local restaurants

Seana’s Caribbean Food Brings Fresh-Cooked Classics to Orlando

By Danie B. | October 12, 2022

Owner Joshua Johnson’s restaurant not only serves Caribbean classics, but is a beacon for the local community.

La Gourmandine brings authentic French pastries to Pittsburgh

By Ashley Cesaratto | July 22, 2022

La Gourmandine is a magnificent French bakery with four locations in the Pittsburgh area — Lawrenceville, Mt. Lebanon, Hazelwood, and downtown. 

What’s on the Menu: Farm to Table in Greenville

By Mary Staes | June 16, 2022

Farm to table is easy when you own the farm! Sun Belly Cafe, Oak Hill Farm & Cafe, Farm Fresh Fast, and The Anchorage Restaurant invite us into their kitchens and show us how farming and sustainability influence their menus.

What’s On The Menu: Pittsburgh Staples

By Mary Staes | May 2, 2022

Pierogies Plus, Salem’s Market & Grill, Big Jim’s, and Max’s Tavern and staples in the Pittsburgh community. Find out what it takes to create a business that lasts in the Steel City.

Eat Play Stay: The Berkshires

By Mary Staes | May 2, 2022

From boozy margaritas and snug motels to exhilarating ziplines and thrilling coasters. This is the Berkshires.

What’s on the Menu: Farm To Table in Pittsburgh

By Mary Staes | April 25, 2022

Sourcing high-quality, fresh ingredients can be a challenge in an urban area like Pittsburgh. Meet chefs and restaurant owners who are going the extra mile to serve up fresh farm-to-table cuisine.

Eat Play Stay: Newport, Rhode Island

By Very Local Staff | April 19, 2022

Catch the perfect sunset after learning to sail or riding the rails. Devour a cheeseboard al fresco, sip on a cool drink poolside, or slide into a booth at a classic Italian restaurant. This is Newport.

What’s On The Menu: Global Flavors

By Lindsay Patross | April 7, 2022

his episode features four chefs with roots across the globe share mouth-watering specialties you won’t find anywhere else. From Wakanda braised beef to lamb Kibbeh and Chicken Tikka Masala, find some of Pittsburgh’s best international eats!

Eat Play Stay: Biloxi

By Mary Staes | February 18, 2022

“Eat Play Stay” is your guide to a weekend adventure near New Orleans.

d’Livery brings local options to NOLA food delivery services

By Marielle Songy | November 19, 2021

One local business owner set out to shake up the food delivery scene with a local option that better serves restaurants and drivers.