After 61 years in business, Bethel Park’s Bethel Bakery is expanding. The cult-favorite bakery, known for their specialty cakes and cream puffs, will be opening a second shop, this time in Washington County. As first reported by the Observer-Reporter, Bethel Bakery will be sharing retail space … [Read more...]
Rolled Ice Cream Shop NatuRoll Creamery Opens in Lawrenceville
Pittsburgh, you have a new way to satisfy your sweet tooth. NatuRoll Creamery officially opened today in Lawrenceville, serving up a unique frozen treat – ‘rolled’ ice cream. Here’s how it works: Creamy ice cream batter is poured onto a below-freezing metal plate, then a spatula is used to … [Read more...]
Tonight: Celebrity Chef Bartenders at Round Corner Cantina
Need a little Monday pick-me-up? Head out to Round Corner Cantina tonight, where Pittsburgh chefs are getting behind the bar for a good cause. All night long, chefs and Pittsburgh foodies will be serving up drinks, and donating all tips (and a portion of the night’s proceeds) to Collected PGH. … [Read more...]
‘Alternative’ Protein Dinner Happening at Scratch
Since opening late last year, Scratch Food & Beverage has quietly been earning a reputation as a solid spot for elevated comfort food, with a focus on locally-sourced products and community events. And now, the Troy Hill restaurant is adding something new to their stellar menu… bugs. Table … [Read more...]
The Good Food Agenda: This Weekend’s Best Food Events
A burger bash, tons of food trucks, breakfast at the movies, Little Italy Days and more … get ready for a pretty tasty weekend, Pittsburgh. Friday, August 19 Bloomfield Little Italy Days There will be plenty of food and drink options at Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days, which runs from now … [Read more...]
19 Food Trucks, Craft Beer + Local Wine at This Weekend’s Corks & Kegs Festival in Washington
Beer, wine and plenty of food will be at this weekend’s Corks & Kegs festival in Washington County. The event is happening on Saturday, August 20 from noon to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington. The festival will … [Read more...]
Cheers! Here Are The Local Grocery Stores Where You Will Soon Be Able To Buy Wine
Buying wine in Pennsylvania grocery stores is about to become a thing. Governor Tom Wolf has just announced the full list of the 84 grocery stores in Pennsylvania that will soon be allowed to sell wine by the bottle, and we’ve got a respectable 32 in southwestern PA. The local list is mostly … [Read more...]
Bakery Square Hosting Final Summer Series With 16 Food Trucks, Craft Beer
All summer long, Bakery Square has been hosting monthly outdoor parties, with food trucks, craft beer, lawn games and live music. And for their final ‘Summer Series’ of the year, they’re going out with a bang. On Friday, August 19, sixteen food trucks will be gathering at the lawn along Penn … [Read more...]
Six Penn Kitchen Hosting Wine Pairing Class
Each month, Six Penn Kitchen hosts an intimate ‘Plates & Pours’ wine tasting class, pairing five small bites with five different wines. This month’s class will be held on Thursday, August 25 at 8:00 p.m. On the menu: First Course: Tomato-Jalapeno Goat Cheese Cream Soup, paired with … [Read more...]
Morcilla Named One of 10 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit has named their ten finalists for the magazine’s “Best New Restaurants” list, and Justin Severino’s Morcilla made the cut. Andrew Knowlton effuses praise on the restaurant, and writes that Morcilla “serves the best Spanish food I’ve had outside San Sebastian,” and calls Severino a … [Read more...]