Guide to Pittsburgh

Guide to what you will see on Pittsburgh Marathon route

By Emma Diehl | April 27, 2022

A mile-by-mile guide to the neighborhoods, buildings and historic sites along the route for the 2019 Pittsburgh Marathon.

Azorean Cafe’ brings Portuguese Cuisine to Pittsburgh

By Abbie Synan | April 19, 2022

Chef Elsa Santos’ Azorean Cafe is a wonderful introduction to a small slice of the globe that the local Pittsburgh population may be otherwise unfamiliar with.

Lawrenceville’s The Abbey on Butler Street: From Foundry to Funeral Home to Restaurant

By David Rotenstein | April 1, 2022

The Abbey on Butler Street is a popular eatery and bar housed inside a century-old building with a long history.

The Farmers’ Market Co-op of East Liberty is open year-round

By Boaz Frankel | April 1, 2022

Every Saturday morning for the last 8 years, the Farmers Market Cooperative has been a mainstay in East Liberty. Get to know the families behind it.

Chef Keyla Nogueira brings Brazilian home cooking to Highland Park

By Kelsey Swintek | March 28, 2022

At Casa Brasil in Highland Park, the menu features Brazilian home cooking staples with plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan-friendly options.

Pittsburgh Is for Punks!

By Colin Williams | February 25, 2022

Let’s take a trip to some of the places punk thrives in Pittsburgh.

A guide on where to get king cakes in the ‘Burgh

By Colin Williams | February 25, 2022

For those yinzers hungry for a taste of the Big Easy, Very Local went out in search of Greater Pittsburgh’s finest king cakes.

Ed and Day’s Guide to the Southside

By Lindsay Patross | February 25, 2022

Ed and Day explore Pittsburgh’s Southside neighborhood with stops at The Pretzel Shop, Carmi’s Soul Food and Fireborn Studios.

Date night in Pittsburgh on a budget

By Carly Luitgaarden | January 31, 2022

Plan a date night for two in Pittsburgh while staying under a budget of $100.

Independent Bookstores in Pittsburgh

Guide to EVERY independent bookstore in Pittsburgh

By Cassidy Swanson | January 18, 2022

A guide to the independent bookstores in Pittsburgh. There are over a dozen independent bookstores in Pittsburgh that sell everything from new releases to mystery novels.