Pittsburgh Food News

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.

Swissvale Fish Fry

Everything you need to know about the Swissvale Fire Department Fish Fry

By Lindsay Patross | March 4, 2022

Don’t miss the beer battered grilled cheese!

Ed and Day’s Guide to Carnegie

By Mary Staes | March 3, 2022

Comedians, podcasters and craft beer enthusiasts Ed Bailey and Day Bracey explore hot spots, hidden gems and the best places to grab a cold brew in the ‘Burgh.

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.

Pittsburgh Snacks

The best Pittsburgh snacks: chicken wings, seitan wings, pickles & pretzels

By Lindsay Patross | February 11, 2022

All of the best Pittsburgh snacks for game day.

Pittsburgh Snacks

The best Pittsburgh snacks: chicken wings, seitan wings, pickles & pretzels

By Lindsay Patross | February 11, 2022

Plus a game plan for Valentine’s Day

Summit Diner

Summit Diner: One of America’s best diners just 90 min from Pittsburgh

By Cody McDevitt | January 30, 2022

Located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the Summit Dinner is worth the 90-minute drive from Pittsburgh for classic diner food and pie.

Where to find Detroit-style pizza in Pittsburgh

By Brian Conway | January 17, 2022

Here’s where to find Detroit-style pizza, and Detroit-inspired pizza, here in the Steel City. 

🥨 A Twisted Visit to The Pretzel Shop

By Boaz Frankel | December 31, 2021

The Pretzel Shop on Carson Street has been making pretzels by hand since 1927.

Pittsburgh eggnog

A guide to making eggnog (& where to find eggnog in Pittsburgh)

By Wes Shonk | December 20, 2021

Tips on how to make eggnog from an expert plus where to find pre-made eggnog in Pittsburgh.