearly 100 years, the Workingmen’s Beneficial Union (WBU) social hall that sat upon the hilltop in Spring Hill was a community space for the neighborhood - complete with a bowling alley and ball room. However, seemingly after a blowout Y2K party, the building sat untouched for the better part … [Read more...]
Commonplace Coffee Now Open in Point Breeze
Commonplace Coffee Co. is moving into Point Breeze. The coffee company officially opened their newest coffeehouse at 6736 Reynolds Street today, in the former home of Make Your Mark ARTspace & Coffeehouse. In a post on social media, owner TJ Fairchild says that the Commonplace team is … [Read more...]
Now Open: Mediterra Café in Sewickley
The brand new Mediterra Café has landed in Sewickley! After a several months of anticipation, the first brick-and-mortar for Pittsburgh-based Mediterra Bakehouse has officially opened on Beaver Street in Sewickley. The artisan bakery is known for their beautiful breads and unique pastries, … [Read more...]
Rolled Ice Cream Shop 15° Fahrenheit Now Open in Squirrel Hill
There's a new rolled ice cream shop in town, this time in Squirrel Hill. 15° Fahrenheit has just opened its second location in Pittsburgh, offering Thai-inspired rolled ice cream, topped with fresh fruit, candy, chocolate and more. The shop is owned by the Li family, which also owns the … [Read more...]
Heirloom Superfood Market Now Open in the Strip District
After months of anticipation, Heirloom Superfood Market is officially open in the Strip District. The new market from the owners of the Pittsburgh Juice Company will feature gluten-free, dairy-free and processed sugar-free products, along with organic produce, bulk superfoods, nuts, local … [Read more...]
Spork Pit Barbecue Set to Open this Summer
While Chef Christian Frangiadis is passionate about all of the offerings at his new barbecue restaurant, Spork Pit, he isn't shy about playing favorites. "I would be lying if I said it was anything but the brisket. I love that we make our own sausage, and I am proud of everything on the menu, but … [Read more...]
52nd Street Market Re-Opens Today in Lawrenceville
The (short) wait is over! 52nd Street Market, the Upper Lawrenceville grocery and sandwich shop is re-opening today after a transition in ownership, and a few weeks of being closed for renovations. Original owners Deirdre Kane and Dora Walmsley recently sold the business Maria Hernandez and … [Read more...]
It’s Official: Pie for Breakfast Now Open in Oakland
The long-awaited Pie for Breakfast is officially open. Starting today, the all-day cafe in Oakland will be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks, perfect for morning, noon and night dining, whenever you'd like a bite to eat. From the owners of Legume Bistro and the Butterjoint (which … [Read more...]
23 Brand New Spots in Pittsburgh to Try this Summer
We may have published our “Pittsburgh’s Best New Restaurant Openings of 2018” roundup in March, but Pittsburgh’s food scene never sleeps! Below are 23 more restaurant (with a few specialty food shops thrown in, too) that have opened since the beginning of the year. From pressed juice in East … [Read more...]
Condado Tacos Opening In Lawrenceville
Pittsburghers are such big fans of Condado Tacos, they're getting a second location. The Ohio-based taco restaurant is opening a second location in Lawrenceville, in the space formerly occupied by Tender Bar + Kitchen. The Pittsburgh Business Times first broke the news that the restaurant … [Read more...]