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.

Bywater Bakery King Cake

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.

Vietnamese Food in Pittsburgh

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.

HLane Dry Goods & Coffee

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.