This summer, new life will be brought to a familiar address in East Liberty. In September, we learned that the Livermore, a popular bar located on the corner of Highland Avenue and Baum Boulevard, would be permanently closing. Known for their cerebral cocktails, the bar was the latest project to … [Read more...]
10 Things to Eat, Drink and Experience in March
Your March to-do list just got a little bit bigger. 1. Try something new for brunch. Brunch is big business in Pittsburgh! The Vandal has just announced that their brunch menu will be available every day of the week, so you can get brunch dishes like Smoked Trout with potato latkes, pickled egg … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Taco Festival Returns
To Pittsburghers, there are few phrases that sound quite as enticing as "taco festival." Although the 2nd Pittsburgh Taco Festival is nearly three months away, an impressive 36,000 people on Facebook have expressed interest attending the event. As overwhelming as that may appear, the … [Read more...]
Good Food Pittsburgh Radio Episode 10 “It’s Like the Oscars of Food”
In this episode, Emily and Madeline talk about all of the Pittsburghers who were named semi-finalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards, why cafes don't want you to bring your laptop with you while you enjoy your coffee, and some of the newest restaurants opening in town this week. Part … [Read more...]
A Burrito Bus Is About To Hit the Streets of Pittsburgh
It's big. It's bright. It's funky. And this spring, it will be hitting the streets of Pittsburgh. The team behind the much-loved Pittsburgh Sandwich Society food truck is currently in the process of renovating a 1973 Volkswagen bus into a brand-new business venture. The aptly-named Burrito … [Read more...]
The Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Is Coming Back
Big news, pierogi fans! The Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival has set its date for 2018, so get ready for some serious pierogi fun - and feasting! The super-popular dumpling festival will be returning to Kennywood this year on Sunday, September 23. Last year, more than 40 vendors from the … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Chefs Share Their Favorite Neighborhood in the City
At Good Food Pittsburgh, we're always interested in getting to know some of Pittsburgh's chefs a little better. Currently, the way we know them best is through they food they serve to us. However, behind the delicious dishes, we know they're just like us - Pittsburghers! We want to know some … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh-Area CSAs To Sign Up For in 2018
It is officially National CSA Day, and what better way to celebrate than by signing up for one of the local shares offered by western Pennsylvania farms? CSA, or 'Community Supported Agriculture' programs allow consumers to financially support farms at the beginning of each growing season, in … [Read more...]
Good Food Pittsburgh Radio Episode 9: “Life’s too short to eat bad food.”
Emily and Madeline talk about whether or not restaurant critics should cover chefs accused of bad behavior, the opening of Poulet Bleu, and when you should order the least expensive wine on the menu. Part 1 Should restaurant critics cover the restaurants of chefs who have been accused of bad … [Read more...]
Chocolate Moonshine Co. Now Open in Lawrenceville
A chocolate shop promising to sell "illegally good" fudge and sweets has just opened in Lawrenceville. Chocolate Moonshine Co. is a Pittsburgh-based confectionery company. The brand has another location at the Ross Park Mall, and also hosts pop-ups at various events around the city. Chocolate … [Read more...]