La Tavola Pizza – A Hidden Shop Behind a Top Restaurant

La Tavola on Mount Washington is an acclaimed Italian/Sicilian restaurant that offers family cooked meals in a slow dining ambiance that we consider to be one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh.

But while the restaurant may have a die hard following in local circles, their pizza shop located around the back of the restaurant is lesser known.

In this one, we take a trip back to one of our favorite spots solely to give their pizza menu a try!

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Burgh’ers Review – Novel Takes on Classic Burgers

Burgh'ers is a local burger joint that began with their first location in Zelienople, PA (about 30 minutes north of the city).

I had been eating at this one for years but never had the ability to write a review. So when they opened their second location right in the heart of Lawrenceville, I knew I'd finally get my chance to share my opinion of this growing, locally sourced restaurant.

As I expected, the new location did not disappoint.

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Learning to Cook in Pittsburgh at Market District Robinson

Did you know that the Giant Eagle Market District Robinson Township offers cooking classes? Before we were invited out to try a recent pie making class there, we didn't know the cooking classes existed either.

That's why we're here to give you a scoop on all of the cool things you can do at their cooking school, including lunch demos, themed classes, private classes, and events. If you are wanting to learn to cook in Pittsburgh, this really is the place to do it at!

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Poulet Bleu Review – French Dining in Lawrenceville

Poulet Bleu is currently in a long-term closure for renovations. We hope it will be opening again soon.

The newest Richard DeShantz spot and the first to be located outside of downtown's Cultural District, Poulet Bleu in Lawrenceville is perhaps our favorite DeShantz endeavor yet.

The attention to detail in everything from decor to service to the food really creates a lovely and complete dining experience focused on a French theme.

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DiAnoia’s Review – Modern Takes on Italian in the Strip

DiAnoia's is an Italian restaurant with an adorable Italian cafe vibe and is located in the Strip District.

During the week they serve an amazing lunch and dinner, but on Sundays? Sundays are for brunch. We'd heard lots of good things about their brunch, so we luckily snagged a somewhat hard to get reservation and checked it out.

We loved it so much we made a return trip for dinner and share our thoughts on both in this full review! But first, we have to start with brunch.

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Tina’s Bar Review – What is Old is New Again in Bloomfield

Tina's Bar in Bloomfield is not your typical Pittsburgh bar. It isn't quite a dive, but it isn't an upscale craft cocktail bar either.

In fact, it is a bit of both, and if you're wondering how that would work out well together you're not alone. We wondered the same thing.

But we're happy to report that this one walks a fine line in a modern retro theme, and while that may not make much sense right now, we're going to do our best to highlight why this is truly the case!

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Meat and Potatoes Pittsburgh Review – Changing Downtown Dining

We distinctly remember when Meat and Potatoes opened up in 2011. It was one of the first chef-driven restaurants to open in downtown Pittsburgh (that we are aware of at least), helping to spur the revival of Pittsburgh's dining scene.

We remember people were freaking out (in a good way) over the bone marrow, poutine, pate, and other appetizers and entrees that were less common at the time, as well as the craft cocktails.

Although we dined at Meat and Potatoes years ago when it opened, we figured we were long due for a return visit to see how it was holding up.

The short answer? Deliciously.

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Honeygrow Review – Healthy Stir Fries and Salads in East Liberty

Honeygrow is a fast casual restaurant that focuses on healthy stir fries, salads, and fruit parfaits.

We originally did not give this one a second glance after hearing it was a chain, but the folks at honeygrow invited us in for a meal to change our minds and we are certainly glad we took them up on the offer.

What sets honeygrow apart from other chains is its commitment to a seasonal, locally sourced (when possible) menu that's all organic and non-GMO. Basically, the food is good for you and also good for the planet!

With all of those constraints, you might think the dishes would be boring or uninspired, but on our recent visit we found our meals had unique ingredient combinations and sauces that kept things packed with interesting flavors.

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27 Bakeries in Pittsburgh You Must Try to Satisfy Your Cravings

Although our bakery scene in Pittsburgh is somewhat small, the emergence of several high quality, creative bakeries over the past few years has been encouraging.

Sure, there are the big guys that have been around seemingly forever like Prantl's, Oakmont Bakery, and Breadworks, but what about little neighborhood spots where you can get a buttery croissant or a danish that's a work of art?

Fortunately, these types of artisan corner bakeries have been popping up in recent years. Everything from crusty breads to gluten free goodies to French pastries can now be found right here in the Burgh.

Lucky for you, we have no shame when it comes to bakery hopping (yes, we're making that a thing) and are here to clue you in on where to go to get your fix of baked goods.

As with most of our guides, this list is only a selection of bakeries we've visited to date. As we visit more bakeries in Pittsburgh we will update this article accordingly!

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