Food

tina’s (holiday) is now the (Lounge) inside Americus Club

By Aadam Soorma | January 4, 2020

Located at 213 Smithfield Street, the pop-up bar plans to relaunch on Jan 9. It can be found on the 2nd floor and will be open to the public.

Let them eat cake: Bywater Bakery kicks off Carnival season with a cake-themed block party

By Jesse Lu Baum | January 3, 2020

Bywater Bakery is hosting its annual Carnival kickoff party with a purpose featuring 1,500 cakes for sale in eight different flavors.

A look back at three Pittsburgh Breweries that opened in 2019

By Aadam Soorma | January 1, 2020

The Strip District, Bellevue and Verona – three neighborhoods that welcomed new breweries this past year. Let’s revisit each of these stories.

Ep. 09 Ben Wong on Vietnamese Food in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | December 31, 2019

Ben Wong on Vietnamese Food in Pittsburgh // Banjo Night at the Elks // Rolling Pepperoni to open storefront with the help of Honeycomb Credit

Year in Review: 2019’s very Pittsburgh Food Moments

By Aadam Soorma | December 30, 2019

We asked a group of local foodies to spotlight their favorite Pittsburgh Food Moments of the year. Here are their picks.

Dancing Gnome is brewing a collaboration beer with Starship Mantis

By Aadam Soorma | December 24, 2019

A music-inspired collaboration beer we’re excited about; read about ‘Intergalactic Love’ and be the first to try it on Jan 4 at New Year / New Galaxy.

Now Open: HLane Dry Goods & Coffee in Swissvale

By Julie Kahlbaugh | December 23, 2019

A hybrid concept, HLane Dry Goods offers on-site seamstress and tailor services along with an approachable coffee shop in an industrial-rustic space.

Sweet Soulfood puts vegan twist on favorites that usually aren’t so healthy

By Marielle Songy | December 19, 2019

Sweet Soulfood, located at 1025 N. Broad, is serving up delicious vegan soul food, cafeteria-style, to put you back on track this holiday season and all year long.

New Year/New Galaxy with Starship Mantis. Join us on January 4.

By Aadam Soorma | December 18, 2019

Very Local is partnering up with Starship Mantis + Dancing Gnome + Black Forge + DJ Femi on an intergalactic costume party after the new year.

Dixie Chicken & Ribs: a hidden Lakeview gem with heart-warming homemade meals

By Eric Marshall | December 18, 2019

Dixie Chicken & Ribs is like a holiday gift that is best shared. A place where the food and experience always provide the opportunity to enjoy yourself — whether it’s a quick bite during the workday or a meal with an old friend you might not see for a while.